Used Elise prices sky-rocketing? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

regal · 09-28-2013, 12:39 PM

I remember almost buying a 2005 base Elise for $20k four years ago, they were plentiful at that price range. Now even high milage examples are $30k. Whats the deal are these going to be the Porsche 550 Spyder of the last decade?

n2oinferno · 09-28-2013, 11:23 PM

Noticed the same thing. I guess that's what happens when you can't get the new ones anymore.

Anthony · 09-28-2013, 11:30 PM

Yep, and it's only going to get worse. If you want one, better get one now.

serialk11r · 09-29-2013, 12:15 AM

I saw a facelifted one last week. Those are gonna be collector cars.

reni · 09-29-2013, 12:43 AM

In 2009, during the depths of the recession, I almost pulled the trigger on a loaded 2006 with like 4k miles for $25k. Kind of kicking myself about it now, as I could have driven the crap out of it for 4 years and sold it for the same price today.

Anthony · 09-29-2013, 01:12 AM

I could've bought one instead of the FR-S, but I've got such a hard-on about Exiges, I just couldn't bring myself to purchase an Elise in fear that I'd always be mad about it not being an Exige.

dem00n · 09-29-2013, 12:31 PM

Plenty of parts considering at least one is totaled every month from hitting a big pot hole.

Oh, you think i'm joking?

regal · 09-29-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

Plenty of parts considering at least one is totaled every month from hitting a big pot hole.

Oh, you think i'm joking?

the glued together unibody and high cost to relpace fenders and bumpers kept me from ever buying on but man they are fun to drive.

EAGLE5 · 09-30-2013, 05:37 PM

Owning an FR-S has almost completely eliminated my desire to have an Elise. I already have a fast, fun, nimble, RWD car. If I were to get a 2-seater, it would be a C7 rocketship or C5 Z06 track rat. I LOVED the Elise. If I wanted something truly elemental, I'd get a Caterham or equivalent.

n2oinferno · 09-30-2013, 08:47 PM

The main thing I'd worry about is replacing the clams.

Honestly if I wanted to do it on a budget, I'd pick up a MR Spyder, swap in a 2ZZ, maybe some forced induction and body mods, and have my own almost-Elise.

thill · 10-01-2013, 11:42 AM

I noticed this too (prices going up). I have always wanted an Elise, but they are not practical at all for me as a daily driver. And with three young kids and upcoming costs (potentially private school starting in junior high and then college) I have a hard time adding a Lotus as a third car when I already own a BRZ...

$30K buys you a very nice used Vette...

7thgear · 10-01-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by thill

$30K buys you a very nice used Vette...

collosal difference in driving experience though..

Anthony · 10-01-2013, 11:49 AM

And is a Vette really any more practical?

7thgear · 10-01-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

And is a Vette really any more practical?

Well… you can fit a toothbrush in addition to a pair ofunderwear that you’d be limited to in an Elise. You also aren’t forced to playfootsies with your passenger just by sitting still.

09-28-2013, 12:39 PM	#1
regal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S/Toyota Yaris Location: PA Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 21 Thanked 316 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Used Elise prices sky-rocketing? I remember almost buying a 2005 base Elise for $20k four years ago, they were plentiful at that price range. Now even high milage examples are $30k. Whats the deal are these going to be the Porsche 550 Spyder of the last decade? __________________ 2013 FRS Argento Silver 6MT Mods: Clear fender side lights Tactrix ZA1JB01C 2014 Calib

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Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,714 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Yep, and it's only going to get worse. If you want one, better get one now. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

09-29-2013, 01:12 AM	#6
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,714 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I could've bought one instead of the FR-S, but I've got such a hard-on about Exiges, I just couldn't bring myself to purchase an Elise in fear that I'd always be mad about it not being an Exige. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

09-29-2013, 12:31 PM	#7
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Plenty of parts considering at least one is totaled every month from hitting a big pot hole. Oh, you think i'm joking? __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

10-01-2013, 11:49 AM	#13
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,714 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	And is a Vette really any more practical? __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

09-28-2013, 11:23 PM	#2
n2oinferno Praise Helix! Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Accord 2.0T, Silverado Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,859 Thanks: 428 Thanked 2,208 Times in 1,072 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Noticed the same thing. I guess that's what happens when you can't get the new ones anymore.

09-29-2013, 12:43 AM	#5
reni Nobody beats the B[I\|R]Z Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: shopping cart i stole from walmart Location: somewhere Posts: 939 Thanks: 262 Thanked 1,145 Times in 456 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In 2009, during the depths of the recession, I almost pulled the trigger on a loaded 2006 with like 4k miles for $25k. Kind of kicking myself about it now, as I could have driven the crap out of it for 4 years and sold it for the same price today.

09-30-2013, 08:47 PM	#10
n2oinferno Praise Helix! Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Accord 2.0T, Silverado Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,859 Thanks: 428 Thanked 2,208 Times in 1,072 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The main thing I'd worry about is replacing the clams. Honestly if I wanted to do it on a budget, I'd pick up a MR Spyder, swap in a 2ZZ, maybe some forced induction and body mods, and have my own almost-Elise.

10-01-2013, 11:42 AM	#11
thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I noticed this too (prices going up). I have always wanted an Elise, but they are not practical at all for me as a daily driver. And with three young kids and upcoming costs (potentially private school starting in junior high and then college) I have a hard time adding a Lotus as a third car when I already own a BRZ... $30K buys you a very nice used Vette...

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