Lotus Elise (1996-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    0-60mph quicker than 95% of cars on the road for less than £15,000... need I say more?

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rover K-series engine ok, but Lotus parts can be expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Simply awesome.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Awesome. Handles better than any other road-going car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok, but due to no sound proofing between you and the engine you hear every knock and grind of the engine.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic. Real head-turner.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Nil. If you have any kind of back problems, you can forget it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Boot release can be awkward, as is that roof.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes