Used 2011 Lotus Elise Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 Elise, so we've included reviews for other years of the Elise since its last redesign.
Finally a car to replace the Acura NSX
ACURAMAN, 12/20/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Lotus Elise is the most pure sports car experience on the road today. I have never driven a car that is more responsive to the touch than this one. It is as though this car is an extension of your mind and body. It is a blast to drive at high speeds through twisting, turning roads, passing muscle cars with 500 hsp plus motors that simply cannot hold the road. My last toy was an Acura NSX and after test driving Corvettes, Porsche 911's and BMW's I thought I would never find a car that would touch the NSX. Just as I was losing total faith in finding a replacement for the aging NSX it was announced that the Elise was finally coming to Canada! In the true Campbell tradition less is more!
9000 miles in an Elise
Joe, 03/30/2007
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A fun car that takes a little getting used to. Getting in and out for me, 6 foot 2 inches, 205 pounds was a little tricky at first, but now feels normal, taking about 2 weeks to adjust. Driving the Elise is tons of fun and manuevering it is easier than any other car I've ever driven. It is very forgiving, especially for a RWD sports car. Over rough roads or on long trips (with the stage II exhaust fitted) the Elise is definitely not at home. You will feel every bump and the drone of the engine will likely wear on you. Nonetheless, the Lotus is an amazing car, even as a daily driver. There is nothing on the market that comes close in performance and looks for anything near the money.
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A real race car for the road
Brandon, 02/20/2006
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Probably the most fun car I've ever driven and owned. Holds to road like super glue and tar combined. Steering is quick and light and you can move with the flick of a finger. Hard top is easy to remove and very light since the car only weighs about 1900 pounds which is less than a Mazda Miata. Soft top can be removed in a matter of seconds and rolled up to fit in the trunk. There's enough room in the trunk for enough stuff for a weekend trip if you go alone. It's tough to get in and out of this car, unless you take the top off and jump in. Interior is simple and basic and comes without all the non-sense some cars bring. Overall a great value and the most fun I have ever had in a car.
If You Want to be Different
csrvices, 06/23/2008
2008 Lotus Elise California Edition 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you do not fit in the same common human mold like most folks do, then you may want a different kind of car... consider a Lotus Elise if you want to be truly in touch with the road while plying the power and handling of your vehicle to it. The Lotus Elise built like no other vehicle I know of for the consumer market. Lotus has taken years of specialized racing builds turning their experience into a well built, well tuned, well heeled and well, a good-looking automobile that can turn heads and flat dust the next Guy. It is a race car built for the street, Lotus has produced a competent vehicle, a workhorse that wants to run hard as a different kind of daily driver.
Bang for the Buck
Mackspane, 02/16/2007
2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In 1998 I was finally established enough to buy a nice new car and purchased a Boxter and I enjoyed it, but 8 years later, after only 22,000 miles, it died. In 2006 I was looking, quite honestly, for the best bang for my buck. I'm single and don't drive much and never used the back seats in my old cars, so a 2 seater was ideal for me. Upon seeing the Elise I was sold. In Chili Red with the Sport and Luxury upgrades, I purchased a 2006 brand new and it is quite literally the most amazing car I've ever owned. Between beauty, performance, and even reliability (with the Toyota engine), this car blew and still blows away anything from twice the price on down. It's truly an awe inspiring vehicle