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Old 05-11-2020, 08:39 PM   #102 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
That would be quite a radical change, from a generalistic sedan to a roadster that is clearly more suitable to be a weekend toy.

Not sure what would be the major annoyances if you picked the Elise as a daily driver, but it's clearly not the best choice for an overall commuter.
I was thinking an Elise could be fuel efficient considering the small engine and lightweight, while being reliable (Toyota engine). It's a noisy and rough ride though, and it has few amenities in an effort to save weight. The TSX was my compromise between luxury, sportiness, fuel efficiency, and reliability. It was the phase of vehicle ownership where I valued a good commuter car over offroad prowess.
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