Lotus Elan M100 buyer's guide

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • Buyer's guide for the Lotus Elan M100. Bit of background and history followed by things to look out for and what they might cost you to fix. Intended for people who know their way around a car but aren't necessarily familiar with the Elan. Hastily put together for a friend so some of the sound quality isn't up to our usual impeccable standards.
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  • @neilscarlett3416
    @neilscarlett3416 6 років тому +1

    Just bought a series 1 SE after 5 years thinking about it and the first job is the cam belt. No big deal in itself but the relevant video is saving me quite a bit of hassle. I am sure that I will be referring to more in the series in the near future, I want to applaud Toby for his dedication to the M100 and producing clear and concise videos without a trace of bull. This car has remained in the shadows due to ignorance of the so called motoring cognoscenti but that is all the better for its devotees. Well done sir.

  • @MartinRobsonArt
    @MartinRobsonArt 7 років тому +2

    Well done sir, that's a great video for a great car. I've got an S2 myself and all your videos are really useful and interesting. Superb humour aswell, thanks ☺

  • @FeatherzMcGraw
    @FeatherzMcGraw 2 роки тому

    Great video, tempted to buy an Elan at the moment and every video I watch sways me more... Great presentation :).

    • @JetFire9
      @JetFire9 Рік тому +1

      Make sure you learn about what they are and what they aren't and that you are ok with it. Most will not tell you that they are much closer to a Geo than a Lotus. Some don't care, but for me, I had to sell the car in less than a year because of that.

  • @shawnweed265
    @shawnweed265 2 роки тому +1

    This was fantastic...thanks.

  • @gtrman9706
    @gtrman9706 5 років тому

    I'm in the market for one here in Thailand.Thanks for the information. 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @karlhurn
      @karlhurn 5 років тому

      Hi GTRMAN, I’ve made some Elan videos if you are interested.

  • @kfkwAL7
    @kfkwAL7 7 років тому +1

    Bought one back in June. Passenger window has dropped, not the butterfly clip but regulator... the gear cables are gone, it has no back window, I need to wire in a radio, but I just can't wait to get it on the road...

  • @Lambdasonddd
    @Lambdasonddd 7 років тому

    Greetings from south korea! We had kia elan version of m100! However we had 1.8 Kia engine under the hood.

    • @thelotuselanm100restoratio3
      @thelotuselanm100restoratio3  7 років тому +1

      안녕하세요! I know of it but have never seen one in the UK. Most of the parts are the same so hopefully the videos are useful.

  • @stevengiblin8391
    @stevengiblin8391 6 років тому

    Hi mate, great videos!!! iv just bought build no378-800 1995 model in silver from Sydney, getting it brought over to Perth WA where i live. What would the best sites to get parts from for these cars?

  • @oliverlotus
    @oliverlotus 7 років тому

    Hi Toby. How is your Elan following your epic restoration series?
    We need to get mirror glasses remanufactured!!!!

  • @oliverlotus
    @oliverlotus 5 років тому

    Hi Toby. Have you still got your Elan? I miss your videos. Oliver, the NA owner!

  • @xjk5Mikel
    @xjk5Mikel Рік тому

    Would you buy a 160.000 km SE from 91, or a 68.000km S2 from 95 but x3 the price? Thanks

  • @martinrobbins102
    @martinrobbins102 2 роки тому

    Hi are you still providing the seals

  • @Matt-fo1eh
    @Matt-fo1eh 7 років тому +1

    no sound ??

  • @lawrenceholness8194
    @lawrenceholness8194 Рік тому

    Places for parts for the élans lotus

  • @gtrman9706
    @gtrman9706 5 років тому

    My dad bought a brand new Elite 501 in 1976.It started falling apart in the first week. 😕 😕 He put his hand back in his pocket and bought a 911 Turbo which didn't fall apart.👍👍👍👍

  • @user-go2qf5hh2z
    @user-go2qf5hh2z 11 місяців тому

    It would be nice if i could hear you .

  • @ektrolleyboy
    @ektrolleyboy Рік тому

    Incorrect. S2 cars came with half leather. Full was an option. Charcoal was the cheapest and then magnolia and blue were a higher cost option.

  • @owcfc9072
    @owcfc9072 2 роки тому +1

    2016 = £1500 2022 = £6500

  • @outsidethepyramid
    @outsidethepyramid 3 роки тому

    1:42 50 million?. lol

    • @thelotuselanm100restoratio3
      @thelotuselanm100restoratio3  3 роки тому

      If you disagree, instead of making snidey smart-arse remarks, why not do something positive and tell us all what you think the correct figure should be?

    • @outsidethepyramid
      @outsidethepyramid 3 роки тому

      @@thelotuselanm100restoratio3
      heheheh. I'm sorry.

    • @homosexualpanic
      @homosexualpanic 3 роки тому +1

      @@thelotuselanm100restoratio3 "instead of making snidey smart-arse remarks" welcome to the UA-cam comments section, dude ;)!

  • @claylittlewood540
    @claylittlewood540 4 місяці тому

    Horrible audio ..