Lotus Elan
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What else can you buy which is so much fun for so little?

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to run, good MPG and reliablility is good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    FWD fun at its best. Corners on rails, point and go!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Performance is great, but brakes need attention or upgrading.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still a real headturner.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Firm ride, but this car is cramped inside like other 2 seaters! The car is wider than an old Granada!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Thatcham Cat1 was standard on all S2s.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lotus parts overpriced, but alternative parts from Vauxhall, Daewoo etc.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes