Looking to buy - powertrain & price question

[OMS]

I'm looking to enter the world of Elise Ownership and was wondering when the Toyota/Yamaha engine became standard fit in the S2 Elise.

Second question, bearing in mind I would like an S2 with this engine, what's a fair price to pay for a <20k miles, untracked, blue/black/grey car and what's the best model?

Thanks in advance!

OMS

[Cuzza]

What you're looking for is a 111R, they all have a Toyota engine in them and started around 2005 I think. The 111S, Sports Tourer and plain S2 all have Rover engines and there's nowt wrong with them IMO.

Cash wise, about £20k should get a nice one, maybe less depending on your haggling skills as an example - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/269468.htm

Occasional track use shouldn't be a problem if it's been well looked after and there is an argument that tracked cars receive better TLC than daily drivers or garage queens.

Drive a few to get a feel then buy private and get it inspected (not by the AA, by someone who knows their stuff)

[zasker]

As Cuzza says it became standard fit (189 bhp)in the 111R but it was at the beginning of 2004. They then brought out the Elise S sometime in 2006 with a Toyota engine but with around 134 bhp.