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Used 2005 Lotus Elise Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lotus Elise 2005

Vance, 06/10/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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The car of my dreams. It's really a fun car to drive and the sexiest car on the road today.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lotus Elise

Les Albin, 05/18/2006
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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The Elise has been absolutely reliable in all types of driving. It has looks and performance that compare favorably to the most exotic cars around, but at a fraction of the cost to purchase and operate. Handling and responsiveness are better than any other car regardless of price. On the track or on the street the Elise gets more smiles per gallon than anything else around.

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5 out of 5 stars

Elise

seven, 08/22/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I am thrilled to own this car. It is fast and gets looks constantly.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Lotsa fun

Zack Jones, 01/31/2007
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I have felt the need to have the dealer do the service which tends to be expensive. I was involved in a minor accident (not my fault), but the repairs were extremely expensive. That said, it really is fun and will turn heads and have lots of people asking what it is and how much it cost.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

rocket w/ 2 seats

jonf_so_fla, 09/16/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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i have had the car for about three and a half months, and i enjoy it just like day one! purchased new, now over 10,000 miles, runs like day one. small rattle in drivers door, front speaker grills needed to be replaced the dealer has been great! all performance and fun! my other car is a surburban 2500, guess what i drive most days. i ordered and waited for this car a year and a half, i would do it again!

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