1972 Lotus Elan +2S/130 review from UK and Ireland
"I want another one!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Flywheel bolts sheared during start after standing 3 months. Dealer replaced under (clutch) warranty.
Heater hose burned on exhaust manifold due to incorrect placement during service. Dealer fixed with apologies.
Headlight pods would raise when driving at 120mph, leaking vacuum reservoir.
General comments?
1972, <1600cc, 126bhp stunning performance even by today's standards.
Handling was the best I have ever experienced. On the first day I owned it I spun out at 65mph with 3 passengers on a hairpin when I hit a patch of loose gravel (totally my fault!!). Even under those conditions it handled impeccably despite my incompetence.
These cars had everything, looks, style, power, handling and a sexy exhaust note.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1978 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1982 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Moskvitch 412 |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2003 |