Lotus Elise 111S 2d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Market now seems flooded and no one is buying. In retrospect, too expensive when new.
Costs
Insurance, tyres, parts and labour all horendous and not helped by how often it breaks down.
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On the road
Driving
Great.
Performance
Quick, but lacks sound.
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Living with it
Reliability
Lots of trouble... you know the rest.
Comfort
Seating position very good, but gets too hot in the Summer and too wet with leaks in the Winter.
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Security and Service
Service
Recently hit with £3k repair bills for failed VVC unit at only 21k miles and Lotus just weren't interested. Trouble since literally day three.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Failed coil unit, three recalls, failed VVC unit, coolant leads dropped out.
Other
Failed radiator, window fell out, leaking roof, flat battery and numerous chipped windscreens.
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