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jabingb · 08-13-2008, 05:58 AM

I posted this in the general discusion and got one reply so here goes. I just acquired an '05 Elise with a smashed front end. I need at the least a:
Windshield
Radiator
A/C condenser
Inner airflow panel
Fans and bracketry

Or, is there any dealer that gives a significant discount on parts, I know that's where they make their profit, but the cost of these parts new is astonishing, pound to dollar value?

akandok · 08-13-2008, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the forum. The reason no one responded to you is because you posted in the wrong place. Things like this go to the marketplace.

You are going to have some issues getting some parts used. For example: The windshield, go to the dealer or a cheaper alternative is lotusgarage.com. Dealer is usually about $1100 and lotus garage it abou $860. The crash structure, DO NOT FIX IT. Its one of the most important things in case of a frontal collision. I got one for about $1200+shipping.. New.

Look in the marketplace, there is a member selling a radiator for CHEAP. $75. I paid $200.
Anyway just keep looking.. Its going to take you a while.

jabingb · 08-13-2008, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the tip, I'm headed to the MarketPlace immediately.

08-13-2008, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
jabingb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 62	WTB parts I posted this in the general discusion and got one reply so here goes. I just acquired an '05 Elise with a smashed front end. I need at the least a: Windshield Radiator A/C condenser Inner airflow panel Fans and bracketry Or, is there any dealer that gives a significant discount on parts, I know that's where they make their profit, but the cost of these parts new is astonishing, pound to dollar value?

08-13-2008, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
akandok 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,564	Welcome to the forum. The reason no one responded to you is because you posted in the wrong place. Things like this go to the marketplace. You are going to have some issues getting some parts used. For example: The windshield, go to the dealer or a cheaper alternative is lotusgarage.com. Dealer is usually about $1100 and lotus garage it abou $860. The crash structure, DO NOT FIX IT. Its one of the most important things in case of a frontal collision. I got one for about $1200+shipping.. New. Look in the marketplace, there is a member selling a radiator for CHEAP. $75. I paid $200. Anyway just keep looking.. Its going to take you a while. __________________ “The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts.” Bertrand Russell John 3:16

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08-13-2008, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
jabingb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 62	Thanks for the tip, I'm headed to the MarketPlace immediately.

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