Lotus used to have a reputation as an exceedingly unreliable automaker. In fact, that reputation still exists because you can't erase 60 years of unreliability with one car.

But the Lotus Elise is that car. When the Elise was first imported to America, it sold like mad. People were excited for a lightweight, mid-engined car with just enough power to be a ton of fun. And that power came from a Toyota engine, which means it was a fun car with a bulletproof engine. They sold all they could make... for the first year or two.

Then demand died down. it seemed like everyone who wanted an Elise had one. The used market started to drop until it settled at $30,000. And it's stayed there for at least five years and doesn't appear to be changing.

Basically, all you need to do is buy an Elise for $30,000, drive it like crazy, then sell it for $30,000. It's a great economy for Elise owners right now.

Let Matt Farah explain what makes it so special:

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