340R question

[jonny350]

Hi,

What is the model/type, body type description for the 340r described on the V5C logbook? Is it described as an Elise? Shouldn't it be as a 340r?

I understood it was perhaps 'classed' as an MPV.

Any help would be very helpful. Thanks.

[fnomis]

Hiya, yep, its an 'MPV'.

[corinnemartin]

hi i belive the 340r was always classed as a elise "special edition"im sure on my v5 it says elise have you got a 340r they are great cars well you will probablly know that if you have one lol

[jonny350]

Hi,
I am perhaps just hours away from buying one, and after squinting at the V5 I noticed it said Elise and no sign of MPV (I think). Afterwards, I started wondering.......

Anyway, I am really excited, nervous etc. If I take the plunge, I plan to keep it forever!!

[corinnemartin]

you will love it ill never sell mine !!! yes its got no roof or doors but its a great car hope you enjoy it as much as i do mine

[corinnemartin]

just check that it has a numbered plaque on it

[jonny350]

Yep, a plaque on the passenger side.

Does the 340r have any strange habits, such as spraying coolant over the windscreen or smelling of fuel vapour. Or any other worrying things.

One of the things about the 340r that I love(amongst many) is that there is not too much to go wrong(I hope I am right!) - as it is such a minimalist design.

[corinnemartin]

i also have a elise as everyday car and find both cars maintaince the same thats the thing i love about the 340 its so simply in its own way but then in the other a amazing piece of design by lotus

[corinnemartin]

touch wood after 3 years of owner ship not a problem make sure you have a trickle charger for it though as you must take the whole body off to replace the battery and also check when it needed a cambelt as that can be a expensive job but otherwise service costs same as a elise

[Dave L]

My V5C Says

Lotus
Elise 340R

Body type: MPV

Edited by Dave L on Sunday 19th October 08:52

[corinnemartin]

mine just says elise?

Edited by corinnemartin on Sunday 19th October 09:19

[corinnemartin]

also looked on my elise v5c and its just says elise and its a type 25 ?should it not say type 25 on v5?

[anonymous-user]

corinnemartin said:

also looked on my elise v5c and its just says elise and its a type 25 ?should it not say type 25 on v5?

No. Type 25 is just a paint a trim job, it's still just an Elise.