I saw the Elise when I was in London on a business trip. The car looked nice, but I really like my S2K better.

By the way, Lotus is part owned by GM. There was a rumor a while back that GM was going to bring the Elise in under the Saturn dealership. Guess that didn't happen.

 

I love it. However, I would pay 40k for it, not 55k.

 

thanks for the replies. We miataphiles love the elise but, I have never heard any of the downsides of ownership. I've learned alot. thanks.

 

In summary, the car isn't easy to live with - but would I love one in my garage - you bet I would!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by GTRPower
[B]And- not to flame you or doubt you- but what mass production cars have not been crash tested that are on US public roads?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SFDukie
[B]I also read about a elise fitted with an ITR engine- really wow.

 

I've heard this car mentioned on this board so many times. Am I the only person here who doesn't know what this car looks like?

Can someone please post a pic?

 

Click on link for pics.

http://www.enterprise.net/lotus/elise/html...ml/gallery.html

 

Thanks S2R. Now that I know what it looks like, I just don't get it. It reminds me of the little Toyota roadster. I like the looks of the S2K much better.

 

Ugly? I think not!