Caterham vs Elise

[MGYoung]

Hi there,

I'm looking for a new toy. I've previously owned a Caterham and a westfield. I have a budget of 9K. I want to use the car as much as possible al year round. When not in use the car will be left outside. My options at the moment are a K series powered Caterham with full hood and sidescreens and a heater or a standard mk 1 Elise. I prefer driving experience and the looks offered by the Caterham but I'm nervous that it may not stand up well to the being driven all year round. Both cars would be run as second vehicles to my diesel mondeo. I also considered a x-flow powered Caterham but feel that for maximum use the K series powered car might be more reliable and user friendly.

Any advice?

Martin.