Best brand behind Porsche

[Porsche Chick]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

well the car actually has a toyota 4 banger. i just dont know if the reliability transfers with the heart transplant

That should help! I think it's mostly electrical issues with Lotus, isn't it?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Porsche Chick

That should help! I think it's mostly electrical issues with Lotus, isn't it?

Dare I say that is a "old wives tale" only applicable to British vehicles made pre '90s:chicken:

The Elise may have the least electrical content of any mass produced car today, so paired with it's Toyota engine & ECU, I would think it's very reliable.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

so paired with it's Toyota engine & ECU, I would think it's very reliable.

It is compelling. but that bodywork and its expense to fix make it a two season car if you live where its cold now.

[jbs986]

Originally Posted by Perfectly

It is compelling. but that bodywork and its expense to fix make it a two season car if you live where its cold now.

Maintenance-upkeep and reliability are far better than my Boxster, somethings are a little more difficult to get to because you do have to remove the front and or rear clam to do maintenance which can be time-consuming.

Yes the fiberglass body is very fragile and can crack easily because the car has no bumpers and the Fiberglass is very thin to save weight.

I am able to drive the car a good six months out of the year but I have two sets of rims and tires,one for street use and the other for the track. The rims for the track are much lighter and I run R-compound tires.

If any of you ever get the opportunity to drive the Lotus Elise I strongly suggest you do so, you will either love it or hate it. The Boxster's handling is excellent that was one of the reasons I got a Boxster in the first place, the Elise is 10x better as far direct feel of driving goes.You can feel every imperfection and nuance in the surface of the road in which are driving,some people find this annoying I personally find it thoroughly enjoyable.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Dare I say that is a "old wives tale" only applicable to British vehicles made pre '90s:chicken:

The Elise may have the least electrical content of any mass produced car today, so paired with it's Toyota engine & ECU, I would think it's very reliable.

I had a "warm beer " vehicle, a 1972 TR6. When I bought it, the electrical system was spotty at best. I looked under the dash, and there were jumper wires everywhere! I got a mamual, removed the jumper wires, carefully refurbed all the electrics, and then gave up and re-installed all the jumper wires. Nothing like Lucas. Oh, and the dual Zenith Stromberg Carbs were a treat too.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Porsche Chick

That should help! I think it's mostly electrical issues with Lotus, isn't it?

LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

[jbs986]

Originally Posted by Paul

LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

Porsche M96 engine =22 design flaws usually fatal.