Stormtrooper Elise FOR SALE: 2006 Aspen White Elise -- Over $20K in mods!!! - LotusTalk

jasond · 04-23-2008, 11:47 PM

The basics:
2006 Aspen White Elise - 7K miles
VIN: SCCPC11166HL32150
Location: San Jose, I can also get competitive rates to have the car shipped via closed trailer
One owner car, purchased 4/20/06 from Park Place Ltd.
All service work (1K and 4K and oil change) done at Park Place Ltd.
Still under warranty (no drivetrain modifications whatsoever)
All original parts included (extra key, manuals, window sticker, paperwork, etc...)
Fully transferable EXTENDED 7-year/70K mile warranty ($2700 value) - covers powertrain, steering, brakes, air conditioning, suspension, electrical, A/C, cooling, fuel system, towing/rental car coverage, wear & tear (up to 50K miles), fluids, tires, with $100 deductible. (For full details, PM me)

Options:
Hard Top - $1475.00
Lifestyle Paint - $1200.00
Star Shield - $995.00
Touring Pack - $1350.00
Subtotal - $48935
Out the door (with taxes, registration, ext. warranty) - $56616.79

Window Sticker:

The history:
Secondary car, garaged fully, driven almost exclusively on sunny days
Has never been tracked
Has never been smoked in
Has been detailed and washed regularly
Has never had any mechanical problems, other than a defective LED side marker light (replaced under warranty at Park Place)

Accident history:
In Sept. 2006, while waiting at a red light, an SUV backed up to park on the street, hitting the front clam at low speed (<5 mph). The police inspected the situation, and decided it wasn't necessary to file the accident (damage was considered minimal, and fault was pretty obvious). The car was inspected at Bel-Red Auto in Bellevue, WA, and determined to not have any structural damage (this was determined after the clam was removed). Per standard Lotus procedure, the front clam was replaced and painted, the doors/mirrors blended to match perfectly. The paint job was absolutely perfect, it is indistinguishable from how the car looked brand new. The star shield reapplied on the front is slightly different cut-out pattern though, that is the only sign that anything was ever changed. The total repair costs were $7281.05, and the body work is under warrantee by Bel-Red. I have all the paperwork regarding this.

Mods:
The real highlight of this car, is all the amazing work that has been done on it. Nowhere will you find a Lotus interior as comfortable and beautiful as this one. (And don't worry, it doesn't add much weight, either!) CarNutz in Bellevue, WA performed all the modifications on this vehicle (most of it custom one-off work), over the course of the last 12 months. The cost break-down is:

Sector 111: $1042.26 in parts
BlackWatch Racing: $246.00 in parts
Toybox Wheels (powdercoated): $2150.00
TireRack: $685.67
Ekological: $310.00
Elise Parts.com: $199.73
Audio Equipment (various resellers): $2814.39
Labor/Parts performed by CarNutz: $15745.38
Total: $23193.43

I have the paperwork/receipts for all parts purchased, and work done. Please check my other thread for a list of what all was done.

Photos:
I recently took photos of the car several weeks ago, you can see them in this thread: Stormtrooper Elise (NOT 56K friendly!)
Here are a few:

I have other, not-as-interesting photos from the same photoshoot, which I can send to you on request. If there's something specific you'd like a photo of, let me know.

Reason for Selling:
I've hit that stage in life where I'm finally ready to buy a house, and to help with the financing I'm considering parting with my baby! I thought I'd start with this feeler thread, and if I can't find a suitable buyer, I'll probably keep the Elise, and sell my other car instead.

Asking Price:
$50K. New, with the cost of mods, this car was over $78K. This is often why modified cars are often such a great value, you're getting a huge number of mods for less than half price! With the bonus that this one has no drivetrain modifications and comes with an extended warranty

Update: ASKING PRICE REDUCED TO $45K. I will also ship it for free to any location on the west coast, and will contribute towards shipping to other areas. The car is currently in Seattle, undergoing prep work, and will likely be in the Park Place showroom in the near future. If you buy from me directly before it ends up on the showroom floor, it will likely be cheaper, just a tip

If you're interested, or have any questions about the car, shoot me a PM.

Update: Rob at DietschWerks was kind enough to replace my stock battery with an upgraded one, after I'd had it die on me a few times this year. Same size/weight as stock one, just holds its charge longer. So, one more extra reason to buy my car

Vampyre · 04-24-2008, 05:20 AM

Super nice... Should sell fast!

NJdrool · 04-24-2008, 05:31 AM

Beautiful car. Good luck with the sale!

knucklehead · 04-24-2008, 08:03 AM

One of the most tastefully done cars I've seen. Good Luck, but I hope you end up selling the other car.

jasond · 04-28-2008, 04:36 PM

I just took a pic of the odometer reading, the mileage is 7809:

I'm open to all kinds of offers, high or low, trades, etc... so if you're interested feel free to PM me.

SuperVixen · 04-28-2008, 04:49 PM

Good luck with the sale. It's a pretty car.

jonmorrison19 · 04-28-2008, 04:55 PM

beautiful interior
I've never seen it done before, very unique
Should sell fast..
Trust me if i wasn't still paying off my g35, i would have bought it in a heartbeat
Peace
Jon

NJdrool · 04-28-2008, 05:28 PM

There was a guy earlier who was looking to trade some sort of dump truck for an elise. If you are interested I can look up his post for you

AW is not my favorite color but yours is the only one I would consider. Just too much in options for my budget

but I am sure someone is going to love how unique it is any buy it up.

jasond · 04-28-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJdrool

There was a guy earlier who was looking to trade some sort of dump truck for an elise. If you are interested I can look up his post for you

AW is not my favorite color but yours is the only one I would consider. Just too much in options for my budget

but I am sure someone is going to love how unique it is any buy it up.

Haha, well, not too sure if I could go to work each day in a dump truck...

In any case, thanks for the compliments!

Grayson · 04-28-2008, 07:03 PM

WOW!

you could always hold off selling for about 12-16 months, and ill be happy to take if off your hands!

amazing car, those tail lights arent stock are they??
good luck with the sale

andrewgotanelise · 04-28-2008, 07:53 PM

you get everyone drooling over it and now you sell it! such a pretty car

jasond · 04-29-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grayson

WOW!

you could always hold off selling for about 12-16 months, and ill be happy to take if off your hands!

amazing car, those tail lights arent stock are they??
good luck with the sale

Unfortunately, I probably can't wait that long... Besides, if I wait till then, the economy will probably be back up, and it would sell for even more, so you should buy it now if you're interested

Tail lights are stock, but have been modified.

jasond · 04-29-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewgotanelise

you get everyone drooling over it and now you sell it! such a pretty car

As much as I love my cars, house over car when it comes to long-term investment

Besides, half the fun is building the car, so now I'll have the opportunity to build up another down the road (maybe an exige?)

Beanie · 04-29-2008, 03:32 PM

For sale: teenage daughter, almost ready for college, ...

This should sell fast!

smoseley · 04-29-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanie

For sale: teenage daughter, almost ready for college

Got pics? How many miles on her?

Beanie · 04-29-2008, 03:58 PM

Icedog_16 · 04-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanie

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As far as you know... Sorry, you hung it out there, couldn't resist.

smoseley · 04-29-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanie

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Well give us more info!!! Any nicks or dings? How's the seat? Wrinkled with age or firm as new? Does she have a busted grill? Ever had any "accidents"? Upgraded headlights? Tell !!! Tell !!!

jasond · 04-29-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icedog_16

As far as you know... Sorry, you hung it out there, couldn't resist.

Odometer reset, the local dealer said she'd already been thru the break-in period and had her 1k service

Back on topic: buy my car, it has fewer miles on it than beanie's daughter!!

33truballa33 · 04-29-2008, 10:11 PM

Damn sad day. Good luck with the sale. Beautiful car

04-23-2008, 11:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 476	Stormtrooper Elise FOR SALE: 2006 Aspen White Elise -- Over $20K in mods!!! The basics: 2006 Aspen White Elise - 7K miles VIN: SCCPC11166HL32150 Location: San Jose, I can also get competitive rates to have the car shipped via closed trailer One owner car, purchased 4/20/06 from Park Place Ltd. All service work (1K and 4K and oil change) done at Park Place Ltd. Still under warranty (no drivetrain modifications whatsoever) All original parts included (extra key, manuals, window sticker, paperwork, etc...) Fully transferable EXTENDED 7-year/70K mile warranty ($2700 value) - covers powertrain, steering, brakes, air conditioning, suspension, electrical, A/C, cooling, fuel system, towing/rental car coverage, wear & tear (up to 50K miles), fluids, tires, with $100 deductible. (For full details, PM me) Options: Hard Top - $1475.00 Lifestyle Paint - $1200.00 Star Shield - $995.00 Touring Pack - $1350.00 Subtotal - $48935 Out the door (with taxes, registration, ext. warranty) - $56616.79 Window Sticker: The history: Secondary car, garaged fully, driven almost exclusively on sunny days Has never been tracked Has never been smoked in Has been detailed and washed regularly Has never had any mechanical problems, other than a defective LED side marker light (replaced under warranty at Park Place) Accident history: In Sept. 2006, while waiting at a red light, an SUV backed up to park on the street, hitting the front clam at low speed (<5 mph). The police inspected the situation, and decided it wasn't necessary to file the accident (damage was considered minimal, and fault was pretty obvious). The car was inspected at Bel-Red Auto in Bellevue, WA, and determined to not have any structural damage (this was determined after the clam was removed). Per standard Lotus procedure, the front clam was replaced and painted, the doors/mirrors blended to match perfectly. The paint job was absolutely perfect, it is indistinguishable from how the car looked brand new. The star shield reapplied on the front is slightly different cut-out pattern though, that is the only sign that anything was ever changed. The total repair costs were $7281.05, and the body work is under warrantee by Bel-Red. I have all the paperwork regarding this. Mods: The real highlight of this car, is all the amazing work that has been done on it. Nowhere will you find a Lotus interior as comfortable and beautiful as this one. (And don't worry, it doesn't add much weight, either!) CarNutz in Bellevue, WA performed all the modifications on this vehicle (most of it custom one-off work), over the course of the last 12 months. The cost break-down is: Sector 111: $1042.26 in parts BlackWatch Racing: $246.00 in parts Toybox Wheels (powdercoated): $2150.00 TireRack: $685.67 Ekological: $310.00 Elise Parts.com: $199.73 Audio Equipment (various resellers): $2814.39 Labor/Parts performed by CarNutz: $15745.38 Total: $23193.43 I have the paperwork/receipts for all parts purchased, and work done. Please check my other thread for a list of what all was done. Photos: I recently took photos of the car several weeks ago, you can see them in this thread: Stormtrooper Elise (NOT 56K friendly!) Here are a few: I have other, not-as-interesting photos from the same photoshoot, which I can send to you on request. If there's something specific you'd like a photo of, let me know. Reason for Selling: I've hit that stage in life where I'm finally ready to buy a house, and to help with the financing I'm considering parting with my baby! I thought I'd start with this feeler thread, and if I can't find a suitable buyer, I'll probably keep the Elise, and sell my other car instead. Asking Price: $50K. New, with the cost of mods, this car was over $78K. This is often why modified cars are often such a great value, you're getting a huge number of mods for less than half price! With the bonus that this one has no drivetrain modifications and comes with an extended warranty Update: ASKING PRICE REDUCED TO $45K. I will also ship it for free to any location on the west coast, and will contribute towards shipping to other areas. The car is currently in Seattle, undergoing prep work, and will likely be in the Park Place showroom in the near future. If you buy from me directly before it ends up on the showroom floor, it will likely be cheaper, just a tip If you're interested, or have any questions about the car, shoot me a PM. Update: Rob at DietschWerks was kind enough to replace my stock battery with an upgraded one, after I'd had it die on me a few times this year. Same size/weight as stock one, just holds its charge longer. So, one more extra reason to buy my car __________________ UPDATE: Stormtrooper Elise is FOR SALE! Shell V-Power Last edited by jasond : 08-04-2008 at 12:50 AM.

04-24-2008, 05:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vampyre Sports Cars Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,555	Super nice... Should sell fast! __________________ 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

04-24-2008, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
knucklehead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 2,835	One of the most tastefully done cars I've seen. Good Luck, but I hope you end up selling the other car. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

04-28-2008, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 476	I just took a pic of the odometer reading, the mileage is 7809: I'm open to all kinds of offers, high or low, trades, etc... so if you're interested feel free to PM me. __________________ UPDATE: Stormtrooper Elise is FOR SALE! Shell V-Power

04-28-2008, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
jonmorrison19 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South chicagoland Posts: 128	beautiful interior I've never seen it done before, very unique Should sell fast.. Trust me if i wasn't still paying off my g35, i would have bought it in a heartbeat Peace Jon __________________ 2006 Infiniti G35 Laser red pearl metallic, Greddy twin turboed (twin TD05Hs), JE pistons 8.5, Pauter Rods, 1mm Larger Ferrea Valve/Retainers/Springs, (Polish/Ported Head), 510CC PE Fuel Injectors, 255LPH Walbro Fuel Pump, Sard Fuel Pressure Regulator, HKS Irridium Spark Plugs, Helix Cat Delete Pipes, GReddy EVO2 Exhaust System, RPS 6Puck Clutch/Flywheel, Tial Wastgate Spring Upgrade, APS High Capacity Oil Pan (1.25QT), 10 Row Engine Oil Cooler, HKS FCon PRO V, GReddy Boost Controller,

04-24-2008, 05:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
NJdrool Finally Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 334	Beautiful car. Good luck with the sale!

04-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
SuperVixen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446	Good luck with the sale. It's a pretty car.

04-28-2008, 05:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
NJdrool Finally Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 334	There was a guy earlier who was looking to trade some sort of dump truck for an elise. If you are interested I can look up his post for you AW is not my favorite color but yours is the only one I would consider. Just too much in options for my budget but I am sure someone is going to love how unique it is any buy it up. __________________ 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.

04-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Grayson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18	WOW! you could always hold off selling for about 12-16 months, and ill be happy to take if off your hands! amazing car, those tail lights arent stock are they?? good luck with the sale

04-28-2008, 07:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,089	you get everyone drooling over it and now you sell it! such a pretty car __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

04-29-2008, 03:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Beanie untitled Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,713	For sale: teenage daughter, almost ready for college, ... This should sell fast! __________________ It is all about "Other".

04-29-2008, 03:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Beanie untitled Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,713	0 __________________ It is all about "Other".

04-29-2008, 10:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
33truballa33 is it supposed to squeek? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tacoma Posts: 549	Damn sad day. Good luck with the sale. Beautiful car __________________ 05 Ardent Red Built by Perrin Peformance 260rwhp 190ft lbs of tq, FF'd Spoiler and Wing, Tinted side repeaters, LED Tail upgrade Need to install: V1 Mount, Headlight smoke kit, Taillight smoke kit. HIDs

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