# So after all these years...I bought my dream car... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 3, 2006, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911 "2006-09-03T20:04:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/21 "2006-09-03T20:19:57Z")
Year1995 MakeLotus ModelEsprit S4 Engine LocationMid Drive TypeRear Wheel Weight2899 kg | 6392.3 lbs Performance 0-60 mph5 seconds. Top Speed165 mph | 265.5 km/h [Similar top speeds](http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/results.aspx?carID=2730&TopSpeed=y) Engine Engine ConfigurationI Cylinders4 Aspiration/InductionNormal Displacement2174.00 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L. Valves16 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. ValvetrainDOHC Horsepower300.00 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 6400.00 RPM Torque280.00 Ft-Lbs (379.7 NM) @ 4100.00 RPM HP to Weight Ratio21.3 LB / HP ([Vehicles with similar ratio](http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/results.aspx?carID=2730&hpLB=y)) HP / Liter136.4 BHP / Liter Bore3.75 in | 95.3 mm. Stroke3.00 in | 76.2 mm. Compression Ratio8.00:1 [Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight](http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/results.aspx?carID=2730&lbhp=y) Transmission Information Gears5 TransmissionManual Dimensions Seating Capacity2 **Exterior** Length172.001 in | 4368.8 mm. Width74.001 in | 1879.6 mm. Height45.001 in | 1143 mm. Wheelbase96.001 in | 2438.4 mm. [Vehicles with similar dimensions](http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/results.aspx?carid=2730&lww=y) Suspension SuspensionFront : Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Damper, Anti-Roll BarRear : Transverse Links w/Radius Arms, Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers Steering Rack and Pinion BrakesFront BrakesVented Discs with ABS and Power Assist Rear BrakesSolid Discs with ABS and Power Assist Tires / Wheels TiresFront : 215/40ZR 17 Rear : 245/45 ZR 17 ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/22 "2006-09-03T20:19:58Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > You told me last week you were out of town until Monday! You were on the list! what about me u fire me 11ty billion times and no invite ---
**Author:** ![95\_Jetta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95_jetta/32/7480_2.png) [@95\_Jetta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95_Jetta)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/23 "2006-09-03T20:31:04Z")
Congrats on the purchase, Joe! ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/24 "2006-09-03T20:32:40Z")
when i get my LT4 vette in a year… we’ll have to line them up :snky: shit man, should seriously throw a meet - dude’s right, i’ve NEVER seen one, and if i lived local, i would so come out just to see it ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/25 "2006-09-03T20:40:53Z")
Thanks for all the compliments guys, and sorry to all of whom I didn’t give an invite to, it was thrown together last minute, and in the last 2 weeks I’ve been running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off trying to seal this deal! ---
**Author:** ![MidgeX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@MidgeX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MidgeX)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/26 "2006-09-03T20:41:06Z")
mr2 the winter bitch? heh awesome whip ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/27 "2006-09-03T20:42:38Z")
I’m honestly proud of you. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/28 "2006-09-03T20:43:58Z")
Sweet. :tup: on getting your dream car. ---
**Author:** ![Fetter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@Fetter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fetter)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/29 "2006-09-03T20:50:16Z")
Congrats on getting this car that you’ve been waiting for all these years. How’d you manage to keep in contact with all of the owners? “Hi, I’m going to own that car someday… what’s your name?” ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/30 "2006-09-03T20:53:52Z")
SWEET!!! 🙂 It’s going to be a happy car. Your MR2 is always so clean. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/31 "2006-09-03T20:57:15Z")
that flag is a disgrace ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/32 "2006-09-03T21:09:25Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > I’m honestly proud of you. Serious. Fucking beautiful car and if you drive it in the snow I will slit your wrists Have a great day. ---
**Author:** ![TgDn32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tgdn32/32/7360_2.png) [@TgDn32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TgDn32)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/33 "2006-09-03T21:15:19Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Serious. > > Fucking beautiful car and if you drive it in the snow > I will slit your wrists > Have a great day. Anybody got a silenced rifle I can borrow if this happens? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/34 "2006-09-03T21:17:37Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > that flag is a disgrace Umm…ok? It’s not even my house, but if you have a problem with it, that’s fine. It’s our country’s flag. Maybe you’re implying it’s worn? I have no idea. But the thread was about the car, so thanks for the post I guess. Edit: Haha, what makes you all think I’d drive it in winter? And for those wondering, YES, I am keeping the MR2. I love it, and don’t think I’d ever consider selling it. Plus, I got waaayyyy too much money into it, I’d lose my ass if I sold it, haha. ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/35 "2006-09-03T21:22:37Z")
Thats awsome man… if you dont mind me askin how much did you pick it up for?? OT:the flag is pretty beat…tell who ever it is to spend a few bux for a new one ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/36 "2006-09-03T21:25:00Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > that flag is a disgrace then fucking PM him about it/ cry to a mod and keep it out of this thread ---
**Author:** ![kustom\_play](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3ab097/32.png) [@kustom\_play](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kustom_play)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/37 "2006-09-03T21:31:04Z")
ha i found out what your big surprise was and i didnt even have to back home nice going though man, sure beats the civic ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/38 "2006-09-03T21:32:49Z")
Hot man, congrats :tup: I want one someday as well. ---
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/39 "2006-09-03T21:33:42Z")
WOW joe… freaking gorgeous :tup: congrats on the new whip ---
**Author:** ![NA-KING](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/na-king/32/7515_2.png) [@NA-KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NA-KING)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911/40 "2006-09-03T21:35:57Z")
Oh dip, that shit is :pimp:. Nice, very nice Joe. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-after-all-these-years-i-bought-my-dream-car/16911.md?page=3)