S2 Elise - Standard / 135 / 111?

[Tango7]

Hi,

I am thinking of getting another Elise but an S2 to replace the great S1 I had earlier this year. The S1 was a bog standard 120 BHP one and was masses of fun but I think I could do with a bit more...

Anyway, I fancy a change to the S2 and was wondering what the base 120 BHP version was like and whether it differed much to the S1 version. I hear that the 5 speed box is now close ratio. Does this suit the engine better? Should I try and get the 135 or even VVC 156 BHP version? Are they a lot different to drive and own than the base version?

My budget isn't massive (around £13k) but I expect prices will start to drop with the change in weather as the winter rolls in. I want the car for general runabout to enjoy but don't expect I will be doing any trackdays at all in it.

What do you reckon? Anyone know of any nice cars that might be availale.

Thanks
Nick

[LotusEater666]

I test drove an S2 135 and it was nice, a bit more torque than standard and exhaust sounded quite meaty. Not a huge improvement over the standard S2. I nearly bought it but it sold. This one was about £12k so you should find one within your budget. I think if I bought another Elise it would probably have to be the Sports Racer, I'm waiting for those to hit the £20k mark

[miro]

Im in a similar situation at the moment but have a slightly higher self imposed budget, have driven all 3 varieties and would be happy with either. If available at the same price its the 111s for me . however I would be happy with any of them I just cant see me pushing the car on public roads whatever the engine 120/135/160. Find a dealer and have a testdrive, only way to find out imho