tooquicktostop Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Always liked the looks and yes I know they are not reliable, but then I am used to that I have the offer of a swop with a little cash going their way for the Corvette, now I know I was clearing out space but I am tempted Car is this one, thoughts, I have never driven one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-LOTUS-ESPRIT-TURBO-BLACK-/300429348071?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item45f2fc0ce7#ht_500wt_957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasurrey Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Always fancied one of those, but you know what Lotus stands for, Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Looks nice, id get it checked over by somebody that knows them before doing a deal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 If only it was white:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Spot on on price and SW Lotus seem to have a strong rep. too. Up to you. I like them but I've never driven a vette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argy911 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I think they look best in red . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Spot on on price and SW Lotus seem to have a strong rep. too. Up to you. I like them but I've never driven a vette. Vette is great fun, in fact I really am unsure I should sell but I do get bored so quickly, I pick up the MK1 Golf tomorrow so I have to make up my blinking mind ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Vette is great fun, in fact I really am unsure I should sell but I do get bored so quickly, I pick up the MK1 Golf tomorrow so I have to make up my blinking mind ! I think the lack of torque will get to you in about a week then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Always wanted one ever since..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Looks nice, id get it checked over by somebody that knows them before doing a deal though. Good advice ,my mate had a lotus and it spent more time in the garage than on the road,but it looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I disagree on price, I looked in to these and for around £15k you could get a very low mileage minter 97' plate. I think it's too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I love them. Always wanted one and would be tempted for the older model because it is more square shaped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Love these, always been tempted for you but it would be a newer model. I bet they cost a fortune to fix if they go wrong tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Mate in work had one for a while, nice car, shocking interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 I am kind of talking myself out of it, will just sell the Vette and concentrate on the Golf for a while Think an Esprit will get driven a lot less than the Vette, you can drive that everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 The late model V8's are the best, best for everything, reliability etc etc...not so sure about the older I4 models. Digsy on here might be able to put in you touch with some reliable contacts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I test drove a year old V8 at a dealer in '98 I think. Probably would have bought it if it wasn't falling apart around me. The interior was a joke, sounded like *everything* was rattling. Even the screws holding in the indicator lenses were rusty. Shame, it's a great looking car and great fun to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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