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Buying a Lotus Elan M100- what to look out for?

I am thinking of buying a Lotus Elan M100. Can you offer any advice as to what I should look out for?

Asked on 20 December 2013 by Elan M100 or FWD sports

Answered by Honest John
Check the entry in Honest John Classics here: classics.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/lotus/elan-m100/

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