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Dion, 01/13/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful car to drive, if you are realy into driving and enjoy track days. For the price this car has no equal. The Elise puts a smile on my face every time I drive the handling limits are so high It is impossible to explore on public roads, realy is a wonderful track car. I can't believe Lotus deprived us of so much fun for the past 7 years.
WOW!
Jud, 09/06/2008
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 5,700 mile Magnetic Blue Elise on eBay, during a hurricane. Once I finally got the car, I never wanted to get out, and did but only to sleep (although I did sleep in the Elise on a long trip and found the high sills to be an excellent perch for my feet as I spread out across the cabin). I cannot explain the fun, the performance and the economy in running one of these fantastic machines. At some point every gearhead must own one. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! I may have to sell to buy a Ferrari but it is only to get more luggage space. Yes, a Ferrari can be the mature choice; but you have to start in an Elise.
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Fits like a tailored glove
Chris, 03/26/2006
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An awesome handling car. Sometimes it seems the car anticipates what I am going to do. The biggest problem I have noticed with this car is all the attention you get. Sounds like a cool thing but try changing lanes rapidly (you will understand if you drive one) to get set up for that nice curve you want to accelerate through and you can't because all the cars around you are slowing down to figure out what type of car you are driving. Not to mention wanting to run a quick errand and being stopped by everyone as you exit the car asking how fast, how much, can I ride (women love this car).... Just buy one, you won't regret it.
Purest Sports Car
Adrian, 01/31/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is absolutely the most fun to drive car in the world. All around performance acceleration, handling, stopping are all remarkable. It's also a beautiful work of art to sit an stare at. A true Exotic car at a bargain.
Great Car
Jim, 08/21/2006
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car with the idea that I wanted a fun car with a performance bend that I would get good gas mileage and be a good everyday driver. The Lotus met my needs! It's a lot of fun. While it gets good mileage, the small tank needs frequent refills. The interior size is something you have to experience to understand. Once in, it's very comfortable. Highly recommend the car!