# 2005 Lotus Elise **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [April 13, 2014, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023 "2014-04-13T17:57:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2014, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/21 "2014-04-25T14:04:16Z")
I still have anxiety attacks when I think about getting in / out of that thing at The Glen a couple years ago. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2014, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/22 "2014-04-27T10:40:21Z")
The Lotus elise / exige market is interesting. the Elise’s did get under $30k for a while but everyone always knew they wouldnt say that low. you cant really get a good clean Elise for under $28k now… the price dipped in sync with the recession and popped back up and will probably stay about where it is for another couple years. there is nothing that is really a true substitute for a good clean elise at that price range. ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2014, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/23 "2014-04-28T06:20:23Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > I still have anxiety attacks when I think about getting in / out of that thing at The Glen a couple years ago. You gotta be flexible. > **[Getting In And Out Of A Lotus Is A Lot Harder Than You Think](https://jalopnik.com/getting-in-and-out-of-a-lotus-is-a-lot-harder-than-you-1568404943)** > > You may think we're joking when we talk about how hard it is to get in and out of small, mid-engine, two-seater sports cars with high window sills. The truth of the matter is, it really is pretty much impossible without an amputation along the way.... ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/24 "2014-04-30T07:43:19Z")
Price Drop: $30,999 ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/25 "2014-04-30T10:46:42Z")
I was going to make an offer until I saw that video. lol ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/26 "2014-04-30T11:29:19Z")
Looks fun. I’m done with needless spending on cars for a little bit. GLWS. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/27 "2014-04-30T14:58:32Z")
Try getting in/out of it when you’re in a sling… I’ve driven this a few times when it was NA and it really is a blast. We need to get some videos of it soon. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/28 "2014-04-30T15:11:46Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I was going to make an offer until I saw that video. lol I’m not flexible. Let’s just say that those who know me know it’s not the car for me. I got into Joe’s Lotus Esprit a couple summers ago and it was scarily similar to what those people had to do on that video. rides nice and handles tight, but Jesus are the engineer’s of these cars circus performers or what? ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/29 "2014-04-30T16:40:04Z")
Ugh I want this so bad ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/30 "2014-04-30T18:58:45Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I was going to make an offer until I saw that video. lol it just takes some practice… it’s worth it once you get in… lol > [@Baker](#): > > Try getting in/out of it when you’re in a sling… I’ve driven this a few times when it was NA and it really is a blast. We need to get some videos of it soon. Yes please! > [@1QIKZ](#): > > I’m not flexible. Let’s just say that those who know me know it’s not the car for me. I got into Joe’s Lotus Esprit a couple summers ago and it was scarily similar to what those people had to do on that video. rides nice and handles tight, but Jesus are the engineer’s of these cars circus performers or what? I always thought getting into an Esprit was like any other car. Getting into an Elise is almost like getting into a car with a door that doesn’t open and crawling in through the window. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2014, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/31 "2014-04-30T19:17:44Z")
I literally rolled out and onto the ground in newmans. It was sad. ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2014, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/32 "2014-05-01T11:30:30Z")
I would also consider trades for something cool and cash on your end. ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2014, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/33 "2014-05-01T12:05:02Z")
> [@drewster99](#): > > I would also consider trades for something cool and cash on your end. u already have a gti…is a MKV R32 cool enough? and a 03’ ducait monster 620 dark ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2014, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/34 "2014-05-01T12:26:13Z")
> [@WGFletch](#): > > u already have a gti…is a MKV R32 cool enough? > > and a 03’ ducait monster 620 dark I’ve crashed like 10 dirt bikes so I don’t think a Ducati/any motorcycle is a smart move for me lol. I’ll stick to 4 wheels. ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/35 "2014-05-08T08:59:08Z")
I just received a deposit, sale pending! Looks like it’s going to Seattle. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/36 "2014-05-08T10:20:23Z")
I am going to Seattle next week, can I drive it out there for you? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/37 "2014-05-08T10:27:40Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/38 "2014-05-08T13:39:32Z")
> [@drewster99](#): > > I just received a deposit, sale pending! Looks like it’s going to Seattle. Nice! ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/39 "2014-05-08T13:58:52Z")
Good for you, Drew. Happy for you, but sad to see it go… ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-lotus-elise/269023/40 "2014-05-08T18:10:29Z")
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