Got my Elise - Newport Eurpoean rocks! - LotusTalk

JayG · 06-29-2008, 08:57 PM

Drove down from Oakland to LA with the missus and picked up an 05 Elise (Ardent red, touring, sport, 5k miles) yesterday from Newport European in LA. I'll post pictures soon, but I was so happy with my experience at Newport that I just wanted to plug Newport on this thread.

If you ever consider buying an Elise, I would highly recommend Kevin & co at Newport. I was nervous, but, Kevin is an honest, stand-up guy who has that knack of making you feel at ease right away. They are an outstanding bunch and I am really happy with how things worked out.

BTW, love the car!

Jay

ZJChaser · 06-29-2008, 09:15 PM

Congrats. They have a great sales team there.

yoko426 · 06-29-2008, 09:22 PM

Glad to hear you had a positive experience with them. I am looking to purchase my first Lotus (05 -06 Elise or Exige). Did you happen to test drive and/or see any others on their lot you'd recommend? Thanks!

240sxer · 06-29-2008, 09:36 PM

so you're the bastard who got that car. i was calling about it when you were checking it out apparently.

sigh. congrates =\

dont forget to post some more pictures.

JayG · 06-29-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yoko426

Glad to hear you had a positive experience with them. I am looking to purchase my first Lotus (05 -06 Elise or Exige). Did you happen to test drive and/or see any others on their lot you'd recommend? Thanks!

I did not test drive the car beforehand, but I had my mind made up before I took the long road to LA that I'll drive away with the car as long as it checked out ok in person (which it more than did). A buddy of mine was kind enough to let me drive his Elise (user rnr on the forums), so I had a pretty good idea of what I was getting into. I'm sure that Kevin would have been more than happy to oblige with a test drive if I had asked.

Their lotus inventory:
Lotus Newport Beach California : Exige : Elise : Club Car : Orange County Lotus Dealer : Newport European Lotus

Preowned list:
Lotus Newport Beach California : Exige : Elise : Club Car : Orange County Lotus Dealer : Newport European Lotus

JayG · 06-29-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240sxer

so you're the bastard who got that car. i was calling about it when you were checking it out apparently.

sigh. congrates =\

dont forget to post some more pictures.

Small world. Will post the pics soon.

FLuXeXigeS · 06-30-2008, 12:36 AM

congrats purchased mine from them as well!!! oh yea dont forget the pics

JayG · 07-05-2008, 04:25 PM

Got the pictures uploaded finally.

This forum has been invaluable for me during the past few months. Thank you all.

serpent · 07-05-2008, 04:34 PM

congrats on the wife(girlfriend).........oh and the car

InFlight1 · 07-05-2008, 07:39 PM

Congrats on one sexxxxxy machine!!!!!!!!!!! Love the second photo from the top. Best of luck with your new ride. Also, love the wheels.

shay2nak · 07-05-2008, 11:19 PM

congrats!

Sleazy E · 07-06-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayG

Drove down from Oakland to LA with the missus and picked up an 05 Elise (Ardent red, touring, sport, 5k miles) yesterday from Newport European in LA. I'll post pictures soon, but I was so happy with my experience at Newport that I just wanted to plug Newport on this thread.

If you ever consider buying an Elise, I would highly recommend Kevin & co at Newport. I was nervous, but, Kevin is an honest, stand-up guy who has that knack of making you feel at ease right away. They are an outstanding bunch and I am really happy with how things worked out.

BTW, love the car!

Jay

Saw that car when I was down at Newport Euro about a month ago. Great looking car and it was priced very well too! Congrats!

goelise · 07-06-2008, 04:12 PM

Great looking car! Congrats and have fun.

jorgeassoc · 07-06-2008, 05:35 PM

congrats on the buy, newport euro is the way to go.

JayG · 07-06-2008, 07:41 PM

Thanks, guys. Appreciate the comments and glad to be part of this forum.

Wasn't exactly the 'family car' the missus had in mind. Took some creative stubborness and bargaining to make it happen ;-)

Man, the car is fantastic. Took it for a spirited drive earlier today - still have a smile on my face.

06-29-2008, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 53	Got my Elise - Newport Eurpoean rocks! Drove down from Oakland to LA with the missus and picked up an 05 Elise (Ardent red, touring, sport, 5k miles) yesterday from Newport European in LA. I'll post pictures soon, but I was so happy with my experience at Newport that I just wanted to plug Newport on this thread. If you ever consider buying an Elise, I would highly recommend Kevin & co at Newport. I was nervous, but, Kevin is an honest, stand-up guy who has that knack of making you feel at ease right away. They are an outstanding bunch and I am really happy with how things worked out. BTW, love the car! Jay

06-29-2008, 09:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZJChaser blah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,031	Congrats. They have a great sales team there. __________________ AJ 06 Aspen White Exige - MWR Stage 4 motor : Exige S manifolds : MP62 : CharlieX Tune : FF 10psi pulley : RLS IC and pipes : Walbro 255 : RC550cc : Moroso Pan : VonHep Single : WR Race Header : JRZ DA Race Coilovers...(tons of other goodies)... 267hp/167tq at the wheels : Dyno

06-29-2008, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
yoko426 U dumb-dumb.need GUM GUM! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portland, Ore Posts: 19	Good news Glad to hear you had a positive experience with them. I am looking to purchase my first Lotus (05 -06 Elise or Exige). Did you happen to test drive and/or see any others on their lot you'd recommend? Thanks!

06-30-2008, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
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07-05-2008, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
JayG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 53	Pictures Got the pictures uploaded finally. This forum has been invaluable for me during the past few months. Thank you all. Attached Images

06-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
240sxer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 28	so you're the bastard who got that car. i was calling about it when you were checking it out apparently. sigh. congrates =\ dont forget to post some more pictures.

07-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
serpent Potential Lotus Driver :D Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 632	congrats on the wife(girlfriend).........oh and the car

07-05-2008, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
InFlight1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 328 Images: 19	Congrats on one sexxxxxy machine!!!!!!!!!!! Love the second photo from the top. Best of luck with your new ride. Also, love the wheels.

07-05-2008, 11:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,336	congrats! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

07-06-2008, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,090 Images: 1	Great looking car! Congrats and have fun. __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods: Rear toe link brace/ Supercharger (BWR or Sector111? ) Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

07-06-2008, 05:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
jorgeassoc Woo-ah Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Marino,ca Posts: 133	congrats on the buy, newport euro is the way to go. __________________ 2002 SEAL GRAY 996 GT2 2007 ALPINE WHITE E60 M5 1999 GRAY LEXUS LX470 2007 ASPEN WHITE LOTUS EXIGE S E46 M3 Level III AA SC (Dyno'd @469rwhp, SOLD)

07-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
JayG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 53	Thanks, guys. Appreciate the comments and glad to be part of this forum. Wasn't exactly the 'family car' the missus had in mind. Took some creative stubborness and bargaining to make it happen ;-) Man, the car is fantastic. Took it for a spirited drive earlier today - still have a smile on my face.

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