1999 Lotus Elise Standard review from UK and Ireland
"Best Car ever built at that price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox cable snapped so lost reverse at about 7000 miles.
Brake lights stuck on at about 12000 miles.
Throttle cable has started sticking twice.
General comments?
The handling of the car is awesome, plus more went wrong on my corsa in 10,000 miles than in 37,000 in the Elise.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2001 |