Love the Elise... but the bottom line is that, in the slightly used sports car category, the Xfire is by far the best thing going. In Canada a new Xfire LTD goes out the door for $50,000 + tax but a one year old, low mileage car can be had of under $25k (in the US they're even cheaper but the warranty isn't transferable if you import them). I looked at a 350Z, and by mechanic tried to get me take over the lease on his Elise.. but for the $$$, there was nothing on the market even close to a Xfire. I also loved the Xfire's driving position and the low end torque. I do most of my driving in the city, after all.

Also, why get an Elise when there are Caymans out there?