Used 2007 Lotus Elise Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2007 Elise, so we've included reviews for other years of the Elise since its last redesign.
Beware
tbd, 08/28/2010
2007 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Beware! I bought mine brand new and only put on 2200 miles per year. When the car was one week old the headlight flew out. The radiator hoses have blown 3 times stranding me on the side of the road. The build quality is terrible. Good luck going up-market lotus! People paying six figures for a car will not tolerate these issues.
First 1200 miles
Lee, 08/25/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I own 10 vehicles, including a 2003 360 Ferrari, 2005 Ford GT, 427 Shelby Cobra 1965 kit car, 1999 911 Porsche cab. Each car has strengths but the Lotus is a hoot to drive on a shoestring. My model is a Sport with a sport muffler. The power is good but takes higher RPM to get performance; the flickability of the car is outstanding. Gas mileage (who cares) is high 20's. The sport muffler is too loud in my view but sounds aggressive. My dealer has been awesome.
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Best experience ... LOL!!!
Steve, 09/28/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 24 people found this review helpful
Have owned many other performance cars including Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo...etc. This is just an honest race car for the street. I have a touring pack, sport pack, with two tops. The only complaint is that I had to index the tires to stop a high speed (120mph+) shimmy when I bought it. Big deal. I had to do that in the Ferrari and Porsche 996 GT3... it's not uncommon. Just ordered the Turbo kit from Force Fed to bring the hp to 275 from 190. Does it need it? Not really...it's just more fun to be had. Car handles stock better than most prepared gt3 cars. This is the best "bang for the buck" out there bar-none.
Patrik
Patrik Lori, 03/31/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driving and ownership experience with this vehicle is superb. The power of the small 1.8L engine fits excellent to this super light car. If you don't need really all the silly comfort from today's cars, and just look for free driving experiences, it is one of the best car to drive with. Forget Porsche just drive Lotus.
Pure Sports Car
mms, 10/31/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In sum... a Pure Sports Car. Don't come looking for luxury or comfort, but that's not to say it isn't perfectly comfortable for 1+ hour commutes. Couldn't be happier with the performance and handling. Had to upgrade the stereo. Also must watch out for potholes and steep inclines. Great fuel economy... it's working out as our only car (for now).