Lotus Elan

Biggins · 11-04-2015, 10:01 AM

The newer 90s version that totally does not look like a fancied up Mercury Capri vert. I guess it didn't do too well here because of the Miata.

Does anyone have any experience with one of these? I saw one a few months back and liked it. Does anyone know anything other than what is on its Wikipedia page?

bren · 11-04-2015, 10:07 AM

It's fwd right? Meh

John V · 11-04-2015, 10:22 AM

Not good cars. Decent chassis, but FWD. Isuzu engine. Typical 90's lotus, one step above a kit car.

ZBB · 11-04-2015, 10:24 AM

I haven't seen one in years. Agree that they should be avoided.

My neighbor when I was a kid had an original Elan. Gorgeous...

Pinecone · 12-16-2015, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

Not good cars. Decent chassis, but FWD. Isuzu engine. Typical LOTUS, one step above a kit car.

FTFY

11-04-2015, 10:01 AM	#1
Biggins Crotchety Join Date: Aug 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 22 Tiguan, 11 328i Posts: 912	Lotus Elan The newer 90s version that totally does not look like a fancied up Mercury Capri vert. I guess it didn't do too well here because of the Miata. Does anyone have any experience with one of these? I saw one a few months back and liked it. Does anyone know anything other than what is on its Wikipedia page?

11-04-2015, 10:24 AM	#4
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	I haven't seen one in years. Agree that they should be avoided. My neighbor when I was a kid had an original Elan. Gorgeous... __________________ ZBB

11-04-2015, 10:07 AM	#2
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	It's fwd right? Meh

11-04-2015, 10:22 AM	#3
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Not good cars. Decent chassis, but FWD. Isuzu engine. Typical 90's lotus, one step above a kit car.