Vin Petrol Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006089921702?include-delivery-option=on&make=LOTUS&model=ELAN&radius=1501&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&postcode=sw62ux&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=relevance&page=1 I don't know much about these cars yet, I've only just started researching. I've owned classics for years but really fancy a Lotus rag top and this one caught my eye. Options on price, spec, how sought after this particular model is please. I'm going to read the guides on here about what to look for when I see it, in addition to all the other pain in the bums to look out for you get with classics :) P.S. I'm new so hope I posted this in the right bit, sorry if I haven't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eds Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Your best bet is to get over to www.lotuselancentral.com where a few of us from here also hang out with the M100 experts... 1 Quote Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Petrol Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thanks Dave! Is that a UK forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vin Petrol said: Thanks Dave! Is that a UK forum? Yes, they may even know of the car, ie may have been a forum member in the past etc. Loads of info on there. It will be interesting to see how you get on with it, most people I have spoken to really liked their elans, there is a gut down here in Devon who now has 2 alongside an elise s1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Agree with comments concerning LEC. On the face of it I would say it looks a good car at a good price. Hood looks in good condition with the rear screen not milky. Bodywork looks good too but teh drivers seat could do with a bit of TLC It's an SE so better than the normally aspirated. Mileage is slightly higher than some but I'd say that's reflective in the price and the engines can do multiples of that anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Petrol Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thanks guys! I will try on the other forum too, even better if its known to them! I was also looking at K series Elise S1s but prices have been creeping up it seems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 I get ad no longer available. The m100 is an excellent car. A lot more practical than the Elise (boot size, driving comfort and getting in and out). Highly recommended. I did a six week trip from Surrey to Italy in mine in 2019, love it. LEC is an incredible forum and group of people. The best model specific forum I know of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM jep Posted June 3, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 M100 are brilliant. Lack the ultimate dynamic of Elise, particularly the S1 Elise which is probably the greatest Lotus road car. If you are doing long journeys and munching the miles, most will prefer M100. For short blats and hops, Elise S1 cannot be surpassed. I'd probably take Elise for long trips too but I suspect that is a minority view. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 03/06/2021 at 23:34, jep said: M100 are brilliant. Lack the ultimate dynamic of Elise, particularly the S1 Elise which is probably the greatest Lotus road car. If you are doing long journeys and munching the miles, most will prefer M100. For short blats and hops, Elise S1 cannot be surpassed. I'd probably take Elise for long trips too but I suspect that is a minority view. Justin Yea, couldn’t fit all the wife’s shoes in the Elise 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM a7esk Posted July 13, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Got a friend who going to sell is Monaco white one service at Paul Matty . £10250 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKa Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 That looks good enough to tempt me back to an M100 again from my Esprit N/A. Full leather if I'm not mistaken? If service history and mileage <50k, it seems to be bang on the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bibs Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Eddie, are you wearing Crocs mate? 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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