[roGERK]

I'm already on the record as saying this, but its perhaps worth repeating:

My next car will be an Elise.

Its lightweight, I love the looks, and a couple of drives in friend's cars have me totally hooked. Its that rarest of all cars - a proper no frills sportscar with no electric windows, no cup holders, and no carpets.

Alongside it the Boxster looks and feels desperately heavy and looks dated.

I just wish the Elise had been designed and built (esp built) by Porsche, but instead, Porsche entered the SUV market instead. There can be no more telling example of how a once great (unique) company has completely lost its way...

Will I sell the 911? I doubt it - but if someone said "You can keep the Porsche or swap it for this Elise" then I wouldn't hesitate for a second.

Regarding Lotus resale values - the Elise is a glorious exception to the rule. Here in the UK practically everyone wants one, so the resale values are high and firm.

Sigh - I just hate to abandon Porsche, my 1st love, but todays 911 and Boxster are just too heavy, too complex, too expensive, and too bland to ever interest me.

Its a real shame.

- roGER