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Fast Poll.(News)
The Lotus Elise is attractive to U.S. enthusiasts, but the car's limited practicality, British heritage and minimal dealer network may keep it from being widely accepted.
Poor reliability drove off the last generation of British roadsters in America, but the Elise's Toyota drivetrain should help address that.
Michael R. Marshall, Vienna, Va.
The Elise will generate passion, but it might not generate sales. Americans will desire a larger cockpit, a more comfortable ride and an automatic transmission.
Rick Ferris, Columbus, Ohio
For 40K you get a go-kart with a Toyota drivetrain and a cramped interior. I'd take a BMW 3 Series or a Corvette for a joyride in the mountains before risking the typical British unreliability that spells Lotus.
Mike Roller, Taylor Mill, Ky.
- Fast Poll.(News; opinions on new Audi A6)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek June 7, 2004 700+ words
...V for the price, performance and styling. Thomas Tabor, Bay City, Mich. * * * * * * Next week's Fast Poll question The Lotus Elise has been called one of the greatest sports cars ever. Will there be enough passion in the States for this...
- Fast Poll.(News)(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek January 2, 2006 700+ words
...com I love what the Exige has to offer. With good brakes, suspension and tires, this car is unbeatable. It completes the Elise formula while maintaining decent everyday road manners, a Lotus tradition, and something no other manufacturer is close to...
- Fast Poll.(Nascar.)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 8, 2004 700+ words
...chance of an underdog victory if all the top drivers crash out in the last race. Tony Darin, Lake Orion, Mich. next week's Fast Poll question What do you think about the return of rear-wheel-drive American luxury sedans like the Chrysler 300C, and how...
- Fast Poll.(News)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek February 16, 2004 700+ words
...to build properly in order to stay alive in the growing market of imports. Robert Hinson, Gulfport, Miss. next week's Fast Poll question If given the green light, will the Audi Le Mans be a proper tribute to the R8 race car, or would an exotic like...
- Fast Poll.(various people comment on FIA's rules in automobile racing)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek February 17, 2003 700+ words
...akin to machine than man. Ferrari may be even more untouchable now that every team must turn in its high-tech weapons. Brad Richtsmeier, Cedar Falls, Iowa CAPTION(S): Fast Poll respondents most want to see F1 mandate manual gearboxes.
- Fast Poll.(car and truck of the year)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek January 12, 2004 700+ words
...well give all the awards to the Porsche Cayenne and call it a day. Larry Buchholz, Berkeley Heights, N.J. Next week's Fast Poll question Chrysler has been hiding a mid-engined, quad-turbocharged, 850-hp supercar. Now that the secret is out...
- Fast Poll.(People)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek June 28, 2004 700+ words
...know, has Schumacher considered forming his own F1 team after he retires? Chris Gaither, Oroville, Calif. Next week's Fast Poll question Does America have enough interest in small cars to justify BMW selling the 1 Series compact here? Include your name...
- Fast Poll.(News)(Ford Mustang)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 3, 2004 700+ words
...Turbo owner asked me how I managed to turn faster laps than him with my '94 Mustang. Brian Severin, Houston Next week's Fast Poll question Ferrari's domination so early in the F1 season makes us wonder: Can anyone stop this runaway train? What team...
- Fast Poll.(Letters)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek April 19, 2004 700+ words
...SS will add some scoot, and yes, tuner folks, you can modify it to your own style. Dave Hunt, Milwaukee next week's Fast Poll question Mustang has had a huge impact on U.S. car culture in the last 40 years. What are your memories of this American...
- Fast Poll.(News)(racing)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 3, 2003 700+ words
...non-winged events. John Heyman, Wellington, Ohio As long as Speed Channel covers the WRC, I'm there. Kevin Shore, Hackettstown, N.J. CAPTION(S): Fast Poll respondents say they'll view F1 and CART more than anything else.
Source: HighBeam Research, Fast Poll.(News)