Is The Lotus Elise The BEST BARGAIN Supercar You Can Buy In 2021?
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- I've always wanted a Lotus Elise, but I could never commit to buying one without trying one first. Lucky, Turo will rent wild cars like these for people like me to try for a weekend!
This is a 2006 Lotus Elise that has been modified with a BOE supercharger, is tracked regularly, and moonlights as a rental car. If you've ever wondered what a 15 year old baby supercar is like in today's world, this is the video for you. Do I still want one as much as I did when I was a kid? Watch the video to find out!
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Walkaround
2:56: Engine and Issues
5:14 Entry
7:01 Driving Experience
13:00 Outro and Bonuses
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“Best bargain super car for under $30k” might wanna check the prices lately more like under $60k! these are taking off.
Yup. Prices are up, way up.
glad i bought mine last year during covid slump. 05 ardent red
@@AmritSingh-mj8bt how much did you pay?
@@naha2153 a bit under 30 but no hard top. :(
still a great deal. searched nationwide 2 years for it
I wudnt trade it for a lambo. best looking car on road
and thanks to excellent fan videos like these, the prices will continue to skyrocket!
This has been a dream car of mine since Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
Yes, I remember that car in the game
For me, since the original Gran Turismo.
Bought one last year 06 krypton green( best color) honestly do everything you can to buy one, its the best decision I have ever made for myself, maintenance isn't expensive you will NEVER pay for depreciation, so in 20 years if you get sick of it (hint: you wont) you will sell it for the same or more than you paid for it. The smile you get from driving is worth whatever you have to pay, plus you also make everyone else smile. I make it a point to talk to anyone who seems interested I drive around in a t-shirt and sweatpants, if I see a kid staring it down in a parking lot, I mean it looks more like their hotwheels more than almost anything else on there(happens alot) I'm sure to tell their parents they can come look or sit in it get a picture whatever, this is the exotic car for car people and you shouldn't ever have a stuckup attitude driving it spread the joy that is this great body style and bright colors with everyone!
I bought one because of that game too. First song I played was “the people that we love” by bush once I drove it for the first time. 😂
@@guitarMAK3R then the prophecy has been fulfilled.
The 'around $30K' ship sailed about a year ago. At least in the USA. Average seems to be in the $50s now.
That's what I'm seeing as well, but a portion of that is inflation. There's always the MR2 Spyder, BMW Z3, MX-5, and Boxter...and Alfa Romeo 4C... okay the last one is same price. For me, an older Elise is way way too close to the price of a new C8 Corvette...meaning-- why would pay 50-60k for an Elise (albeit a brilliant car) when you can get a C8 for a few more bottle caps... Doesn't make sense. I see a lot of used inventory at high prices, but I don't see it moving quickly. I think everyone is hopping on the band wagon of "oh my old car is worth a lot more, so I'll put it for sale at big price." Supply/Demand will be the ultimate judge. Love the Elise, though. There was hope at 30k, not at 50k + for me. A dream car.
I could have bought an orange lotus Elise for 30k 3 years ago and didn’t pull the trigger I regret it now they are 50k
Thats amazing information about Lotus Cars: czcams.com/video/9kB7rgxOV2w/video.html
aaaaannnd they're back in the 30s.
@@tealruby582 nope, the cheapest ones are $40k
"Simplify, then add lightness" - Colin Chapman
Seems like one of the last Lotus cars to abide by that philosophy. Love the Elise.
Right on!
I have not SC'd my NA. The opposite of 'Simplify' and 'add lightness'.
I absolutely loved Jacob’s reaction when his seat adjusted backwards. Lol. Priceless
The Elise in that spec looks like a baby Dino, which is exactly what I would want my Elise to look like...no wonder they thought it was a Ferrari.
Fantastic looking car.
I loved the way this one looked!
@@ElliottAlvis All I will say if you buy one check the carpets for water as some leak like a hose has been put through the window, that said they are fantastic to drive so long as no body has tampered with the geometry as they do not seem to set it up right. once it is set up right it is a beast to drive on road or track.
Lotus actually took inspiration from the Dino when they made the Elise S1.
Lotus have f1 pedigree and are built in my home town of Norwich in England. We are very proud of them. They build great sports cars.
I have one of these as my only car: mine's a 2010 Lotus Elise SC - so it has a factory-fit supercharger (and in my case the engine from an S3).
Originally justified as a weekend toy but I found it fine as a daily driver.
Have to say that the one you drove there is in quite poor condition - but as you say it's a rental!
$30k? Might want to head over to LotusTalk or BAT, decent 2005 examples are selling closer to 60k now.
What I love most about the Elise, is that it has the proportions of a big super car, like a Mclaren. But its shrunken down to like 2/3
I hand a customer offer to let me drive his silver Elise one time. Entering and exiting the vehicle made me hate everyone. 😂😂😂
But I still love them!
I literally can't even when Joe Raiti popped out of nowhere lmao!!
Happy to see that Jared, is with you and doing well.
Just put my name on this for February! Thanks for the video. Can’t wait!
Love the energy! It's never too late to review an Elise.
You're grabbing subscribers pretty quickly! Also... you now have the most relatable automotive channel in Kansas.
I can't help but smile any time I look at this car
I think an Elise would be a perfect replacement for the BMW that was lost waaaay too soon. Especially if it isn't a pristine, but not too far gone, example and requires a little TLC for your channel. Always smile when I see a new video Elliott! Thank you!
That would be so cool to get one. Maybe one day! Thank you for watching. I always look forward to your comments!
This is a beautiful little car in a beautiful color! Great video too!
Thanks Alexandre!
Keep up the good work much love from Seattle. Vinnie
Just a pure drivers car and they have been since launch of the S1. Your vids are always getting better even though this is older than I thought. Glad you mentioned the accident as thought you look a bit rigid and that cleared it up lol. Now you just need to get one!
Looks like a blast to drive! Great review. Loved seeing you do the hokey pokey… lol
Lol thanks mom!
Than....welcome in the Lotus family 💪🏆
Also from AZ and had the pleasure of renting this car with a friend! Super fun to drive and Turo is probably the best way to get your first experience in a car like this. My friend came away with the same conclusion as you, he wanted one even more!
That’s awesome! Small world lol
Fun video sir 👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Glad you're back on here!
Me too! Thanks Jon.
As a car guy with a few too many British cars already (2 XKEs and a MINI) I had always wanted one but I've only seen 2 on the road. Every review by actual car guys always talked abut how it was one of their favorites and was the real deal, just as a toy and not a daily driver.
I finally just bit the bullet and bought one across country and had it shipped to me. I had never sat in one let alone driven one so I was a little hesitant until I drove for a couple hundred feet, then I knew it was as good as I'd hoped.
I can't drive it without getting a grin every time - the comment about it being a sport bike is very accurate. And, as the designers at Lotus intended as they rode Ducati bikes on he weekend and wanted to make a car that felt like a bike. Closest thing I've ever driven that meets that description. Many curvy country roads where I live so every drive is a blast. Get one before they prices get even higher as they have already started to go mid 30s to 40s.
Man that looks amazing in red! 1 of the few id own in red
I feel the Elise and Exige were made for me exactly. There is not a car I can dream up better
Hey this is my car!! Haha one of my renters told me he saw your video so I tracked it down. It’s really such a fun, impractical car to have. I’m glad you enjoyed your time with it!!
Dude! I absolutely loved it. I am going to rent from you again next time I’m in town for sure!
Hey I had a quick question for you - are you still renting this car on turo? I couldn’t find them anymore and saw their dumb rules say you can’t have a 10yr old car or older? Is that true
Beautiful
This theme music makes me yearn for Mike, Jay, and Mr Plinkett
I always saw the Elise as the spiritual sister to the Lancia Stratos; a completely impractical toy that's an absolute blast to drive
Yes! More Elliott DeAlvis
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Turo should give you money though because you have been shouting them out in more than one vid ive seen...you deserve all the sponsorships you can get. Great job Elliot
Nice Sunburn!
nice review glad you like the car so much, a genuine like. not driven one yet I reckon it should go well round the curves so go and make another video but with curves, have a nice day and subbed
Thank you!
You need an Elliot Alvis shirt. Tyler Hoover stands proud seeing you promote his channel.
I know, I need to get some merch going. But supporting Hoovie isn’t the worst thing in the world! 😂
@@ElliottAlvis dude…did you see his collection??? He has more than enough supporters…
Elliott : “people don’t treat rental cars very nicely”
Me: wwwhhhhaaatt? 🙃
Whenever I rent a car and they give me a choice...do you want a Hyundai or Toyota.... I think to myself the Toyota will take the beating better.... so give me that one ha
Nice camera work and editing. 👍
Thank you!
great car elliot
Thanks buddy!
My new lotus elise arriving next week! Really would want to get on it!
What a nice cool car!!!!
1:13 "Lotus isn't a well known brand." Excuse me??!?!?! Sorry, Elliot, but I think you are talking cobblers there! ;)
I guess I should’ve said it’s not a brand that non-car people usually recognize. Lol
Lotus was Formula One World Champion team and at one point had Mario Andretti (American) as a driver. World Champions in 1972 & 1973 .
Cool vantage point! I feel like I actually got to ride with you.
Fun story, the Lotus guys got extremely upset when Lotus went over to power windows, little did they know that the electric window regulators where actually lighter than the mechanical mechanism that they used to have.
Ha! That's hilarious 😂
Interesting about Lotus Elise: czcams.com/video/0yqlKl-vvok/video.html
That is really interesting. I had no idea. I have no stereo, speakers, or AC
Ive been looking for one of these to rent in Dallas, and there is nothing. You are lucky you found one near you. I remember seeing this car, when I searched Turo
I took my Tiburon through Tonto National Bridge state park, and that was so much fun. So many twists and turns. I did get a ticket, but he knocked it down to waste of finite resources when I explained to him that I was driving to New York lol
I would love one of them so much
They live up to the hype!
Your parents failed you by not naming you Elvis. Elvis Alvis would be a superstar by now.
ive always liked these, i believe i have a couple hot wheels from when i was little of a slightly older model. they are really unique looking imo.
Awesome little car
I was thoroughly impressed!
Looks like a blast! I've only driven an N/A Exige, I bet the S/C really wakes it up.
Dude, I loved this little thing. I really want one now!
Great video! I was really surprised that the owner could rent out a car with all those issues! Glad that you liked it! It would be so cool to see a Lotus on the channel! But as you mention Lexus IS and "monster truck" in the same sentence 🤔... Now that would be a build!🤣
Thanks Ant! I like the way you think with the Lexus idea... 🤔
@@ElliottAlvis 🤣😂🤣😂 I was only joking but now thinking... Hmmmm
This would definitely be my sports car if I ever got one as a second car.
The Elise was always one of my favorite cars. I had the chance to drive one this week. I love small fast cars but having the experience was a bit like the old quote "Never meet your heroes." I would of loved to of watched you get in the car with the roof on. It's a bit like backing into a tunnel. Nobody shows this! Plenty of room once I got in and fun to drive but extremely impractical.
Awesome dude, if I buy one; can your buddy come with for a ride? Lol.
“This is a car you would want to ride in with your close friends” 😂😂😂😂
I'm in the UK and have an S2 Komotec Exige. Absolutely awesome machine. I love it.
I bet that thing rips! That’s awesome Lee. Thanks for watching!
@@ElliottAlvis scares the hell out of me mate. I love it 😁
Awesome
Thanks Gary! This car was a lot of fun!
Did Jacob need a team of three to free him from the Elise!? Great video, and an amazing car ... that I (6'2") will probably never be able to drive.
Jacob is like 6'4" you can do it!
Amazing car so much fun! I wish they were still $30k! Just bought an 2005 with the sport package, factory hard top and soft top, and 21,000 miles but paid $50k for it
automotive Skinny Jeans !....thumbs up
Just bought a '95 Ford Thunderbird and my daily is a lifted Ram 1500. Even in the t-bird I feel like I sit lower than the rear view mirror on a Corolla!
Ive always loved this car! Its adorable. Sadly I cant get all 240 pounds of me in and out of it without hvg to put my hands on the road to pull myself out💔 i hope they make a larger one or atleast do something about that thick frame!
I like this Power Wheels. It almost looks like a real car
I love my lotus after installing the turbo on it made it much more fun to drive
I bet that's awesome!
What do you have? I keep debating on a TC or SC
@@definingimage honestly if I could go back I would go sc is cheaper and less of a headache.
@@solis4920 that’s what I hear and what I’ll probably end up doing. I just wanted the turbo sound!!!!
Very nice!! It does remind me of a Ferrari.
“Under 30k”
Me who can only find them under 50k lol 😂
I should’ve mentioned that I filmed this before prices got to be out of control 😂
Well done motory notary, make sure you don't break it, or blow it up.😆☺😁👍🇺🇲🇺🇲
You can’t find them for under $30k anymore. Decent ones are $50k+ now
legendry Lotus handling you have too see old episode of uk top gear where they rag the exige (hard top version of the elise) around a track with an apache gunship challenged too get a targeting lock. As you noted this ones a rental car and track abused so not too well looked after
I have always wanted one of those , to see Jacob in it I know I can fit now 😂😂😵💫😂
Start shopping! They are great little cars.
Gonna get me one of those at Lotus Upland.
shut down
The Motory Notary can't be bought, but he can be rented...."Turo...you didn't pay me any money". LOL
I gotta try this rental car platform on my next trip. Great 1st date car...provided you like your date's leg. Haha.
I'm impressed Jacob was able to fit behind the wheel and drive it. Do I want one? NOPE.
😂🤷🏻♂️
You have to have curves to enjoy a Lotus. If you bought one you could leave it with me in New England with all our curvy roads and come visit when you like. We even have a dealer in nearby Boston.
Sounds like a deal Tom! 😂
04:00 - wait, so you mean my 10 day road trip with SWMBO wasn't even possible? :D
Lotus looks like the kind of car that you need to drive a regular car around the area that you're thinking about driving your lotus in a few times to check for potholes and bumps in the road. I bet that thing scratches the bottom of the ground and bottoms out so fucking easily. A speed bump could ruin your day in a car like that. but once you know your route it's probably closer to driving a 4 wheel motorcycle. Just super crazy sporty and fun
Wow, it's happy Elliott from before Tyler ruined his life with the Volvo! :)
😂😂😂
actually, I'm 6'3" and I owned a '88 Lotus Turbo Esprit. I loved that car, but it was the most uncomfortable I have ever owned. I sold it and bought a Porsche '80 SC . Best move I ever made with my vehicle driving .BTW, for 2 years and daily driving, I had no problems with this wonderful car. Just depends on what Lotus you got!
That was a nice video thanks. One thing you forgot to mention, what does it cost to rent something like this from Toro? Let your viewers know. Best wishes
Ah, good call! I can’t believe I missed that. 🤦🏻♂️
@@ElliottAlvis you said you missed telling us that, and your response did not answer either?!
ON THROTTLE! 😉👍🏻🏎💨
😱😱😱 The man himself! Thanks Joe! 👍🏻
Yes Joe!!!!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
@@ElliottAlvis of course brother! I appreciate the support!
Great little car, just the standard Lotus issues,
Lots of Problems Usually Serious, Oh & I'd be all over that big stocky leg, Rj in Oz
elliot please.... don't sell this masterpiece:) never
We used to have a customer who had a flat black Exige. I couldn’t drive it into the shop because it’s so small!
1st time attempting to drive it: torso was leaning over into the passenger seat, right knee was preventing the shifter from moving out of 6th gear, left leg was stuck straight forward permanently pressing the clutch pedal to the floor.
2nd attempt: tried the Countach Reverse Position, couldn’t turn the steering wheel, legs were pressing so hard against it, and the roof was against my neck so I couldn’t reach the shifter.
And yes, the seat was all the way back!
A word of warning ⚠️ : if there is ANY damage to the front hood, insurance immediately totals the car because the clamshell is so expensive to replace!
Aaron Rogers! You need to be at Packers Camp!
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3:14 plastic hood made of bing chilling
You can tell just by watching Elliott's face that he likes driving the Lotus. Sorry, but a Lotus Elise is not a Supercar but it is super light.
U have to drive on track to really get what it’s all about. I went to Hethel and drive it on Lotus’s rack with an instructor and will tell u that it drives nicer on track than Ferrari 458 GT that I have also driven on track.
i think, if u include some of airplane stuff, it would be amazing too. like, u're the one piloting the thing.
I personally would say the mclaren f1 has the largest door sill (since its center drivers seat and have to crawl over passengers)
Hey homie, Ford fiesta ST is a quick little car that loves corners. I think the Fiesta is faster than the lotus. Much love Elliot.👊
Nope, not when carving out canyon roads.
Just checked here in 2024, they are selling for $40k+. Holding value
One thing it isn't is a supercar, an upholstered kart maybe. But when you think the English guy schmee was driving his Ford GT in the U.S & lots of people thought it was a Ferrari.
Since you and Jacob have been friends almost all your life, the inadvertent leg touch doesn't mean anything. But you probably owe him a soda.
😂 you’re probably right Paul
The record for the longest time to sell a new car was a Lotus Elise, that just sold last year. The car dealer refused to discount the car to get it to sell. He said the car deserved to be sold for full price. I don't know why anyone would buy a brand new car that had sat for over 7+ years, but someone did.
I didn’t know that! That’s fascinating.
Some years ago a 1982 ford cortina that had been in a showroom for 30 years was sold. The car was unregistered and had about 6 miles on it. They do show up, but very rarely.
Actually, the car I read that about was an Evora; the last model year for the Elise was 2011. (I also think that you could easily find a 'new' car that took longer to sell... the story about a new Elise that took forever to sell was clickbait...)
I heard a story like that, but It was a Lotus Evora
Wrong model. It was an evora.
I’d interested to see how this does next to the bug eyed sprite. My boss has an Evora. Nice car. If you think lotus is tight with a 4 cylinder the 6 is just bonkers.
I bet the Evora is awesome!
yeah, Elliott looks like a guy who likes and drives OPELS, literally (lotus-opel clon)
Ha, I actually would love to have the Vauxhall version once they become available.
@@ElliottAlvis i, knew it!
Opel Lotus Omega... i want one!!
@@ElliottAlvis Did you know the Vauxhall has the same engine as your dead Malibu ;-)
I would think that the c5z is the best bang for the buck
This is my dream car. Can't get myself to spend that much money though, so my summer weekend cruiser is 91 geo metro convertible. And it weighs less than the lotus at 1,700 pounds curb weight! ha I wonder if any modern vehicle weighs less than a geo metro LSI convertibles?