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qball · 09-22-2009, 08:09 PM

This car has 'gravitational' issues

Cars for Sale: 2005 Lotus Elise in RIVERHEAD , NY 11901: Convertible Details - 267997173 - AutoTrader.com

Southernguy · 09-22-2009, 08:11 PM

boi_lotus · 09-22-2009, 08:26 PM

It fell off of a lift..

2005 Lotus Elise - Fell off a lift - Sold at $25,000

Totaled Elise/Exige Registry

qball · 09-22-2009, 08:37 PM

Yes this is my former, and once "infamous", Elise.

fu@K, Sh!+, CR^P! DAMAGE!!!!

tvacc · 09-22-2009, 09:15 PM

Did I read that someone ran a carfax on this and it came up clean?

If that is the case, doesnt this make Carfaxs worthless?

Southernguy · 09-22-2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks didn't realize it was the same one...

qball · 09-22-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Did I read that someone ran a carfax on this and it came up clean?

If that is the case, doesnt this make Carfaxs worthless?

Apparently so.

I'm not sure what the insurance company's liability is/was on this car in regards to Car Fax. It technically wasn't in a "crash", if you don't consider dropping it off a lift a "crash".

The insurance company (not mine), settled with me and totaled the car (at least financially). Not to long after the "incident", I was told someone at the body shop at Dimmitt bought it. From the Car Fax (i was PMed a copy this evening)... it hung around Florida for a little while, and now is apparently in New York for sale.

The VIN number matches my car. And all my mods are on it (except for the painted engine covers, brake calipers and wheels, and different shift knob). Same stereo, ITG Intake, oil filler cap, etc.

megatron · 09-22-2009, 11:06 PM

Wow. This car is still around

Still remember this like it was yesterday...

These days, I feel obligated to check in once a while just to make sure no one is trying anything funny on ET with my old car.

RoadDad · 09-23-2009, 04:39 AM

VIN SCCPC11135HL30435

prowlerman99 · 09-23-2009, 05:54 AM

Wow, this is great information. I just saw it last night and sent the guy an email.
Thanks alot for passing this info on.
What was damaged on the car?

Brian

kestrel74 · 09-23-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowlerman99

Wow, this is great information. I just saw it last night and sent the guy an email.
Thanks alot for passing this info on.
What wasn't damaged on the car?

Brian

corrected.

Aedo · 09-23-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

corrected.

Bit harsh. The car was damaged certainly - but it was not destroyed (a testament to the strength of the chassis!).

Was the car actually written off though - or did the insurance company and Goodyear simply buy it to quickly resolve the issue? Perhaps it was never technically written off

qball · 09-23-2009, 09:27 AM

Front clam was damaged, rear clam, diffuser, bottom of tub dented severely, drivers rocker, exhaust. All repairable I assume. I was concerned about the engine getting something mechanically jostled or nicked. Apparently it runs fine.

Rear clam was misaligned as well.

E_Swift · 09-23-2009, 08:22 PM

Even if it was totalled or written off, if often doesn't show up on Carfax. Ours didn't, but we knew what we were getting into.

Look at the title - is it salvage? Is it rebuilt?

Does it have a title history that went through Kentucky? (this is the only state where you can launder a "Parts only / Certificate of Destruction / For export only" title from FL to simply salvage rebuilt....OK to then register in any state!

Z-dculus · 09-23-2009, 08:51 PM

lol i can't believe this car is still getting whored around

qball · 09-25-2009, 10:07 PM

You said "whore"

09-22-2009, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	Buyer beware This car has 'gravitational' issues Cars for Sale: 2005 Lotus Elise in RIVERHEAD , NY 11901: Convertible Details - 267997173 - AutoTrader.com Last edited by qball : 09-22-2009 at 08:53 PM.

09-22-2009, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
boi_lotus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boise Posts: 18	It fell off of a lift.. 2005 Lotus Elise - Fell off a lift - Sold at $25,000 Totaled Elise/Exige Registry __________________

09-22-2009, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	Yes this is my former, and once "infamous", Elise. fu@K, Sh!+, CR^P! DAMAGE!!!! Last edited by qball : 09-22-2009 at 08:53 PM.

09-22-2009, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
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09-22-2009, 11:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
megatron Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeast OH Posts: 869	Wow. This car is still around Still remember this like it was yesterday... These days, I feel obligated to check in once a while just to make sure no one is trying anything funny on ET with my old car. __________________ 05 Elise (RIP)

09-22-2009, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-22-2009, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Southernguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 112	Thanks didn't realize it was the same one...

09-23-2009, 04:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	VIN SCCPC11135HL30435 __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

09-23-2009, 05:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
prowlerman99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 44	Wow, this is great information. I just saw it last night and sent the guy an email. Thanks alot for passing this info on. What was damaged on the car? Brian

09-23-2009, 09:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	Front clam was damaged, rear clam, diffuser, bottom of tub dented severely, drivers rocker, exhaust. All repairable I assume. I was concerned about the engine getting something mechanically jostled or nicked. Apparently it runs fine. Rear clam was misaligned as well. Last edited by qball : 09-23-2009 at 09:27 PM.

09-23-2009, 08:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
E_Swift Back to Basics Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 327	Even if it was totalled or written off, if often doesn't show up on Carfax. Ours didn't, but we knew what we were getting into. Look at the title - is it salvage? Is it rebuilt? Does it have a title history that went through Kentucky? (this is the only state where you can launder a "Parts only / Certificate of Destruction / For export only" title from FL to simply salvage rebuilt....OK to then register in any state! __________________ Current:{2006 Volvo V50}{2005 Lotus Elise}{2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS}{2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi}{1988 Lancia Delta Integrale} Past: {1997 Honda Civic EX}{1994 Infiniti J30}{1992 Volkswagen Passat GL}{1988 BMW M3}{1988 Nissan 300ZX}{1988 Ford Taurus LX}{1971 BMW 2002}

09-23-2009, 08:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z-dculus Derriere Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US OF A! Posts: 2,311	lol i can't believe this car is still getting whored around __________________ 2006 KG-Sport Pack, LSD, TC, SS, RAC Monolites, Sector CF Roof, Carbon 3 Element Diffuser, V3 Panel eliminator (p-coated), Odyssey PC680, Boomerang , HIDs, CF Console, Multivex, Lotus Stage II, CF Zoom Rear View, Sector LidBone, Darth Holder (thanks Kestrel!), Sector 4Tress Harness Bar/CRD Mount, couple exige trim pieces- KGB Authenticated 2009 VeeDub Jetta (new kid on the block) 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic -(relegated to 'project car' status)

09-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	You said "whore"

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