2005 Lotus Elise Touring

Lotus Elise Touring (2005)
for sale

Price: US $36,495.00

Description:

The buyer of my Lotus will have scored quite a find. This is a rare model with both the touring and sport packages. Total number of 2005 Elise's sold are posted as 2363. That is for all models, but I have not been able to determine an actual count for the sport package plus touring package models. Obviously there aren't that many even possible. I have watched e-bay and I have not seen any other posted with such low mileage. That is at all - period. It's not had any modifications, and has pretty much only seen fair weather and lived most of it's existence in a climate controlled garage.
My 2005 Lotus comes with; a car cover, which I have never used - always garage kept, Lo-Jack system, battery tender, and four of the specialty factory spec oil filters which have a bypass to provide lubrication even if the filter clogs, which are extremely difficult to find - trust me.
If you are not already familiar with the Elise, do some looking around on the internet. It is quite an amazing super car. The 2005 is distinct since it is the last of the models with the true throttle cable rather than drive by wire. This really is a purists car. No power steering or power breaks, just does not need them being a car that weighs less than 2, 000 pounds... more than 1000 pounds less than a Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper, Ferrari Modena or Porsche 911 GT3 and a better solemn speed than all of them. All while getting 23 mpg in the city/27 highway and at a fraction of the cost. This car is an amazing car to drive. Something like a go cart on rails that reads your mind. Think left and you are going left. Stops and turns on a dime with change left over.
PACKAGE DETAILS:
TOURING PACKAGE
$1, 350.00 full leather trim w/perforated leather seats
pwr windows
full carpet set
MP3 player
thermal & noise insulated soft top
interior storage net & additional interior sound insulation
SPORTS PACKAGE $2, 480.00 7-twin-spoke forged aluminum wheels
P195/50R16 front & P225/45R17 rear Yokohama AO48R tires
Bilstein dampers w/adjustable perches
Eibach springs
Condition is excellent. I bought the car from a private individual in Texas in 2007.
The only item that has been changed from factory is the battery to an Interstate battery.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you and best of luck on your bidding and finding the car you will love!! Whether that is mine or another.

update: 2015-10-12

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Recall which other sellers do not disclose, this applies to all lotus's you may be looking at; recall notice on 'certain 2005, 2006 & 2007 model year Elise & Exige vehicles’. It states, 'It has been determined that oil cooler hose leaks have occurred in a small number of USA specification vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2004 and November 30, 2006. The pending action is, 'Lotus will notify you again as soon as a campaign remedy is available for your vehicle.' There have been no further notices. I also received a notice stating 'the electronically stored VIN may be erased during reprogramming of the ECM. This issue can occur on any 2005 to 2007 year model Lotus Elise or Exige vehicle. Lotus is conducting a voluntary service campaign 2012/02R for free service which will take about 0.5 hours regardless of age or mileage.' I have not addressed that issue since I have not had any reason to be concerned about reprogramming the ECM (I can't imagine a reason I would).”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): sccpc11125hl30829Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 4Make: Lotus
Transmission: ManualModel: Elise
Body Type: ConvertibleTrim: Sport & Touring Model
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyEngine: 1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title: ClearDrive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, ConvertibleMileage: 2,375
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger AirbagSub Model: Touring
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power WindowsExterior Color: Blue
Fuel Type: GasolineInterior Color: Tan
For Sale By: Private Seller

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