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Lotus Elise (2005)
for sale

Price: US $28,000.00

Description:

Selling my 2005 Lotus Elise, Saffron Yellow, Touring Package, original owner, bought new September 2004 from Fox Valley Motors in Illinios, one of the first in the US (has antenna block off plug in trunk lid, a remnant of Eurospec models, later cars do not have this) 56, 420 mostly highway miles. It's been to most of the states and Canada, a couple of track days, a few autocross days, car shows, scenic drives, and half a dozen LOG's (Lotus Owners Gatherings). New tires (less than 2500 miles) Continental ControlContact Sport (which are not as sticky as the original Yokohamas but much quieter and less harsh), aluminum radiator, oil coolers with oil line service, body color center shifter cover with shift lever service, yellow painted calipers. Most service done by Fox Valley Lotus in IL, Sports and Specialist Lotus in Princeton NJ, and San Francisco Lotus in CA. Touring package includes power windows, power door locks, remote locking (with two fobs), alarm, leather with cloth seats, and slightly more carpet. Blaupunkt AM/FM CD stereo. Does NOT include hard top. I regularly get 30-35 MPG. This is my fourth Lotus and I'm selling it after 11+ years to try a different Lotus model. It is a well cared for example driven by a meticulous female owner. I have the original Monroney window sticker and most of the service records (moved twice in the last 11 years, so some may have been misplaced)I had originally posted this in February but the top bidder retracted his offer because I did not have a hard top. The day after the auction ended someone backed into the front while parallel parking (see photo), so the bad/good news is the front clam has been replaced with a Sector 111 clam. The damage was EXTREMELY minor but the clam is not original. However it is flawless, totally chip and scratch free, as good as new. (They suggest waiting a couple months before adding starshield so it does not have that and it is up to you if you want to add it after you buy the car).That's about all I can think to say. A great car, you will not be disappointed.

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