Lotus Elise (1996-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Continuous number of things to fix caused problems with this. Cost price much better value now - for what you get cost seems bloody marvellous.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As above, but on-going costs ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Absolutely fantastic.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As above.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Number of niggling problems, surprising and annoying for a 1 year old low mileage car.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Who cares about comfort?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No issues.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch had to be worked on. One year old and atfter 8000 miles?!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No