Lotus 2017 Elise

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Don't think the market's saturated yet.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine so far. Thought it would eat tyres - it hasn't yet.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The business. Especially in the countryside. sticks like glue.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The grin says it all. Beats everyone off the lights.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A couple of glitches fixed quickly by dealer. Otherwise fine.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Daddy cool, but better still in the summertime.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Er... spartan, but even long journeys are fine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Alarm/immobiliser works automatically.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Boot filled up with water - faulty seal. Fine now. Rattling window when wound down and roof off.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes