"Federal Elise" vs. 111R

[trondhb]

Considering the currency rates nowadays importing an Elise from the US to Norway are beginning to look like a quite a good idea. It will probably be around 20-25% cheaper than a similar 111R at about the same condition, mileage and age from i.e. Germany.

I am currently driving a 2001 S2 Race Tech which I love but am considering trading it in for something a bit more practical and useful for everyday driving. As previously mentioned I have considered cars like S2000, MX-5 and Boxster but none of them quite excites me like the Elise. A newer Elise with a better engine, a bit more "luxury" and a bit more practicality would by far be the most desirable option...

Bottom line; the big question is; what is the differences between the "Federal" Elise and a 111R ? Pros and cons ?

Any help appreciated...

[hueandcry71]

trondhb said:

Considering the currency rates nowadays importing an Elise from the US to Norway are beginning to look like a quite a good idea. It will probably be around 20-25% cheaper than a similar 111R at about the same condition, mileage and age from i.e. Germany.

I am currently driving a 2001 S2 Race Tech which I love but am considering trading it in for something a bit more practical and useful for everyday driving. As previously mentioned I have considered cars like S2000, MX-5 and Boxster but none of them quite excites me like the Elise. A newer Elise with a better engine, a bit more "luxury" and a bit more practicality would by far be the most desirable option...

Bottom line; the big question is; what is the differences between the "Federal" Elise and a 111R ? Pros and cons ?

Any help appreciated...

Are you resident in Norway?? If so,from one Lotus owner to another, you could do me a really massive favour. I have sent you an email with details.Hope you dont mind.

Edited by hueandcry71 on Tuesday 29th January 18:34

[trondhb]

Yes I am :-) Not in Bergen but Trondheim, though. E-mail answered :-)

[hueandcry71]

trondhb said:

Yes I am :-) Not in Bergen but Trondheim, though. E-mail answered :-)

Thanks for the reply. It is now your turn to have mail.

[noodleman]

There's only one difference that matters....


Those indicators!

[hueandcry71]

trondhb said:

Yes I am :-) Not in Bergen but Trondheim, though. E-mail answered :-)

Gunnar at the dealership in Bergen looks very promising. He emailed me back immediately and will contact me again tomorrow once he has checked a few things out. I will visit the dealership when i am there to say hello regardless if he can help me anyway. Thanks for your help.

[kevin ritson]

noodleman said:

There's only one difference that matters....


Those indicators!

Don't forget the comedy lever in the boot that allows you to open it if you're trapped inside.

So if you're a paedophile or specialise in kidnapping midgets don't buy one

[noodleman]

You're not serious?!?

[trondhb]

kevin ritson said:

Don't forget the comedy lever in the boot that allows you to open it if you're trapped inside.

Really ?!?

hueandcry71: glad I could help (hopefully)

[theRossatron]

noodleman said:

You're not serious?!?

The man is deadly serious - all US cars need to have this anti-mafia kidnapping level in the boot.

[hueandcry71]

trondhb said:

kevin ritson said:

Don't forget the comedy lever in the boot that allows you to open it if you're trapped inside.

Really ?!?

hueandcry71: glad I could help (hopefully)

Gunnar came up trumps and has got me a ticket. Many thanks for your help.