Topics

Hello from Canada! Just joined the Esprit fraternity by buying my first Lotus (2000 MY). I've always loved the car, especially after seeing it in Basic instinct and Pretty Women years ago. It is everthing I hoped it would be and more, plus it seems that most minor repairs will be easy to do myself!! Not sure how many other Canucks are members, but if there are fell free to drop me a line... bkmartineau@shaw.ca

Hello all: I am looking to buy a 1988 to 1990 Esprit Turbo. Does anyone who has one for sell or knowing someone has one for sell??? By the way, I live in California...

Hi Never posted before so i guess that makes me new... but many of you may know me...most recently those of you who have helped me sort out my dead engine problem... once again a big thanks to all who have helped me - you know who you are and i really appreciate it...if you see me at the weekends event then stop me for those beers i owe!!! look forwrad to talking to everyone here.... cheers GasketsGone (but soon to be replaced nice and new!!!)

Hi folks its Fraser Masson here owner (well once i can get dad to part with it) of 0100G first Esprit Just wanted to say hello to all the people i met at the Hethel weekend. It was great fun and really cool to join in with you all on a fantastic weekend. Thanks for being so friendly with me .... Cheers Fraser Masson (Aberdeen)

Hello all Esprit owners, my name is Chris and just became the proud owner of a 1989 non turbo S3, after years of waiting.

Hello, everyone. My name is Scott. I am 31 and I currently live in Missouri, United States. By day I am a Computer Programmer currently specializing in Java web development, but I've always had a passion for sports and exotic cars. I've been in love with the idea of owning an Esprit for many years. I plan pretty far ahead before buying an expensive or exotic car, and I have my sights set on an Esprit sometime in the next couple of years (although I am also considering other options). The Esprit has always been BY FAR my favorite car as far as styling goes, and I've always appreciated the engine and interor design as well. Cars I have owned in the past and prese…

Hello everybody, It is a pleasure to me to visit this forum and to be a member from this day. I am redundant (63) since 2 years and living in the centre of the Netherlands, a country where Esprits are very rare. May be you see one on the road every two years; I estimate that the total number of all types of Esprits (S1-V8) in the Netherlands is approx. 30 units. Mine is from 1990; I purchased it in 1993 with 25.000 km; since my 13-years marriage with my Esprit Turbo SE I travelled 21.000 km; a total now of 46.000 km. It is in a pefect/as new condition and gives me a great deal of fun. My regular car is a classic Saab 900c from 1989, with 91.000 km on the tacho…

Hello folks..some of you may recognise me from my Avatar (last seen riding off on a Zebra) anyway Im here under my own steam and not using a general KOTE username! just like to say thank you for making myself and my good lady (Rachael) welcome at your charity night we totally enjoyed ourselves.... although I wish I had not had to drive and could have had a few bevvies!! What a great total raised!!!!! My name is Dave Olley aka POINTY TROOPER to my fellow costumers.We at KOTE (Knights of the empire) costume to have fun and raise money for our nominated charity NACCPO The National Alliance of Childhood cancer Parent Organisations we hope we can do some joint ve…

Hello from the other side of the pond. As a true American I worked my way through the Vettes, Vipers, and finally a dream (nightmare) car, an 88 Ferrari Testarossa. Then I tried the long awaited US version of the Elise, and turned in the Testarossa the next day for my current Lotus Elise. I have a leased Range Rover Sport, but have given much thought to consolidating to one car for both sports and daily driver. The Elise doesn't have enough of a boot (trunk) and getting in and out, particularly when it rains, is quite a job if one makes several stops in a day. But the lightness and handling takes me back to my TR4, MGB days of the 60s and 70s (I'm 56) for light…

Hello Chaps An avid Esprit fan here, from the Bond era - seen it, loved, bought it! Living in Birmingham and enjoying my '88 2.2 N/A. Ive had the car for 3 years now and am still in the honeymoon period. Would love to upgrade to an S4S or an late V8, but am not a super fan of the spoilers. Anyway, its nice to see you guys and if there's anyone from the West Midlands, it would be great to here from you. My mail and msn is dearboss@hotmail.com. Now onto my list of gripes with the Esprit... ...Well maybe later... Cheers Rash

Hello boys, i just bught this car i know that its a lotus esprit and the year its 93 or so they tell me so but i dont know any more , for general knows i know that its a 2.2 turbo or so i think but please help me whit some more info. i buggt for 4000 dls it starts but need some mecanic work, and a repaint. please i will like to know the model if you can i post the pics.

Long time no see for many of the core guys here who would know me from Piston heads, SELOC, Yahoo and of course Unity1. I've been a little pre occupied with life outside of Lotus circles but now will hopefully be able to get Loti out every now and again (I've barely done 1000 miles in the last two years which is shameful). As a quick run down, Dee and myself have had a failed pregnancy which is where my life was re evaluated and I dropped off the scene, Moved house which enabled me to aid other family issues at the time and also a fresh start, Had a baby boy which although was touch and go at first is now a very happy and healthy 9 month old. Almost sold Loti due t…

Just wandered in to see what's occuring on the other side of the fence ... how's things? Has anybody put the kettle on yet?

I was surfing the internet for various car sites/message boards for information about 1980's model Lotus, Ferrari, and Maserati vehicles, stumbled across this site and decided to register. The main reason is that in the next several years I am looking into possibly purchasing one of the three so my other car has a stable mate. Granted I have almost given the up the idea of a Ferrari (308 or Mondial)based on the up front expense, but I am continuing to research the Lotus Esprit, 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder and a 1981-83 DeLorean DMC. Not that I believe that the cost of maintaining these vehicles is any less than a Ferrari of similar age, but the up front cost of purchase …

Hello to all, not so new to Lotus Cars but new to posting on the forum. Have a '98 V8GT Esprit which I have owned from about 6 months from registration and an '95 M100 Elan since last summer. Previous cars have included S1 and S2 Elise and a 340R which was fantastic fun but I am glad I sold it last year. Thanks for the great information on the site. If anyone is interested I just had Turbo Technic rebuild both of my turbo's and they did a great job and also had the cat pipes reconditioned at Hanger111 and they also did a great job. Booked for the jolly in a few weeks and hope to meet a few of you there. Marc

Hello All Just joined up and wished to say hello and introduce myself. Im considering buying an Esprit, S4 or S4s hopefully, as I am an addict to turbo charged cars and have always loved the Esprit. Will have a browse through some topics and hopefully get my head around how this charge cooler thing works Pat

Hi there, great information on the Lotus cars.........thank you all for sharing your knowledge and helping me to learn about a great build of cars..... not many here in Canada...... so they are even more exotic... Keith

Hi Sorry I've not introduced myself before: I've been lurking on the Forum for a while - but now it's time to come out of the closet... My name is Ben Ansell, and I own an Esprit. There. I've said it. I've just taken the plunge and bought myself a beauuuuutiful 1994 Pacific Blue S4 from Paul Matty Sportscars. It's in great condition, and was obviously loved by the previous owner (if you're listening - thanks!) So see you on the Forum - and please don't be annoyed if I ask loads of dumb questions. All the best, Ben Ansell Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Dont have a Lotus just yet, just doing my research and of course saving a little bit of cash. Looking to buy around next summer. Probally and 88 - 91 ish. Any pointers, tips or free rides in a one would be great! thanks tie

Hello! My name is Jukka and I live in Finland. Lotus esprit has been my dream car since I saw James Bond- Spy who loved me. I

Hello all.I am new to this forum idea as well as being an Esprit virgin.I am the proud owner of a Norfolk Mustard 96 V8 beast,I have tried warp drive(where everone else seems to be going backwards) and I love the car.I'm hoping my stint as keeper of this beauty is not going to be too painful,and the joys outweigh the woes,but who knows?

Just wanted to introduce myself. Im planning to get an Esprit V8 in the very near future. I believe its the next step up from my current car. So Im here trying to gather all the info that I can get before I make a purchase.

AFTER MANY YEARS DREAMING IS JUST PURCHASED A 1999 ESPRIT V8.......VERY CLEAN CAR. LOOKS LIKE BEFORE I TEST IT OUT IN CHOULD USE A OIL CHANGE. I ORDERED A NEW FILTER FROM LOTUS, BUT NOT SURE WHAT WEIGHT OIL TO RUN. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

Hello all, long time listener first time caller. I am looking at shelling out about 10k for an Esprit SE, but need a few questions answered and suspect only you guys would know the answers. Firstly, how usable would it be for someone to use this as a first (and only) car doing around 8-10k miles a year? and how expensive would it be to make it do that many miles in terms of running costs and servicing/repairs? Would it be reliable enough to use as an only car? All these questions are asked presuming I get the 'right' car, i.e, a well maintained one and not a complete shed. I know a 16 year old Esprit wouldn't be without its problems, but I am a few years off b…

Hi! My name is