Lotus Elise SC yea or nay
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Great little car & superb handling 
. I had the chance to slam one around the Donington race track 
. It was actually a present to drive a Ferrari & they built you up by driving a Proton GTI (yes I know :roll
, then the Elise & finally the Ferrari. The Elise was by far the most fun tbh, though getting into it does require some bendability as Smartbear says . And all the better for the Toyota engine over the Rover K Series.
. I had the chance to slam one around the Donington race track . It was actually a present to drive a Ferrari & they built you up by driving a Proton GTI (yes I know :roll, then the Elise & finally the Ferrari. The Elise was by far the most fun tbh, though getting into it does require some bendability as Smartbear says . And all the better for the Toyota engine over the Rover K Series.
I went on a supercar track day like that and drove half a dozen cars ranging from a 911 turbo, through to 360 via an Elise. The Elise was by far the most fun and I was easily lapping nervous drivers in all of the other cars :evil:
I’ve a hankering for a V6 Exige 350 and nearly bought one a couple of months ago until the Corona virus got in the way...
I’ve a hankering for a V6 Exige 350 and nearly bought one a couple of months ago until the Corona virus got in the way...
It sounds like everything I'm reading about it being an ultimate driver's car is true. Lightweight, mid engine, direct steering.
My concern is how raw is it... I'm sure I can ( workout until) I can get in and out but my old bones may not tolerate it if it is jarring at every crack in the road.
What Year/model is that one you have Rob?
My concern is how raw is it... I'm sure I can ( workout until) I can get in and out but my old bones may not tolerate it if it is jarring at every crack in the road.
What Year/model is that one you have Rob?
Alas 
scootr said:
Mine was a 2006 elise S with the Toyota 1zz engine (variable valve timing) the R versions used the 2zz engine (variable valve timing & lift) which can rev to around 9k
Owned mine for around 3 years, daily driver for 2 years but then i caved in & bought another car to drive to work.
They’re actually less crashy over bumps than my e85 with sport suspension was, super lightweight at around 850kg (earlier models lighter, later models heavier) so the suspension is surprisingly supple.
Handling is fantastic with probably the best steering feel of any car, can bite if you’re clumsy with it (lift off oversteer)
I spun mine twice in the wet
They can sound tizzy & buzzy due to the aluminium tub chassis having acoustic properties over bumpy roads
Clouting a curb badly can write them off as the double wishbone suspension is mounted directly to the chassis with no “bolt on” section to replace if it’s damaged. I missed the curbs when i span mine
Definitely a car i was proud to own
https://youtu.be/CxflDjfBdoI
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Smartbear said:scootr said:
Mine was a 2006 elise S with the Toyota 1zz engine (variable valve timing) the R versions used the 2zz engine (variable valve timing & lift) which can rev to around 9k
Owned mine for around 3 years, daily driver for 2 years but then i caved in & bought another car to drive to work.
They’re actually less crashy over bumps than my e85 with sport suspension was, super lightweight at around 850kg (earlier models lighter, later models heavier) so the suspension is surprisingly supple.
Handling is fantastic with probably the best steering feel of any car, can bite if you’re clumsy with it (lift off oversteer)
I spun mine twice in the wet
They can sound tizzy & buzzy due to the aluminium tub chassis having acoustic properties over bumpy roads
Clouting a curb badly can write them off as the double wishbone suspension is mounted directly to the chassis with no “bolt on” section to replace if it’s damaged. I missed the curbs when i span mine
Definitely a car i was proud to own
https://youtu.be/CxflDjfBdoI
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Rob
You little debil!
I love them too. Was driven to the Evo triangle and handed the keys to a friend’s S3 as a kick-off to my stag do a few years ago - what a combo of car and road!
The S1 is looking really good at the moment, I think. Even £27k for this 6k mile pastiche doesn’t seem too ridiculous an asking price -
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201908070894555
The S1 is looking really good at the moment, I think. Even £27k for this 6k mile pastiche doesn’t seem too ridiculous an asking price -
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201908070894555
There is no doubt in mind this would just be a real kick in the pants to drive.
The 2008 SC I was looking at bid up over 30K usd. She is a beauty though here > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-lotus-elise-sc-5/
5 hours left to go........You may want to see what it actually sells for.
The 2008 SC I was looking at bid up over 30K usd. She is a beauty though here > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-lotus-elise-sc-5/
5 hours left to go........You may want to see what it actually sells for.
Beautiful car. Go for it if you can get a decent price and the condition is good. I've been looking here in the states, but prices are too high considering the age and mileage. I'm currently looking out for an Alfa Romeo 4c. Resale is terrible, so great deals here in the states.
This is a great video of things to check out when buying an Elise.
https://www.google.com/search?q=thing+to+check+when+buying+an+elise&oq=thing+to+check+when+buying+an+elise&aqs=chrome..69i57.16912j0j7&client=ms-android-att-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#
https://www.google.com/search?q=thing+to+check+when+buying+an+elise&oq=thing+to+check+when+buying+an+elise&aqs=chrome..69i57.16912j0j7&client=ms-android-att-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#