Opv Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hi All I've just recently joined the forum as I plan to purchase an early Esprit this year. I've had a host of classic cars but never owned a Lotus of any kind so really looking forward to it. Any information on what to look out for would be greatly appreciated. Regards Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Welcome! How early an Esprit are you looking for? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opv Posted June 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hi I prefer the Giugiaro shape to the Stevens design so I think upto 1987. Would like to hear people's views on the various models and the pitfalls to look out for. Thanks for getting back to me Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Where are you located? (fill out your PROFILE) Equipment varied by locality and year. You may be faced with a decision: turbo or N/A (normally aspirated) If you are in North America, the '86 & '87 had Bosch FI. Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 https://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Lotus_Esprit_Buyers_Guide.htm Prices are a little out of date but the info is still very relevant. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opv Posted June 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks a lot for the info some interesting reading. Loving the the forum some awesome cars and full of information 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Welcome to TLF Charlie. I suppose every car has its bugs and pitfalls. Sure you'll find what you are looking for. As you said, there is heaps of info on here. Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. 1 Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 LotusEspritWorld is another good source of information and buyer's guides for 'noobs'. http://www.lotusespritworld.com/buying.html Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opv Posted June 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Thanks again for all the info 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Hi and welcome. Had my Esprit itch scratched 14 years ago. Loved it but I don't use my playthings often enough to keep an Esprit running nicely (They like to be run regularly and mine came out once every couple of weeks if i was lucky. Hence why I got an Evora. Look forward to seeing how you get on! Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opv Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Thanks, it not going to be easy I've started looking at different types of Lotus there's so many nice cars 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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