Fair price on a used '07 Exige S - LotusTalk

rtg54 · 08-19-2009, 07:18 AM

Hi All,

I was browsing through eBay when this '07 Exige S caught my eye (I've always loved the Storm Titanium color). The milage and condition seem reasonable and the price is pretty good.

Unfortunately I'm not anywhere close to PA so I can't see the car in person. Anyone familiar with this car?

Thanks,
Ryan

FIRSTCON · 08-19-2009, 01:03 PM

Car with that low miles and that nice is a Steal. My first Exige S was a Strom Titanium. This is the best deal going. I would jump on it If I were you. Make sure you get a Emissions test before you get it. My current exige had a decat on it that cost me two weeks and a grand to get legal!!!

Demonized · 08-19-2009, 01:09 PM

Get an ECU printout and have it looked over by somewhere that knows Lotus.

rtg54 · 08-20-2009, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the feedback. It does seem to be a pretty good deal, maybe too good?

eBay does offer an option to have the car inspected for $100 which would probably be money well spent. If I did get a ECU printout do you have any suggestions who I could take it to to have it looked at? Is that something a dealer would do?

Thanks,
Ryan

JungleJim · 08-20-2009, 06:50 AM

Sounds like a great deal. If you like that color, I'd do it. I got mine on ebay too from SD. Never saw it. Call the seller up and chat. If you get a good vibe, then pull the trigger. Cost me $775 to have it shipped open trailer to CT.

TTZip · 08-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Ryan,

Get an ECU dump done and then post it up on here. Many of us know what to look for so we can all help out.

I would be more than happy to look at it for you.

Good luck with your purchase.

-Alex-

Aedo · 08-20-2009, 07:51 AM

Not sure what an ebay car inspection is but you really need to get a specialist look at it rather than just any mechanic - it may be $100 wasted.

rtg54 · 08-20-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aedo

Not sure what an ebay car inspection is but you really need to get a specialist look at it rather than just any mechanic - it may be $100 wasted.

Good point.

I'll work on getting a ECU printout. If I get it, I will be sure to post it.

Thanks,
Ryan

ACE51 · 08-20-2009, 09:06 AM

This same car is running through the exotic auction at Manheim PA today

rtg54 · 08-20-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ACE51

This same car is running through the exotic auction at Manheim PA today

Hmm... well, if it gets sold before I have a chance to buy it then I'll continue my search. I'll try to prevent myself from panicking and making a decision before I'm ready.

Cheers,
Ryan

Cthulhu · 08-25-2009, 01:30 PM

For reference, I paid ~41K for a 2007 Exige S with star shield, touring pack, and track pack. It had 6,500 miles on it.

There was a ding on the intercooler, probably from hard rev drops torquing the engine mounts, and the backup lights didn't exist. The oil smelled a little like gas, possibly from running too rich, but I never figured it out. It got totalled after a month, so no complaints, it was pristine for as long as I had it.

It's not too fishy to find a deal like that in a more rural area, especially in this economy. I snapped mine up out of Texas, same day it was listed. I think it was haunted though. It made weird noises when I was alone with it in the garage at night, and smashed into a tree after someone hit me.

Same color as that one too...

They say on a cold, dark winters night you can still hear it's supercharger if you listen close...

pwn · 09-04-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cthulhu

For reference, I paid ~41K for a 2007 Exige S with star shield, touring pack, and track pack. It had 6,500 miles on it.

There was a ding on the intercooler, probably from hard rev drops torquing the engine mounts, and the backup lights didn't exist. The oil smelled a little like gas, possibly from running too rich, but I never figured it out. It got totalled after a month, so no complaints, it was pristine for as long as I had it.

It's not too fishy to find a deal like that in a more rural area, especially in this economy. I snapped mine up out of Texas, same day it was listed. I think it was haunted though. It made weird noises when I was alone with it in the garage at night, and smashed into a tree after someone hit me.

Same color as that one too...

They say on a cold, dark winters night you can still hear it's supercharger if you listen close...

LOL

You just made my night.

08-19-2009, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
rtg54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	Fair price on a used '07 Exige S Hi All, I was browsing through eBay when this '07 Exige S caught my eye (I've always loved the Storm Titanium color). The milage and condition seem reasonable and the price is pretty good. Unfortunately I'm not anywhere close to PA so I can't see the car in person. Anyone familiar with this car? Thanks, Ryan

08-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
FIRSTCON HOLDNBAK Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester N.Y. Posts: 57 Images: 5	Car with that low miles and that nice is a Steal. My first Exige S was a Strom Titanium. This is the best deal going. I would jump on it If I were you. Make sure you get a Emissions test before you get it. My current exige had a decat on it that cost me two weeks and a grand to get legal!!! __________________ 07 Phantom Black Exige S - GOTHAM Tune, AP BBKIT, 4 Point Schroth, Touring Pack/Track Pack/Kuhmo ECSTA's, Tinted Windows, RV Mirror Delete, Black Wheel Badges, 2Bular Exhaust, Larini Sport Cat. SS Brake Lines, Sector 111 RTDBrace, Carbon Lip. Custom Paint. Nitron Suspension. .

08-19-2009, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	Get an ECU printout and have it looked over by somewhere that knows Lotus. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

08-20-2009, 06:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
JungleJim Left Lane Assasin Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 121 Images: 12	Sounds like a great deal. If you like that color, I'd do it. I got mine on ebay too from SD. Never saw it. Call the seller up and chat. If you get a good vibe, then pull the trigger. Cost me $775 to have it shipped open trailer to CT. __________________ 2007 Exige-All Black and Mean, Factory TouringPak/TrackPak/StarShield/LSD/TractionControl/iPodDock. All stock but not for long. v = square root ((2 * e) / m)

08-20-2009, 09:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 604	This same car is running through the exotic auction at Manheim PA today __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD

08-20-2009, 06:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
rtg54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks for the feedback. It does seem to be a pretty good deal, maybe too good? eBay does offer an option to have the car inspected for $100 which would probably be money well spent. If I did get a ECU printout do you have any suggestions who I could take it to to have it looked at? Is that something a dealer would do? Thanks, Ryan

08-20-2009, 07:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
TTZip Alienoid Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 242	Ryan, Get an ECU dump done and then post it up on here. Many of us know what to look for so we can all help out. I would be more than happy to look at it for you. Good luck with your purchase. -Alex-

08-20-2009, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,561 Images: 88	Not sure what an ebay car inspection is but you really need to get a specialist look at it rather than just any mechanic - it may be $100 wasted.

08-25-2009, 01:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cthulhu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Garden City, Long Island (New York) Posts: 551	For reference, I paid ~41K for a 2007 Exige S with star shield, touring pack, and track pack. It had 6,500 miles on it. There was a ding on the intercooler, probably from hard rev drops torquing the engine mounts, and the backup lights didn't exist. The oil smelled a little like gas, possibly from running too rich, but I never figured it out. It got totalled after a month, so no complaints, it was pristine for as long as I had it. It's not too fishy to find a deal like that in a more rural area, especially in this economy. I snapped mine up out of Texas, same day it was listed. I think it was haunted though. It made weird noises when I was alone with it in the garage at night, and smashed into a tree after someone hit me. Same color as that one too... They say on a cold, dark winters night you can still hear it's supercharger if you listen close... __________________ 2009 135i - Montego blue/Coral red. 2007 Lotus Exige S (deceased) - Storm Titanium. RIP SCCVC11127HL80723 May the roar of your supercharger forever shatter the serenity of the heavens <3

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