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147 | 30.18% |
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7 | 1.44% |
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50 | 10.27% |
| I have not had any mechanical problems |
  
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268 | 55.03% |
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15 | 3.08% |
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09-18-2006, 10:20 PM
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My other car's a mtn bike
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09-18-2006, 10:27 PM
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My other car's a mtn bike
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What sort of use (abuse  ) does your car get? Just interested if your story is a harbinger of those same nightmares I endured as a child with lesser British sports cars. I finally made enough dough to actually repair the car this time around, but I was hoping the car wouldn't be that way. |
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09-18-2006, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Orange co. CA
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zero problems
I have not had a single issue with my 2006 but to be fair there are only 1700 miles on the car. I do believe the break-in period is critical and the break-in instructions in the manual and from your dealer should be followed to the letter. I was religious with the break-in procedure and have noticed that the car has settled in very nicely. The engine runs exceptionally well after the ECU update, virtually all of the rattles and other cabin noises have disappeared, and the shift linkage and gearbox have become noticably smoother in the last 300 miles or so.
I expected to see a handful of issues but I am very pleased to have not one. There is plenty of time for that and with so few miles on the car I don't think I can draw any conclusions but I am very pleased so far - it just keeps getting better!
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09-19-2006, 12:18 AM
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Henry
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Fairfield CA
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11-04-2006, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington State
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Coming on my 1-year anniversary, problems have included:
1) replaced ECU - wouldn't go "on cam" (warranty) 2) window registers adjusted to seal with roof (warranty) 3) drivers window register came loose and rattled two times. Bolt came off and fell out of the door one of those times (warranty) 4) new windshield which broke when having the microMorror installed (install shop replaced) 5) scraped front clam ($1000 repair my cost) 6) radio installer broke clips on instrument cluster housing... new housing (installer replaced) 7) bodyshop driver rearended while moving car. New rear clam. (Driver of truck paid) Still waiting to get it back from the rear-ender. Just in time to go in the garage for winter (except for the rare sunny day here in the NW). I figure if I can just get it back and in tha garage, it will be OK.
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11-04-2006, 07:43 PM
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1/3 Rotweiler, He Crazy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tampa, Florida
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I had some AC problems which were addressed under warranty by the selling dealer without issue. Otherwise, the car has been as reliable as anybody could hope for any car, not to mention a specialty sports car.
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11-10-2006, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Hello everyone, I'm new here. I just got my Elise two weeks ago! I love it. What a car. But unfortunately the day after I bought it some nut came off the shift linkage and I was stuck in first gear. The dealer was good enough to tow it back to his shop on his dime and fixed it up very quickly, and I was back driving again a week later.
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12-28-2006, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central Florida
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Lotus problems
Mine is a 2006 Sport. it has not left me stranded. I had a few problems within the first 3 weeks of ownership. It has been perfect the last 5 months.
Latch switch broke at trunk New key system do not shut of the electric system unless it is wiggled. Kills battery. Graphite helps Both windows poorly adjusted with soft top 1/4 drivers & 3/8 passenger sides. Perfect fit with hard top go figure! Plastic cover broken that covers seat belt Great car love it! The dealer has been great  __________________________________________________ __________  2006 Lotus Elise Sport #8 0f 50 2006 F430 F1 Ferrari 2005 Ford GT 1999 Porsche 911 CAB 1965 427 Shelby Cobra kit 2005 Mercedes E320 2001 Toyota Highlander 2006 HD V-ROD screaming eagle 2006 Honda Goldwing 2005 Demon chopper 2005 265 HP wave rider (awesome) another WR and Boat |
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12-29-2006, 06:59 AM
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Fly N Lowr
Join Date: Aug 2005
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I have had a minor "cosmetic" problems but no real mechanical trouble at all. The only thing that could of been considered mechanical was the reverse lockout ring comming loose but a little "goop" glue and it has been as good or better than new since.
Gotta love this car with exotic look and performance but solid as Toyota for the most part!!
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12-29-2006, 07:13 AM
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Car Guy
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ATL, GA
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I have a 2005, on stage II number 3 (this one seems to be doing fine, new manufacturer?). Other than that the only problem is that I look for reasons to drive it, currently at 18k miles (previous owner liked to drive it too
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03-24-2007, 09:05 AM
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I just wanted to express my gratitude to those who have posted on this thread.
Usually, it's hard to get people who've just spent a small fortune on a car to acknowledge the car's shortcomings. On this thread, however, you folks have gone far above and beyond. I was thinking of an Exige as a near daily, but after scanning this site, it's clear that such use may push the car outside its comfort zone. Further, I'd expect a bit more in terms of fit and finish in a car at this price range. I understand that the driving experience these cars offer is unequaled, and it hurts that I can't afford to have one waiting for me in a garage for that hour's drive and/or occasional trip, but as a daily, I'll need to look elsewhere. |
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03-29-2007, 11:33 PM
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I can run very fast
Join Date: Sep 2006
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rattles everywhere...
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05-23-2007, 11:49 AM
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It's never too light!
Join Date: Jan 2004
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 Seriously though, it's a "good compromise between the comfort side and the sporty side..." So says Ayrton Senna. Fit and finish is unparalleded for many many years since its intro. It's also the car that drove Ferrari and Lamborghini to rethink/revamp their quality standards. Visit NSXprime if you haven't already, they are a very helpful community in your search for a clean low-mile NSX. Good luck!
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05-23-2007, 12:08 PM
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It's a Lotus
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Beverly Hills, Ca.
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Radiator hose leaked - warranty fix
Front turn signals lenses flew off - warranty fix A/C not cold - warranty fix Speedo off - who cares? Rattles - come and go Nothing else. Great car. Daily Driver.
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05-23-2007, 12:11 PM
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It's a Lotus
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Comfort zone? You should be at another website... 
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05-23-2007, 12:49 PM
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... well you are....
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Dallas Texas
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In the first 4500 miles, only one mechanical / Electrical concern, the rest were trim type concerns - very minor.
1. Engine loses power at random times as if ignition turned off/on again - ongoing. 2.Seat Belt Covers come apart 3. Window alignment w. soft top 4. Recall 5. Gas Flap stopper fell off 6. Inner trunk release cable came apart 7. Rattles - Who really cares... LOL 8. Clear coat flaking off passenger side rear 1/4 panel top edge... no impact. Love the car, would do it again! Steve
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