Thread: School me on Loti

Is Loti plural for Lotus?

Anyway, looking possibly at picking up a garage/track queen. Looking around $30k which I see plenty of '05-'06 Elise's around. What to get, what to avoid, step up SC model?, servicing (I'm a few hours away from a Lotus dealer), ...

Right now I'm debating either CTS-V daily, or keeping a beater/truck/SUV hauler and buying something track worthy. I was in a nice '02 Z06 a couple weeks ago but I'm not much of a Vette guy. :/

you might be too big for one of these bro.

So I've heard. No really I'm not that big. 5'11 170lbs right now.

my friend has one... pm 94deville, he has been a copilot in a lotus for about 5,000 miles... he hates them now

Paging Damen, he has 2 Lotuses now. If I remember right he is a relatively big guy height wise.

I guess what I'm looking for is what's the best year to buy, what to avoid, and look for.

Bueller? Bueller?

ok if u can get a 2006, or newer, go for it

the 2006 models have a few small but worth it upgrades from the 2005

but if you are thinking about doing forced induction, a 2005 might suit you better

if you have any specific questions u can ask me, i used to own a 2007 exige s

and 5 11 170 is NOT too big for a Lotus, a few owners i know are passed 6ft tall and a couple def out weighs you

esp if its gonna be for a fun/track car, its all good!

Did they make an '05 Elise with a s/c? I would like to have one with a s/c as I've heard the n/a cars are really slow.

Originally Posted by BacDoc

So I've heard. No really I'm not that big. 5'11 170lbs right now.

Im 5 11" 180 and I fit fine with room to spare. I would try and find an S model exige. Its already supercharged and if you plan to track it you will want the extra power. Trust me I am on my second aftermarket supercharger lol
You can tune an S very easily for additional power.