Of the over 50 various "sports cars" (including Ferrari 308, Maserati Mistral, Jag XK-E) I've had over my life-time, I can genuiely say that the Lotus Elise has been THE most smile-inducing, fun to drive! The Mazda Miata made you think you were going fast, the Elise tells you that you can drive even faster around that corner. Total laugh riot vehicle!