[SOLD] 2005 Storm Titanium Elise / Light Mods / California

[L0tus]

Hello fellow Lotus friends and enthusiasts,

Unfortunately the time has come to sell my 2005 Storm Titanium Elise due to a move I am likely to make for a new job. I just purchased the car this past August from a gentleman in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The car has been an overall blast and I have enjoyed every moment of it. Not surprisingly, it gets a lot of attention wherever you go.

Anyhow, below are some important specs about the car. Please feel free to PM or post on this thread with any questions or concerns about the car.

Year: 2005
Color: Storm Titanium
Title: Clean
Miles: 34,xxx

Factory / Aftermarket specs:

*Factory star shield
*Stage II exhaust
*15% window tint done by Auto Image here in the Bay Area (they primarily service high end exotics)
*Upgraded factory speakers

All mechanical work / maintenance has been done at Dietsch Werks by Rob and his team of talented mechanics. Below is the work Rob and team has recently performed (Dietsch Werks - Lotus repair and upgrade specialist in san jose ca)

*30,000 miles service done at 30,xxx miles
*Race alignment
*Brand new rear tires (AD07s) and fronts are still good to go
*Bushings reinforced
*After cam replaced

*Los Gatos Luxury cars recently replaced the shifter recall this past week, which was covered by Lotus USA

I have all receipts for all the work performed as well, which I am happy to share with a potential buyer

The car has never been tracked by me or the previous owners; this was something I was very anal about when purchasing this car. I didn’t want a tracked Elise. I have taken the car on a few spirited drives with the local Lotus community.

No stories here. Car runs great and is ready for a new owner!

Price: $30,000 OBO
Location: Bay Area, CA

[ADLGTNS]

What month was this car produced?

Given the wheels it looks to just have the Touring package? Is this correct?

Are wheels are painted or power coated?

What speakers were used in the upgrade?

[L0tus]

1. Early build, I believe Rob mentioned it was almost a pre-production car I can try to trace down the month as well later if that will make a difference for you.

2. Touring wheels

3. Powder coated

4. Factory upgraded speakers, again according to Rob at Dietsch Werks

This is the most information I have received around the speakers. Rob took a look at them and noted they were upgraded from factory, brand is OEM.

[L0tus]

I plan to post the car for sale on eBay/Craigslist in the upcoming few days. Wanted to give the Lotustalk community first dibs.


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[L0tus]

I will post higher res pictures this weekend.

450+ views and not much interest. Perhaps asking too much? Color combo not popular? Etc? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[L0tus]

Why do user posts keep getting deleted from the thread?

Users are asking/answers questions and providing valuable feedback on the car that could be beneficial for a potential buyer / interested party...

[LiveToDrive]

Because the rules of the FS section is "no discussion". Use PM's.

[L0tus]

Originally Posted by LiveToDrive

Because the rules of the FS section is "no discussion". Use PM's.

That makes no sense to me. I think it is helpful for a buyer to read feedback (good or bad) about a particular car and see answers to common questions. But, I am not the rule maker here

[L0tus]

Originally Posted by ADLGTNS

Yah when I read somebody saying the car is "immaculate" it added to my idea about the cars condition (for what it is worth). The mods in this section need to be more lax. I am sure in the past things got out of control, but it seams the pendulum has swung too far the other way.

Does the car have the sport package? (see what I did there)

I agree with you 100%. When I purchased my car, other members' opinions about a particular car for sale (good and bad) really helped with me making an ultimate decision. I would appreciate if they wouldn't take down comments about the car.

No sports package on the car.

[L0tus]

I also have a front splitter that I just received in the mail brand new that I never put on the car. We can work that out into the price if you want it.

[L0tus]

BUMP

[L0tus]

PRICE DROP: $29,000

Need to sell ASAP, moving over the next 1-2 weeks!

[L0tus]

Price drop $28.5k. Gotta sell ASAP!


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[Abe]

Do you have title on hand or is there a lien on it?

PS-no such thing as touring wheels just standard wheels Great color combo btw

[L0tus]

Car has been sold!