QBaLL ELISE ON EBAY - LotusTalk

xlacrosse · 12-24-2006, 08:50 AM

Hi everyone I opened this account here because I had read about the story on m3Forum.com a few months back
Well a friend of mine is looking for a Elise, I came across QBall car on ebay and the owner claims it has a clean title. Unreal

Here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus...QQcmdZViewItem

goelise · 12-24-2006, 08:59 AM

I hope the bidders know this car is only good for a parts car.

pixlpush · 12-24-2006, 08:59 AM

I just asked the seller if he's sure that the car has a clean title. I mentioned that it looks a lot like a car that was droped off a lift and totaled by the original owner. I'm interested to see the response. Thinking about reporting it to ebay, the bidding is up to $30,000.00 which is close to what an undamged car should go for.

LotusUSA · 12-24-2006, 09:00 AM

Vehicle Description from the seller:

This Car has only 3900 miles on it. It has minor damage from a auto repair shop. Mostly fiberglass repair. But the TITLE IS CLEAN. Look close at the pics. It has 3900 miles on it now but might have a few more on it due to the fact that we are selling locally and people will want a test ride. This little guy is very fast. don't let the 4cyl. fool you. It's a rocket.

RED FLAG

Dave · 12-24-2006, 09:02 AM

I would hope he means to say title is 'clear' (of liens) and not 'clean' (from damage/salvage/etc)...but who knows. Wonder if it will ever show on a Carfax?

Scott Bowman · 12-24-2006, 09:05 AM

Even if the bidders owned a fiberglass repair and paint facility, over $30,000 seems way too steep for a car in this condition. Let the buyer beware.

Crudson · 12-24-2006, 09:06 AM

pixlpush · 12-24-2006, 09:08 AM

I just reported it a possibly fraudulent listing to ebay. Save someone from buying this mis-represented vehicle and do the same. There's a link at the bottom of the listing to report the item only takes a minute.

OneFastLotus · 12-24-2006, 09:10 AM

I guess this is why it's so important to do research before buying. The Elise is definately one of those items that can fool uneducated people into thinking they're getting a good deal when they're really getting a disaster. Most cars with that sort of damage would be a relatively easy fix. The Elise ain't most cars. But we all know that dont we.

goelise · 12-24-2006, 09:10 AM

qball should be able to tell if that's his old car.
I was trying to find pics of his old car - especially the way the rear diffuser was bent, but could not find the old ones. It sure looks like it though.

cory1000 · 12-24-2006, 09:28 AM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixlpush

I just reported it a possibly fraudulent listing to ebay. Save someone from buying this mis-represented vehicle and do the same. There's a link at the bottom of the listing to report the item only takes a minute.

xlacrosse · 12-24-2006, 09:30 AM

I did the same

xxxotic · 12-24-2006, 09:44 AM

That looks like his car, I am pretty sure that he had an Alpine Radio in it.

Crow331 · 12-24-2006, 09:49 AM

How long does it take for a salvage to show up on a carfax? They are probably trying to unload it before it shows up.

Those have to be shill bids ... no one in their right mind would bid on a car like this, even for $30K, with the kind of damage I see in those pictures

RacyTracy · 12-24-2006, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxxotic

That looks like his car, I am pretty sure that he had an Alpine Radio in it.

He says it's his car in the original thread.

goelise · 12-24-2006, 09:51 AM

FYI...qball ha sconfirmed this is his old Elise. Wow, buyer beware!!!

qball · 12-24-2006, 09:57 AM

Yes.. that's my car...

The purchase could be somebody from E-talk. I did receive about 7 inquiries from E-talkers asking for info on purchasing the vehicle. I forwarded those leads to the insurance company.

I'm not sure what Goodyear did with the title in regards to salvage, etc. All I did was simply sign it over to them.

Good luck to the buyer. If properly repaired, it is a nice car. It ran great with the Stage II and ITG intake.

qball · 12-24-2006, 10:33 AM

Looks like it's about to sell!

WhitePlume · 12-24-2006, 10:38 AM

I joined in the reporting. Is it wrong to email the current high bidder with the info?

pixlpush · 12-24-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhitePlume

Is it wrong to email the current high bidder with the info?

Not at all, I just couldn't figure out how to do it? I have no problem with letting someone know that they're about to get screwed by a less than fourthcoming seller. I'm curious to see if ebay does anything with the reports we've all placed, if they don't that's pretty scary. as others have said, buyer beware.

12-24-2006, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
xlacrosse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	QBaLL ELISE ON EBAY Hi everyone I opened this account here because I had read about the story on m3Forum.com a few months back Well a friend of mine is looking for a Elise, I came across QBall car on ebay and the owner claims it has a clean title. Unreal Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus...QQcmdZViewItem

12-24-2006, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,582 Images: 1	I hope the bidders know this car is only good for a parts car. __________________ '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:LETSLA (in possession but not yet installed), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

12-24-2006, 08:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,012 Images: 124	I just asked the seller if he's sure that the car has a clean title. I mentioned that it looks a lot like a car that was droped off a lift and totaled by the original owner. I'm interested to see the response. Thinking about reporting it to ebay, the bidding is up to $30,000.00 which is close to what an undamged car should go for. __________________ 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

12-24-2006, 09:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
LotusUSA The Architect Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 537	Vehicle Description from the seller: This Car has only 3900 miles on it. It has minor damage from a auto repair shop. Mostly fiberglass repair. But the TITLE IS CLEAN. Look close at the pics. It has 3900 miles on it now but might have a few more on it due to the fact that we are selling locally and people will want a test ride. This little guy is very fast. don't let the 4cyl. fool you. It's a rocket. RED FLAG __________________ "More power makes it fast on the straight, less weight makes it fast everywhere." - Colin Chapman 2006 BRITISH RACING GREEN EXIGE 2005 SAFFRON YELLOW ELISE (R.I.P.)

12-24-2006, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dave OhioLotus.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,133	I would hope he means to say title is 'clear' (of liens) and not 'clean' (from damage/salvage/etc)...but who knows. Wonder if it will ever show on a Carfax? __________________ Discount Lotus OEM Parts: OhioLotus.com

12-24-2006, 09:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 426 Images: 21	Even if the bidders owned a fiberglass repair and paint facility, over $30,000 seems way too steep for a car in this condition. Let the buyer beware. __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

12-24-2006, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crudson / Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,487	TSI?

12-24-2006, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,012 Images: 124	I just reported it a possibly fraudulent listing to ebay. Save someone from buying this mis-represented vehicle and do the same. There's a link at the bottom of the listing to report the item only takes a minute. __________________ 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

12-24-2006, 09:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	I guess this is why it's so important to do research before buying. The Elise is definately one of those items that can fool uneducated people into thinking they're getting a good deal when they're really getting a disaster. Most cars with that sort of damage would be a relatively easy fix. The Elise ain't most cars. But we all know that dont we. __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

12-24-2006, 09:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,582 Images: 1	qball should be able to tell if that's his old car. I was trying to find pics of his old car - especially the way the rear diffuser was bent, but could not find the old ones. It sure looks like it though. __________________ '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:LETSLA (in possession but not yet installed), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

12-24-2006, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
xlacrosse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	I did the same

12-24-2006, 09:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
xxxotic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,093	That looks like his car, I am pretty sure that he had an Alpine Radio in it.

12-24-2006, 09:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Crow331 My new wheels Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: City of Angels Posts: 389	How long does it take for a salvage to show up on a carfax? They are probably trying to unload it before it shows up. Those have to be shill bids ... no one in their right mind would bid on a car like this, even for $30K, with the kind of damage I see in those pictures

12-24-2006, 09:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,582 Images: 1	FYI...qball ha sconfirmed this is his old Elise. Wow, buyer beware!!! __________________ '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:LETSLA (in possession but not yet installed), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

12-24-2006, 09:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,565 Images: 3	Yes.. that's my car... The purchase could be somebody from E-talk. I did receive about 7 inquiries from E-talkers asking for info on purchasing the vehicle. I forwarded those leads to the insurance company. I'm not sure what Goodyear did with the title in regards to salvage, etc. All I did was simply sign it over to them. Good luck to the buyer. If properly repaired, it is a nice car. It ran great with the Stage II and ITG intake. Last edited by qball : 12-24-2006 at 11:03 AM.

12-24-2006, 10:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
WhitePlume Eliseless and forlorn Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 666	I joined in the reporting. Is it wrong to email the current high bidder with the info? __________________ All my laurels you have riven away... and my roses; yet in spite of you there is one crown I bear away with me. And tonight, when I enter before God, my salute shall sweep away all the stars from the blue threshold! One thing without stain, unspotted from the world in spite of doom mine own...and that is... my white plume. Cyrano de Bergerac, Act V, scene vi.

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12-24-2006, 10:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,565 Images: 3	Looks like it's about to sell!