Toua Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) I vote for the G! ggggggggggg..G-UNIT! I just love the classic styling of the Esprit! Edited March 29, 2006 by Toua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Is there a point to this? Quote kato http://www.lotusespritworld.com' target='_blank'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC007 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I voted for the G car even though I own an S. All esprit's are beautiful but there is still a soft spot in my heart for the G, especially the turbo. There is something quite dramatic about the sharp lines - pure automotive dynamite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) My dessigna es tres toute bella fabulouso B) Dat stevensa, issa all lumpia likka da jello moulda Edited March 29, 2006 by WayneB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdw Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Whilst the G cars are the pure unadulterated line and look fantastic IMO the Stevens cars have weathered better over time. The G cars sharp wedge styling does shout 70s. I speak not as an Esprit owner but the next best thing an Excel SE. It has a great front end but they seem to have run out of money when they got to designing behind the doors towards the back end. At least they finished the job on both esprit designs. Now how many more years before the kids leave home and I can swap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlC Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) Toua, Im not one to sit on the fence but.... where is the option for I love them both for what they each represent. Personally, Im not machanical enough to own a G and my wallet aint big enough to own a V8 . Like first girl friends, who at the time you thought were amazing, you evently move on, you try out other things and realise there are other things you like that your first never had and thats what you go for in the end. Some people however marry their first love. But you never forget your first... Edited March 29, 2006 by CarlC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Dr_Fish Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 This thread is nothing but a recipe for disaster! Quote "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked him to forgive me." ------------------------------ G-Car Owner and Proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Women, Children and Stevens owners first ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toua Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 This thread is nothing but a recipe for disaster! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, a little pinch of Wayne and add some Travis.. and whoala! sweet disaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I've added a section. This is the ESPRIT forum after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRTurbo909 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 the g-car represents all that is good and beautiful in the world..... Shah Quote My Beautiful Car http://www.glcforum.com/ukesprit/forums/in...CODE=12&CID=182 ... Proud to be a G-car owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slade Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) Alright so I like the G car style more But it depends what G car. S1s and turbos are my favorite I used to dislike the way S2s and S3s look, but Shah's and Troy's cars respectively have shown me that even they can look good too Early S cars up to early S4 or so I'm fine with... not as good as a G car of course but once they started up with the later more curvy S4s/V8 bumpers that droop down too much and the round taillights I start losing a bit of interest... Still beautiful cars though! Just a bit JELLO slade Edited March 29, 2006 by slade Quote "It's called a fire hydrant. Firemen like to stick their hose in it, and eventually squirt water from it."Owner of 86 TE HCI, and 55 Chevy. Stare at broken down TR7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKE40 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Is there a point to this? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only to those with unreceptive minds ! ALL Esprits are wonderful , some are better / different /easier /less tiring to drive than others . Love them all ! Mike Quote "Neglect not thy opportunities" Martock ,Somerset. 1661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) These are the members of our" G Car or No Car Club", taken at our annual get together in Skegness. P.S. Im the one with the moustache B) Edited March 30, 2006 by WayneB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRTurbo909 Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 im the one on the far left with the massive knees! Shah Quote My Beautiful Car http://www.glcforum.com/ukesprit/forums/in...CODE=12&CID=182 ... Proud to be a G-car owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdavelotus Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I agree with Kato, what's the point to your thread? I like the looks of the G shape better but after driving a few of them Iam dissapointed. I have come to the conclusion that as the car get newer, it's feels better put together and handles better. That's just my opinion. That's why I have gone from 1990 turbo, to 96 S4s and now a 2000 V8. I don't really see the point to this thread, why do you put these pointless threads up? At least this one has Esprit in the title! Is there a point to this? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Owned both. Love them all. One of each please. Plus all other variants. Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemot Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 G for Giugiaro, G for Gumby......I'm the one with the knotted handkerchief; must be trying to remember something.....wonder what it was? Always liked Giugiaro designs, still rate the Alfa GTV from the 1960's as one of the best looking cars ever - and what fun to drive, inside front wheel dangling in the air as you perform a four-wheel drift around the Hanger Lane Gyratory System. Them were the days! Somehow the Stevens shape doesn't cut it with me. Sure the G-car is a child of the seventies, but every time I look at it, it still produces a frisson of emotion. And now I've rebuilt every bit of the beast, it's mine,I tell you, MINE! MINE!!! MINE!!!! Quote Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been." - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slade Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) In the end, I think before it's all over the S car styling won't keep me from buying an S4s/X180R One of each is a nice strategy... I think with the exception of the Gallardo (which was G man's son wasn't it?) and the Brera, Giugiaro's designs have all been hit or miss since the Esprit... about the time he started making "tall" cars, and styling forgettable Korean things. Everything up to the Esprit... wow. the Mangusta and Ghibli especially B) Then again I'm not a fan of Steven's work with Rover (or even McLaren) at all. Or the M100 styling much... I think the S car was definitely right for the time, and it's ingrained to the models that possess it. I don't want to be biting my tongue later when I add an S car to my G car stable and you'll all be calling me a hypocrite I'll have the G car til I die. I'll live in it if that's what it takes. slade Edited March 30, 2006 by slade Quote "It's called a fire hydrant. Firemen like to stick their hose in it, and eventually squirt water from it."Owner of 86 TE HCI, and 55 Chevy. Stare at broken down TR7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybondi Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I agree with Kato, what's the point to your thread? I like the looks of the G shape better but after driving a few of them Iam dissapointed. I have come to the conclusion that as the car get newer, it's feels better put together and handles better. That's just my opinion. That's why I have gone from 1990 turbo, to 96 S4s and now a 2000 V8. I don't really see the point to this thread, why do you put these pointless threads up? At least this one has Esprit in the title! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This has been discussed over and over again - I am tired of this! Toua, finish school, learn to drive, buy yourself an Esprit and we can talk further... Period! Quote Ciao, JB '88 Excel SE - monaco white '99 Elise 111 - azure blue � '87 TurboEsprit - calypso red '02 BMW 325ci convertible - diamond black http://excelregister.lotusexcel.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karluk29 Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) HE HE HE, this is funny and where is the creative esprit shape section EH, for ppl like:- myself mike mellow yellow r3 NOW THAT A SECTION but if you want to stay on this, doesnt s & g mean:- S = STYLE G = GAY bahahhahahaha (p.s. robin owns a G car,,,,do i really need to say anything more ) Edited March 30, 2006 by karluk29 Quote OUR CURRENT COLLECITON :- MODIFIED LOTUS ESPRIT, FULL VEILSIDE SUPRA (BEAST 409.3bhp), NEW ADDITON TO THE TROOP, 1996 S CLASS MERC (FULLY PIMPED OUT, DUB EDITION) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I agree with Kato, what's the point to your thread? I like the looks of the G shape better but after driving a few of them Iam dissapointed. I have come to the conclusion that as the car get newer, it's feels better put together and handles better. That's just my opinion. That's why I have gone from 1990 turbo, to 96 S4s and now a 2000 V8. I don't really see the point to this thread, why do you put these pointless threads up? At least this one has Esprit in the title! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think its because some of us on the forum are humourous, social types with who like to talk about things other than freescan, V8 liner problems, and grades of brake pad material. You know Dave, its the type of banter we would engage in if we all went down the pub together. Looks like the Giugiaros are winning B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I personally don't own an Esprit yet either, but I have been torn between the G and S cars since I first seen an S car... But when the chips are down I am planning on a G car, why because the sharp lines just seem to be screaming at me.... buy me... If all goes well, the guy that I have been talking to about his '84 will get it out of the heated garage soon and take some interior pics and some engine picks so I can plan a 10+ hour drive to go look at it/buy it if all goes well. I was looking at an S car, but I just started a new business and would rather be driving any Esprit than to be wishing I had. Plus isn't the G car styling come back? look at any modern car, they are al going retro, why not have the original. Quote Joey Spencer WV Found my Esprit, but due to family issues, money went to other things I guess I just have to wait for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Joey, what happens with car styling is the public become used to the styling of a given car in 3 to 5 years (no-matter how ground breaking or attractive it originally was) Face lifts are the cheapest way of keeping fickle Mr.Joe public interested in a car. However, esthetically they are rarely an improvement on the original design As the car ages and they become rarer (and less seen) the original design freshness re-surfaces till after about 20 years, the interest is re-kindled or starts in a new generation of car enthusiasts. Hard to imagine, but Etype Jags, Miuras, Mistrals and Esprits have gone through this phase. The Giugiaros have passed through it The Stevens are entering it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toua Posted March 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I think its because some of us on the forum are humourous, social types with who like to talk about things other than freescan, V8 liner problems, and grades of brake pad material. You know Dave, its the type of banter we would engage in if we all went down the pub together. Looks like the Giugiaros are winning B) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My point exactly..I have no clue to fixing Esprits or anything like that! All I know is that I love them for their wicked looks and awesome handling (word of mouth not experience) .. for buying one.. kind low on cash right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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