I placed a deposit on an Elise 1 month ago and expected to be called in April/May of next year given the fact I was about 36 on the dealer's list. Got the call this week! Expected to go in & select options but they actually have a car sitting in the showroom with the specs and color I would order-- Fully loaded with Sports & Touring packs & a hardroof.
Now for the question: Two months ago I bought a new GTO as a daily driver that has turned out to be more impressive than I imagined-- decent German (Opel) platform, GM's best interior, plenty of space & pure muscle. Granted, it's not comparable to the Elise which is a pure sports car, has better handling and offers open top motoring, but I'm not convinced it is worth $20K more for the Elise experience, especially in flat, curve-less Florida. In the UK the GTO's brit cousin, Vauxhall Monaro VXR , retails for 5K pounds more than the Elise.
I'd be using the Elise for drives to the office (not far--12 minutes in my case) and spirited weekend motoring and occasionally a track day if I can work that into my family/work calendars.
Quick thoughts appreciated as the dealer is holding the Elise for me until tomorrow....
Now for the question: Two months ago I bought a new GTO as a daily driver that has turned out to be more impressive than I imagined-- decent German (Opel) platform, GM's best interior, plenty of space & pure muscle. Granted, it's not comparable to the Elise which is a pure sports car, has better handling and offers open top motoring, but I'm not convinced it is worth $20K more for the Elise experience, especially in flat, curve-less Florida. In the UK the GTO's brit cousin, Vauxhall Monaro VXR , retails for 5K pounds more than the Elise.
I'd be using the Elise for drives to the office (not far--12 minutes in my case) and spirited weekend motoring and occasionally a track day if I can work that into my family/work calendars.
Quick thoughts appreciated as the dealer is holding the Elise for me until tomorrow....