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Chris A · 06-19-2008, 05:13 PM

What do think it'll go for?

eBay Motors: Lotus : Elise (item 270246176901 end time Jun-19-08 19:22:41 PDT)

kestrel74 · 06-19-2008, 05:15 PM

eBay Motors: Lotus : Elise (item 270246176901 end time Jun-19-08 19:22:41 PDT)

maybe that link will work.....

kestrel74 · 06-19-2008, 05:16 PM

Hmmm it didn't......strange........ I had to copy the auction number and paste in ebay to view it. anyway...it'll go for 27,582.37

Chris A · 06-19-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

eBay Motors: Lotus : Elise (item 270246176901 end time Jun-19-08 19:22:41 PDT)

maybe that link will work.....

That sucks...works for me

Chris A · 06-19-2008, 05:21 PM

Good guess....

Not my color otherwise I'd be bidding

larez2 · 06-19-2008, 05:23 PM

The last car Fresno Lotus sold (no reserve) on ebay went up more than 3k in the last minute, and i got outbid

but that was a fully loaded 07' demo model being sold as new (with the full 3yr/36k mile warranty)

They didn't take much care to fill out this particular ad - they have the "Vehicle Title" listed as "Other", but it actually has a clear/clean title.

They also failed to say that it includes another set of wheels and the stock coilovers (stiffer ones are on it now). Though maybe they are not including those items with the auction.

I was very interested in purchasing this car after I lost the other auction. It seems to be a great deal.

Anyways, my guess is that it will go for $28,102

lc_09 · 06-19-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris A

Good guess....

Not my color otherwise I'd be bidding

I don't know if you've seen this color in person. Its not very photogenic IMO, but it's actually quite nice in person.

Especially with some yellow racing stripes.

I haven't read all the details on the ebay post or checked its carfax, but on the surface this looks like an excellent deal.

lotusport · 06-19-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lc_09

looks like an excellent deal.

Great deal: $27,555.00

Congratulations hleerc51 whoever/wherever you are!

Hello Kitty · 06-19-2008, 08:00 PM

So if you buy a car on ebay, and you win, then you see it in person, and its got a hole in it or something, do you have to pay? How can you spend $30,000 without test driving it first.

larez2 · 06-19-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hello Kitty

So if you buy a car on ebay, and you win, then you see it in person, and its got a hole in it or something, do you have to pay? How can you spend $30,000 without test driving it first.

You're supposed to get the car checked out before you bid, but people win and then back out all the time - technically that's not allowed, but it happens anyways.

kestrel74 guessed very close!

+1 congrats to hleerc51 whoever you are, you just scored what looks to be a sweet deal.

larez2

serpent · 06-20-2008, 04:54 AM

not a fan of the color...but it looked like a sweet deal. Congratz to whoever bought it. Hoepfully he'll come on the forums now if hes not already here.

Vampyre · 06-20-2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris A

Not my color otherwise I'd be bidding

+1 on the color..

Kara · 06-20-2008, 06:16 AM

I have bought and sold many cars on ebay. I have driven 500 miles to get a car! So far so good. I dont bid unless they have many pics. I call them on the phone and talk to them too. They do NOT get their money until I see the car. I have had someone say oh well by the way, no biggie but the car is missing this blah blah blah. I was like why didnt you state that in the add? Got $1000 off though. The part was less than $100.

iw84u · 06-21-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusport

Great deal: $27,555.00

Congratulations hleerc51 whoever/wherever you are!

thanks for the welcome. i don't have the car yet. planning on picking it up and drive back to the east coast. it'll be my first cross country trip. can't wait.

serpent · 06-21-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iw84u

thanks for the welcome. i don't have the car yet. planning on picking it up and drive back to the east coast. it'll be my first cross country trip. can't wait.

just read the thread about what you need to do and look out for (that is if this is your first lotus

), If not have fun.

Systemz · 06-22-2008, 09:40 AM

I bought mine on ebay for $28,000 (05 with 9000 miles) flew over to pick it up, drove about 6 hours with the girlfriend. Really had no issues. Called the seller, did the carfax business, picked it up and paid him.

On the other hand, i've heard a story of someone buying a yellow Ferrari 355 on ebay, and when they took it in they found out its original color was red, and that it had been totalled out in europe and put back together and sold here as a "titled" car. there went like $60K lol.

Icedog_16 · 06-22-2008, 01:08 PM

It's a long way from here, but I wonder if that car wasn't Speedr117's. I know his was that color, had SSRs like that, and that he was selling/had sold it.

biscoradio · 06-22-2008, 06:21 PM

good deal... Not Speedr117's. I'll be picking his up on Friday and driving it back to Illinois.

lotusport · 06-22-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iw84u

thanks for the welcome. i don't have the car yet. planning on picking it up and drive back to the east coast. it'll be my first cross country trip. can't wait.

Fantastic! That will be a great, epic drive for you. Where on the East Coast? And what route will you be taking? If you'll be on I-70 through Colorado, please plan to make an overnight stop here in Denver metro area so we can offer you some LoCo (that's Lotus Colorado) hospitality.

PM coming your way.

Icedog_16 · 06-23-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biscoradio

good deal... Not Speedr117's. I'll be picking his up on Friday and driving it back to Illinois.

Congrats!

06-19-2008, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris A Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belmont Shore, CA Posts: 69	2 hours left What do think it'll go for? eBay Motors: Lotus : Elise (item 270246176901 end time Jun-19-08 19:22:41 PDT)

06-19-2008, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 7,312	eBay Motors: Lotus : Elise (item 270246176901 end time Jun-19-08 19:22:41 PDT) maybe that link will work..... __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Sachs suspension / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ... "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

06-19-2008, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 7,312	Hmmm it didn't......strange........ I had to copy the auction number and paste in ebay to view it. anyway...it'll go for 27,582.37 __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Sachs suspension / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ... "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

06-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
larez2 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 74	The last car Fresno Lotus sold (no reserve) on ebay went up more than 3k in the last minute, and i got outbid but that was a fully loaded 07' demo model being sold as new (with the full 3yr/36k mile warranty) They didn't take much care to fill out this particular ad - they have the "Vehicle Title" listed as "Other", but it actually has a clear/clean title. They also failed to say that it includes another set of wheels and the stock coilovers (stiffer ones are on it now). Though maybe they are not including those items with the auction. I was very interested in purchasing this car after I lost the other auction. It seems to be a great deal. Anyways, my guess is that it will go for $28,102 Last edited by larez2 : 06-19-2008 at 05:24 PM. Reason: updated info

06-22-2008, 09:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
Systemz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 206	I bought mine on ebay for $28,000 (05 with 9000 miles) flew over to pick it up, drove about 6 hours with the girlfriend. Really had no issues. Called the seller, did the carfax business, picked it up and paid him. On the other hand, i've heard a story of someone buying a yellow Ferrari 355 on ebay, and when they took it in they found out its original color was red, and that it had been totalled out in europe and put back together and sold here as a "titled" car. there went like $60K lol. __________________ 91' Elan M100 04' Lexus Is300 05' Elise

06-19-2008, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris A Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belmont Shore, CA Posts: 69	Good guess.... Not my color otherwise I'd be bidding

06-19-2008, 08:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 335	So if you buy a car on ebay, and you win, then you see it in person, and its got a hole in it or something, do you have to pay? How can you spend $30,000 without test driving it first.

06-20-2008, 04:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,239	not a fan of the color...but it looked like a sweet deal. Congratz to whoever bought it. Hoepfully he'll come on the forums now if hes not already here.

06-20-2008, 06:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kara Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18	I have bought and sold many cars on ebay. I have driven 500 miles to get a car! So far so good. I dont bid unless they have many pics. I call them on the phone and talk to them too. They do NOT get their money until I see the car. I have had someone say oh well by the way, no biggie but the car is missing this blah blah blah. I was like why didnt you state that in the add? Got $1000 off though. The part was less than $100.

06-22-2008, 01:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Icedog_16 He Hate Me Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,681	It's a long way from here, but I wonder if that car wasn't Speedr117's. I know his was that color, had SSRs like that, and that he was selling/had sold it.

06-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 141 Images: 1	good deal... Not Speedr117's. I'll be picking his up on Friday and driving it back to Illinois.

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