For all the bay-area tech bros: Tesla.

@Turbo60640: OMFG YES.

@JonZeke:

Cool idea, but the space between the engine module and drivers is wasted, and it should be where they are located for better protection.

Woof!

Thats only 1.7% of the total money the Fed pumped into the credit system.

@Alfisted: Hmmm... lucky to walk away, eh?

Why the hell did the Corvette's driver not even try to turn instead of backing up straight? I've driven a C5, its not THAT hard to backup!

"• Less risk of front tires deflating

These models are kinda whack: they're massively expensive "curbside" replicas, ie they don't have detailed chassis/engine parts let alone opening doors etc.

For this price, a fuel-injected V8 and a wagon body would be an easy NP. Coupe with odd body mods? Not so sure.

The spirit of a drug-fueled late night sex binge in the back room of a swank mega-club?

This is a question I've been pondering a lot lately, and it seems the $5k budget is about how much heartache one can stomach.

Beautiful, and inspirational. Thanks for sharing!

The first one, naturally!

@evoCS: I think you totally nailed it.

If I had to pick between Italians, I think the Maserati GranTurismo (especially in MC form) is more deserving of a manual than the Ferrari.

@stöke, breakfast of champions: Exactly, and thank you. I'm in that demographic and I struggle to see where us buying a $50,000 car makes any kind of sense. Right now the plan is for a used Elise as well.

If a car enthusiast from any side of the political fence needed proof that the gulf between the middle class and wealthy is growing outrageously, it is here in Lotus' new product direction.

@JonZeke: and the Gran Cabrio too! What a missed opportunity here.