Lotus Elise (1996-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great performance, but costly new given Spartan interior.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very reasonable as long as you use a specialist not a main dealer.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic, there is nothing like it.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb to 100mph, nothing like it in corners.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    In almost 6 years, one battery, one alternator, plus usual wear items, tyres brakes etc. Regularly taken on track.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun, friendly and attracts attention, particularly abroad.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    111s Seats better than they look, surprisingly comfortable on long journeys, much better than standard car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK with Thatcham cat1 that's std. Never bothered with radio/cd so nothing to pinch with roof off.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes