Lotus Elise 340R (1999-)
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £35k price tag. (Ouch!)

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Would give it 6 stars if possible.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Ditto above.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of niggles unbecoming of a £35k car

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    "The Ego has landed"!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What you'd expect from a two-seater road-rocket.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarmingly immobilised. Needs to be, with only 340 of them!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Organisation: dreadful. Individuals: superb.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Missing at high rpm

    Other

    Mudguards chafing on tyres due to broken m/g brackets.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No