[SOLD]2005 Lotus Elise, Graphite Grey - LotusTalk

clay · 06-14-2008, 12:57 PM

2005 Lotus Elise, Graphite Grey, less than 7,000 miles - $32,000

Most of the people in the Southern California area know my car -- It is one of the first cars sold by the former South Bay Lotus, and the 535th Elise made by Lotus. It has only been serviced by Qais at South Bay and has less than 7,000 miles (I only live 2 miles from work). The car is in excellent condition with no dings or scratches. It has been kept in a garage since it was purchased. It doesn't have any mods and it has never been tracked.

I got married and now have a 7.5 year old boy, so I needed a car with a rear seat -- I bought an Atlas Gray Porsche 911 Turbo last week.

I would love to keep the car because it still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it, but my garage is full! I currently have it parked in the garage at work (almost across the street from the former South Bay Lotus location).

Specs for the car:

Hard Top
Lifestyle Paint
Star Shield
Touring Pack
Stage II Exhaust, installed by South Bay
LoJack
VIN SCCPC11175HL30535
Clear title

I'd like to sell it as soon as possible. I just paid off the remainder of the loan and I should have a clear title in my mailbox next week.

Abe · 06-14-2008, 02:00 PM

Wow! How time flies, right Clay?

And congrats on the marriage.

+1

This car is exceptionally well taken care of by Clay and Qais and you won't find any issues with this car.

dandybundy · 06-14-2008, 03:32 PM

What a great care and care you did! It's tryly for disply, yet for drive as well. How can I contact you because I'm intereted in purchasing your car? You can contact me, eunckim@hotmail.com. Happy ride, Happy life!! Again, Congraduation on your marriage!! The kids are also a bundle of joy.

TONYLIN · 06-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Still available?

clay · 06-24-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TONYLIN

Still available?

I have a few inquiries, but, yes, the car is still available.

billas elise · 06-25-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay

I have a few inquiries, but, yes, the car is still available.

Sent you a PM

tropsmr2 · 07-05-2008, 08:10 PM

PM sent

lotusforsale · 07-05-2008, 08:14 PM

1 or 2 oil coolers?

Abe · 07-05-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusforsale

1 or 2 oil coolers?

2 oil coolers.

clay · 07-12-2008, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the information, Abe.

I've been asked if the car is still under warranty. The answer is, no -- I purchased the car on 26 Jan 2005.

And... I'm still waiting for the title -- I sent the payoff balance to the bank, but two weeks later, they sent me a letter to inform me that I owed $10.47. I sent the $10.47 about two weeks ago, and I am hoping to have a clear title any day now.

Abe · 07-12-2008, 09:00 PM

I know you guys are used to hearing people give praises for anothers car and this case is no different. I know Clays car probably more than anyone other than Clay and Qais, the former Lotus technician for formerly, Lotus of South Bay.

As a salesman for the company, I personally sold the car to Clay and as a sales manager, I was there when Clay would take his car religiously to Qais for service. Everything is up to date on his car and honestly, you won't find a better virgin (un-moded) Elise anywhere.

His car is worth every penny and buyers need not worry about a thing on his car for it is as new as you can get for a 2005.

PS-He was one of thee first, if not thee first Lotus customer I sold a car to and I still remember how the whole transaction went down as if it were yesterday.

CertifiedCC · 07-12-2008, 10:04 PM

ooooooo I i got an impression that you had your son for 7.5 years and all of a sudden you needed a back seat

clay · 07-13-2008, 06:05 AM

The son came with the wife about three months ago!

clay · 07-17-2008, 05:15 PM

I received the title in the mail today. Who wants a nice Elise?

clay · 07-31-2008, 01:25 PM

I receive PMs from people asking if the car is still for sale -- Yes, it is. If it is sold or off the market, I'll post a message. Otherwise, the car is for sale.

Darin P Phillips · 08-01-2008, 09:28 PM

PM sent 930 PM

FunElan · 08-01-2008, 10:35 PM

No! Another Elise leaves Manhattan Beach! If it's still parked at you're work garage that must be about half a mile away from me. Good luck with the sale!

local600 · 08-02-2008, 12:23 AM

How much for the kid? (Then you could keep the car)

kym · 08-03-2008, 11:52 AM

Sent you a PM, clay

clay · 08-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Reduced to $33,000.

06-14-2008, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
clay Finally an Elise Owner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 185	[SOLD]2005 Lotus Elise, Graphite Grey 2005 Lotus Elise, Graphite Grey, less than 7,000 miles - $32,000 Most of the people in the Southern California area know my car -- It is one of the first cars sold by the former South Bay Lotus, and the 535th Elise made by Lotus. It has only been serviced by Qais at South Bay and has less than 7,000 miles (I only live 2 miles from work). The car is in excellent condition with no dings or scratches. It has been kept in a garage since it was purchased. It doesn't have any mods and it has never been tracked. I got married and now have a 7.5 year old boy, so I needed a car with a rear seat -- I bought an Atlas Gray Porsche 911 Turbo last week. I would love to keep the car because it still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it, but my garage is full! I currently have it parked in the garage at work (almost across the street from the former South Bay Lotus location). Specs for the car: Hard Top Lifestyle Paint Star Shield Touring Pack Stage II Exhaust, installed by South Bay LoJack VIN SCCPC11175HL30535 Clear title I'd like to sell it as soon as possible. I just paid off the remainder of the loan and I should have a clear title in my mailbox next week. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Federal #535, Graphite Grey, Touring Package, Stage II Exhaust, StarShield, LoJack Last edited by clay : 09-17-2008 at 05:48 PM. Reason: Reduced price

06-14-2008, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
dandybundy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	For display or drive? What a great care and care you did! It's tryly for disply, yet for drive as well. How can I contact you because I'm intereted in purchasing your car? You can contact me, eunckim@hotmail.com. Happy ride, Happy life!! Again, Congraduation on your marriage!! The kids are also a bundle of joy.

07-12-2008, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
clay Finally an Elise Owner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 185	Thanks for the information, Abe. I've been asked if the car is still under warranty. The answer is, no -- I purchased the car on 26 Jan 2005. And... I'm still waiting for the title -- I sent the payoff balance to the bank, but two weeks later, they sent me a letter to inform me that I owed $10.47. I sent the $10.47 about two weeks ago, and I am hoping to have a clear title any day now. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Federal #535, Graphite Grey, Touring Package, Stage II Exhaust, StarShield, LoJack

07-13-2008, 06:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
clay Finally an Elise Owner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 185	The son came with the wife about three months ago! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Federal #535, Graphite Grey, Touring Package, Stage II Exhaust, StarShield, LoJack

07-17-2008, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
clay Finally an Elise Owner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 185	Clear Title I received the title in the mail today. Who wants a nice Elise? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Federal #535, Graphite Grey, Touring Package, Stage II Exhaust, StarShield, LoJack

06-14-2008, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2,125	Wow! How time flies, right Clay? And congrats on the marriage. +1 This car is exceptionally well taken care of by Clay and Qais and you won't find any issues with this car.

06-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
TONYLIN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	Still available?

07-05-2008, 08:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
tropsmr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 12	PM sent

07-05-2008, 08:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,224 Images: 8	1 or 2 oil coolers?

07-12-2008, 09:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2,125	I know you guys are used to hearing people give praises for anothers car and this case is no different. I know Clays car probably more than anyone other than Clay and Qais, the former Lotus technician for formerly, Lotus of South Bay. As a salesman for the company, I personally sold the car to Clay and as a sales manager, I was there when Clay would take his car religiously to Qais for service. Everything is up to date on his car and honestly, you won't find a better virgin (un-moded) Elise anywhere. His car is worth every penny and buyers need not worry about a thing on his car for it is as new as you can get for a 2005. PS-He was one of *thee* first, if not *thee* first Lotus customer I sold a car to and I still remember how the whole transaction went down as if it were yesterday.

07-12-2008, 10:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
CertifiedCC BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA [The BEST Part of VA.(Sadly)] Posts: 875 Images: 4	ooooooo I i got an impression that you had your son for 7.5 years and all of a sudden you needed a back seat

07-31-2008, 01:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
clay Finally an Elise Owner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 185	I receive PMs from people asking if the car is still for sale -- Yes, it is. If it is sold or off the market, I'll post a message. Otherwise, the car is for sale. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Federal #535, Graphite Grey, Touring Package, Stage II Exhaust, StarShield, LoJack

08-01-2008, 09:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Darin P Phillips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California USA Posts: 123	PM sent 930 PM

08-01-2008, 10:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
FunElan Finally drove it! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach/Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,178 Images: 19	No! Another Elise leaves Manhattan Beach! If it's still parked at you're work garage that must be about half a mile away from me. Good luck with the sale! __________________ 1969 Lotus Elan 1968 BMW 1600 Livin' life in the '60's ;-)

08-02-2008, 12:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
local600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Altadena, ca Posts: 206	How much for the kid? (Then you could keep the car) __________________ It's not where you are going that matters, it's how you get there.

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08-03-2008, 11:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
kym Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 54	Sent you a PM, clay __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise

08-10-2008, 03:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
clay Finally an Elise Owner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 185	Reduced to $33,000. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Federal #535, Graphite Grey, Touring Package, Stage II Exhaust, StarShield, LoJack