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Lotus Elise Sport

£439 per month with a £4,433 deposit (7.9 per cent APR)

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If you’re after something that handles well and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to run, you could do worse than consider a Lotus Elise Sport for your weekend thrills. Inevitably the Elise’s impracticalities make it unsuitable for commuting, and the 7.9 per cent APR interest rate is a tad steep, but as a vehicle for pleasure there are few better options on the market right now.

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Model: Lotus Elise SportMonthly payments: £439List price: £30,850Aim to pay: £30,850Deposit: £4,433Deposit contribution: £0No of payments: 48APR: 7.9%Optional final payment: £11,328Total amount: £36,833

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