Anyone in WI looking to sell? - LotusTalk

ksdaoski · 08-22-2009, 07:59 AM

Starting the search back up.

Thanks

GR82DRV · 08-22-2009, 08:29 AM

My guess is that there only about 7 to 10 owners of Elises or Exiges in the state, and about 5 0r 6 who are active on this board. I just purchased my Elise in March from Hollywood to Central Wisconsin.

As you can see, prices for good used cars are very reasonable. I wouldn't limit myself to the Wisconsin area to get what I wanted. Even with shipping costs, it is still a good "value" if you find the right Lotus. By scanning the L.T. Lotus Cars For Sale subforum you get the best possible variety and the opportunity to learn about the previous owner. With due diligence and lots of detailed photos I was able to safely buy my car without ever traveling to California.

I hope you're successful too. Good luck.

tesprit · 08-22-2009, 09:05 AM

Yes, there just aren't that many of us here in WI with a Lotus, much less those who want to sell theirs. Keep an eye on the FVMC website and contact T.J. (twaszak1 here on LT) if you see something interesting. JWA just bought his Elise from them this way and it worked out well.

apxfndr · 08-23-2009, 10:42 AM

I would expand your search if you are wanting to get one soon. Nothing wrong with adding more Lotus to WI.

txdude · 08-23-2009, 12:44 PM

I picked mine up in TN & had the best drive of my life back to SD. Don't settle for something just because it's convenient. Get a plane ticket & spend some quality time with your new ride.

Note: make sure you blue tape the hell out of it before driving across states. Rock chips are the devil!

tomrev · 08-23-2009, 01:55 PM

Ebay is a good source as well, most still have pretty low milage, and you can compair a number of car's at any time. I found mine there, and went to Tx. to pick her up; very happy with the results.

ksdaoski · 08-23-2009, 05:59 PM

thats what I figured!

Been thinking about it for like 3 years now, just haven't pulled the trigger! Have a Honda s2000 that I've owned for nearly 5 years, and have been strongly thinking about going to either a Cayman S or an Elise.

Anyone able to show off their elise this week?

Tpup · 08-23-2009, 07:29 PM

I'd be happy to show you an Exige this week. I'm near Menomonee Falls.

Thomasio · 08-23-2009, 10:26 PM

I have an Exige S near Milwaukee. PM if you would like to check it out.

Tpup · 08-24-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomasio

I have an Exige S near Milwaukee. PM if you would like to check it out.

We should get together sometime. I have a 240s. BTW, are you the guy who did the all carbon S1 Exige?

tesprit · 08-24-2009, 11:17 AM

I have an Elise in Racine if you are interested and can put it on my lift if you want to see the underside as well. Just PM me.

JWA · 08-24-2009, 12:50 PM

If you come down to Racine you're welcomed to check mine out as well.

ksdaoski · 08-24-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tpup

I'd be happy to show you an Exige this week. I'm near Menomonee Falls.

Many thanks Tpup/Roy!

I think the girlfriend is just going to have to learn to love it!

Greatly appreciated the drive-

Think I would like to experience an Elise as well, as the open top is still important, right now. However, the 240hp is intoxicating! Could be a little jaded now!

twaszak1 · 08-24-2009, 07:27 PM

check out FVMC we might have what you want. we have a demo S240 for $57,900, we have 2 elise purist editions....check it out....

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08-22-2009, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
ksdaoski Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pewaukee, WI Posts: 177	Anyone in WI looking to sell? Starting the search back up. Thanks

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Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	I have an Exige S near Milwaukee. PM if you would like to check it out. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

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08-22-2009, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
GR82DRV Et tu Lotus? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 197	My guess is that there only about 7 to 10 owners of Elises or Exiges in the state, and about 5 0r 6 who are active on this board. I just purchased my Elise in March from Hollywood to Central Wisconsin. As you can see, prices for good used cars are very reasonable. I wouldn't limit myself to the Wisconsin area to get what I wanted. Even with shipping costs, it is still a good "value" if you find the right Lotus. By scanning the L.T. Lotus Cars For Sale subforum you get the best possible variety and the opportunity to learn about the previous owner. With due diligence and lots of detailed photos I was able to safely buy my car without ever traveling to California. I hope you're successful too. Good luck.

08-22-2009, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
tesprit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,925	Yes, there just aren't that many of us here in WI with a Lotus, much less those who want to sell theirs. Keep an eye on the FVMC website and contact T.J. (twaszak1 here on LT) if you see something interesting. JWA just bought his Elise from them this way and it worked out well.

08-23-2009, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
apxfndr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 26	I would expand your search if you are wanting to get one soon. Nothing wrong with adding more Lotus to WI.

08-23-2009, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
txdude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ellsworth SD Posts: 137	I picked mine up in TN & had the best drive of my life back to SD. Don't settle for something just because it's convenient. Get a plane ticket & spend some quality time with your new ride. Note: make sure you blue tape the hell out of it before driving across states. Rock chips are the devil!

08-23-2009, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
tomrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Traverse City, Mi. Posts: 87 Images: 10	Ebay is a good source as well, most still have pretty low milage, and you can compair a number of car's at any time. I found mine there, and went to Tx. to pick her up; very happy with the results.

08-23-2009, 05:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
ksdaoski Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pewaukee, WI Posts: 177	thats what I figured! Been thinking about it for like 3 years now, just haven't pulled the trigger! Have a Honda s2000 that I've owned for nearly 5 years, and have been strongly thinking about going to either a Cayman S or an Elise. Anyone able to show off their elise this week?

08-23-2009, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tpup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 342	I'd be happy to show you an Exige this week. I'm near Menomonee Falls.

08-24-2009, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
tesprit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,925	I have an Elise in Racine if you are interested and can put it on my lift if you want to see the underside as well. Just PM me.

08-24-2009, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	If you come down to Racine you're welcomed to check mine out as well.

08-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	check out FVMC we might have what you want. we have a demo S240 for $57,900, we have 2 elise purist editions....check it out.... Fox Valley Motorcars / Lamborghini Chicago - Inventory lamborghini_chicago Showroom If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at twaszak@foxvalleymotorcars.com T.J. Waszak Lotus Technician FVMC

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