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Man of Steel · 05-18-2008, 06:53 PM

We purchased our 2006 Ardent Red Elise from a Ford dealer in Chicago a couple of months ago. Carfax indicated that it was origianaly titled as a rental in Nebraska. We had the car thouroughly checked out by Lotus and a number of (very expensive) issues were cheerfully repaired or replaced under warranty. There was no front end clam damage, and the paint, body and suspension were in excellent shape. There was a little more wear in the interior than one would expect from a single owner (i.e. we replaced the floor mats, there are a few blemishes).

We got a very good deal and are thrilled with the car.

Obviously, as expressed earlier, buyer beware.

05-18-2008, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Man of Steel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 129	We purchased our 2006 Ardent Red Elise from a Ford dealer in Chicago a couple of months ago. Carfax indicated that it was origianaly titled as a rental in Nebraska. We had the car thouroughly checked out by Lotus and a number of (very expensive) issues were cheerfully repaired or replaced under warranty. There was no front end clam damage, and the paint, body and suspension were in excellent shape. There was a little more wear in the interior than one would expect from a single owner (i.e. we replaced the floor mats, there are a few blemishes). We got a very good deal and are thrilled with the car. Obviously, as expressed earlier, buyer beware. __________________ 2006 Ardent Red Elise Touring Pack, Star Shield, hard top, Valentine 1 and bracket, sun visor delete, micro mirror, carpet buttons, new mats, Sector 111 "bootie", racing stripes FAIL :-( ;Chuforia graffix, Stage II exhaust, de-snorkeled, Green filter.