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  1. Pantera

    Pantera F1 Rookie

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    and fans!.

    Post pics and info here!.
     
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  2. Pantera

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  3. bergxu

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    Tony K, where are you???????????? This is your thread man!
     
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  6. Huskerbill

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    Beautiful S4S Alxlee..:) Been toying with the idea of a S4S meself..;) What wheels are those? Dymags/Technomagnesios? Complements the car nicely.
     
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    Thanks, they are the OZ Chrono Magnesium wheels that were on the Sport 350's.
     
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    :) Outstanding car Bill.
    1) How's she been with reliability?
    2) I believe the mileage claim on the car was something like 21/28 which floored me. What's the actual mileage like?
    3) Maintenance cost. Belts on the V8tt are supposed to be done every two years, is that correct?
     
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  13. shadeone

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    thought we had more owners on the forums here!!!

    hers my 1990 SE:

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    shade
     
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  14. tony2ta

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    Also they're my favorite. I use to owned these models back in 05-06.

    1. 77 S1 Black (Pix can be view at www.carcrazycentral.com)
    2. 78 S2 White
    3. 79 S2 JPS No.100 Black
    4. 95 S4S yellow(Pix can be view at www.carcrazycentral.com)
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    Sorry about the delay in answering......somehow missed this post........

    1. Been incredible. Gas and fluid changes is IT (oil, coolant, etc.).

    2. Yeah, I get around 26-27 on the freeway. Thing is awesome.

    3. The major service (belts, waterpump, etc.) is only $1800!! WAY cheaper than either of my two Ferraris I had before.


    On a side note, I have owned 3 911-style Porsches and 2 Ferraris. This is my favorite car BY FAR.
     
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    Great photos guys.
    I love this lotus it´s a fantastic car. :D
    Cumps.
     
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    I like your friends more than I like you OR your cars!!


    Just kidding my friend!! ;-)
     
    Huskerbill, Jan 26, 2009
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    Will - Say it isn't so!...we would hate you leaving the Lotus family!

     
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  24. Bullfighter

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    How are those '80s Esprit Turbos to drive/maintain?

    I know the V8s are usually considered the best mechanically, but the '80s cars have all the knife-edge styling that made the car such an icon.
     
    Bullfighter, Feb 14, 2009
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  25. ryalex

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    My Lotus knowledge is limited, but I was told by several people the 4cyl S4 and S4s are the 'best mechanically.' Just repeating hearsay.
     
    ryalex, Feb 14, 2009
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