2005 Lotus Elise 1.8

Overview

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Elise
• Version: 1.8 Manual RWD 2dr
• Year: 2005
• Mileage: 32,488 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey

About this car

This 2005 Lotus Elise has covered 32,488 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £16,544. It is priced at £28,950, which is £12,406 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 42 Lotus Elise adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 102 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £1,000. It is advertised by Car Barn in Beamish. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £12,406 (74%) over the AskCar estimate of £16,544.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 42 priced Lotus Elise adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2005 Lotus Elise has been on sale for at least 102 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 26 July 2026 at £29,950. Its asking price is now £28,950, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 26 July 2026: £29,950
• 29 September 2026: £28,950