2004 Lotus Elise 111R
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2004 Lotus Elise 111R S2 – NZ New | Yellow | Toyota | Manual | Great Condition
This is a NZ-new 2004 Lotus Elise 111R (Series 2) in yellow, and it has been very well looked after.
If you are looking for a clean, well-kept Lotus Elise with a clear history and no issues, this is a great example.
The car is 100% stock and unmodified, apart from one sensible reliability upgrade: an aluminium radiator, which is a well-known improvement over the original unit and offers better durability and long-term reliability.
The car is powered by the reliable Toyota 1.8L 2ZZ-GE engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0–100 km/h in around 5.2 seconds. It starts easily, drives smoothly, and feels exactly as it should. There are no mechanical problems.
The interior is very tidy and shows little wear. The exterior is clean and straight and presents beautifully.
This car has clearly been owned by enthusiasts who care.
This Lotus Elise is known for being light, fun, and exciting to drive. It has great steering and handling, and gives a driving experience that modern cars don’t offer.
Why this car is worth a look:
- NZ New
- Yellow
- Reliable Toyota engine
- Manual transmission
- No known issues
- Very tidy inside and out
- Well cared for
This is a great car for weekend driving, enjoying twisty roads, or simply owning something special and different.
Test drives for serious buyers only. Happy to talk with genuine interest.
Clean, original, and getting harder to find in this condition.
Pickup preferred. Buyer-arranged transport within NZ is welcome.
Open to genuine offers from serious buyers.
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Questions & Answers
Hi what is the meaning of the crown emblem please? mpn1 (254 • 5:58 pm, Fri, 6 FebThe Lotus badge you see on the bonnet and wheel centre shows the initials A C B C, which stand for the founder, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman. The yellow and green colours represent Lotus cars British racing heritage. avesta22 (31 • Friday, 6 February 2026For MPN1 The "Lotus E emblem award" refers to the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (specifically in the International Trade category), which Lotus Cars won in 2002. dodgem (576 • 2:00 pm, Sat, 7 Feb👍 avesta22 (31 • Saturday, 7 February 2026Update: Registration has been renewed for another year. New expiry date is now March 2027. Seller comment Tuesday, 10 February 2026 Good evening, does it come with a hard top? Cheers kbjm (1117 • 9:30 pm, Tue, 10 FebHi. It comes with the standard soft top. Hardtops were optional when new, and this one hasn’t come with one during my ownership. I initially thought I’d want a hardtop too, but the soft top is very durable and much easier and quicker to take on and off when needed. It's in great condition, as the car is always garaged when not in use. Please let me know if you'd like to view it in person. Thanks. avesta22 (31 • Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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