Guys - I am considering buying a run around for the summer/nice days and am looking seriously at an Elise S. I was wondering if anyone on this trusted site has gone down the same route and what they think of the combination of cars?

I fancy a white one with black roof, interior and wheels...

I was going to get 2nd hand but the wife has just said "Why don't you get a new one?" - good question - I think i will!!

Any input gratefully received as always.

Jonathan Hirst Jaguar XKR Convertible
MY 2012 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Autobiography in Fujian White....Mmmmmmm
Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Prestige in white - gone
Porsche Boxster S White with lots of extras! Gone
Lotus Elise 2011 Touring for sunny days - gone!

Previously....
RRS TDV8 Black 57 Plate
645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

Yep, got a S1 in Chrome Orange. Great little cars.

What do you need to know? HSE TD6 (Java Black/Ivory)
911GT3 (Guards Red, carbon interior)
ElanSE (BRG)
Panamera Turbo S
Boxster S

Hi Mate

Ideally I'd like a 57 plate or earlier white elise s. What should I be looking out for when I buy one? What are the common faults on them that would be obvious if I was buying a RRS because I have owned one for three years? Are there any good forums for owners?
If I buy new what would you say I should get as options?
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers
Jonathan Jaguar XKR Convertible
MY 2012 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Autobiography in Fujian White....Mmmmmmm
Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Prestige in white - gone
Porsche Boxster S White with lots of extras! Gone
Lotus Elise 2011 Touring for sunny days - gone!

Previously....
RRS TDV8 Black 57 Plate
645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

Both sadly gone



Good forum, free to register

http://forums.seloc.org/#

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?f=15&h=0

Piston heads has a good classified section. MY10 TDV6 HSE, Alaska White, Ebony with Contrast, Park Heat, Paddle Shift, Privacy, Heated Steering Wheel, Extended & Premium Leather,

MY07 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, Gone

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1964 Austin Healey 3000

2007 LR Defender

2011 VW Tiguan R Line

Jonathan - I've been thing about exactly the same car recently. There is a Lotus garage just 1 mile away from me and they have a great selection but the white looks  2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.



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Jonathan wrote:

I was going to get 2nd hand but the wife has just said "Why don't you get a new one?" - good question - I think i will!!

Never mind the car - what a great wife you have! Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.8::MG Montego Turbo::MGB GT::Rover Sterling::MGF::MG ZT 190+
Discovery Series II Td5 GS::Discovery 3 TDV6 S::Freelander 2 TD4 XS::Freelander 2 TD4 SE
Range Rover Sport TDV6 3.0

Their great cars, not much to them so not much goes wrong especially with the Toyota engines.

If buying second hand ensure theres been no accidents or serious kerbing - the geometry is crucial. The earlier cars i.e.pre 08my had no air bags and air con was optional. Some consider the earlier cars the best as they were lighter and more in keeping with a Lotus but later cars had more power.

Which ever one you chose you cant help driving round with a grin on your face and if you live nearby a track -Lotus on Track organise some great track days http://www.lotus-on-track.com/

Me and wifey on a practice lap



Forum get together

 MY10 TDV6 HSE, Alaska White, Ebony with Contrast, Park Heat, Paddle Shift, Privacy, Heated Steering Wheel, Extended & Premium Leather,

MY07 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, Gone

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1964 Austin Healey 3000

2007 LR Defender

2011 VW Tiguan R Line

Very Annoyed wrote:

Jonathan - I've been thing about exactly the same car recently. There is a Lotus garage just 1 mile away from me and they have a great selection but the white looks

You'll never fit in one  Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

That's rubbish - I'll get in one!












I just wont be able to get out again!  2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.



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Runner Up - 2009 �Just Doing What It�s Designed To Do� Award


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Ok - thanks for the input. As always I have been upsold and am now thinking about new. There is a new model coming out in April - get my deposit down now and I will have it in May - was going to go for an S, white with black wheels - think it will look awesome (do I sound like a ninja-turtle??)

What the hell - I think I'll call him tomorrow and order it.

Need to make room in the garage for my new baby smartish!!

Cheers

Jonathan Jaguar XKR Convertible
MY 2012 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Autobiography in Fujian White....Mmmmmmm
Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Prestige in white - gone
Porsche Boxster S White with lots of extras! Gone
Lotus Elise 2011 Touring for sunny days - gone!

Previously....
RRS TDV8 Black 57 Plate
645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

Kick the wife our of the bedroom - should be room for it then. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.



WINNER - 2009 �Idler Of The Year� Award
Runner Up - 2009 �Just Doing What It�s Designed To Do� Award


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Gentlemen (and Ladies I suppose) - I have now put down my cash on the following



By pure chance (or call me naive...) this model was only launched on the 1st April - I wanted a 2010 white lotus elise touring with a few options - JCT600 by chance had one delivered - they weren't expecting it.....I came in on the day it was delivered - still in the back car park to be prepared for sale - luck - or am I a mug?

I think I have just found my new summer car!

Happy Days

Jonathan Hirst Jaguar XKR Convertible
MY 2012 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Autobiography in Fujian White....Mmmmmmm
Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Prestige in white - gone
Porsche Boxster S White with lots of extras! Gone
Lotus Elise 2011 Touring for sunny days - gone!

Previously....
RRS TDV8 Black 57 Plate
645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

Happy Days Indeed

So is that the new model you wanted and does it have all/most/none of the options you wanted

Yep and Yep - well kind of. As usual I upsold myself with the pack they put on for leather, aircon, and a few other nice bits - also they will be black wheels when I pick it up. It's the new 2010 shape and is white so ticks those boxes!

Very happy chappy!

Sill love the RR though - the Lotus will just be for those sunny days. Jaguar XKR Convertible
MY 2012 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Autobiography in Fujian White....Mmmmmmm
Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Prestige in white - gone
Porsche Boxster S White with lots of extras! Gone
Lotus Elise 2011 Touring for sunny days - gone!

Previously....
RRS TDV8 Black 57 Plate
645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

Very very  2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.



WINNER - 2009 �Idler Of The Year� Award
Runner Up - 2009 �Just Doing What It�s Designed To Do� Award


DO NOT CLICK HERE!