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Hi This looks like a great forum. I decided to join as I am really keen on purchasing a 1983 Turbo Esprit. I'm in South Africa, so the cars are really rare here. I had the option of getting a 944 for a bit less and parts would have been easier to find but I really feel that the Lotus stands out and has appeal due to it's individuality and well, there's just something really special about it. I'd appreciate any input or advice. Info I have from dealership is as follows. Make : Lotus Model : Turbo Esprit Year : 1983 Milage : 42 000km Comments : Manual 5 speed, airconditioning, Alarm class III, Radio/Cas…

just wanted to say hello. purchased bronze s3 couple of weeks ago. needs a bit of work , but on the road and being loved. Engine has been modified by rapier services to 200 bhp +, confirmed by a previous owner, but don't know exactly what they did. i,ve had an elite for a year, which was a good intro to lotus, but i am sure i'll have plenty of questions to ask.

Hello to all. I have been considering the purchase of an 80's Esprit for a weekend driver. Under advice, I have been instructed to get involved on this forum before purchase...... Where do we start?

Howdy Folks, 2nd post on here after joining last week. Here goes.... I took the red eye this am from Dublin to Heathrow to go see two cars I shortlisted (on budget & model type), just home now and no wiser !! Choice 1 S3 Turbo 1983 Except for a few marks on the paintwork where a previous owner had left a car cover on - the car is clean, wheels have just been reconditioned, new shocks, anti roll bar, turbo, new radiator, brake master cylinder, new S/S exhaust, leather is like new & upgraded stereo, and a manual fan override switch. Only negative about the condition of the car is that the aircon is not connected

just saying hello to everyone...my life goal since i was 10 was to own an esprit...hopefully it will come true sometime

Just thought i would say hi and introduce myself. Have recently brought a V8 after owning two S4's. I have been meaning to join up for a while now. I met Jonathan from the site and he told me all about it so here i am signed up and ready

Hi, thought I'd better introduce myself. I've had an S2 for a while, total wreck in need of a lot of work. I rescued it from under a tarpaulin in a load of trees. Window seals are all shot so the inside was soaked and ruined. Had the engine running and basic running gear seems ok, chassis is sound so hopefully not too many nasty surprises (other than a rapidly diminishing bank account!) Steve.

I finally have my very own Esprit. (Hopfully the first of many) I spent many nights pouring over the internet, and digging through Motor-Ads before I found my Esprit. The months I spent in anticipation only make the fact that I now own one even better! It was a long haul... in fact over 1900 miles (3050km), but this was the only car worth traveling that distance for. When I arrived to see the car I felt like a giddy little kid about to piss himself. However, I felt even more like a little kid when I drove the first block with the parking brake on. I was extremly nervous when driving the Esprit for the first time, so I'll just blame my forgetfulness on that. …

is there anyone near stowmarket/norwich that can check on a car for me? im in the process of possibly getting an esprit finally!!!! or if i travel there is there anyone who will come with me to check it over or i can meet there to check it for me? i know a little about the s3 but not everything to check. any help would be appreciated. this is the car im referring to http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=330011938045 also as im about 6ft4" will the removing the seat runners and fitting a slim profile seat and boss extension help?? as suggested before or am i wasting my time on this?

I will no doubt be on this forum quite a bit seeing as I have just bought David Mckennas (I'm sure lots of you know the car!?) GT3 so will take this oportunity to say 'Hello fellow Esprit owners!' By buying this car i have relised a childhood dream and she now takes pride of place on my drive as my new daily driver. I live near Banbury and work at Aston Martin in Gaydon as an Interior design engineer. I have plans for the esprits interior already!!! plus their are some other little things I have noticed about the esprit which could do with a little attention. 1st on my list is to sort/change all the rear view mirrors as they bounce around all over the place and …

Hi everyone, I am a Lotus fanatic, especially the Esprit and am saving up for one, but recently got an Excel as a taster. Been looking for a forum to air my views and here I am.

Hi all, Hope to be an owner soon....can anybody tell me about an aniversary (yellow) 1997 S4. I cant seem to find out much about this limited run model. Is it an S4 or S4s?? I am currently negotiating to buy one...many thanks and a big G'day to all the Croatian football (soccer) fans out there!!!

I just wanted to say hello to everyone here on the Esprit forum. I do not own a Lotus, but my friend and I are care takers for one. My friend's dad purchased a 90 Esprit Turbo a couple of years ago and loved the car. He recently passed away, leaving the car to his wife, who let it sit for about a year. After my friend (her son) got his driver's license and some experience driving MR cars (auto-Xing MR2's) she agreed to let him start driving and caring for the car. We have now begun the long road to restoring this car. It has several issues which we will have to address, but I look forward to the car being restored to its original glory. The car's issues are the rea…

Hi all, been reading the pages for a while now and finally made the jump from an Elise to Esprit about a month ago and enjoying every minute of it. Will be at Paul Mattys on the 22nd so hopefully meet some of you there.

Hi all, I've found a great looking 1991 Esprit Turbo SE in Hollane, and I'd like to ask what to look for espiecally when checking on the car ... I went along for a test drive, it's driving great in my opninion, but what worries me a bit was a bit of oil on the bottom side of the engine (the car is on private sale but to see @ a Lotus dealer ; he told me lots of Esprit's have an oily engine). It's not dripping, it just feels a bit oily from the bottom ... (he put it on a bridge so I could see under the car) What else to olook for when inspecting the car ? To give you a glimpse already of the beauty : HERE Thanx for all your advise ! The b…

Hi, After deciding against the last Esprit, (as the owner wasn;t keen on me bringing a specialist..mmm) I have found another. just hoping for a little advice 1989 47k Only a few MOT's and very little history Used to be in Western Super Mare (lucky car..) Air Con doesn't work (is this a common problem?) Seems like a good bargain at

Last night my wife and I took the Lotus to dinner and then to listen to some live music at a local bar. I had three different people taking pictures of the car while I was driving. When we arrived at the bar, almost everyone inside came outside. I gave a ride to a complete stranger who was a true enthusiast. One woman asked how much we paid for it, I asked her how do you think, her reply, "Between $175,000-250,000!" It took about 45 minutes for the questions to stop. A couple of hours later when we left there was a group of people waiting outside, they said that they wanted to hear what the car sounded like when we drove off. They told me that they took turns takin…

Hello everyone, Just found this site and after doing a little bit of scanning over it I think I am going to be spending alot of time here. The Lotus Esprit has been a favorite exotic of mine since i first set eyes on it when I was quite young. It was a white 92 Esprit SE, i just fell in love with the lines. I am now 22 yrs old and still have the passion for all things automotive as I did when I was young kid. I have now joined this forum to spend some time learning about the Esprit's, in particular the S4 and S4s's and up. Depending on work and future finances I would love to have the opportunity to own either a S4s or a V8 in the not too distant future. I …

I am new here and new to a Lotus with a V8. I had an elise last year, and decided to go with the big brother. I will get some pictures when I get it out of the shop. I am having an aluminium radiator installed as in stock form it was having trouble with the Sacramento heat, 105-110 was making me nervous. Anyhow looking forward to being a part of this community.

Hi guys names Richard and like the rest of you I now drive (well at the weekends ) an Esprit it's a Stevens turbo 88 in black with magnolia leather, It's everything I thought it would be fun to drive and expensive for bits but all pleasures have a price! The car needs a few jobs doing as it's only done 8 thousand miles in the last 9 years so cam belt and new fluids at least then I can actually get out and enjoy her properly B) Bye for now

Hi Guys, Check this out an ESPRIT SE on sale on Ebay. Ending today bid current at

Hi Guys, As you can probably guess Im new to the Lotus world. Ive always wanted a Lotus and now I'm in the position to buy one. Details of Car. Its a 1990 H plate Cylpso Red. 77k on the Clock 7 Previous Owners - Two of two are Lotus Dealers MOT. Full Service History - With 8 Lotus Stamps Had its CAM belt changed at 68k Everything works on the car. Seller looking for around

Picked up the car this Sunday and drove her 300 miles home. The car is great it is a 2001 with just over 9,000 miles on it. First question I have is, the exhaust sounds like it is back firing when I let off the gas? Not sure if I am just hearing something else. I have a Ferrari so I used to a loud exhaust note. Matt

Well, after several months of research and searching, I am now the proud owner of a 2000 V8. It's the dark Purple, now with 22k. Was not sure about a purple car, but after seeing the car, its more black than anything. I found the car in San Antonio and just finished driving it back to Jacksonville FL. If I had not had to be in San Antonio for business, I would have shipped, but since I was already there... Approx 1,100 miles back. Previous owner was a car nut. He just had new Hyperflow cats, K&N, Tumi exaust, new Pilots, and the belts, oil and coolant changed. Car ran great. Only issues were a very tired calf muscle - Why no cruise; wiper blade that t…

Hi all.I have finally bought my s4s after years of dreaming about it.Its a 96,done 32000 klms,silver and goes like stink!Unfortunately doesn't stop real well as you will see in my tech question.Abs playing havoc.Any advise please add to my topic posted yesterday.I'm in Brisbane,Queensland, Australia,an active member in our Lotus club.The s4s adds to my 92 Excel and 94 Elan s2.WRX and ML320 complete the stable.Wife definately putting on the pressure to sell a Lotus or 2.(Three kids though so need at least the Excel so we can all go on club runs) We have a great club here and if anyone is visiting you are always welcome to join us . Anyway,hopefully s4s will be sought…