1999 Lotus Elise Super 160 review from UK and Ireland
"OK as a weekend toy, no good as a main car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
An excellent car in terms of performance and handling. However, don't make the same mistake as I have - don't expect to use it as a main car. It's difficult to get in and out of, it's noisy (don't expect to hear the stereo!) and the insurance group is crazy for a car which has a Thatcham approved cat 1 alarm/immobiliser. Not much room for luggage either. To sum up it looks great but the view from the inside is very different.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 VVC 160bhp Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8201 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Tigra 1.6 |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2000 |