Lotus 2017 Elise

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hardly a serious issue when you view the alternatives versus the pleasure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I used to have a XJR and a Westie but now only the Elise - going to work has never been so much fun. It is the best handling car I have driven. Simply great fun.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handling is superb and acceleration is seriously good, especially up to legal limits. Motorways not much fun but just brilliant on A roads and on well known B's…

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    small leak under pressure from radiator hose connections - indicators floated out at speed (common fault but easily fixed) - now my fan has packed in ...

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Everyone seems to love Lotus

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly good, but not everyone would agree.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hard for me to judge, garaged at home and work or secure airport parking.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    JCT 600 not exactly responsive ....

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leaking radiator hose connection.

    Other

    Driving lights that are wired to main beam.

    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