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FS in TX: '05 Elise StormTi/Red, Touring, Hardtop, 72K, $24K, clear title
Have been watching the Evora prices drop to a point now where I'm pretty tempted so I am considering a quick sale of my Elise to jump on one, or perhaps something like a new stingray that I can get serviced here in oil patch USA.... or maybe even a fat pig like a new z28 ;-)
Bought the Elise year and a half ago, but it was my 2nd elise. I had one of the first 2005s in TX and kept it through 2008. Loved it and bought the current one as a bit of a weekend project car but honestly haven't had time to work on any of the projects on it so I think I need something more turn key.
Details:
2005 Elise
72xxx miles
Clean title
Storm Titanium w/Red Leather
Touring Pkg
Hardtop
Alpine head unit, amp, 10" sub and JL audio 6" and 4"
Located in Corpus Christi TX
Body is in remarkably good shape. Runs great too. Starts right up every time, runs right where it should on the temps, shifts nice and smooth. But it does have some issues. Nothing that isn't well documented here on how to fix which is why I bought it, but I am simply too busy with other projects (completely remodeling our home) to get it done any time soon.
Known Issues:
- A/C fan blower is not working. I'm sure this is the standard resistor pack failure, which can be fixed reasonably cheaply ($300ish?) if you do all the labor. I tested the compressor and initially it did not come on, but after some research here I came up with the idea that perhaps the relay up under the drivers wheel well was toast and jumped the wires on the fuse panel and sure enough it clicked on and got the line cold. So, it will likely need a new fan/resistor pack, and the A/C relay. But it hasn't worked since I bought it and A/C is a requirement in S. Texas so thats another reason why I need a turn key weekend car.
- Seats have worn out, some holes in the drivers side and the stuffing under the leather is dried out and crumbling. They will need reupholstered. The doors are fine.
- At some point over the winter the GFCI circuit in my garage tripped off and the trickle charger I keep on the car stopped charging the battery (Optima yellow top) and went completely 100% dead. This resulted in the car ECU tripping a P0630 code, which is a mismatched VIN. Apparently this is an easy fix by a dealer with a scan tool but no dealers within hours of me unfortunately. Battery is fine with a full recharge now. Car runs and drives normally but the CEL light comes right back on every time. That is the only code it is throwing. If you search on here you'll find the P0630 is a common issue after a dead battery.
- As soon as the P0630 code came up, the alarm/immobilizer started to flake out because of the VIN error so I disabled it. Never much liked it anyways. I have a key fob and key programmed to it though, and it did work before. Locks work fine from the toggle switch but I don't lock it unless the top is off just in case. I have the Alarm PIN.
- Has a crack in the windshield in the lower left corner. It does not affect visibility and hasn't grown, and honestly is hard to even notice. Car still passes TX inspection. I can get a new windshield for $1100-1200 but honestly don't think its necessary unless it gets worse.
- The hardtop apparently had the lining come unglued and previous owner put a perforated vinyl up there. Looks ok (and could look really nice) but wasn't a professional job. Softtop is in ok condition. Doesn't leak at all and outside is in good shape but touring liner is missing.
- Previous owner didn't do a great job on the audio system so I redid it. It now sounds pretty good for an elise. I put in all new JL Audio speakers (4s up front and 6's in back) and wired it properly. Has a fiberglass sub box that sounds good but doesn't look so great. If you took it out the back panel probably would need replacing as there are wire holes and screw mounts in it.
- Car has some nicks and chips but way less than you'd think for a 70K mile elise. Body is really in decent shape. Clear bra is still good. Some scrapes under the front lip but no cracking and you can't see the scrapes unless you look under the car.
- One of the turn signal lights is loose (clip broke off) and I have safety wired it for now. I did put in HID headlights and LED DRLs. Huge improvement.
- Center console and HVAC are painted Storm Ti and looks ok but not a professional job.
- The steering wheel was worn so I got a used one that is in very good shape and installed it. The airbag cover had gotten the sticky issue so I plastidipped it and put on a new badge and a CF trim ring. It looks very good now.
- Stripes on front of car, can easily be removed. I have the vinyl to finish the rest just haven't had time.
I will get more pictures but it will likely have to wait until this weekend. If anyone is interested please PM me or email at delliott00 (at) yahoo (dot) com.
Car is located in Corpus Christi, TX. I am fairly busy so I would prefer a quick and easy transaction. No lowballers, please. I can always keep it garaged and work on it later as I don't think it will depreciate much.
Here are a few pics, I will get more this weekend.




Have been watching the Evora prices drop to a point now where I'm pretty tempted so I am considering a quick sale of my Elise to jump on one, or perhaps something like a new stingray that I can get serviced here in oil patch USA.... or maybe even a fat pig like a new z28 ;-)
Bought the Elise year and a half ago, but it was my 2nd elise. I had one of the first 2005s in TX and kept it through 2008. Loved it and bought the current one as a bit of a weekend project car but honestly haven't had time to work on any of the projects on it so I think I need something more turn key.
Details:
2005 Elise
72xxx miles
Clean title
Storm Titanium w/Red Leather
Touring Pkg
Hardtop
Alpine head unit, amp, 10" sub and JL audio 6" and 4"
Located in Corpus Christi TX
Body is in remarkably good shape. Runs great too. Starts right up every time, runs right where it should on the temps, shifts nice and smooth. But it does have some issues. Nothing that isn't well documented here on how to fix which is why I bought it, but I am simply too busy with other projects (completely remodeling our home) to get it done any time soon.
Known Issues:
- A/C fan blower is not working. I'm sure this is the standard resistor pack failure, which can be fixed reasonably cheaply ($300ish?) if you do all the labor. I tested the compressor and initially it did not come on, but after some research here I came up with the idea that perhaps the relay up under the drivers wheel well was toast and jumped the wires on the fuse panel and sure enough it clicked on and got the line cold. So, it will likely need a new fan/resistor pack, and the A/C relay. But it hasn't worked since I bought it and A/C is a requirement in S. Texas so thats another reason why I need a turn key weekend car.
- Seats have worn out, some holes in the drivers side and the stuffing under the leather is dried out and crumbling. They will need reupholstered. The doors are fine.
- At some point over the winter the GFCI circuit in my garage tripped off and the trickle charger I keep on the car stopped charging the battery (Optima yellow top) and went completely 100% dead. This resulted in the car ECU tripping a P0630 code, which is a mismatched VIN. Apparently this is an easy fix by a dealer with a scan tool but no dealers within hours of me unfortunately. Battery is fine with a full recharge now. Car runs and drives normally but the CEL light comes right back on every time. That is the only code it is throwing. If you search on here you'll find the P0630 is a common issue after a dead battery.
- As soon as the P0630 code came up, the alarm/immobilizer started to flake out because of the VIN error so I disabled it. Never much liked it anyways. I have a key fob and key programmed to it though, and it did work before. Locks work fine from the toggle switch but I don't lock it unless the top is off just in case. I have the Alarm PIN.
- Has a crack in the windshield in the lower left corner. It does not affect visibility and hasn't grown, and honestly is hard to even notice. Car still passes TX inspection. I can get a new windshield for $1100-1200 but honestly don't think its necessary unless it gets worse.
- The hardtop apparently had the lining come unglued and previous owner put a perforated vinyl up there. Looks ok (and could look really nice) but wasn't a professional job. Softtop is in ok condition. Doesn't leak at all and outside is in good shape but touring liner is missing.
- Previous owner didn't do a great job on the audio system so I redid it. It now sounds pretty good for an elise. I put in all new JL Audio speakers (4s up front and 6's in back) and wired it properly. Has a fiberglass sub box that sounds good but doesn't look so great. If you took it out the back panel probably would need replacing as there are wire holes and screw mounts in it.
- Car has some nicks and chips but way less than you'd think for a 70K mile elise. Body is really in decent shape. Clear bra is still good. Some scrapes under the front lip but no cracking and you can't see the scrapes unless you look under the car.
- One of the turn signal lights is loose (clip broke off) and I have safety wired it for now. I did put in HID headlights and LED DRLs. Huge improvement.
- Center console and HVAC are painted Storm Ti and looks ok but not a professional job.
- The steering wheel was worn so I got a used one that is in very good shape and installed it. The airbag cover had gotten the sticky issue so I plastidipped it and put on a new badge and a CF trim ring. It looks very good now.
- Stripes on front of car, can easily be removed. I have the vinyl to finish the rest just haven't had time.
I will get more pictures but it will likely have to wait until this weekend. If anyone is interested please PM me or email at delliott00 (at) yahoo (dot) com.
Car is located in Corpus Christi, TX. I am fairly busy so I would prefer a quick and easy transaction. No lowballers, please. I can always keep it garaged and work on it later as I don't think it will depreciate much.
Here are a few pics, I will get more this weekend.



