05 Elise for $45K - Too Much? - LotusTalk

RobbN · 08-21-2006, 10:13 AM

Am considering my first Lotus but the only 'deal' around is a used 2005 Elise with ~2,000 miles on it, hard top, comfort package, star shield for $45,000. Seems like quite a bit for a used one. They have three 2005's all around this price and their 2006's are into th3 $60k's.

Thoughts?

Also, I've read that the air conditioning is really poor and there are other issues surrounding the first run 2005's. How can I tell if this is a first run 2005?

Much appreciated...

AgentTripleX · 08-21-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbN

Am considering my first Lotus but the only 'deal' around is a used 2005 Elise with ~2,000 miles on it, hard top, comfort package, star shield for $45,000. Seems like quite a bit for a used one. They have three 2005's all around this price and their 2006's are into th3 $60k's.

Thoughts?

Also, I've read that the air conditioning is really poor and there are other issues surrounding the first run 2005's. How can I tell if this is a first run 2005?

Much appreciated...

I have a first run 2005 and have not had any issues with the car. It has been perfect. Just look at the VIN and to see how early it was made.

111Geek · 08-21-2006, 10:18 AM

Two weeks ago I picked up a new '06 for less. Same options you have listed. Some dealers will deal, others will not. If you're willing to travel a little, you can save a lot.

Seabiscuit · 08-21-2006, 10:23 AM

Be patient....You should be able to find a great one for about $10k less. See E-Bay and search the threads here. An earlier 05 will have twin oil coolers. Try these posts.... Great cars! http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=sale
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=sale

kestrel74 · 08-21-2006, 10:23 AM

page through the "cars for sale,wanted" section.........you'll get an idea.

Donbecker · 08-21-2006, 10:23 AM

I paid more for a brand new one, as I wanted to make sure that no one had abused mine prior to me getting it.

I'm sure there are some well cared for used ones out there, I didn't want to deal with it and just paid more YMMV.

spf4000 · 08-21-2006, 10:27 AM

I picked up a 05 with >4000 miles for 35k.

There are great deals out there if you look around.

staggarlee · 08-21-2006, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbN

Am considering my first Lotus but the only 'deal' around is a used 2005 Elise with ~2,000 miles on it, hard top, comfort package, star shield for $45,000. Seems like quite a bit for a used one. They have three 2005's all around this price and their 2006's are into th3 $60k's.

Thoughts?

Also, I've read that the air conditioning is really poor and there are other issues surrounding the first run 2005's. How can I tell if this is a first run 2005?

Much appreciated...

Back in March when I bought my used 05 there was a dealer from Miami selling new 05s on Ebay with all the options you listed for 41K. He'd deliver it for another 1K. Any 05 used should be had somewhere in the 30s.

megatron · 08-21-2006, 10:38 AM

45k for a used 05 is way too much. Shop around. You will be able to find better deals. Check Lotus of Bedford (Ohio). Two months ago they had a yellow 05 with 600 miles (touring but no hardtop) for $36k. Good luck

teekster · 08-21-2006, 10:39 AM

My 2005 had an msrp of about 52.5k. I got it in February with no demo miles for 46k. You can do better now.

Flotus · 08-21-2006, 10:58 AM

Shop, shop, shop. Check out www.lotusofjacksonville.com and see if they have anything you like in a new 2006.

ivan1 · 08-21-2006, 10:59 AM

way too much...but if you disagree, you can buy mine for 44k

pixlpush · 08-21-2006, 11:53 AM

I payed slighty less than that for a new (30 miles on it) 2005 in december of 2005. The car had the LSS, hard top, lifestyle paint and starshield. $45 is way to much for a used one.

babak · 08-21-2006, 12:26 PM

Where are you located? Most dealers have plenty of cars in that range for a new car. But this, as others have mentioned, does seem too high. For instance, check the threads here:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94

For plenty of cars for sale much lower than that.
Good luck and welcome to the gang.

nugg_dawg · 08-21-2006, 12:35 PM

I bought a brand new '05 SB touring SS in March for $41K.

John

Your price seems very expensive IMO.

fishguy · 08-21-2006, 05:53 PM

Here is your new car. give me a call. i can work out shipping with you.
this is priced very low.
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26746
Josh

jlee · 08-21-2006, 07:31 PM

Just picked up a 2005, SY, Sport, Touring, Hardtop and Starshield (aftermarket starshielf which included additional panels)

for $38K. Car has 2100 miles on it.

Jeff

DragonRider1 · 08-21-2006, 08:35 PM

1900 miles, Ardent Red, Sport, Touring, Hard Top, Grin-Factor pkg (comes with all Elises/Exiges). $37,500 back in February. Keep looking...
and I can't even imagine an Exige into the 60's?!!?!?

pianomaniac · 08-21-2006, 08:59 PM

[quote=RobbN
Also, I've read that the air conditioning is really poor and there are other issues surrounding the first run 2005's. How can I tell if this is a first run 2005?

[/QUOTE]

I have a very early '05 (#78)and it's the one of the best cars I've ever owned. No issues at all.......except for the air conditioning

......but,

aanon4 · 08-21-2006, 09:35 PM

I just bought a new 06 (touring+hardtop+starshield+metallic+delivery) for change over 43K (list was 48K+). I was going to buy a second hand 05 but decided to go drive a new one before I hunted around. Seems EBay is selling 05 soft-tops for 37K (I live in the Bay Area - we have rain here!) so this seems like a great deal to me. That 05 doesn't.

08-21-2006, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
RobbN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4	05 Elise for $45K - Too Much? Am considering my first Lotus but the only 'deal' around is a used 2005 Elise with ~2,000 miles on it, hard top, comfort package, star shield for $45,000. Seems like quite a bit for a used one. They have three 2005's all around this price and their 2006's are into th3 $60k's. Thoughts? Also, I've read that the air conditioning is really poor and there are other issues surrounding the first run 2005's. How can I tell if this is a first run 2005? Much appreciated...

08-21-2006, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Seabiscuit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 943	Be patient....You should be able to find a great one for about $10k less. See E-Bay and search the threads here. An earlier 05 will have twin oil coolers. Try these posts.... Great cars! http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=sale http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=sale __________________ ______________ Greg

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megatron Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeast OH Posts: 869	45k for a used 05 is way too much. Shop around. You will be able to find better deals. Check Lotus of Bedford (Ohio). Two months ago they had a yellow 05 with 600 miles (touring but no hardtop) for $36k. Good luck __________________ 05 Elise (RIP)

08-21-2006, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
teekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnetrista, MN Posts: 706	My 2005 had an msrp of about 52.5k. I got it in February with no demo miles for 46k. You can do better now. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Land Rover RR 2008 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas

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111Geek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 108 Images: 1	Two weeks ago I picked up a new '06 for less. Same options you have listed. Some dealers will deal, others will not. If you're willing to travel a little, you can save a lot.

08-21-2006, 10:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Donbecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,064	I paid more for a brand new one, as I wanted to make sure that no one had abused mine prior to me getting it. I'm sure there are some well cared for used ones out there, I didn't want to deal with it and just paid more YMMV.

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spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	I picked up a 05 with >4000 miles for 35k. There are great deals out there if you look around.

08-21-2006, 10:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Flotus S.E.G. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 190	Shop, shop, shop. Check out www.lotusofjacksonville.com and see if they have anything you like in a new 2006. __________________ 2006 Elise, Solar Yellow, Touring Package, Sport Package, Hard Top, Star Shield, Traction Control, Stage II Exhaust, H1 Light Upgrade

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	way too much...but if you disagree, you can buy mine for 44k

08-21-2006, 11:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,007 Images: 124	I payed slighty less than that for a new (30 miles on it) 2005 in december of 2005. The car had the LSS, hard top, lifestyle paint and starshield. $45 is way to much for a used one. __________________ 2005 Elise, CO, LSS, Hard Top 2006 Mini Cooper S - peper white 1986 BMW E30 325E - 24 Hours of LeMons race turd The B-Team, 24 Hours of LeMons Race Team

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babak Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,269 Images: 23	Where are you located? Most dealers have plenty of cars in that range for a new car. But this, as others have mentioned, does seem too high. For instance, check the threads here: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94 For plenty of cars for sale much lower than that. Good luck and welcome to the gang. __________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

08-21-2006, 12:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
nugg_dawg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 939 Images: 1	I bought a brand new '05 SB touring SS in March for $41K. John Your price seems very expensive IMO.

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fishguy registered nipple Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,780 Images: 1	Here is your new car. give me a call. i can work out shipping with you. this is priced very low. http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26746 Josh __________________ 2008-2009 SCCA AZ Regional "Driver of the Year" 1986 Swift DB-1 Sold 2008 HSR-West FF 3rd generation Champion 2008 "The Series" FF 3rd generation Champion 1987 Porsche Spec 944 2008-2009 season SCCA AZ regional Champion

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jlee Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 529	Just picked up a 2005, SY, Sport, Touring, Hardtop and Starshield (aftermarket starshielf which included additional panels) for $38K. Car has 2100 miles on it. Jeff

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08-21-2006, 08:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,368	1900 miles, Ardent Red, Sport, Touring, Hard Top, Grin-Factor pkg (comes with all Elises/Exiges). $37,500 back in February. Keep looking... and I can't even imagine an Exige into the 60's?!!?!? __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

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pianomaniac Elise #76 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,531	[quote=RobbN Also, I've read that the air conditioning is really poor and there are other issues surrounding the first run 2005's. How can I tell if this is a first run 2005? [/QUOTE] I have a very early '05 (#78)and it's the one of the best cars I've ever owned. No issues at all.......except for the air conditioning ......but, __________________ Owner of '05 Elise S/T- touring- LSS-Stage 2 '07 Audi RS4 4.2L V-8 420 HP - 6 Sp..(sold) '07 Toyota Prius

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aanon4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 97	Bought 06 in SF today for 43K (5K off MSRP) I just bought a new 06 (touring+hardtop+starshield+metallic+delivery) for change over 43K (list was 48K+). I was going to buy a second hand 05 but decided to go drive a new one before I hunted around. Seems EBay is selling 05 soft-tops for 37K (I live in the Bay Area - we have rain here!) so this seems like a great deal to me. That 05 doesn't.