[93viperrt10]

Here is one you do not see often. There is a salvage Exige on Coparts out of California being auctioned off. Check it out

Copart

 

[antinym]

is it me, or does copart always seem like a scam?

 

[bri3d]

It's Aubergine Purple, too! I think there were only 3 of those in the US. Hope the driver was OK - looks like a big hit.

I hope it's not the one Formula313 bought - http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/sold-2006-aubergine-purple-lotus-exige-162681/ - the miles and Difflow diffuser match, but no posts about that VIN besides a previous sale in 2007.

Looks like it had an aftermarket exhaust and some other parts that were already pulled.

 

[BCspeed34]

I'm almost 100% sure it's the same one. Formula313 listed Vegas as his location (NV title) and the audio setup is identical. What are the chances they have the same head unit?

IMG_0529_zps9ed74b3c.jpg Photo by scootmchoot77 | Photobucket

That said, I hope he's alright.

 

[antinym]

It looks to be that car. Mileage is consistent. Lotus sport floormats and a funky headunit.

IMG_0529_zps9ed74b3c.jpg Photo by scootmchoot77 | Photobucket

 

[jbs986]

is it me, or does copart always seem like a scam?

It's definitely you, Copart by no means is a scam, it simply is what it is,it sells cars that have been previously in an accident that Insurance companies bring there to sell to the highest bidder, buyers either by these cars to fix them up or use them as part cars to fix up other vehicles.

I personally have bought many cars from there,
including when you see in my avatar.

 

[Fermi]

That's a huge bummer - I almost jumped on the car a couple of times.

 

[Blue Devil]

Bummer

What a bummer he only had it 3 months.

Did you notice all the tires are unidirectional and their on the wrong way :huh:

If this crash was in the rain and a tire shop installed these wheels I'd hold the tire shop responsible.

:sad:

I PM'd the buyer

 

[93viperrt10]

What a bummer he only had it 3 months.

Did you notice all the tires are unidirectional and their on the wrong way :huh:

If this crash was in the rain and a tire shop installed these wheels I'd hold the tire shop responsible.

:sad:

Lotus Talk guys are absolutely amazing when it comes to catching little things like this. You are absolutely right, tires where installed incorrectly and if the owner notified his insurance company of that, they would most likely subrogate the claim back to the tire shop insurance policy. He could then get his deductible back as well as have the claim removed as chargeable to him.

If anyone out ther knows the owner of this car, you should give him a heads up.

 

[skottoman]

I also noticed the tires are facing the wrong way. I also noticed the wheels are different than the other exige listed in this thread.
Tail lights are also tinted.

Could be the new owner ordered a wheel/tire set and put them on backwards?

Regardless, unidirectional tires should not be on a car that way.
Hope all involved are ok…
Cheers,
Skottoman

 

[Formula313]

It was my car.
A woman failed to yield at a light and clipped my front end as a swerved to avoid her I ended up going thru a gate a large billboard and into a residence. Thank god the car weighs nothing otherwise I could have hurt the people in the house. Trust me I was so rediculously bummed about this, I just got the car to running order and the built k20 was going in. It really sucks, I think I'm going to stay out of the lotus game for a minute. My body hurts lol


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[LotuShii]

It was my car.
A woman failed to yield at a light and clipped my front end as a swerved to avoid her I ended up going thru a gate a large billboard and into a residence. Thank god the car weighs nothing otherwise I could have hurt the people in the house. Trust me I was so rediculously bummed about this, I just got the car to running order and the built k20 was going in. It really sucks, I think I'm going to stay out of the lotus game for a minute. My body hurts lol


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I am glad that you are fine.
It is quite sad to see another Lotus being destroyed. RIP...

 

[skottoman]

That's unfortunate that happened to your car, but fortunate you weren't seriously injured.
What was the deal with the backwards tires?

 

[aztec1382]

Those wheels are sick


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[Silver_Surfer]

It was my car.
A woman failed to yield at a light and clipped my front end as a swerved to avoid her I ended up going thru a gate a large billboard and into a residence. Thank god the car weighs nothing otherwise I could have hurt the people in the house. Trust me I was so rediculously bummed about this, I just got the car to running order and the built k20 was going in. It really sucks, I think I'm going to stay out of the lotus game for a minute. My body hurts lol


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Sorry to see this! You got such a great deal on that car. I hope the insurance company made you whole. RIP AP

 

[qu1Z]

Here it was back in the day!