Can someone help me check out this car? - LotusTalk

ahofste · 09-04-2008, 01:26 AM

Hi,

I'm looking for some help checking out a car. Was this car from a Elise/LotusTalk owner before? It has a few options I could do without, but all in all it is a very good match with what I'm looking for.

But since I don't live in the US, I have some trouble determining whether this car is worth considering. Help in getting a fellow Lotus enthousiast back into an Elise would be very much appreciated.

2006 Used Lotus Elise at Windy City Motorsports in Schaumburg, IL - Vehicle Details

Thanks!
Arjan

NJdrool · 09-04-2008, 07:18 AM

Arjan,

Maybe someone here who has access to carfax (mine expired) can first run the carfax for you.

SCCPC11166HL32018

CK_lotus · 09-04-2008, 08:54 AM

No kidding!! Otherwise the car looks good.

Vampyre · 09-04-2008, 08:57 AM

Nice with LSD and TC.. way to go!!!

logan2z · 09-04-2008, 09:05 AM

That is one beautiful car! Pardon my ignorance, but what is the "Premium Package"? Was that something specific to '06 MY cars? '07 and '08s don't seem to have such a package.

lotusland · 09-04-2008, 11:47 AM

It seems to have LSS although the ad does not really state that clearly. Black Pack, Touring, Hard Top, Premium Pack, nice stereo upgrade, no exhaust mods -- these all add value.

I pinged them about the car history, they said it is a lease return. They do not have an ECU dump.

MattGold · 09-04-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJdrool

Arjan,

Maybe someone here who has access to carfax (mine expired) can first run the carfax for you.

SCCPC11166HL32018

Clean CarFax. 2 Owners. Nothing other then registration notes.

-M

ML1media · 09-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattGold

Clean CarFax. 2 Owners. Nothing other then registration notes.

-M

I've seen car ads from this place before and wondered about them---certainly not a dealer----more of a new-age used lot.

The ad for the car conflicts the carfax:

"Buy with confidence knowing this 1 owner California car has never been involved in any accidents or had any paintwork, and is an AutoCheck certified vehicle"

fishguy · 09-04-2008, 04:03 PM

those tires are not %40 left as they claim. the 2nd pictures shows a set of banana skins. those are done.

Max'sDad · 09-04-2008, 11:33 PM

I can take a ride out there, not sure what you'd want me to check for though.

DPM · 09-05-2008, 05:07 AM

Why not just go to a known dealer, Fox Valley Motors? They are a Lotus dealer and have several in that price range.

GTScott · 09-05-2008, 06:48 AM

While I am somewhat new to the whole Elise shopping, isn't 38K a bit high for that car? I am looking for something nearly identical to that and was hoping to scoop it up in the 33-35K range.

fishguy · 09-05-2008, 07:25 AM

buy from a private party, and you dont pay sales tax............. saves a few grand, and private sellers bargain, dealers usually dont.

ahofste · 09-05-2008, 07:39 AM

Thanks,

you have a PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max'sDad

I can take a ride out there, not sure what you'd want me to check for though.

ahofste · 09-05-2008, 07:41 AM

Would I pay sales tax if I'm not a US citizen and not living in the US?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishguy

buy from a private party, and you dont pay sales tax............. saves a few grand, and private sellers bargain, dealers usually dont.

davecarama · 09-05-2008, 08:03 AM

Has the track pack maybe?

ahofste · 09-05-2008, 08:07 AM

How easy would it to check whether it has the dual oilcoolers? The LSS wheels indicate it has the Sportpack (which comes with the dual oilcoolers), but there is no mention of that in the ad.

davecarama · 09-05-2008, 08:19 AM

Just peak into the front holes, not the one that leads to the radiator, the ones to the sides of that one. If theres one in each hole, you have 2.

I can't imagine that car not having two. Looks like a loaded car. Black pack, Touring, LSS or maybe even Track pack.

The wheels and tires indicate the sport pack, but the shocks indicate the track pack. I bet that it has the toe link brace as well as the duel oil coolers.

Abe · 09-05-2008, 10:23 AM

No need to drive out to check out the features as I know this car very well.

When I was Lotus dealer (Lotus of South Bay) I sold this vehicle new to a very nice gentleman who is now on his 3rd Lotus.

This is a:

2006 Lotus Elise
-Chrome Orange
-Black Leather Seats
-Premium Pack
-Sport Pack
-Touring Pack
-Star Shield
-Traction Control

*We added the stage II exhaust, Ohlin Suspension and I believe we also powder coated the wheels and rear diffuser.

*Black pack from the factory is not available on sport pack models for the Elise.

*Sound system was probably installed afterwards from 2nd owner.

lotusforsale · 09-05-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishguy

buy from a private party, and you dont pay sales tax............. saves a few grand, and private sellers bargain, dealers usually dont.

He's taking it out of the country so you may be right.

But most states will collect the 'sales' tax when you register the car, regardless of where you purchased it..private or dealer.

In my state it's called something other than 'sales' tax, but the state fee is equal to the sales tax percentage.

09-04-2008, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
ahofste A cloggy in the desert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dubai Posts: 44	Can someone help me check out this car? Hi, I'm looking for some help checking out a car. Was this car from a Elise/LotusTalk owner before? It has a few options I could do without, but all in all it is a very good match with what I'm looking for. But since I don't live in the US, I have some trouble determining whether this car is worth considering. Help in getting a fellow Lotus enthousiast back into an Elise would be very much appreciated. 2006 Used Lotus Elise at Windy City Motorsports in Schaumburg, IL - Vehicle Details Thanks! Arjan __________________ 2003 Starlight Black Lotus Elise 111S (sold) 2006 Chrome Orange Lotus Elise (looking)

09-04-2008, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
NJdrool Finally Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 371	Arjan, Maybe someone here who has access to carfax (mine expired) can first run the carfax for you. SCCPC11166HL32018 __________________ Bob in NJ 06 Sport Elise # 23 Stage II/Micromirror/Green wire mod/S111 tow hook/BWR front plate holder/Green filter/desnorkled/HID's-Hi & Low/Stealth Bulbs.

09-04-2008, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
CK_lotus Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 320	No kidding!! Otherwise the car looks good. __________________ "Lotta people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well. When you´re racing, it’s life, anything that happens before or after is just waiting." (Steve McQueen, 1971) Daily driver -- '07 Graphite Grey Exige S with all factory options. Last edited by Mr. Know : 09-04-2008 at 07:23 PM. Reason: Price Commentary Removed

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Vampyre Sports Cars Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,631	Nice with LSD and TC.. way to go!!! __________________ 2006 Chili Red / Touring / LSD / TC / Forged Wheels / Hard & Soft Top / Lifestyle Paint / Desnorkeled / Odyssey Battery / Sector 111 Extinguisher Bracket / Sector 111 LidBone / CF Splitter / CF Bits / Pure X C3 Corvette 383 TPI Stroker 6.3 liters of Torque / 1976 MG Midget, fun run about / Buick Rainier CXL AWD, for the elements / Dodge Van for hauling stuff / http://www.photobucket.com/mygarage

09-04-2008, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
lotusland Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 28	It seems to have LSS although the ad does not really state that clearly. Black Pack, Touring, Hard Top, Premium Pack, nice stereo upgrade, no exhaust mods -- these all add value. I pinged them about the car history, they said it is a lease return. They do not have an ECU dump. Last edited by Mr. Know : 09-04-2008 at 07:24 PM. Reason: Price Commentary Removed

09-04-2008, 09:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
logan2z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 148	That is one beautiful car! Pardon my ignorance, but what is the "Premium Package"? Was that something specific to '06 MY cars? '07 and '08s don't seem to have such a package.

09-04-2008, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishguy BLAND Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,108 Images: 1	those tires are not %40 left as they claim. the 2nd pictures shows a set of banana skins. those are done. __________________ 1986 Swift DB-1 1987 Porsche Spec 944

09-04-2008, 11:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Max'sDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 180	I can take a ride out there, not sure what you'd want me to check for though. __________________ You can live in your car, but you can't drive your house.

09-05-2008, 05:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 451	Why not just go to a known dealer, Fox Valley Motors? They are a Lotus dealer and have several in that price range. __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 & engine damper, Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Hoosier R6 slicks, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Accusump, Boomerang, RAC Monolites, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags, speakers, windows in doors. 1720#

09-05-2008, 06:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
GTScott Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 18	While I am somewhat new to the whole Elise shopping, isn't 38K a bit high for that car? I am looking for something nearly identical to that and was hoping to scoop it up in the 33-35K range.

09-05-2008, 07:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
fishguy BLAND Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,108 Images: 1	buy from a private party, and you dont pay sales tax............. saves a few grand, and private sellers bargain, dealers usually dont. __________________ 1986 Swift DB-1 1987 Porsche Spec 944

09-05-2008, 08:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
davecarama Driving it every day! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 614	Has the track pack maybe? __________________ Vision without execution is a hallucination.

09-05-2008, 08:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
ahofste A cloggy in the desert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dubai Posts: 44	How easy would it to check whether it has the dual oilcoolers? The LSS wheels indicate it has the Sportpack (which comes with the dual oilcoolers), but there is no mention of that in the ad. __________________ 2003 Starlight Black Lotus Elise 111S (sold) 2006 Chrome Orange Lotus Elise (looking)

09-05-2008, 08:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
davecarama Driving it every day! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 614	Just peak into the front holes, not the one that leads to the radiator, the ones to the sides of that one. If theres one in each hole, you have 2. I can't imagine that car not having two. Looks like a loaded car. Black pack, Touring, LSS or maybe even Track pack. The wheels and tires indicate the sport pack, but the shocks indicate the track pack. I bet that it has the toe link brace as well as the duel oil coolers. __________________ Vision without execution is a hallucination.

09-05-2008, 10:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,762	No need to drive out to check out the features as I know this car very well. When I was Lotus dealer (Lotus of South Bay) I sold this vehicle new to a very nice gentleman who is now on his 3rd Lotus. This is a: 2006 Lotus Elise -Chrome Orange -Black Leather Seats -Premium Pack -Sport Pack -Touring Pack -Star Shield -Traction Control We added the stage II exhaust, Ohlin Suspension and I believe we also powder coated the wheels and rear diffuser. Black pack from the factory is not available on sport pack models for the Elise. *Sound system was probably installed afterwards from 2nd owner. __________________ Formerly known as BMW1

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