THE BIT THEY DIDN'T PUT ON THE BOX.
The Lotus tax meets the Toyota parts shelf.
The mid-engine Lotus Elise uses a Toyota 1ZZ/2ZZ engine. Lotus parts departments charge a premium premium bringing the item to £140+. Buying the exact same Denso part number catalogued for a standard Toyota Celica or Corolla drops it to £40–£50.
SO WHAT'S THE CATCH?
Plug, lead length and emissions specification can differ.
“The interesting bit isn't the badge. It's what happens when you search for the part behind it.”
THE INTERNET DETECTIVE'S CHECKLIST
Look for complete part numbers and revisions, make sure you're comparing the same quantity, and check the exact model/application. That's especially important with electrical, braking, steering, battery and other safety-related components.