2005 Lotus Elise

$44,900

/ USD
DETAILS:
  • 2005
  • Driven 45,328 miles
  • Fuel type: Gasoline
  • Manual transmission
  • Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Tan
Description

2005 Lotus Elise – Ardent Red – $44,900 (OBO) General Description: Regrettably parting with my beloved 2005 Lotus Elise after nearly two decades of prideful ownership. Purchased new from Symbolic Motors of La Jolla, California in November 2005, this Elise has been meticulously maintained (by Symbolic and Inokinetic), never raced or tracked, and always garage-kept in sunny San Diego, California. Accident-free with zero body damage, it’s ready for its next enthusiast owner. Key Details: • Yea...

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Our Take:
  • A Modern Classic: The 2005 Lotus Elise is a darling of the lightweight sports car world, delivering a pure driving experience that’s all about agility and feedback. With its fiberglass body and aluminum chassis, it epitomizes Colin Chapman’s philosophy of "adding lightness." If you're not familiar with this ethos, imagine driving something akin to a go-kart but on steroids; it’s as exhilarating as it sounds.
  • Eye-Catching Ardent Red: Finished in Lotus’s Ardent Red, this car is a standout. This hue underscores the Elise’s curvaceous form—remarkably, this paint scheme retains its allure thanks to the car being garaged in sunny San Diego. Imagine rolling up to a cars and coffee event in this; it’s bound to steal a few glances.
  • Immaculate Condition with Provenance: With only one owner since new, this Elise boasts meticulous maintenance records and an accident-free history. The fact that it’s never been tracked is a rarity for a car designed to hug corners like a cat on a hot tin roof. Plus, having both the sport and touring packages checks off comfort and performance boxes.
  • Collector's Charm: As the automotive world shifts towards more digital and less tactile experiences, cars like the Elise—especially with a manual transmission—are quickly becoming cherished for their analogue purity. This is a chance to own a piece of modern automotive history that speaks to driving purists who value the journey just as much as the destination.
Price Analysis
  • DR Market Average: USD $42,499
    This benchmark is calculated using 13 other 2005 Lotus Elise listings, normalized for USD/CAD exchange rates
  • This listing is USD $2,400 (5.6%) above market average
Location:
  • Carlsbad, CA | USA
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