1998 Lotus Elise review from UK and Ireland
"The best fun you can have with clothes on!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A nut came loose on the throttle linkage, fixed in 30 seconds by a very nice man from the AA... who said it was the best car he ever worked on!
General comments?
This car lives up to all the reviews and then some!
OK so it's difficult to get in and out of when the roof is up, but that misses the point of the car.
The car is a back to basics sports car, it grips the road like glue, performs brilliantly and there is so much scope for tuning.
Even the shortest trip to the supermarket leaves you grinning like a cheshire cat!
Try one and you'll buy it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9500 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 325i |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2000 |