This really isn't the type of car you see every day in these parts - I had never seen one in person. I never would have guessed anyone within 100 miles of here acually owned one. Didn't get to talk to the owner about it, unfortunately. Would he have to import it, or is this the model that was made in the States?

Anyone here ever ridden in one of these? It looks like the most cramped car in the world. No legroom or headroom from the looks of it, and the pedals looked like they were about half an inch apart. I'd like to drive one, but I don't think at 6'4, 240 lbs, with a size 13 EEE shoe I could even ride along as a passenger...

Sorry for the crummy picture, I only had my phone camera with me.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/CaptainTiggle/lotus.jpg

They finally got them certified for the US market and started selling them here over a year ago.

There were a lot of airbags/lights/bumpers issues to deal with, but once they did, it was possible for them to sell them here.

It's a pretty cool little car, but VERY much like a go-cart. That's good in every way, unless you like any luxury--that's not the mission. And it's very cramped too.

At 6'3, I don't think I'd fit either...at least not comfortably.

This one guy in my town has one in green, and drives it a lot during the summer. Once it gets warm over here i'll start to see at least 1 nice exotic every week.

There are a few neat cars here, but I don't see them very often. There's a Bentley I've seen once or twice, a older Rolls (I think) that I caught a glimpse of once, and an older Maserati Bora (owned by the same guy who has the Bentley) that I've seen a few times in, drive throughs of all places. The Lotus was new to me. Some of the ricers here claim there's a red one that's at the rice shop every now and then, but that's hard for me to believe. I had no clue they were so tiny - I could practically fit the thing in my trunk!

I passed an orange one parked in a lot on the way to this Welding Shop to get my buddy's shackles in his truck repaired. Back when I was living in West Chester, PA...there was a guy with a maroon colored one that had a turbo on it. It was pretty sick. There were three seperate ones in that town too, the Maroon one, a Silver one, and a Green one. This is the same town that I pulled up at a light next to a guy in a Murcielago Roadster. SO far, that's the only one I've ever seen.

Heres some of the cars that were at my town's car show last summer. It's really nice, because we have them every Wednesday during the summer. Really great atmosphere.

Teague, you should have parked your '76 next to it for a sweet pic! Talk about contrast!


Side note, I'm 5'6", 135lbs and I would be pretty cramped in that!

My Lincoln dealer where I bought my T.C. is a Lotus dealer, and one of the biggest there is. I believe the only 1 in New Jersey. He has 20 in stock, 1 in every color, it looks like a rainbow, far a distance. He has sold lots of them, including 1 to a woman in her mid-60s !! I like the dark purple and also the Mango Orange.

Teague, you should have parked your '76 next to it for a sweet pic! Talk about contrast!

Yeah, I should have. If I ever see it parked anywhere again I'll do that. It had a local plate, so with any luck I'll find it again. The parking lot I was in is designed so badly that with a car the size of my Fleetwood you take the space it will go in, not the space you want.

My Lincoln dealer where I bought my T.C. is a Lotus dealer, and one of the biggest there is. I believe the only 1 in New Jersey. He has 20 in stock, 1 in every color, it looks like a rainbow, far a distance. He has sold lots of them, including 1 to a woman in her mid-60s !! I like the dark purple and also the Mango Orange.

That's pretty neat. It sounds like they come in every color imaginable. If there's only one dealer in New Jersey, I'd be surprised if there was one in my area at all. The nearest is probably in Atlanta or Nashville, both are three hours away.

I'm sorry, I have found out that there are more than 3 in N.J. ~ the one I am familiar with is the only one in Northern Jersey. There is one in Central Jersey and possibly 2 in Southern Jersey. I'd guess perhaps 4 or 5 in the state. But there's at least an hour drive between each one.

Ardent Red / Saffron Yellow / Magnetic Blue / Aubergine Purple / Starlight Black / Bordeaux Red /
Arctic Silver / Chrome Orange / Graphite Gray / Aztec Bronze / Nightfall Blue / Racing Green /
Storm Titanium / Krypton Lime /

I got to ride in one.. I use to hate them.. now I love them.. I want to replace my tired miata that I use for track days and autocrossing for an Elise. Both cars a equally good in respect to handling.

Elise is not bad in price either, you can find them on e-bay for about 35K. Also there not selling well there are few sitting on dealer lots.

Yeah, I should have. If I ever see it parked anywhere again I'll do that. It had a local plate, so with any luck I'll find it again. The parking lot I was in is designed so badly that with a car the size of my Fleetwood you take the space it will go in, not the space you want.

lol, parking that Elise next to your '76 is like parking a canoe next to the Queen Mary!!

There's an Elise running around town here. It's sharp but as said, very go-kart like. I have always liked the Esprit, and they can be had pretty reasonably on Ebay too.

the elise is a cool car, i am still deciding which car i want for my 18th birthday, a gallardo, escalade or elise.

Yeah I had that same problem too. Murcielago, Maybach or Rolls Silver Seraph... Its a very hard decesion..

Yeah I had that same problem too. Murcielago, Maybach or Rolls Silver Seraph... Its a very hard decesion..

im was being serious, in case you didnt notice.

Oh as was I

im was being serious, in case you didnt notice.

I'm is too;).

It's hard to decide between the Elise, Corvette Z06, and the almightly Ferrari F430....decisions, decisions....

Back to the Elise, I've only seen a couple roaming about. Very neat little cars, they don't look too comfortable to drive though. If I ever wanted an affordable exotic that would stand out, I'd look to the Elise. Very cool car:D!

Oh as was I

I thought you were looking at the Porsche 911;)?

Absolutelt NO decessions here !
Maserati Quartaporte as soon as I hit the Mega Millions

I thought you were looking at the Porsche 911;)?

Yeah of course, a 996 911 Turbo!! Or a Z06. But not right now, but after I get my multimillion dollar paycheck on thursday.

hahaha, you people and your cars. I can't decide if I should buy an F22 fighter jet, a submarine, or the dallas cowboys.

or the dallas cowboys.

I'd rather have their cheerleaders;)! Then of course I'd have my private Cessna 10 to fly them to and from my mansion in Paradise Valley...

Pfft cheerleaders! With my pocketbook, I can buy Playboy, Hustler and Fox, and have all the girls be mine!

I've driven the Elise several times as a close friend of mine owns one. If you are tall, you might have a problem as even getting into the Elise is an art. Driving it is one of the most fantastic road experiences you'll ever have--it's that good, if not great. It stops well, it accelerates well, and it takes turns far beyond what most other cars, including the high-end exotics can ever do. It also takes a great deal of abuse and just keeps running. It is an automobile that you can quickly fall in love with as driving it is a "true" sports car experience. I am waiting on the new Lotus Europa:

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/LotusModels/LotusEuropaS.html

That Europa looks awesome!

The Europa will be a daily driver and I've already fallen for the pictures of it.

For anyone interested in a Elise, check out the aftermarket:

http://www.sector111.com/

There are a couple running around Albuquerque. I saw one being chased by an NSX on a residential street, that was a werid sight to see... The last one I saw was at the Buick dealership - why the hell it was there I don't know, can't imagine someone trading a Lotus in on a Buick.

Saw a black one on Highway 50 here in orlando,he was weaving in and out of traffic like a nut.

the elise is a cool car, i am still deciding which car i want for my 18th birthday, a gallardo, escalade or elise.

I'm sure any insurance agent could help you narrow the list down some. That's why I got a DeVille for college next year instead of a Koenigsegg CCX or a Buggati...

That Europa looks pretty nice. The design looks a lot like an Elise that's calmed down a bit, but it also sounds like it's designed to be a bit more practicle. I'd look at an Elise first if I was in the market for some kind of exotic, but I wouldn't buy it if I couldn't drive it comfortably. If I ever get a car like that, it won't be for a long time, so with any luck I'll be able to pick up a used Europa for a decent price.

Evn if i had millions and millions,i wouldnt post about it on the internet about what car i wanted that costs however much.It just makes you look like a total fool and a douchebag,get a life or post some credible pictures dumbass

Ahahaha very nicely worded 85Evergreen!

Ahahaha very nicely worded 85Evergreen!

Thank you sir.

Evn if i had millions and millions,i wouldnt post about it on the internet about what car i wanted that costs however much.It just makes you look like a total fool and a douchebag,get a life or post some credible pictures dumbass

you, are a complete fool. dont tell me to get a life just because you cant imagine getting a car like that. now go to work, you still need the money afterall.

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you, are a complete fool. dont tell me to get a life just because you cant imagine getting a car like that. now go to work, you still need the money afterall.

You seem like a douche, coming on a forum and holding up a big sign that says your parents are rich. Yeah, that's some douchebaggery right there.

you, are a complete fool. dont tell me to get a life just because you cant imagine getting a car like that. now go to work, you still need the money afterall.

Show me a picture of you,your car,and whatever else and i wont call you a stupid douchebag,until then,YOU ARE A STUPID DOUCHEBAG

im so sick of people like you,you are internet scum,pure and simple

you, are a complete fool. dont tell me to get a life just because you cant imagine getting a car like that. now go to work, you still need the money afterall.

And with that sunny attitude, your expensive birthday present will probably be the first thing you'll have to get rid of if you ever have to leave your bubble. I'll bet the guy with the Elise here works his ass off five days a week, and has been for a long time. Do you think Paris Hilton will be able to keep her Bentley when she's finished blowing her inheritance? Most people have to earn the things they have, and trying to criticize them for getting a job to do that is stupid.

And next time you say your parents are considering getting you one of three very expensive cars for your 18th birthday, don't be surprised if someone asks for a picture. People lie on the internet, that's part of the reason why there are a lot of pictures of forum members standing next to their cars.

You're definitely a douchebag, it doesn't even matter if you're telling the truth or not by this point.

And with that sunny attitude, your expensive birthday present will probably be the first thing you'll have to get rid of if you ever have to leave your bubble. I'll bet the guy with the Elise here works his ass off five days a week, and has been for a long time. Do you think Paris Hilton will be able to keep her Bentley when she's finished blowing her inheritance? Most people have to earn the things they have, and trying to criticize them for getting a job to do that is stupid.

And next time you say your parents are considering getting you one of three very expensive cars for your 18th birthday, don't be surprised if someone asks for a picture. People lie on the internet, that's part of the reason why there are a lot of pictures of forum members standing next to their cars.

You're definitely a douchebag, it doesn't even matter if you're telling the truth or not by this point.

Well said.

Douchebag -1, us +4

Well said.

Thank you, I try. I'm really a friendly person, but that was just ridiculous.

alright, i apologise hereby, yet i did not lie. i didnt mean to insult anyone here.

Post a picture of your "mansion" then, like someone said, people lie on the internet (amazing isn't it:D).

I apologise

Maybe your "rich" parents will pay for some schooling for you, it's apologize.

you, are a complete fool. dont tell me to get a life just because you cant imagine getting a car like that. now go to work, you still need the money afterall.

I just saw this, and I don't care if you're rich or poor (which you probably are), but you NEVER speak to anyone like that! Every single member on this forum works hard for what they have and they deserve much more than they get! You will never find a job if you speak to your employer like that.

I just saw this, and I don't care if you're rich or poor (which you probably are), but you NEVER speak to anyone like that! Every single member on this forum works hard for what they have and they deserve much more than they get! You will never find a job if you speak to your employer like that.

yeah i understand, thats why i apologized. give it a rest already.

alright, i apologise hereby, yet i did not lie. i didnt mean to insult anyone here.

Thanks for the apology! I'll let it go now.

I'll still be a jerk to him until he backs up what he says.I hate liars,especially ones on the interent,theyre so pathetic.

I'll still be a jerk to him until he backs up what he says.I hate liars,especially ones on the interent,theyre so pathetic.

I'm with you, be who you are! We don't care if you don't drive expensive cars or live in big homes, just be yourself!

We don't care if you don't drive expensive cars or live in big homes, just be yourself!

Well technically, we all drive expensive cars! This is a Cadillac site right!? :D

I'm with you, be who you are! We don't care if you don't drive expensive cars or live in big homes, just be yourself!

Oops. I meant to say something about that too.

Well technically, we all drive expensive cars! This is a Cadillac site right!? :D

Technically yes.My car was about $24,000 new,though i bought it for $800

Technically yes.My car was about $24,000 new,though i bought it for $800

Win freaking win baby!!!