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2005 Lotus Elise

16,612 mi.

$46,997
Est. $865/mo*
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Down Payment
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Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

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Basics

Exterior color
Arctic Silver Metallic
Interior color
Red
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
MPG
23–27

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Engine
1.8L I4 16V MPFI DOHC
VIN
SCCPC11155HL32591
Stock #
G02779
Mileage
16,612 mi.

Features

Convenience
  • Keyless Entry
Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Premium Sound System
Exterior
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Sunroof/Moonroof
Seating
  • Leather Seats
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Features

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  • **Super Clean Must See And Drive To Appreciate**
  • 16 Front & 17 Rear 8-Spoke Alloy Wheels
  • 2 Door
  • 4 Speakers
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • 4-wheel ABS Brakes
  • 4.529 Axle Ratio
  • ABS Brakes
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Aluminum center console trim
  • Aluminum dash trim
  • Aluminum door trim
  • Aluminum shift knob trim
  • Anti-theft alarm system
  • Audio System Premium Brand Speakers: Blaupunkt
  • Audio System Premium Brand: Blaupunkt
  • Audio system security
  • Auxilliary engine cooler
  • Black grille
  • Body-colored bumpers
  • Bumpers: Body-Color
  • CD Player
  • Center Console: Partial
  • Clock: In-radio display
  • Cloth/leather seat upholstery
  • Coil front spring
  • Coil rear spring
  • Curb weight: 1,975 lbs.
  • Diameter of tires: 17.0"
  • Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
  • Double wishbone front suspension
  • Double wishbone rear suspension
  • Driver airbag
  • Dual Front Impact Airbags
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor mats: Carpet front
  • Four Wheel Independent Suspension
  • Four-wheel Independent Suspension
  • Front Anti-Roll Bar
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Bucket Seats W/Cloth Trim & Leather Inserts
  • Front Head Room: 36.5"
  • Front Leg Room: 43.5"
  • Front Seat Type : Sport bucket
  • Front Stabilizer Bar : Bar
  • Front Ventilated disc brakes
  • Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
  • Fuel Capacity: 10.5 gal.
  • Fuel Consumption: City: 23 mpg
  • Fuel Consumption: Highway: 27 mpg
  • Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
  • Halogen projector beam headlights
  • In-Dash single CD player
  • Independent front suspension classification
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Instrumentation: Low fuel level
  • Intermittent front wipers
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Leather steering wheel trim
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Manual driver mirror adjustment
  • Manual fabric sunroof
  • Manual front air conditioning
  • Manual passenger mirror adjustment
  • Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 5.1 s
  • Max cargo capacity: 4 cu.ft.
  • Overall Length: 149.0"
  • Overall Width: 67.7"
  • Overall height: 45.0"
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Premium Audio System: Blaupunkt
  • Privacy glass: Light
  • Radio Data System
  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar : Bar
  • Rear door type: Trunk
  • Rear spoiler: Lip
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Remote power door locks
  • Security System
  • Silver aluminum rims
  • Spoiler
  • Sport Steering Wheel
  • Suspension class: Regular
  • Tachometer
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tires: Prefix: P
  • Tires: Profile: 45
  • Tires: Speed Rating: V
  • Tires: Width: 225 mm
  • Total Number of Speakers: 4
  • Type of tires: Summer Performance
  • Vehicle Emissions: LEV
  • Wheel Diameter: 17
  • Wheel Width: 7.5
  • Wheelbase: 90.6"

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Seller’s info

Glenview Luxury Imports

(500 reviews)
301 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025

Seller’s notes about this car

2005 Lotus Elise Base RWD 1.8L I4 DOHC VVT-i 16V Arctic Silver Metallic 23/27 City/Highway MPG Our goal is to make your luxury and exotic car buying and owning experience unlike any other major purchase. With an unmatched attention to detail, truly impressive product lineup, and unique access to OEM parts. We are equipped to provide the ultimate in customer service every time you visit. In fact donât think of us as a dealership at all. Weâre your personal automotive concierge that offers the driving experience that your lifestyle demands. At our dealership, youâll find a solid selection. If you have any questions for us, you can always get in touch at (847) 904-1233.
Our goal is to make your luxury and exotic car buying and owning experience unlike any other major purchase. With an unmatched attention to detail, truly impressive product lineup, and unique access to OEM parts, our dealership is equipped to provide the ultimate in customer service every time you visit. In fact don't think of us as a dealership at all.

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Price history

Listed 101 days ago.
$8,742 total price reduction!
4/27/25 Listed $55,741
4/29/25 +$258 $55,999
5/21/25 -$3,500 $52,499
6/04/25 -$1,611 $50,888
6/07/25 -$2,250 $48,638
6/26/25 -$1,639 $46,999
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(25 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.3

Most recent consumer reviews

Very reliable and very fast!

June 1, 2020
By Grisdent from Buffalo, NY
Owns this car

The Lotus Elise is a true sports car and that is all the company makes. This car is surprisingly comfortable even for tall drivers. Handling and acceleration are great for road or track and the unique styling of the Elise will set you apart from all the others.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car I have ever driven.

June 7, 2019
By LotusDave from Charlotte, NC
Owns this car

I'd give it five stars if it had a little more seat comfort. Might have to look into some padded covers. This car is not for everyone, just folks who REALLY love to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most fun car for the money, hands down.

February 17, 2019
By Andrew from Tulsa
Owns this car

The car is exiting and thrilling. The value of the car holds very well. It is daily derivable and very reliable. This is by far the most fun car for the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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