2002 Lotus Elise review from UK and Ireland
"A fantastic sports car at a fantastic price. Excellent value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing much, only the alarm started to play up on the day of delivery. I only had the car for a weekend, and it had to go in to get the Cobra 8185 alarm sorted. This took 3 days, but the dealer was good and gave me a new Elise 72 to keep me happy in the meantime.
General comments?
The car drives superbly, still haven't run it in yet, but the drive in the 72 was fantastic. It holds the road like glue, around every corner, it's so much fun to drive. The 40 miles to work are a pleasure to drive now, rather than the chore it was in my previous car. I love the Neon blue dashboard lights. I can't fault the car at all, apart from it being difficult to get in with the roof on.
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Recommended Reviews:
  | Great performance and handling in a 'back to basics' car |
| A bit of a let down |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8i Cabriolet Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 248 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2002 |