Overview & Reviews
Changes on the 2007 Lotus Elise include redesigned headlamps and upgraded Alpine-sourced audio systems. The new stereos are still basic four-speaker units, but Lotus says the control layout is simpler, and the optional system has an iPod adapter and is satellite radio-ready.
- Ultra-lightweight chassis, uninhibited steering, supercar performance without the supercar price, low volume ensures rarity, relatively high fuel economy.
- Spartan interior, difficult entry and exit, peaky power delivery, ride quality more Formula One than grand touring, limited dealer network.
User Reviews:
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Nothing else compares in the price range - 2007 Lotus Elise
By fishman76092 - July 15 - 4:31 pmIve had mine for about two years. No issues thus far. Hear some build quality complaints on forums- its hit and miss. Its a hand built car that costs $25-40k. The good: Closest thing to a race car for the price, Toyota engine/transmission, so much fun to drive above 5500 rpms. The bad: Getting in and out with top on, people looking at you- wanting to take photos, etc, not many creature comforts. Long story short: If you want a smooth ride, a great stereo, isolation from the road, and a long trip cruiser...buy something else. If you want to enjoy every mile, drive a roller coaster, rip through the gears, wind it up to 9k, turn the stereo off and listen to the engine, buy an Elise.
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Beware - 2007 Lotus Elise
By tbd - November 15 - 9:16 pmBeware! I bought mine brand new and only put on 2200 miles per year. When the car was one week old the headlight flew out. The radiator hoses have blown 3 times stranding me on the side of the road. The build quality is terrible. Good luck going up-market lotus! People paying six figures for a car will not tolerate these issues.
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