Used Lotus Elise 2011-2022 review reliability review
The Lotus Elise is one of the best driver's cars out there, but be prepared for its limited versatility, luxury and tech
- Lotus Elise 240 Sport Final Edition 2021 front
- Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition 2021
- Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition 2021
- Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition 2021
- Lotus Elise Sport 240 FE side
- Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition 2021
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What should I look for in a used Lotus Elise?
The Elise is a car that's built to be driven spiritedly, and many have likely been to a track or two. When you look around it and go for a test drive, make sure its mechanical parts haven't worn too much – or broken, for that matter.
Is a used Lotus Elise reliable?
Lotus and its Elise didn't feature in our latest What Car? Reliability Survey. Lotus would have appeared in our brands section, while the Elise would be in our coupés, convertibles and sports cars section. Being too niche is responsible for these absences.
That said, this generation of Elise has a generally positive reputation when it comes to reliability. Its plastic composite body is tough and the aluminium chassis has proved to be rugged. Engines should be bulletproof too.
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