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Used 2007 Lotus Elise Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I'm stuck in this car

ME, 08/21/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Had a little trouble first getting into the car. I haven't actually gotten out yet for 2 reasons. First - this is the funnest car with the best response and road feel that I have ever been in, really making me NOT want to get out. Second - I physically can not get out of the car. I'm typing this on my wireless laptop that I threw in the passenger floor board. If my wife reads this, please come help me get out. By the way, I am NOT fat at 5'10" and 160 lbs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Attention Getter

Ryan, 05/29/2009
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

If you choose to buy a lotus Elise you are also making a commitment to people wanting to know what it is. I have seen more Ferraries and Lamborghinis than lotuses. That truly makes this an exotic car. It sounds like a formula one car under an over pass! This truly is the best bang for your buck you can get. Touring and sport packs are great! Worth the money.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nothing else compares in the price range

fishman76092, 11/13/2012
2007 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've had mine for about two years. No issues thus far. Hear some build quality complaints on forums- its hit and miss. Its a hand built car that costs $25-40k. The good: Closest thing to a race car for the price, Toyota engine/transmission, so much fun to drive above 5500 rpms. The bad: Getting in and out with top on, people looking at you- wanting to take photos, etc, not many creature comforts. Long story short: If you want a smooth ride, a great stereo, isolation from the road, and a long trip cruiser...buy something else. If you want to enjoy every mile, drive a roller coaster, rip through the gears, wind it up to 9k, turn the stereo off and listen to the engine, buy an Elise.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

You'll Love It!

B, 09/03/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I just purchased my 2006 Elise three days ago. It has the touring pack, sport pack, hardtop, metallic paint, and Starshield. I have already put on more than 500 miles and here are my thoughts. I am 6'1" and about 200 pounds and I fit quite well in the seat. Yes, getting in and out is a pain, but well worth it. Power and handling cannot be beat. Love the exhaust note and power curve. Can't wait to get out of the break-in period. Interior storage is minimal, but the net and shelf behind the seats can hide many little items. The exterior looks and shines like no other. My previous car was a Porsche Boxster S and it felt like a Buick compared to the Elise. Get it, you'll love it!

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5 out of 5 stars

This car is sick.

Clint, 06/01/2010
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Instant celebrity status, whether you want it or not. You will begin getting gas at night just to avoid all the questions and strangers chatting you up for 20 minutes. I have learned more about the car from others than I knew before I purchased it. It is alarmingly quick to 100 mph and I have not had one problem with it. Not one, ever, an extraordinary feat for a hand-built vehicle. The interior is simple and clean, with only the essentials. The high RPM power is addictive. I would equate driving this vehicle with how a great white shark must feel swimming along out there, knowing there is nothing out there that can touch him. Lotus is ahead of its time with 30 MPG and iPod hook-up!

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