I just can't believe the number of owners selling their Elises after such a short period of ownership. Are they speculators thinking they could make a quick buck?
I mean some of them waited 1.5-3 years for a chance to own this car and now they are selling. Is the car so rough around the edges that it is very difficult to live with?
I have only test driven it once, and it was a short one to boot. I was so excited to finally see the vehicle and get in and smell it that I do not really remember the test drive.
Before I make my final order placement I will have to take a longer test drive and come with a list.....is the seat comfortable enough to live with, how loud is the engine, how is the shifter, brake feel, can I get in and out easy enough. Now all these factors should be acceptable for me since I have kept my 1988 Honda Civic for over 16 years now, and it was the bare bones car, no A/C, power steering, not even a radio. I don't think people realize that this car can be a challenge to live with on a daily basis.
But for some of you ordering the Elise who are used to very luxurious, very comfortable automobiles I strongly suggest taking a list of things to look for and taking a long enough test drive to make sure this car is for you. Buying the car and then deciding it's not for me can be a very costly $$$$$$$$$ experience.
Just something to think about.
I mean some of them waited 1.5-3 years for a chance to own this car and now they are selling. Is the car so rough around the edges that it is very difficult to live with?
I have only test driven it once, and it was a short one to boot. I was so excited to finally see the vehicle and get in and smell it that I do not really remember the test drive.
Before I make my final order placement I will have to take a longer test drive and come with a list.....is the seat comfortable enough to live with, how loud is the engine, how is the shifter, brake feel, can I get in and out easy enough. Now all these factors should be acceptable for me since I have kept my 1988 Honda Civic for over 16 years now, and it was the bare bones car, no A/C, power steering, not even a radio. I don't think people realize that this car can be a challenge to live with on a daily basis.
But for some of you ordering the Elise who are used to very luxurious, very comfortable automobiles I strongly suggest taking a list of things to look for and taking a long enough test drive to make sure this car is for you. Buying the car and then deciding it's not for me can be a very costly $$$$$$$$$ experience.
Just something to think about.