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2005 Lotus Elise Convertible Sport/touring No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:51200 Color: Red /
 Tan
Location:

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Pensacola, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual
VIN: sccpc11185hl30155 Year: 2005
Make: Lotus
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Elise
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 51,200
Exterior Color: Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

2005 Lotus Elise, Ardent Red with Tan leather interior.  It currently has just under 51,200 but I may still put a few miles on.  When new it was advertised with a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds with the sport package.  Clear title.  The car does have some nicks and scratches from daily driving duties.  We had his and hers Elises and after daily driving the first once since 07 and then this one, its time to move on. The wheels are painted gold.  They weren't done flawlessy but they look decent.  I wasn't sure about the color, nor was I sure about powder coating forged aluminum so I tried the color in paint. The color looks sharp in person and makes the car unique to other Elises.  If you don't like it, its easy to strip.  There is a small fiberglass crack inside the 'mouth' area just below one of the driving lights.  The rockers should also be painted because of chips, just before the rear tires. There is also a scratch behind the passenger side window that has been touched up.  The car has only been serviced with synthetic oil while in my possesion and it has been done within the last thousand miles.  I just had a set of brand new tires put on this past Thursday and a new head unit installed last week with a USB port and jack as well as Pandora control for your phone. The car has a soft top only and it is the thicker padded version.  I personally would drive this car any distance with only a concern about comfort.  That being said, it does not come with any warranty- Sold as-is.  It has never let us down and continues to provide a smile even on the worst of days.  The car is currently financed through USAA and has a PA title- it would take a week or two to recieve the title from the state.  The car is currently in Pensacola Florida and garage kept.  Not 100% sure why I am selling it to be honest other than to maybe try a car that doesn't get quite so much attention. After experiencing a majority of the sports and exotics out there, there isn't one as raw as this for the street and with a body.  

• LSS Sport Package (lightweight alloy wheels, track-tuned Bilstein suspension, Brembo brakes w/ABS)
• Touring Package (full leather seating, power windows, insulated soft-top, additional sound-deadening, and carpet)
• Custom header, custom baffled oil pan,  driving lights, upgraded air horn, brand new JVC head unit with USB, jack, and Pandora control, fire extinguisher, DDM HID's with 1 extra kit. Brand new Sumitomo HTR Z II this week (Ultra high perf. summer tires).
• Toyota-sourced Lotus-tuned 1.8-liter, 190-horsepower engine and only 1950 pounds (all alumin[/URL]um chassis & fiberglass body)
• Toyota C64 six-speed gearbox manual with 8500 rpm redline, variable valve timing, and lift with intelligence (VVTL-i) @ 6400 rpm
• A/C, Dual Front Airbags, power locks, passive alarm, garage kept, VIN SCCPC11185HL30155
• 23 mpg city, 27 mpg highway

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