Jeff in Tampa checking in here, I need some advise on a fair price for this nice stock red 05 elise with touring package, no hardtop, one owner car here locally with only 13.5k, cosmetically almost perfect, drives great, maintenance records since new, (radiator replacement is sector III), clean carfax, car has not been tracked, wheels are perfect, inspection generally good.
Oil cooler line wetness in front - Lotus of Orlando ran the vin and said according to Lotus corporate this car is NOT covered by the Oil line recall! Why would that be? A local lotus owner says this could cost $1500-$2000.
AC is fine but the recirculate button does not work - mechanic thinks its either a control module or something in the airbox. Lotus of Orlando says the front clam removal/reinstall alone is $1000 labor plus whatever the parts cost.
Other stuff includes windshield sprayer inoperative, cause unknown, and two busted access panels on the dash including the one holding the push button start.
He's asking almost 34k though and it also needs tires. Other consumables appear ok. Any advise on these repairs and fair price would be appreciated.
thanks, Jeff