Few Elise Q's...

[Fidgits]

Kinda toying with the idea of splashing out on an Elise now that the S2 prices seem to be quite reasonable...

But I have a few Q's...

What model/year did the Toyota engines get used? How does this fair with the insurance?

How are the Elise's for the vertical challenged drivers? any issues?

Service intervals/reliability?

ta

[NathanE]

First Toyota car was the 111R launched in early 2004. You can always tell which are 111R's as they have twin-tip exhaust pipes exiting from the rear undertray.

Servicing is yearly or every 9000 miles. There's no rubber cam belt so servicing in the long term is probably cheaper than a K-series car.

[zebra]

Fidgits said:

Kinda toying with the idea of splashing out on an Elise now that the S2 prices seem to be quite reasonable...

But I have a few Q's...

What model/year did the Toyota engines get used? How does this fair with the insurance?

How are the Elise's for the vertical challenged drivers? any issues?

Service intervals/reliability?

ta

At just over 5' my fiance can drive my 111r - she has a purpose made Lotus booster cushion to help her reach the pedals, although I do try to forget this as often as possible when we go out anywhere.

Zebra

[Gooby]

Fidgits said:

Kinda toying with the idea of splashing out on an Elise now that the S2 prices seem to be quite reasonable...

But I have a few Q's...

What model/year did the Toyota engines get used? How does this fair with the insurance?

How are the Elise's for the vertical challenged drivers? any issues?

Service intervals/reliability?

ta

Fidgits, there is a buyers guide at the top of the page - have a read then come back with some "considered" questions...

[Fidgits]

oh i'm terribly sorry my questions arent highbrow enough for you

i meant to ask about speed bumps as well - i have mountain's of humps around here, are they going to be problematic!

[Pied Piper]

[quote=Gooby
Fidgits, there is a buyers guide at the top of the page - have a read then come back with some "considered" questions...
[/quote]


Gooby is right a buyers guide is available as a sticky all your questions should be answered, if not I'm sure someone on here would be more than willing help.

He just put it a different way.

[Saied]

Fidgits said:

I meant to ask about speed bumps as well - I have mountains of humps around here, are they going to be problematic?

If its an S2 running a standard ride height, no. The short overhangs and firm damping ensure you'll rarely have a problem as long as you take them sensibly i.e. at low speed and make sure your off the brakes before the front of the car is level with the ramp. I try to accelerate very gently over the ramp itself, moving the weight of the car rearward and preventing the front of the car bottoming out.

[Fidgits]

Pied Piper said:

Gooby said:

Fidgits, there is a buyers guide at the top of the page - have a read then come back with some "considered" questions...

Gooby is right a buyers guide is available as a sticky all your questions should be answered, if not I'm sure someone on here would be more than willing help.

He just put it a different way.

I guess I just looked at the ton of links and thought my short questions were easier to ask than trawl various other websites

[andy_s]

Fidgits said:

Pied Piper said:

Gooby said:

Fidgits, there is a buyers guide at the top of the page - have a read then come back with some "considered" questions...

Gooby is right a buyers guide is available as a sticky all your questions should be answered, if not I'm sure someone on here would be more than willing help.

He just put it a different way.

I guess I just looked at the ton of links and thought my short questions were easier to ask than trawl various other websites

Ah, you're missing the point Fidg, they'll answer questions you haven't thought of asking yet....!

[Fidgits]

ok. ta

[boobles]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2u-XTdDRkE&mod...


Am i right in saying that tiff mentions that the Elise he is driving 03 plate has the Toyota engine in?