Rides for kids with cancer

I'd be willing to bring an Exige and Elise

 

.....the tuesday part, I just noticed. Might be a problem.

 

Great cause - great event

 

How "cool" of cars are we talking here? I could easily bring my Grandparent's Cadillac CTS if that would be welcome. It's not by any means a Ferrari but it's definitely a nice car.

 

I think my buddy Jon is looking for exotics only. Italian in nature is what he needs. Never knew a Elise was considered an exotic. Is it in that category?

 

I'm going to try to make this. Should know very soon. We've been trying to do something for kids up in Indy but the administrators and lawyers are all in the way. Thanks for posting this!

 

According to the dictionary:

Main Entry: 1ex·ot·ic
Pronunciation: \ig-ˈzä-tik\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin exoticus, from Greek exōtikos, from exō
Date: 1599
1: introduced from another country : not native to the place where found <exotic plants>
2 archaic : foreign, alien
3: strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual <exotic flavors>

So looks like in the US, a Lotus is considered Exotic, where something like a Dodge, Chevy or Ford is not.

Uh oh...I guess a Datsun B210 would qualify. LOL!

 

LOL!!

Well add on my old honda civic...


Sorry...back on topic...hope we can have a good showing for Jon's camp. It would really mean a lot to him and the kids. The Viper Club of America is trying to help out also. Good bunch of people in that group!

 

Might as well clear the air here. Because some of us know what is going on, and some dont.

Unfortunately Adam doesn't like us ( some internet bs from years ago where he got banned from a board we ran over some rather rude IMHO comments from him and myself right back at him) and therefore says our Lotuses apparently are non exotics comparable to an old honda.

After having a premature baby last year. 2lbs 9oz baby boy. We have really been active in childrens events. He spent almost 3 months in the Neonatal ICU, and nearly died several times of Staph infections. He's in fine shape now.

We have two Lotus Elises, and a 2007 Lotus Exige. Kids light up when they see them, and I believe we have one of only two Exiges in the entire state. They only made 300 of them total for the entire US. However according to Adam, his Honda is an exotic too, I guess saying we're not welcome. And because we dont' have eight cylinders, we don't make the cut.

I thought it would be apparent that 1700lb handbuilt cars dont need eight cylinders to be exotic. I really think the kids would enjoy the car. I'm sorry for this pettiness going on.

I know Adam is your friend and you dont know me from adam, so I'm sure Adam has the upperhand here and he's prone to telling some pretty nasty things about us. Me specifically. I'm very sorry, not sure what to do.

Grundy and Hagerty both classify the Elise and Exige as Exotic, FWIW. I wish we could help. I was going to call my parents friend Kevin Cogan too, but, again, it looks like our help isnt wanted so I'm unsure what to say.

Cheers
Jennifer


Our non exotics,
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Your cars are exotics, any Lotus is a exotic. I'm sure Adam is just kidding around, he doesn't own a Honda. Bring your car(s).

 

Please do NOT construe my comments as implying that a Lotus is not an exotic. You may recognize my screen name from the MWSCC site. If you know me, you know I harbor no feelings like that at all. When the question was raised, I merely wanted to point out that Vettes, Vipers, Mustangs, et al are not, by basic definition, considered exotic, despite what the owners of said vehicles may think. Are some of them special? Sure, but exotic? Sorry.

I drive with Jason out of Indy and his British Racing Green Exige. when we hit the twisites, he doesn't need the extra 4-6 cylinders to put a world of hurt on the American Muscle or the Italians. Just yesterday, I was running my 25 year old inline 6 turning 205/60/15's against Vettes in the twisties and sticking with them. Yes, they can take me on the 1/4 mile or a freeway straight, but get me in the twisites and I hold on very well. There are times when all the HP is not able to be used. Its time like that you will be happier than a pig in you know what while driving a Lotus...a real sports car!

FYI...I was on the drive when KGlotus totaled his car. I was very sad.

 

No worries, wasn't directed at you.

Dont wanna corrupt this thread, so no worries. Back to the kiddies!

 

Jennifer or George whoever is posting, sad to hear about your kid and glad things worked out for the kid.

As far as the rest of the comments and explanation of "our past" is a bit off. You owned a little site that involved ricers and some actual car guys on there. If someone had a better car than you, you could not stand it nor could George. You wonder why your site is a flop and why you have such a reputations with many in Louisville because it's all about you. You come on here acting like a victim when the truth is you preyed and banned many people off your site for disagreeing with you two. It's obvious with screen names as "optimus prime" you think you are it. I never had a problem with you or George but you two decided to be buttholes so now you get a little back and you whine. You may enjoy having people half your age think you are cool, but heck I too could show up at a highschool and hang out there and kids would think I'm cool. ( or maybe not)...So stop acting like you're a victim. You know; people who are into cars don't have to race around parking lot cones to be car enthusists. People don't need to live their life a 1/4 at a time. Whether you have an exotic, go cart or whatever...who cares...this is what I am talking about..you get sore when someone dishes it back to you...but the difference is now you don't control this site. Why you have to drop names like Kevin Cogan?... to feel like you are connected? I could drop names too, but don't since I have respect for other's privacy and no need to use the names to make myself sound important. For the most part everyone on here are friendly and car enthusists. So this is not a who has more of the upper hand like your site was about...If I ever see you at an event don't count on me being rude to you..no intentions of that at all...If I am there, I am there for the event. You're an adult right? So don't talk your crap and maybe people will be decent to you. Maybe even me.

I wished I owned a Honda with gas prices the way they are now. Just won't see me putting blue led lights on the hood and a fart can on the back.

Relax Jennifer and george...It's the internet. If your cars bring smiles to the kids then you should come to the event. My buddy Jon really needs the help and the kids would love the cars.

 

You just basically showed everyone what I meant about you.

Please. Back to the topic.

 

LOL!.

You haven't changed a bit have you?

Yes back on topic and not on I want to prove my car is an exotic.

 

interesting - as would a number of other "alien" candidates.

hmmm - possible vanity plate there from the Greek etymology - e(xotiko)s - "xotico" I'm liking it.


Lotus - exotic - kids - works - do it!

 

Kind of funny this same discussion is going on lpower too of what is considered an exotic. I say enjoy the cars you own whether it's a fiberglass go cart with a small engine or a big V-12 engine. Looks like the kid in the picture above is enjoying his fiberglass go cart.

 

Are you being serious?

 

Serious about Jon wanting Italian cars? --yes. That is what he told me.

About the little lotus being exotics, I think jenn or george whichever one is posting made it clear that their insurance company called them exotics so it must be an exotic if the insurance company says so. Who am I to argue with them about it. I think I will check with my insurance company to make sure both my cars are legit. I am sure those cars are zippy little cars and would hand a Ferrari or Lamborghini their lunch any day.

 

Nothing like turning an event to benefit children with cancer into elitest BS!

Something makes me think the children are more mature.

 

Being a Lotus owner I think the debate about one car vs. another and if they are exotics or not is interesting. The line has to be drawn some where though. If an Elise is exotic, what about a Saturn Skye. They look good and they are limited edition as far as I can tell. The line has to be some where, right? I like the Elise, I think they would be fun to drive/own, but nothing seems very exotic about a Toyota 4-cylinder engine to me. Some things have to be sacred!!


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Matt

 

That guy Adam and his buddy Doug are angry at life and are self-important. We think they have a "special" relationship with each other. Avoid them when ever you can.

 

Nice first post. I know Adam and Doug both are very nice Guys and will bend over backwards to help a person out. "Self important" I don't think so. If this is all the drivel you can come up with then I would advise you to STFU.