Lotus Elise 111S 2d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depriciation steepening - especially compared to Boxter and Z3...
Costs
Very expensive to service - main dealer labour charges horrendous.
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On the road
Driving
Can't beat it!
Performance
Can't beat it up to 90mph, slows off after that.
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Living with it
Reliability
Flat batteries (when moving), passenger window fell out, three factory recalls...
Comfort
Seats and driving position excellent. Hood dreadful and leaky.
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Security and Service
Security
OK with Thatcham One alarm.
Service
ABYSMAL! London dealers fitted wrong discs, changed oil without being asked, failed to fix leaky hood.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Two factory recalls for engine management system. Lots of flat batteries.
Other
Rusted disc brakes when four weeks old.
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