In article >, Don Q wrote:

> My first inclination is the mx-5. And surely, in this forum of all
> places it is not difficult to find support for that.
>
> However the elder son is pushing for an Elise, and the wife would
> prefer that I go for the SLK.

It will be your car, not theirs. Let them buy what they want, and claim
the same privilege for yourself.

My opinions:

The Elise is a great track toy. It's too brutal and too Spartan to be an
acceptable daily driver, worse than many motorcycles.

If you're even considering a Miata, then you're not in the SLK
demographic. It's a wonderful convertible, but not really a sports car.

The Miata is universally acknowledged as a perfect balance of handling,
comfort, reliability, and fun.

Anyway, for Lotus or Mercedes money you could have a Miata with a
professional V-8 conversion and kick sand in the faces of Corvette
drivers.

But pay no attention to us. Take test drives in all three and decide for
yourself.

--
Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
'94C