Lotus Elise S3 Problems by Year
The final evolution of the Elise. While more refined, it still suffers from cooling corrosion and electrical "niggles" with the alarm and dashboard.
Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.
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View Lotus Elise S3 DirectoryBuying Tips for the Lotus Elise S3
- ✓Check the air conditioning performance; front-mounted condensers are prone to stone damage.
- ✓Inspect the front grilles for signs of radiator corrosion.
- ✓Test the Cobra alarm system for "ghost" triggers.