supraGZaerotop Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 hi, what do you think of cars, prices are still high but its a awesome looking car, anyone owned one and how good are they, better than the supra? http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LOTUS+ESPRIT/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966897-4294966898/advert.action?R=200841320466004&distance=109&postcode=cf390hp&channel=CARS&make=LOTUS&model=ESPRIT&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Always loved the esprit, never knew they were twin turbo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 yes the top one is 3.5v8 twin turbo, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm not the biggest Lotus fan but Get it. Get it. Get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I think they're awesome, and that this thread should be in off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Cool cars, I came up against one at BPU and it wasnt really a match, was defo a turbo of somesort but wasnt aware it was a V8 too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 ive always kept my eye on the prices, £20,000-21,000 is like top book, you pick one up for around £15,000. the one in the link is a lovely car, 21,000miles! bet it feels new to drive. havint long had the supe and loving it, twin turbo with the aerotop, very hard to beat, especially on a sunny day:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Gorgeous car. Plan to throw lots of money at it to keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Very nice car BUT Lotus`s always break down, which is quite pertinant when put in context with the name _ LOTUS = Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Very nice car BUT Lotus`s always break down, which is quite pertinant when put in context with the name _ LOTUS = Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious dont most cars though? its still fuggly though. not a fan of them im afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 L O T U S lots of trouble usually serious but seriously they are corking cars. i drove my mates one, think it was the older turbo 2.2 i think- really really quick- can't see out of it very well though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 dont most cars though? its still fuggly though. not a fan of them im afraid No. LOTUS`s are renoewned for not working, its as simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I had a good look at these recently and although I love the look of them, I was put off by stories of engine problems and the fact that Mrs H thought they looked kack...... I'd have one tomorrow to be honest, rare car!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Made in Norfolk. 'Nuff said lol. Not my cup of tea but they have a good rep amongst owners My dad told me once ' if you do one thing in life, never buy a second hand Lotus' lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 They are not all that fast although look fantastic. We had a friend of the family with one and he was finding it very hard to keep up when my old man had a 1976 TVR 3000M. Although it was running a 300bhp Essex V6 with quite a few things changed. However his Esprit was an older early 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 just wondering about them really, cheers for the input. think il stay with the supe, probably nothing in it, in a straight line drag away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 There was a huge buyers guide type thing in a Car or Evo mag in the past 6 months if I remember correctly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Indeed - most 2nd hand ones have had their niggles ironed out. The V8 is a damn good engine. The front ends are obviously light and they are very keen to corner, but you have to respect the weight behind your head. Completely different machine from a Supra. Edited October 15, 2008 by Alex (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I like these. IMHO they actually look less dated than a Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We had a member here (Karl) that had a really nice one featured on men and motors and a few mag articles. I love um. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Men and Motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I know the guy who is selling that, so If you are intrested I can direct him your way etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks to The Spy Who Loved Me, I've always had a soft spot for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Men and Motors Look Mike, let it go FFS. Everybody knows you like men and motors but stop carping on about it. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 I know the guy who is selling that, so If you are intrested I can direct him your way etc. thanks anyway, i think il stick with the supra, for now:d he has a lovely example esprit tho:sly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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