Lotus Esprit (84-03) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1984 The Esprit, with its distinctive wedge shape, seems to have been around forever. It first went on sale in 1976, but has been successfully re-styled for each generation. The last UK cars were sold during 2002, though the production line carried on until 2004, to cater for US demand. Prices are seriously tempting, and for the generation that grew up with Roger Moore's amphibious Union-Jacked Esprit, now could be the ideal time to buy. 4 out of 5 Other Lotus reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 2.5 out of 5 Buying used Your best bet is to get in contact with an owners' club. Although Esprit is a well known supercar, there are fewer around than most other marques - Porsche makes approximately twice as many 911s in a year, than Esprits were made in 25. Remember to budget for expensive servicing and things going wrong...Esprits, on the whole, fall into two categories: pre 1988 cars (the original driven by James Bond and designed by Giuigaro) and those built after 1988 and substantially re-worked by Peter Stevens. View full gallery 1.5 out of 5 Selling Quick sales are rare, but evidence that it's been cared for (garage receipts, for instance) will make it easier. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Previous: Safety & Reliability Next: Also Consider