Lotus Elise (2000 - 2022) 111S 2d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

A driving enthusiast.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Cool.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes absolutely. It is the modern day classic British sports car. It's fast, basic and fantastic fun.

What are you likely to buy next?

A Lotus "something" - possibly an Evora if I can afford it. Or I may just keep this.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,995

When did you buy the car?

June 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

The price was pretty competitive and I got the hard-top included too.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

As a purely self-indulgent treat.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful and honest.

What's it like to drive?

An absolute hoot! It is like nothing else I've every driven - oh, except for a single seater I drove on a track-day experience session about 20 years ago. A road-going go-kart with all the thrills and excitement that go with it.

What's it like to park?

Not bad. It's small which helps, visibility is OK too. No power steering which makes turning the wheel a bit heavy when stationary. But no real problems - even for my wife.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

There is absolutely nothing practical about the car on any level. This is the very reason why I bought it.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

You don't but this car for it's gadgets or accessories - it has none.