05 vs 06 Elise models

Original Poster

8 posts

216 months

Wednesday 29th August 2007

I'm looking for low mile used Elise. I noticed that 05 models are priced significanlty lower than 06 models. I know that Lotus made some improvements on 06. My question is that is it worth paying extra for 06? Or should I save the difference for after market fun stuff for 05?

Original Poster

8 posts

216 months

Monday 2nd February 2009

I got my Elise last May. It's a 06 Elise US spec (111R). It's much civilized than my old Esprit Turbo or Europa S2. AC works!!

Original Poster

8 posts

216 months

Tuesday 17th February 2009

Difference between 05 and 06 US spec Elise are:
1) better weather strips (no more leak - my 06 still have little leak)
2) LED tail lights
3) drive by wire
4) some change in paint

Lotus also reported imporved build quality in general.

Original Poster

8 posts

216 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

I paid $43K for my 06 Elise. But it came with chrome orange lifestyle paint, sports and touring packs, hard top, Larini exhaust, Deverine carbon fiber intake, Deverine spoiler / spliter, carbon race view mirror, Sector 111 harness bar, and 6 point harness. I'm very happy with my car so far. I'm looking for a better driver seat.

Original Poster

8 posts

216 months