I just saw an Elise on the way out to lunch today here in Chantilly, VA. It was the ugly orange color, but it's quite an exotic looking car. If I had the money to spend on a weekend toy pure sports car, the Elise would be top on the list. Being a huge Toyota fan, I also like the fact that it's running a 4 cylinder Toyota engine. That thing will never die. Comparing the two car even in terms of styling is a bit unfair, because they are styled for different markets. The Crossfire looks like it came from a Gothic Batman type movie and the Elise from a Sci Fi movie. Plus, as long as you love your car, who cares?