Very nicely done, Sir, great video! Here's some advice to every Elise owner reading the comments - NEVER SELL. It's honestly something you never get over, those things become a part of you. :(
Well done. I have a 2006 Elise and everything you noted resonates as true. I live in the US Mid West and most people in my area don't know what the car is - I have only seen 2 here since it was introduced, one was at a car show. I often let "car guys" drive my car to experience it. Most come away with the same opinion that it is one of the most pure, best handling cars they have driven making, some of their BMWs and Porsches feel numb and heavy by comparison. I am 63, but still able to get in and out of my Elise without too much difficulty. Actually, it seems similar to my 1963 Jaguar XKE which also has a low and wide sill at the entry. That car has trained me over the last 40 years to do a bended entry and blind drop into the seat, so the Elise seems familiar. Plan to drive both as long as I can get in and out of them. Enjoy your Elise and good luck with your channel !
@@patrickrenaut2754 Hopefully we can both keep driving our cars for many years to come ! My post was over a year old when you replied. I also will be 65 in a few months and still loving my Elise and hoping to drive it for whatever time I have left. The Fall leaf color changes are almost complete here in the midwest. My wife and I have had some great spirited drives on local hilly/curvy roads looking at the changing leaves the last few weeks. Once again the car has amplified the experience and made the annual event even more enjoyable. Keep the shiny side up and greasy side down, and let her rip Patrick !
Really nice video. Had an S1 with the tramps hat roof years ago. Could never afford a hard top for it. Now I have an S2, last of the long tails. This one is topped off with a rather expensive, but brilliant hard top. Hand made by Eliseparts. Looks better. When out in mine if I see a Lotus I always try to wave or give them a flash. Its knowing that they were prepared to take the plunge. Have got the same bloody rattles, and yet still have the same stupid smile on their face as you have. There will never be another Elise.
I remember when the designer of the S2 Elise was shown in his design studio he brought in his own Ferrari Dino from the 70's. He then used that car as the base for his design. When I first got my 05 Elise I parked it next to a Dino and, up close, you can see how much of it's design is in the DNA of the Elise.
Nice video, a new sound every day resonated with me. Looked for weeks after a nasty occasional rattle in my 2010 Elise S2 CR when she was hot at very specific revs; finally found out it was a loose airco tube under the passenger door. No major issues after 11 year from new ownership and 60.000 miles. Ideal car to drive from home to home in the most curvious detour.
Great video and spot on summary. I own an early S2 and have driven it through France, Switzerland and Italy on a couple of European adventures. It always gets so much positive attention and is a fun car to drive at any speed. (Glad to see your front number plate back level in the final sequence, it was playing havoc with my OCD :-)
Piece of advice when buying an Elise. Ask if it has neen modified in any way and if possible get one that is completely original. My first one was totally reliable and completely original. Second one was fully modified and broke down three times in 3 years, many thousands spent until now its really great.
Excellent video. I have just put a deposit on almost the exact same car, except silver wheels. I may have an issue with the aircon. But the way I see it is that it’s not essential in a car like this. It would be nice but not a deal breaker.
Nice video. Covered pretty much everything i deal with, with my s3 as a daily driver! Loving it though! Question. How you getting on with that radio and using it as a phone holder?
I own the same car year 2008 with airbags ,5 kg?? No a/c , no leather seats But I don't know the weight? Only difference spider wheels 111s Great video, nice 😂
Very nicely done, Sir, great video!
Here's some advice to every Elise owner reading the comments - NEVER SELL. It's honestly something you never get over, those things become a part of you. :(
Very, very true. I adore mine.
So so true. I sold my red S2 in about 2019 and IMMEDIATELY regretted it - so much so I bought another one soon after. its still in my driveway!!
Well done. I have a 2006 Elise and everything you noted resonates as true.
I live in the US Mid West and most people in my area don't know what the car is - I have only seen 2 here since it was introduced, one was at a car show.
I often let "car guys" drive my car to experience it. Most come away with the same opinion that it is one of the most pure, best handling cars they have driven making, some of their BMWs and Porsches feel numb and heavy by comparison.
I am 63, but still able to get in and out of my Elise without too much difficulty. Actually, it seems similar to my 1963 Jaguar XKE which also has a low and wide sill at the entry. That car has trained me over the last 40 years to do a bended entry and blind drop into the seat, so the Elise seems familiar. Plan to drive both as long as I can get in and out of them.
Enjoy your Elise and good luck with your channel !
I'm 65 years old, and I have also no problem to get in and out my elise s2s 2009!!
@@patrickrenaut2754 Hopefully we can both keep driving our cars for many years to come ! My post was over a year old when you replied. I also will be 65 in a few months and still loving my Elise and hoping to drive it for whatever time I have left.
The Fall leaf color changes are almost complete here in the midwest. My wife and I have had some great spirited drives on local hilly/curvy roads looking at the changing leaves the last few weeks. Once again the car has amplified the experience and made the annual event even more enjoyable.
Keep the shiny side up and greasy side down, and let her rip Patrick !
Really nice video. Had an S1 with the tramps hat roof years ago. Could never afford a hard top for it. Now I have an S2, last of the long tails. This one is topped off with a rather expensive, but brilliant hard top. Hand made by Eliseparts. Looks better. When out in mine if I see a Lotus I always try to wave or give them a flash. Its knowing that they were prepared to take the plunge. Have got the same bloody rattles, and yet still have the same stupid smile on their face as you have. There will never be another Elise.
Ahhhh .... the Elise grin ..... I know it well. It is a blast every time I drive it and I can't resist.
I remember when the designer of the S2 Elise was shown in his design studio he
brought in his own Ferrari Dino from the 70's. He then used that car as the base
for his design. When I first got my 05 Elise I parked it next to a Dino and, up close,
you can see how much of it's design is in the DNA of the Elise.
this is the best video i've seen for a lotus elise nice one!
Ahh - Cheers Ben!
The production quality is through the roof ! Why so few views ?
Cheers. Only went live the other day... but feel free to share the love :-)
@@EnviroComms Will do. You should do more car stuff it's awesome
A very nice little video with professional production standards. Very well done sir.
Nice video. I now have an S2 Exige S. Previously owned a VX220 and prior to that an S1. Love them all.
How does the VX220 compare to both S2 and S1?? Neat
Thumbs up for the super market haul gag👍
Mine has airbags but that’s probably because it’s a federalized 111-R. A 2005 . South Carolina. Great content man 👏
2022 is the year for me! Beautiful video God bless.
Nice video, a new sound every day resonated with me. Looked for weeks after a nasty occasional rattle in my 2010 Elise S2 CR when she was hot at very specific revs; finally found out it was a loose airco tube under the passenger door. No major issues after 11 year from new ownership and 60.000 miles. Ideal car to drive from home to home in the most curvious detour.
Excellent video, the humour was brilliant. I recently reviewed my own Elise but yours is 10x better.
Brilliantly edited, nice wee after effects, and great content! Looking forward to more on the Elise...!
Great video, very cinematic intro 👍
You obviously have not driven by College of Charleston in a Saffron Yellow Elise. The chicks totally dig it, even with a 62yo behind the wheel.
Great video. I didn’t realise the roof was a bag of bits. I would have to have a hardtop. Very useful, thank you👍
Amazing i love the color also the model of the car , thanks my friend !
Excellent review, interesting and involving
Fantastiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic!😎
Well presented video and funny with it too. These are great cars that can be fun to drive at the speed limit. Looking forward to seeing more.
Nice one & well filmed to boot !
Great video! I own an S3 Heritage edition but I really like all of the Elises and you’ve captured their uniqueness really well 👍
Fantastic video!
Lovely, nicely done this! Just about sums up my own which is a... Red Elise S2! We even have the same keyring 🤣👍
Great video and spot on summary. I own an early S2 and have driven it through France, Switzerland and Italy on a couple of European adventures. It always gets so much positive attention and is a fun car to drive at any speed. (Glad to see your front number plate back level in the final sequence, it was playing havoc with my OCD :-)
Very nice video and embodies all the things I feel about my 111R. Saturday here in NZ and I think I'll take her out today with the top off.
Piece of advice when buying an Elise. Ask if it has neen modified in any way and if possible get one that is completely original. My first one was totally reliable and completely original. Second one was fully modified and broke down three times in 3 years, many thousands spent until now its really great.
Awesome video...I have the same color 2006 Lotus Elise...and guess what, same colored Corgi 😀
Low-slung for better road holding. Cool looks. Rare.... gotta love a Corgi ;-)
And it’s more practical than my Caterham
Excellent video. I have just put a deposit on almost the exact same car, except silver wheels. I may have an issue with the aircon. But the way I see it is that it’s not essential in a car like this. It would be nice but not a deal breaker.
Take it out and tell your friends you optioned "AC delete"
More Elise content please. Road trip etc….
Funny you should say that ;-)
great, great video, mate!
I got one too! have you checked it? Is in spanish, but...
Actually you can have power windows on a S2. It is actually lighter than the manual system.
Nice video. Covered pretty much everything i deal with, with my s3 as a daily driver! Loving it though! Question. How you getting on with that radio and using it as a phone holder?
It's rubbish! The unit sits too far back for the phone holder to be of any use. Just connect via bluetooth and leave the phone in a pocket or on seat.
Ah thanks for the info. I was hoping to use it for sat nav purposes to be honest more than anything. Cheers
Great video!
Only 1815 elise s2s were made...
Regards from Belgium
Do you mean Sir Lewis, the best racing driver of our generation #LH44…..nice humour 😂 I opted for a 987.2 Cayman to show that I got lead in pencils!
I want a Lotus!!!
I own the same car year 2008 with airbags ,5 kg?? No a/c , no leather seats
But I don't know the weight? Only difference spider wheels 111s
Great video, nice 😂
I have the same car year spec. What exhaust is on yours sounds great?
Ahh - well. At the moment I have the spec exhaust. The added 'growl' is courtesy of Sennheiser ;-) Sports tubes on the do-do list!
@@EnviroComms I'm thinking of buying 2bular 7 inch full system really good reviews
I'm not buying one now if it makes you feel like Lewis Hamilton.
NO THANKS
but sir, our samoas are to die for