Lotus Esprit (84-03) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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

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2 out of 5

Running costs

Much cheaper to buy and run than a Ferrari, but it still needs lots of care and regular attention from a specialist mechanic (which doesn't come cheap). Fuel consumption is high on all models and the insurance bill is befitting of a supercar.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 6,000 miles

Warranty

Mechanical 2 years Bodywork 8 years

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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