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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.
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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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 and stare at. A true exotic car at a bargain.
111R
bryan conlee, 07/20/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am very impressed with the performance and build quality for this low production, hand built, semi- affordable automobile. The interior is a bit Spartan, but it's really all you need. This car is meant for driving enjoyment, not cruising in the lap of luxury. Ingress/egress is a bit tricky, but once inside, the car fits you like a glove, and the seats are surprisingly comfortable. The stereo leaves something to be desired, but that is minor and can be changed. The exterior design is one of the most beautiful ever dreamt up, in my somewhat biased opinion. Performance is incredible, even with its mere 190HP. I plan on enjoying this car for a lifetime...
Yes I did put a 10 in confort
Miguel Parra, 02/11/2005
2005 Lotus Elise 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Most people think this car is unconfortable, specially in the ingress/egress, but every person that gets in and out of my car comes out with a big smile on their faces. Rating this car as a driver car makes more sense to me so I do give it a 10 in all aspects. No other car can comunicate the road to the driver like the Elise does.