Lotus Elan for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one.
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For sale
We do not have a Lotus Elan for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
Every Lotus Elan year
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The Lotus Elan: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Lotus Elan for sale by us right now. Here is the Lotus Elan for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the Elan
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Good uses for the Elan
It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Practical details
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Drive it on your own roads
If the Elan is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Your move
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Lotus Elan from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Lotus Elan for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Lotus Elan
Does CarmaCars sell the Lotus Elan?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Lotus Elan before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.