Elise daily driver ?

bigdek · Post by **bigdek** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:19 pm

Do many peeps use these as a daily as most of the cars seem to be low mileage ?

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:27 pm

I use mine daily..

Although i reckon most people dont... Hence the low milage...

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:28 pm

Until it breaks down that is...

skellyjohn · Post by **skellyjohn** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:34 pm

1300 miles this week

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:45 pm

I dont use mine every day but theres NO reason why you cant.

Cheers
C

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:46 pm

I use mine as a daily drive between crashes and breakdowns, its ok shopping in interesting, but I like to think it cuts down on spending as you can't fit it all in

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:01 pm

I used to use mine as a daily driver without a problem.

dezzy · Post by **dezzy** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:37 pm

Used an Elise 111R (Touring Pack) as daily driver for a year. No probs at all with weather or daily driving (but never did try driving in snow!). Will now be using Exige (Sports Pack) as daily driver instead.

It's a myth that you can't use these as daily drivers. I can't comment on S1s as I've never had one, but no problem at all using an S2 as a daily driver!

RDH · Post by **RDH** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:39 pm

I use mine as a daily drive 2002 S2 - now done 50k miles - mostly trouble free!

I did try it in the snow - and wouldn't recommend it!

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:28 pm

Mine is a daily driver and probably one of the higher mileage cars on here at 55000. No probs but it does make you realise how PI@H the roads are in Edinburgh. Stereo turned up helps.

Ron

Mr Momo · Post by **Mr Momo** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:29 pm

Daily Driver = 365 = puts a smile on your face (except when its really slippy)

Post by **pete** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:46 pm

Daily driver in S1 and S2.

Novelty wears off in rain and he rattles and general lack of reliablity eventually pi555 you off more and more.

It took 7 years to wear off though.

Scottynic · Post by **Scottynic** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:48 pm

daily driver for me too. I would say it more comfortable than my old seat and the suspension is less harsh too.

I do about 500 miles a week. have done 4.5k since I got it early july.

Gonna put it away for a couple of months in winter to keep the miles down tho

Titanium S1 111S (gla) · Post by **Titanium S1 111S (gla)** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:42 pm

Daily for 3 years in an S1 with no real problems, more reliable than my second car although I'm beginning to think of relegating it to second car status or buying a newer one.

Not a problem with the Elise as such, just have it in mind that no 10 year old car is ideal as a daily driver.

If buying as a daily get as new an S2 as you can.

Best of luck.

Matelotman · Post by **Matelotman** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:55 pm

Use my S1 daily with no problems - good when the Mrs asks you to go to shops on the way home...."Sorry dear there's no room,you'd be better going in the family car"