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2005 Lotus Elise / Touring / Storm Titanium / Red Leather / Black Exige Wheels on 2040-cars

US $25,500.00
Year:2005 Mileage:38000 Color: Gray /
 Red
Location:

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: SCCPC11165HL33572
Year: 2005
Make: Lotus
Model: Elise
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Touring Package, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 38,000
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 4

Up for sale is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Storm Titanium with Red leather interior and Black Exige wheels with 38k miles. The Grey/Red combination is incredibly rare, few were made with this combination. Also, the black wheels were only an option with the Exige, but this car was lucky enough to get them from the factory because they had ran out of the standard (and frankly, more boring) Elise wheels.

The car has the Touring pack (leather, power windows, carpet, and additional insulation in the body, doors, and the soft top). The Storm Titanium paint is metallic (another option) that really attracts the eye. The car has the StarShield pack (similar to a 3M clear bra on some body panels). No rock chips in the paint, but there are two minor knicks in the StarShield.  No accidents.  Always garaged.  Regular Maintenance.  All documents included.

The car looks great and it is a dream to drive. The best feedback of any car I've ever driven.  If you've ever driven karts, you will love this car.  Cosmetically, the car looks fantastic.  Mechanically, everything is perfect with the exception that the 2nd/3rd synchro needs replaced, hence the slight discount from comparable Lotii.  For the sake of full disclosure: the two estimates I've gotten were approximately $150 for the synchro and $900 for the labor.  The prospective buyer may want to do other things while the work is being done (i.e. clutch upgrades, etc), so I have opted to let the buyer have it done.  If you like working on cars (and apparently many Lotus owners do), 90% of the work can be done by yourself and you can save yourself some coin.  I can provide the Lotus repair documentation if desired.

The Elise only weighs 1950 lbs! It goes 0-60 in 4.7 seconds on 168 HP! The car broke Road & Track's 60-0 braking distance record at 105 feet! It has no power steering which gives it incredible response on the road.

If you're looking at this car, you clearly have good taste for fine automobiles. If you've never owned a Lotus but always have wanted to, this is a great car to start with. However, you should be comfortable talking to people who approach you about this car...because it will happen. Frequently.

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