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    So what does everyone think about em. I would love a used/cheaper one in a couple years. Anyone gonna buy one so I can test drive it?

    Chris

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    One of the S2000 guys has a deposit on one, although he's not sure when his will be in. Mid-to-late summer, I think.

    I think it would be a heck of a weekend car/track toy, but I wouldn't want one as my only car. If you've ever seen them in person you'll find that they're tiny, both inside and out. They've also got a very wide sill, so you have to kind of fall into them, then get your legs in.

    Plus, they're basically bare aluminum on the inside - not a lot of sound deadening.

    That said, I bet they'll be a hoot to drive, even if they're about the least practical car for sale in this country.

    Iain
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