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2005 Lotus Elise Base Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:46129 Color: Front grille is missing
Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Condition
When I purchased the Lotus, I reviewed the AutoCheck (see "Vehicle History Report") and CarFax vehicle history reports.  CarFax shows the same accident as listed on AutoCheck, and elaborates a few months later: "Headlight(s) replaced; Hub cap(s)/wheel cover(s) replaced."  I've visually inspected the vehicle and have no concerns of structural damage to the chassis. 

Exterior
Front grille is missing 
Undercarriage is missing a small trim piece that fits between the main chassis/tub and rear diffuser 
All paint on the vehicle has some water marks that should buff out to make a great finish 
Front clamshell has some chips in the paint near the license plate mounting point.  The rear clamshell has a few light scratches above the passenger sidemarker lens. 
The passenger door just barely touches the front fender when opening, resulting in a 3/4" scuff 
The driver door again touches the front fender, with a slightly more-noticeable scratch where the panels rub 
There's a 1 1/4" chip in the paint on the rear clamshell, inside the driver door area, which is only visible when the door is opened. 
Clear bra material is installed on side mirrors and rocker panels (below the doors).  The clear plastic still protects the paint nicely but is starting to fade. 
Soft top is in very good condition (still a deep black color) 
Trim rings around quarterpanel vents (behind the doors) have a few cracks 
Front wheels are black 15" wheels in great condition 
Rear wheels are the same wheels, but 16", in great condition 
Front tires are Falken Azenis RT615K 205/50R15 99W and aren't brand new, but have even treadwear and plenty of tread depth remaining. 
Rear tires are Falken Azenis RT615K 225/50R16 92W and have similar treadwear/depth. 

Interior
The perforated-leather door insert on driver side has shrunk a little and doesn't wrap tightly its frame (you can see a bit of the underlying foam when looking down on the door) 
Tinting on side and rear windows has one or two minor blemishes on it but is overall clear and in good condition 
Door weatherseals are intact and work properly 
Driver door sill has what looks to be a 1/4" burn mark in the middle of it, with a few other scuffs from normal driver entry/exit 
Driver seat has some minor wear and scuffs (no cuts). A couple of stitches have frayed.  Rear lumbar air bladders hold pressure for about 30 minutes of driving. 
Machined-aluminum surfaces have a few scratches from normal wear. 
Center console near shifter is scuffed from driver entry/exit 
Leather on steering wheel has some slight wear on it as to be expected with age and mileage 
Dash is in excellent condition.  All buttons, controls, and HVAC vents operate properly. 
The only interior odor is a British race-car smell.  No other odors such as from smoke or animals are present. 

Electrical
Headlight(s) have been replaced in early 2007, as per CarFax vehicle history report.  Both the headlights and turn signals have some signs of sun oxidation but are still clear. 
Taillights are very clear.  Each has a star-like set of cracks from the center of the lens (cosmetic only) 
Side markers (tinted) and other lights/lenses in the cabin function properly. 
Blaupunkt stereo head unit and speakers 

Mechanical
Brembo brake pads are installed with cross-drilled rotors and original calipers 
Engine runs well and has no leaks. 
Transmission shifts properly.  There is some lateral movement felt in the shifter, which is only due to the original design of the center console.  There may be a small leak where the shift linkage enters the transmission, as it's a little wet there. 
As far as I know, beyond normal maintenance, no modifications have been made to the original components of this Elise. 

Title
The title shows actual mileage.  There are no title brands such as salvage, theft, or total loss 
The Lotus is titled in my name (no liens) and is ready to be signed over into the new owner's name! 


I've only owned this vehicle for a short time.  As a dad of young kiddos, I don't have the time to enjoy it, and I've decided that it needs to be owned by someone who does!

This is a relisting due to nonpayment by the previous winning bidder.  All conditions and vehicle notes remain unchanged.

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Auto blog

Lotus to layoff a quarter of its workforce

Thu, 18 Sep 2014

Lotus has issued a press release to day, wherein it indicates that a "need to both reshape its organisation and to reduce costs" may result in the loss of "up to 325" jobs. That's a fairly significant number of layoffs for any company, but considering that Lotus currently employs 1,215 people (per the company's bio in the same release), it could mean a full 25-percent of the automaker's workers could soon be sharpening their resumes.
CEO Jean-Marc Gales says in the statement that Lotus has "worked very hard to avoid the need to make this proposal," but admits that it is now "essential" to the future of the company. The chief indicates that post-restructuring, he expects Lotus to be a "leaner" and "more competitive" organization, one which - and we can all see a little silver lining here - is focused on "producing class-leading sports cars and innovative engineering."
The 325-job number appears to be soft at this point, with the statement indicating that some negotiation about which and how many posts will be cut is yet to come. Further, the company may "redeploy" some employees, and may even recruit new blood for "key roles," all with an eye toward running the strongest possible team going forward. Though, we imagine that the recruitment bit won't fly well for those employees getting the sack.

Lotus recalling certain 2011 Evora S models for possible oil leak, fire

Mon, 29 Jul 2013

Last year about 80 examples of the 2011 Lotus Evora S were recalled over an issue with the oil feed pipe. The same number of 2011 Evora S', but with different manufacture dates, are back in the recall box again for a very similar issue; this time it's the engine oil cooler hose that could rupture and spray oil either onto the rear wheels or a hot engine part. Neither of those cases is good, and the latter could potentially lead to a fire.
Lotus is working on a solution, so a recall date hasn't been announced. The bulletin below from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has more information.

Caterham inks US distribution deal with Superformance

Fri, 03 Jan 2014

Sort of like an automotive big box store, Superformance is rapidly becoming the destination for anyone interested in modern kit cars. Besides the normal spattering of Shelby Cobra replicars, Superformance also offers replicas of the GT40 and Corvette Grand Sport. Now, we can add an altogether different type of DIY car to the company's portfolio - Caterham.
Superformance has just been announced as the new US distributor for Caterham Cars, effectively adding the entire suite of Lotus variants to the company's catalog. While there will be a large variety of models available, according to Caterham the mix will skew toward more powerful offerings. As much as we like the affordable appeal of a Seven 160 or Roadsport, simply having the wildly powerful 620 R or Superlight R500 available in the US is a good thing for enthusiasts.
"In the last two years, Caterham has significantly broadened its reach internationally and signing a new official distributor in the form of Superformance in America is a natural extension of how our brand is expanding, rapidly, across the globe," Caterham Group CEO Graham Macdonald said. Read more in the press release below.