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I've had my Elise for 18 months and I honestly don't think I'll ever sell it, so catch up with me in 50 years and ask the same question 
That's a fairly informed comment as well, as I prefer my S2 111S to any other model in the Lotus range, and judging by how the market's going, I can't see Lotus, or any other car manufacturer, bettering it; mainly because of legal reasons (servo brakes are here to stay now, and the required crash protection will only increase, adding weight to cars), and also due to market demand (the overwhelming majority of car buyers aren't interested in driving, and just buy sports cars to go fast and look good - so Elise competitors are very unlikely to turn up, and if they do they'll have to compete against Lotus, which plenty of people have tried to do and most have failed..).
That's a fairly informed comment as well, as I prefer my S2 111S to any other model in the Lotus range, and judging by how the market's going, I can't see Lotus, or any other car manufacturer, bettering it; mainly because of legal reasons (servo brakes are here to stay now, and the required crash protection will only increase, adding weight to cars), and also due to market demand (the overwhelming majority of car buyers aren't interested in driving, and just buy sports cars to go fast and look good - so Elise competitors are very unlikely to turn up, and if they do they'll have to compete against Lotus, which plenty of people have tried to do and most have failed..).
RobM77 said:
I've had my Elise for 18 months and I honestly don't think I'll ever sell it, so catch up with me in 50 years and ask the same question That's a fairly informed comment as well, as I prefer my S2 111S to any other model in the Lotus range, and judging by how the market's going, I can't see Lotus, or any other car manufacturer, bettering it; mainly because of legal reasons (servo brakes are here to stay now, and the required crash protection will only increase, adding weight to cars), and also due to market demand (the overwhelming majority of car buyers aren't interested in driving, and just buy sports cars to go fast and look good - so Elise competitors are very unlikely to turn up, and if they do they'll have to compete against Lotus, which plenty of people have tried to do and most have failed..).
very similar to how I feel about my early S2, even the Lotus guys I've spoken to reckon the early S2's are the pick of the entire range, mine might be a keepr if I can still afford to spend on it That's a fairly informed comment as well, as I prefer my S2 111S to any other model in the Lotus range, and judging by how the market's going, I can't see Lotus, or any other car manufacturer, bettering it; mainly because of legal reasons (servo brakes are here to stay now, and the required crash protection will only increase, adding weight to cars), and also due to market demand (the overwhelming majority of car buyers aren't interested in driving, and just buy sports cars to go fast and look good - so Elise competitors are very unlikely to turn up, and if they do they'll have to compete against Lotus, which plenty of people have tried to do and most have failed..).Had mine since new - August 1999. Used to have a sensible car too, but once I started living with my fiance/wife and had access to her sensible car (you must have one in the family) it's now my everyday mode of transport.
Touching wood. Only failures down to the car I've had in that time is flat battery when trying to start. Either wife leaving lights on or going away on hols. With battery changed, lights-on alarm mod and trickle charger used in periods of prolonged absence no longer a problem. Only one roadside failure (recovery) which was the result of a muppet mechanic !
None of the other cars I've owned have been anywhere near this reliable... so much for the Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious gag !
Touching wood. Only failures down to the car I've had in that time is flat battery when trying to start. Either wife leaving lights on or going away on hols. With battery changed, lights-on alarm mod and trickle charger used in periods of prolonged absence no longer a problem. Only one roadside failure (recovery) which was the result of a muppet mechanic !
None of the other cars I've owned have been anywhere near this reliable... so much for the Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious gag !
Edited by Grinnders on Thursday 8th November 12:15
Grinnders said:
None of the other cars I've owned have been anywhere near this reliable... so much for the Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious gag !
It's funny the number of people that still believe this! So many people have asked me how unreliable my Lotus has been. In fact it hasn't missed a beat in 18 months!Thanks chaps , Ive budgeted 10k for an s1 so dont know what i'll get for that sort of money around Feb time happpy to look at stealer or private i'll also post on here to see who's selling. colur wise azure blue, orange , grey , silver , yellow so loads to choose from .
Sportmotive are local to me (Fareham) so i'll pay then a visit , I'll keep my current Puma as M27 canon fodder tho and use the Elise on sunny days and weekends. I know some will say garage queen but trust me it wont be ha ha
Sportmotive are local to me (Fareham) so i'll pay then a visit , I'll keep my current Puma as M27 canon fodder tho and use the Elise on sunny days and weekends. I know some will say garage queen but trust me it wont be ha ha
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