Stormtrooper Elise FOR SALE: 2006 Aspen White Elise -- Over $20K in mods!!! - Page 2 - LotusTalk

IamBatman · 04-29-2008, 11:43 PM

dude, if you wait another 12 months, that property will be go down about the same amount of the market value of your Lotus. (assuming you are buying near San Jose, Santa Clara area) Don't sell it. South Bay Home prices are down 15% in one year, and the Alt-A & Option Arm resets haven't even started yet.

smoseley · 04-30-2008, 07:01 AM

Serpentor makes a good point. The real-estate market is in for a hurting. Definitely not the time to buy.

jasond · 04-30-2008, 05:01 PM

It is downtown area, you're right that many areas of California are in for a big hurting, but not all areas. Either way, I need to sell the car sooner or later this year.

Shawn C · 04-30-2008, 06:37 PM

Wow, Very nice! Who did your taillights?

jasond · 04-30-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn C

Wow, Very nice! Who did your taillights?

CarNutz in Bellevue, WA. Give Jim Pan there a call, they can do yours too if you ship it to them

smoseley · 04-30-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasond

It is downtown area, you're right that many areas of California are in for a big hurting, but not all areas.

The whole US is in for a big hurting.

IamBatman · 04-30-2008, 09:44 PM

Bay Area is probably one of the more inflated markets out there, if you say you were buying a house in Tennessee or Texas, then maybe the price will be stable... but a house in San Jose is very risky. The price decline has lagged FLA and LV because most of these the loans in the decent area of Nor Cal are typically Alt-A and Option ARM (not subprime), the bulk of these are going to start to reset in in a few month. I typically don't tell others what to do with their money, but I hate to see you sell your amazing car right after you moved down to a place where you can actually drive it.

AgentTripleX · 04-30-2008, 10:00 PM

I've been thinking about that interior a lot. Where can I get something similar done? Or do you want to swap?

jasond · 04-30-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpentor

Bay Area is probably one of the more inflated markets out there, if you say you were buying a house in Tennessee or Texas, then maybe the price will be stable... but a house in San Jose is very risky. The price decline has lagged FLA and LV because most of these the loans in the decent area of Nor Cal are typically Alt-A and Option ARM (not subprime), the bulk of these are going to start to reset in in a few month. I typically don't tell others what to do with their money, but I hate to see you sell your amazing car right after you moved down to a place where you can actually drive it.

I think maybe we should start a separate thread on this topic, and keep this one on track

Even if I don't buy a home this year, I'd like to cut down on the number of cars, to save some more money, and look at getting an exige down the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

I've been thinking about that interior a lot. Where can I get something similar done? Or do you want to swap?

The work was done by CarNutz, in Bellevue, WA. Trust me, if you wanted to do the same, it'd be much cheaper to buy my car

nockpoint · 04-30-2008, 10:49 PM

HousingTracker.net: Median Home Asking Price & Inventory Data for San Jose, California

Over a 12 month period homes in San Jose have lost 15% of their value in the median range.

That said this car looks great in person. If building/modding cars is indeed a passion of yours I look forward to your future creation (after selling this one and buying a house). Good luck.

IamBatman · 04-30-2008, 11:49 PM

sorry for the sidetrack. Sell the other car!

Buteo · 05-18-2008, 10:26 PM

any pics with the hardtop?

plastique999 · 05-18-2008, 11:20 PM

Do you have title in hand? Is it paid off?
How about a trade for a 2005 M3 + $10K?

SweetDaddyD · 05-20-2008, 12:20 PM

Saw this car in person this weekend. All the work done is very professional and looks fantastic. The interior is Amazing. Almost every surface custom touched, but very tasteful and by no means overdone. Lotus should take some notes for future "California Editions"
LOVE, those black sills and the dash.

Best of luck on your sale. Bump for you.

jasond · 05-26-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique999

Do you have title in hand? Is it paid off?
How about a trade for a 2005 M3 + $10K?

I've PM'ed you.

jasond · 05-26-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buteo

any pics with the hardtop?

There are some posted here and here. I don't have any really good ones with the hardtop on, unfortunately.

jasond · 05-26-2008, 12:40 PM

I've also posted the CLS55 for sale now, for those interested:

FS: 2006 Mercedes CLS55 AMG Black Opal w/ Renntech, 40K

Xanthus · 06-13-2008, 11:59 AM

I have loved that car from the first time I saw it. Good luck with the house hunt and well half hearted good luck with the sale as I know with that kinda mod budget there is a whole lot of love you put into her that cannot be paid for.

I did spread the word to those I know who would possibly sell their soul to afford it.

Yours did have a bit in grounding me to my naming theme on mine. I hope to see her in person one day, driven by you or the lucky person that buys it.

Xanthus · 06-13-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanie

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

This should sell fast!

Noisycow · 06-15-2008, 12:05 PM

Edited; decided it was too much like a 'discussion' subject

04-29-2008, 11:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
IamBatman Rock Hard Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 902	dude, if you wait another 12 months, that property will be go down about the same amount of the market value of your Lotus. (assuming you are buying near San Jose, Santa Clara area) Don't sell it. South Bay Home prices are down 15% in one year, and the Alt-A & Option Arm resets haven't even started yet. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver User formerly known as serpentor

04-30-2008, 07:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
smoseley Who Moved My Cheese? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,012 Images: 8	Serpentor makes a good point. The real-estate market is in for a hurting. Definitely not the time to buy. __________________ - Steve Originally Posted by SKYVUE I'm outraged by this "idealism" growing around the world.

04-30-2008, 05:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 476	It is downtown area, you're right that many areas of California are in for a big hurting, but not all areas. Either way, I need to sell the car sooner or later this year. __________________ UPDATE: Stormtrooper Elise is FOR SALE! Shell V-Power

04-30-2008, 06:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Shawn C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	Wow, Very nice! Who did your taillights? __________________ 06 Exige Ph Black/Black, 2bular 7", Von Hep Rear Panel delete, Green Filter, Snorkel delete, Xenons, Scroth belts, Carbon Rear view mirror, Binnacle, Console, Cup Roof and Rear Diffuser. Sector Extinguisher, Nitron Singles, Sector Rotors, R4's, BWR front Sway Bar, Weapon R Header and De-Cat, BWR Super Charger PCA, PBOC, Chin DE Instructor.

04-30-2008, 09:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
IamBatman Rock Hard Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 902	Bay Area is probably one of the more inflated markets out there, if you say you were buying a house in Tennessee or Texas, then maybe the price will be stable... but a house in San Jose is very risky. The price decline has lagged FLA and LV because most of these the loans in the decent area of Nor Cal are typically Alt-A and Option ARM (not subprime), the bulk of these are going to start to reset in in a few month. I typically don't tell others what to do with their money, but I hate to see you sell your amazing car right after you moved down to a place where you can actually drive it. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver User formerly known as serpentor

04-30-2008, 10:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
AgentTripleX The Spy Who Loved Me Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,296	I've been thinking about that interior a lot. Where can I get something similar done? Or do you want to swap? __________________ "Love is short, forgetting is so long" - Pablo Neruda www.myspace.com/supervixen www.slidesf.com www.lotusvodka.com www.talklambo.com

04-30-2008, 10:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
nockpoint Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 678	HousingTracker.net: Median Home Asking Price & Inventory Data for San Jose, California Over a 12 month period homes in San Jose have lost 15% of their value in the median range. That said this car looks great in person. If building/modding cars is indeed a passion of yours I look forward to your future creation (after selling this one and buying a house). Good luck.

04-30-2008, 11:49 PM	#31 (permalink)
IamBatman Rock Hard Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 902	sorry for the sidetrack. Sell the other car! __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver User formerly known as serpentor

05-18-2008, 10:26 PM	#32 (permalink)
Buteo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22	any pics with the hardtop? __________________ 2005 CGM WRX

05-18-2008, 11:20 PM	#33 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,311	Do you have title in hand? Is it paid off? How about a trade for a 2005 M3 + $10K?

05-20-2008, 12:20 PM	#34 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD Sticker Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 6,055	Saw this car in person this weekend. All the work done is very professional and looks fantastic. The interior is Amazing. Almost every surface custom touched, but very tasteful and by no means overdone. Lotus should take some notes for future "California Editions" LOVE, those black sills and the dash. Best of luck on your sale. Bump for you. __________________ "Starshield" Group Buy: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51323 ChuforiaGraffix.com Custom decals, magnetics, banners, stripes, racing numbers,etc.SweetDaddyDelicious@hotmail.com

05-26-2008, 12:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 476	I've also posted the CLS55 for sale now, for those interested: FS: 2006 Mercedes CLS55 AMG Black Opal w/ Renntech, 40K __________________ UPDATE: Stormtrooper Elise is FOR SALE! Shell V-Power

06-13-2008, 11:59 AM	#38 (permalink)
Xanthus Search Pariah Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 261	I have loved that car from the first time I saw it. Good luck with the house hunt and well half hearted good luck with the sale as I know with that kinda mod budget there is a whole lot of love you put into her that cannot be paid for. I did spread the word to those I know who would possibly sell their soul to afford it. Yours did have a bit in grounding me to my naming theme on mine. I hope to see her in person one day, driven by you or the lucky person that buys it. __________________ If you do not like what I post, ignore it. http://www.cardomain.com/id/xanthus

06-15-2008, 12:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
Noisycow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 758	Edited; decided it was too much like a 'discussion' subject Last edited by Noisycow : 06-19-2008 at 01:18 AM.

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