Pistonheads Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 1996 Lotus Esprit v8 twin turbo with 44,876 miles and comes with 7 service stamps . the car is finished in red with dark gray and red piping. the body work is truly execptional and will be one of the best you will see. the interior is execlent as well with only some very minor ware on the piping on the drivers seat and a small aera of venier is damaged on the wood on the dash.the cars performance is amazing and has the benifit of a new clutch 100 miles ago . i have spent a lot of money on this esprit as i was going to keep it for my self but require to relise some cash so it will be sold . View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusessex80 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 i thought 97 was the first introductioin of the v8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think maybe he has forgot to put a 1 in front of that 4 Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backmarker Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 According to LEW production did start in 1996. This would be one of the first off the production line. I seem remember someone else posting something about Ettington garage so perhaps the car is known to someone here. Even though it only has 7 service stamps (it is 12 years old) and would be a prime candidate for piston lining failure (unless engine already replaced) Quote Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 This car was on ebay last week and reached Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautilus Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sounds like one of the typical Pistonheads scams with that price. eBay add was a Stratford location, Pistonheads says Exeter? plus still on Autotrader at Quote 87 HC Turbo to Elise & now turned to the darkside with an AM Vantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGFCrasher Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Just damaged the veneer getting the speedo out you understand ...cough ...cough.Ye ssir mileage looks right ,look its got some stamps...... Was going to keep it myself...pleeeeaaaassse....spare me. Seen quite a few 1996 cars,mostly in Norfolk mustard and mostly very ropey, but they are about. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdavelotus Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I would buy at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 That reply is 100% scam in my opinion. 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...
davegtst Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sounds like a very typical scam. 'I have to tell you i am currently out of town' doesn't sound quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdavelotus Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Latest update! It's ecoming a bit of a game now... I told you i am currently out of town with some major problems so pick up isn't an option. Sorry about that... Hope you will understand... That is why I'm offering free delivery and a refund policy... If you think we can do a deal, please email me back with your full name and address so I can start the transaction on PistonHeads. Will wait your email. Thank you. Here's my reply:- Hi there, I know you are out of town and you've said viewing is out of the question but how would you arrange delivery of this vehicle? Either you will be coming back or have to arrange a company to deliver this car. Someone must have keys or access to this car at time of delivery? In this case, I would make sure I am there to see the car before handing over cash, no matter what time of day this is. Iam sure you can understand. If you want the cash then this is the only way I would make a deal. Regards, Dave Walters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVK 596Y Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I would buy at Edited January 25, 2008 by PVK 596Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentenths Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 P'heads are on to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 AD WITHDRAWN Once made contact with someone advertising a motorbike at well below value, but only through ask seller a question not throug email has he asked,. The bike was being sold Yorkshire way but in the reply it was suddenly in Germany due to his wifes job,needless to say I quickly avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdavelotus Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi all, Gut is still trying and here are the latest replies:- the shipping company doesn't take cash money and doesn't close any deal on my behalf .the method that you suggested seems to be waste of time . And my reply:- Hi again, Firstly, I don't have any details from you, your full name and UK address, and landline telephone number etc. Do you have the documents with you? If so, please tell me the VIN and engine number? I can check with DVLA if you are the registered keeper. I can do same day chaps transfer of money if your delivery company won't accept cash. They must have access to the car, so I would meet them, see the car and do the transfer there and then which takes about 2-3 hours to get into your bank account anywhere in the world provided I do the transfer at my end before 12 noon. You can't fairer than that, I see the car, you get you money wired same day (within 3 hours) and if you insist on delivering the car then so be it. There's no other reason for not doing the deal, unless this is a scam? Regards, Dave Walters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 if it looks like a fish, smells like a fish and tastes a bit fishy...its probably a fish Or it could be Bibs`s Avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matk Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Bit like Bib's new Avatar? Quote Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 is this the car? Quote Лотос - для тех которые знают разницу ENIGMA for those who are paranoid or download one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 That's the one. So the scammer took that trade picture and added their own details? Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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