2007 Lotus Elise Storm Titanium Hardtop Premium Package Starshield Traction Ctrl on 2040-cars
Hinsdale, Illinois, United States
Engine:1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Convertible
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Manual
Make: Lotus
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Model: Elise
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Doors: 2
Mileage: 11,273
Exterior Color: Storm Titanium
Number of Cylinders: 4
Interior Color: Black
I have a 2007 Storm Titanium Lotus Elise for sale. In near mint condition, it was just service approximately 400 miles ago in November at FVMC in Hinsdale. New rear tires a few thousand miles ago. Has 11283 miles currently. Options - star shield, premium pack, hardtop, traction control and metallic paint. Hardtop has been on car a few times and has been stored in the stock cover. Runs great, very little to no wear in the interior. Has stock Alpine stereo and speakers with iPod dock. I've owned it since June of 2011 - bought it in Texas when we lived there. Its been in storage in the winters since moving to Chicago and comes with a custom Dust Eze cover that fits it like a glove. Bone stock other than the floor mats and buttons which are brand new (Not OEM, but carpet grade). I have records from the past few years as well as original sticker. Only blemish is a small paint chip on the drivers side near the marker ( 1/4") and a blemish in the fiberglass from the factory (per FVMC) in the rear clam. Neither are noticeable. Leather has been treated with 'Hide Food' for the past couple of years, so it is very soft. We are moving back to TX and I don't want to ship it back -it is scheduled to be picked up by the truck, so I will ship it back to TX if it doesnt sell. . Any questions, please ask.
On May-19-13 at 10:14:54 PDT, seller added the following information:
I do have the passenger footrest
On May-19-13 at 10:19:00 PDT, seller added the following information:
Please note that the car is for sale locally at the BIN price and I reserve the right to end the auction early if it sells locally.
On May-19-13 at 10:21:26 PDT, seller added the following information:
If you'd like to speak with me about the car prior to bidding, please contact me with your phone number and I will call you back.
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