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Hello everyone!
Quick intro: New the the forums and I love it, you all have a great sense of humor and share something very cool/unique in common. I live in South Florida and have recently decided to upgrade cars and the Elise wins.!
I am looking to buy a used Elise and believe to have found one in South Florida. I have yet to test drive the car, but this will happen 3/24. This will be the big, I LOVE IT/I HATE IT moment. But I have no doubt that I will love it.
Possible future Lotus...
2005 Lotus Elise, Orange (not sure what specific color)
10,000 Miles
Perfect Condition. (whatever that means, need lotus inspection)
Sport package, Star shield, Touring package, Power Windows and Doors.
Hard Top and Soft Top.
Upgraded stereo system (1000$) with CD, Ipod cable, satellite Radio and Blue Tooth.
Manual 6 speed.
Air conditioning.
NON-smoker
I believe the car was purchased in Massachusetts but he now moved to South Florida.
$29,900
(Sounds reasonable to me?)
What do I need to look for and ask when purchasing a used Lotus Elise?:shrug:
- How many owners?
- VIN to get CARFAX report
- Tracked or NOT
- Driven in SALT/SNOW?
- I know the 2005 models had a few "issues" covered under warranty...Were those taken care of?
- Is it NECESSARY to take it to a Lotus Dealer for inspection? Is it unreasonable for me to ask for that to be done? Is that expensive for a checkup of sorts?
I see this is great group of people who love there cars and are extremely helpful. I hope one day to return the favor.
Any advice/help/comments/questions would be extremely appreciated, please let me know what I should look out for and be thinking.
I know I'm going to love the test drive, so Im taking the plunge. No turning bank. I will take my Digital SLR camera and get some shots. Post em Tomorrow.
Sorry for writing so much, thanks for reading!
- Jose
Quick intro: New the the forums and I love it, you all have a great sense of humor and share something very cool/unique in common. I live in South Florida and have recently decided to upgrade cars and the Elise wins.!
I am looking to buy a used Elise and believe to have found one in South Florida. I have yet to test drive the car, but this will happen 3/24. This will be the big, I LOVE IT/I HATE IT moment. But I have no doubt that I will love it.
Possible future Lotus...
2005 Lotus Elise, Orange (not sure what specific color)
10,000 Miles
Perfect Condition. (whatever that means, need lotus inspection)
Sport package, Star shield, Touring package, Power Windows and Doors.
Hard Top and Soft Top.
Upgraded stereo system (1000$) with CD, Ipod cable, satellite Radio and Blue Tooth.
Manual 6 speed.
Air conditioning.
NON-smoker
I believe the car was purchased in Massachusetts but he now moved to South Florida.
$29,900
(Sounds reasonable to me?)
What do I need to look for and ask when purchasing a used Lotus Elise?:shrug:
- How many owners?
- VIN to get CARFAX report
- Tracked or NOT
- Driven in SALT/SNOW?
- I know the 2005 models had a few "issues" covered under warranty...Were those taken care of?
- Is it NECESSARY to take it to a Lotus Dealer for inspection? Is it unreasonable for me to ask for that to be done? Is that expensive for a checkup of sorts?
I see this is great group of people who love there cars and are extremely helpful. I hope one day to return the favor.
Any advice/help/comments/questions would be extremely appreciated, please let me know what I should look out for and be thinking.
I know I'm going to love the test drive, so Im taking the plunge. No turning bank. I will take my Digital SLR camera and get some shots. Post em Tomorrow.
Sorry for writing so much, thanks for reading!
- Jose