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Dream Come True
Tom, 09/22/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I had anticipated a great car, but was unprepared for how wonderful the Elise is to drive. I've driven a Fiat Spider for 15 years, so I'm already used to the usual array of sports car quirks. This car has none of those. Aside from the way you have to enter the car (sliding in backwards and swinging your legs over the high door sill), it's a pure joy. As I say, "It's a little hard to get in. It's impossible to get out." Things like a reliable starter and 29.5 mpg combined so far make this car the perfect way to go for me. It's my every day driver -- in two months, I've put 2000 miles on her already!
ALL SMILES
Batmanrick, 10/20/2004
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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It took three years from the date of deposit to pick up my starlight black Lotus Elise ... and the smile hasn't left my face yet !
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- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $41,495792 mi away
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The Driver's Masterpiece
Eliseiak, 10/29/2004
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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How can the Elise be described other than as the best handling, most fun piece of art on the roads. Not only is it one of the most beautiful cars available, it can't be beat for smiles per mile. It hugs the road in the curvy bits and settles right down on the straights. It is surprisingly comfortable to drive for long days, after three 500+ mile days, I still wanted to get right back in her and on the road again. This car is worth every penny it costs and every day you wait for it to arrive.
Simply Awesome!
rayenet, 10/22/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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The most incredible exotic car under $50K.
Ridiculous handling, awesome reliability
Leno, 11/10/2004
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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Unless you have track driven much more expensive world class sportscars you can in no way begin to appreciate the value of this car. Amazingly is doesn't grow uncomfortable, and the Toyota drivetrain is bulletproof, proven, durable, servicable, and torquey. No downshifts required. And the exhaust note is second to none. I'm not sure how they get that throaty roar from a 4 cyl, even my M3 with a Remus didn't sound this good! Don't know why I got the MP3 player, I'd rather listen to the engine. Rides suprisingly well, road noise not bad. No buffeting at any speeds with the top off. No room for storage but who needs it, and this much fun is reserved for small people, or you'll bump shoulders.