Should I buy an Esprit?
12 January 2000 | 11:50 AM
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Oh Baby...
BRING IT TO MIRA!!!!!!
It would be fabulous to have something even more exotic there than the Lola T-70 I was drooling over a few months ago!!
I'll look forward to seeing the pictures.
BRING IT TO MIRA!!!!!!
It would be fabulous to have something even more exotic there than the Lola T-70 I was drooling over a few months ago!!
I'll look forward to seeing the pictures.
12 January 2000 | 05:35 PM
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OK..
The dealer has offered me the following:-
the S4S (up at £27,950) for
my car (above) and £19,850.
Does this sound reasonable?
I have little idea what my car is actually worth. Also, the price of the Lotus is quite low anyway..
I can't be arsed to sell it privately unless it is really really easy but I should surely get more than 8K for it?
What do you think?
Cheers
Simon
The dealer has offered me the following:-
the S4S (up at £27,950) for
my car (above) and £19,850.
Does this sound reasonable?
I have little idea what my car is actually worth. Also, the price of the Lotus is quite low anyway..
I can't be arsed to sell it privately unless it is really really easy but I should surely get more than 8K for it?
What do you think?
Cheers
Simon
13 October 2005 | 10:07 AM
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From: Dubai / Melksham
I had a V8 for about 6 months - although a fair few things went wrong with it (including going back to Norfolk for a new engine under warranty)
It was, and still is, the fastest, most exciting thing I've ever driven.
Mine was a 98R plate (last of the square dash models) in bright red with lotus sports pipes and a serious spoiler
I miss it
It was, and still is, the fastest, most exciting thing I've ever driven.
Mine was a 98R plate (last of the square dash models) in bright red with lotus sports pipes and a serious spoiler
I miss it
30 October 2005 | 07:02 PM
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check out www. lotusespritworld.com for all the info you need.used to have a 1988 turbo.which i wrote off on a wet bend.didnt know about lift off oversteer i do now.one of the best looking cars on the road i.m.o.just a bit too flash although never suffered from jealous arseholes trying to scratch it etc. a real head turner.used to worry leaving it anywhere.glad i owned one not many people have.nowadays i want a stealth mobile.good luck.
08 November 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Them were the days!
Yes I did buy it in the end, and agree with some of the comments above, it was the most fantastic road car I've owned, and probably even that I've driven.
Unfortunately I got to know the road between my house and the Lotus dealer all to well and ended up giving it back.
As with rallyfan, I miss it dreadfully though, and seriously consider buying another one at least once every 3 or 4 months.
Handling to die for, proper "can't go into the house without staring at it for five minutes" looks, and stunning performance. Just the reliability which let it down.
08 November 2005 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Simon de Banke
Hi All
I am looking at buying a Lutos Esprit. I'm estimating I could spend around 20K so I know it's not going to be a new one. Guess around K reg?
I have driven one at MIRA on the limit so I am fully conversant with the handling etc but have no idea about what models are best or how reliable they are etc?
I would be using it as a main car (mostly local stuff and a 100 mile round trip every couple of days).
Anyone have any experience?
The main things I would be grateful to find out are:-
1) What models are fastest / best?
2) What should I be able to get for up to 20K
3) Reliability probs, etc?
Many thanks in advance,
Simon
I am looking at buying a Lutos Esprit. I'm estimating I could spend around 20K so I know it's not going to be a new one. Guess around K reg?
I have driven one at MIRA on the limit so I am fully conversant with the handling etc but have no idea about what models are best or how reliable they are etc?
I would be using it as a main car (mostly local stuff and a 100 mile round trip every couple of days).
Anyone have any experience?
The main things I would be grateful to find out are:-
1) What models are fastest / best?
2) What should I be able to get for up to 20K
3) Reliability probs, etc?
Many thanks in advance,
Simon
As with any car, though some sort of warranty (decent warranty) would be beneficial.
08 November 2005 | 02:09 PM
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From: same time, different place
Originally Posted by chiark
I am still slightly amazed that people are replying to a 5 year old thread...
08 November 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chiark
I am still slightly amazed that people are replying to a 5 year old thread... Ahh, thems were the days!
Now, bonus prize for anyone who digs out the "I'm back" thread
Now, bonus prize for anyone who digs out the "I'm back" thread
Will check that in future for sure.
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