xc800runner wrote:
For comparisons, my 2006 lotus elise has cost me about 2500 to maintain in 8 years (but only 32k miles). Oil changes I do myself, tires are a lot cheaper if you get them done through tire rack or similar and not the dealer (and don't go with the OEM specs) and every time it's been in the shop for repairs it's been someone else's fault or my insurance covered it. The fiberglass repairs are not cheap (been hit 3 times and I killed the front clam on a curb once. Total bills for these is over 20k). A steel body jag will be a bit easier/cheaper to repair should anything happen. Paint will be pricey, though.Lotus Elise - now that's a drivers car! Before getting into triathlon I was a Porsche club racer and an instructor at performance driving skills. I got to drive an Elise on track and thought it was the best track car I'd ever driven. Certainly not the fastest but unbelievable balance and handling. Of course, you can't transport a bike (or anything else) with it, but what a great driving car.
To the OP, I'd suggest driving both cars and see what feels better to you. Like a tri bike, fit is everything and highly individual when it comes to cars.
