Lotus Elise (1996-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You can't compare this car with others at its price.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Maintenance costs hurt.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fantastic on country roads. Poor in the city and motorways.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Staggering. First upgrade you'll seek is driver training.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems until it was serviced.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You'll receive attention. Not all of it pleasant.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The driver won't care.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It'll be vandalised.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine cuts out since main dealer service - they're still investigating.

    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