Ah yes Lots Of Trouble Usually Spensive
Yes I know you are leg pulling, but just in case, this Lotus has been one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned. No doubt thanks to Toyota engine rather than Rover K. Only one breakdown in 7 years and that was when a plug dropped out of a push fit socket.
The latest Elise style soft top model has 345bhp in 1130kgs. BUT, and this is really irritating, its gone all electronic in just the way we were saying we didnt like. Bosch fancy traction control with 4 different settings actually stops you going round a corner too fast and spinning. Though I guess if you went into a 50mph corner at 100 mph, nothing on earth would save you. Its enough to make you want a Morgan.