2010 Lotus Elise consumer reviews

I used to own this overpriced Go-Kart and can say that it's no Track Car. For $74,000, the Elise competes with cars like the Nissan GTR and Corvette Z06, and Porsche Boxter. Sadly the Lotus underperforms at every level on any track. What's worse is that after you loose on the track, you have to drive this rediculously uncofortable car back home to lick your wounds. I traded my Lotus for a GTR. Not only does ithe GTR blow every Lotus away on the track with the A/C on full blast, I can also comfortably drive it home. With its performance and amenities, the Lotus Elise should cost no more than 20k. If you paid more than that, I feel sorry for you.

I looked into getting a track car and the Elise was one of the contenders. For over 70k this car is an embarrassment on and off the track. For the same price, I bought Nissan's GT-R and can say with experience that the Lotus Elise has no chance against the GT-R on any track. My GTR came with AWD, 480hp, air conditioning, and leather seats for the same money as the Lotus. The Lotus comes with none of these options and an engine that barely makes 200 hp. By the way, I can also beat the Elise on the track with the Air Conditioning on full blast in the GT-R. If you want to pay over 70k and play pretend, buy the Lotus. If you want a real car, get a GT-R or even a Z06.

Is it a track car? Yes, but it is so much more. This isn't a car for someone who values comfort, a ton of horsepower, or the ability to buy groceries. What this car is, however, more than makes up for what it isn't. This car is pure sports car! It is the perfect balance between weight, power, and handling. If your looking for a car to drag race, than this is not the car for you, but if you want to experience driving as it was intended to be, then please look no further.

This car cost me 74k and is uncomfortable, hot, noisy and has virtually no options. Getting in and out of this car is like crawling out of a washing machine! They call the Lotus a pure track car, but I call it a pure waste!. I traded this car for something faster, more comfortable, and within the same price. A Corvette ZO6. Now I can truly say I'm happy.