Exige Bye Bye Hello Esprit... Again : ) - LotusTalk

Flying Scotsman · 03-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Hi there all, I am in the mood to sell my 06 Exige and get another Esprit. I have had an Red 95 S4S, a Blue 99' V8 and a Red Special Edition 2002 V8, so I now believe it's time for a 2003.5 Esprit as a keeper.

Does anyone have any pointers on when to track one down other than the obvious Ebay route.

I enjoyed the go cart fun of the Exige, But I am becoming an Old Fart and getting in and out of the little skateboard is undignified at best : )

Any suggestions would be welcome but keep-em clean ...it's a family show.

Regards

Jim

91MR2 · 03-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Wow, awesome! Don't hear that too often (Exige - Esprit).

Good luck! I'll ask Harry and Paul at Viking Motorports when I'm in Ca. next week to see if they know of any cars for you!

Rodewaryer · 03-24-2009, 03:10 AM

Concur on the choice of cars. I think I'd fit in an Exige or Elise plenty good but I'm with ya on the Esprit. Now I just need to get one.....

MickOpalak · 03-24-2009, 04:28 AM

Wait a few months and pick up an Evora instead!

Chili Red · 03-24-2009, 07:37 AM

I believe there is a nice one at the dealer in Las Vegas, I believe that is where Geezer just traded his car for an Exige S.

Kimbers · 03-24-2009, 08:48 AM

I've just gone the other way, selling my S4 and buying an Exige S

But I can understand why you want to do it the Esprit just looks so stunning even by todays car standards, and as a Grand Tourer it's a better car.

My suggestion is hop over to Lotus Esprit Forum, they have a huge USA following and the members there live, eat and breath Esprits and may be able to help you find one. (Hope posting this doesn't break any forum rules). Not suggesting you leave here merely ask them for advise!

propracer · 03-24-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

I believe there is a nice one at the dealer in Las Vegas, I believe that is where Geezer just traded his car for an Exige S.

Nope, that one has sold to me.

propracer · 03-24-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Hi there all, I am in the mood to sell my 06 Exige and get another Esprit. I have had an Red 95 S4S, a Blue 99' V8 and a Red Special Edition 2002 V8, so I now believe it's time for a 2003.5 Esprit as a keeper.

Does anyone have any pointers on when to track one down other than the obvious Ebay route.

I enjoyed the go cart fun of the Exige, But I am becoming an Old Fart and getting in and out of the little skateboard is undignified at best : )

Any suggestions would be welcome but keep-em clean ...it's a family show.

Regards

Jim

PM me, I know where there is a mint one, silver with black in N. California. 11K miles. Private sale. I would have bought it, but I needed to trade one of my vehicles and hence I bought the one at the Lotus dealer in Vegas.

Chili Red · 03-24-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propracer

Nope, that one has sold to me.

Its a beautiful car, I saw it a few months ago before Geezer traded it in.. Really nice car.

def · 03-24-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

Wait a few months and pick up an Evora instead!

+1

Simba · 03-24-2009, 11:34 AM

Dupont Registry is a good place to look. I can recommend a good car transporter if need be.

I'd go with the Esprit over the Evora in a heartbeat.

propracer · 03-24-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chili Red

Its a beautiful car, I saw it a few months ago before Geezer traded it in.. Really nice car.

Thanks. It runs great. Just had a new high amp alternator installed yesterday and now the thing even starts. I am still waiting to get the front rubber spoiler installed and she should be perfect.

E5PR1T · 03-24-2009, 09:38 PM

I heard the silver one is not up for sale any more...

BTW...where in So Cal do you live at?

Quote:

Originally Posted by propracer

PM me, I know where there is a mint one, silver with black in N. California. 11K miles. Private sale. I would have bought it, but I needed to trade one of my vehicles and hence I bought the one at the Lotus dealer in Vegas.

orangeflash · 03-24-2009, 10:20 PM

isnt the geezer's esprit a maroon color? I think I might have seen it there.

propracer · 03-25-2009, 09:27 AM

I am on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

propracer · 03-25-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeflash

isnt the geezer's esprit a maroon color? I think I might have seen it there.

If by maroon you mean burgundy which Lotus calls inferno red you are referring to my car. I'll post some pics later. Finally got it registered yesterday here in CA.

Flying Scotsman · 04-03-2009, 03:59 PM

IO think I have found and Esprit I likw so now to sell my Exige
Anyone in the market for an 06 Exige - See for sale section before I put it up on Ebay for $38 Billion.

Regards
Jim
914-329-3222

...m... · 04-03-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Anyone in the market for an 06 Exige - See for sale section before I put it up on Ebay for $3800.

...heck, for thirty-eight hundred i'll put it on my credit card; consider it sold...

RoadDad · 04-03-2009, 06:17 PM

I'm next in line if the deal falls through with ...m... I'll bump it to an even $4000.00 cash and buy your first tank of fuel for the Esprit.

RoadDad · 04-03-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm $200 and a tank of petrol above the bottom

03-23-2009, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Flying Scotsman Scotland the Brave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Putnam Valley, New York Posts: 82	Exige Bye Bye Hello Esprit... Again : ) Hi there all, I am in the mood to sell my 06 Exige and get another Esprit. I have had an Red 95 S4S, a Blue 99' V8 and a Red Special Edition 2002 V8, so I now believe it's time for a 2003.5 Esprit as a keeper. Does anyone have any pointers on when to track one down other than the obvious Ebay route. I enjoyed the go cart fun of the Exige, But I am becoming an Old Fart and getting in and out of the little skateboard is undignified at best : ) Any suggestions would be welcome but keep-em clean ...it's a family show. Regards Jim __________________ Lots of Tickets Usually Speeding

03-23-2009, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
91MR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where piracy runs rampant... Posts: 402	Wow, awesome! Don't hear that too often (Exige - Esprit). Good luck! I'll ask Harry and Paul at Viking Motorports when I'm in Ca. next week to see if they know of any cars for you! __________________ 2004 Volvo S60 R 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 1991 Toyota MR2 www.91MR2.multiply.com

03-24-2009, 03:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rodewaryer Open road explorer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 162	Concur on the choice of cars. I think I'd fit in an Exige or Elise plenty good but I'm with ya on the Esprit. Now I just need to get one..... __________________ "Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face". Charleton Heston 1923-2008

03-24-2009, 04:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	Wait a few months and pick up an Evora instead! __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

03-24-2009, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,197	I believe there is a nice one at the dealer in Las Vegas, I believe that is where Geezer just traded his car for an Exige S. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

03-24-2009, 08:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kimbers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 2 Miles From Hethel Posts: 21	I've just gone the other way, selling my S4 and buying an Exige S But I can understand why you want to do it the Esprit just looks so stunning even by todays car standards, and as a Grand Tourer it's a better car. My suggestion is hop over to Lotus Esprit Forum, they have a huge USA following and the members there live, eat and breath Esprits and may be able to help you find one. (Hope posting this doesn't break any forum rules). Not suggesting you leave here merely ask them for advise! __________________ Colin Chapman to MJK 1969 "Mike, there are 14 days to every week. Today, tonight, tomorrow, tomorrow night etc....."

03-24-2009, 11:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 493	Dupont Registry is a good place to look. I can recommend a good car transporter if need be. I'd go with the Esprit over the Evora in a heartbeat.

03-24-2009, 10:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
orangeflash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 53	isnt the geezer's esprit a maroon color? I think I might have seen it there.

03-25-2009, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
propracer Not allowed outside Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 71	I am on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. __________________ I have ADD: Automotive Diversity Disorder:

04-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Flying Scotsman Scotland the Brave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Putnam Valley, New York Posts: 82	Exige to Esprit IO think I have found and Esprit I likw so now to sell my Exige Anyone in the market for an 06 Exige - See for sale section before I put it up on Ebay for $38 Billion. Regards Jim 914-329-3222 __________________ Lots of Tickets Usually Speeding Last edited by Flying Scotsman : 04-03-2009 at 09:10 PM.

04-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,989	I'm next in line if the deal falls through with ...m... I'll bump it to an even $4000.00 cash and buy your first tank of fuel for the Esprit. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

04-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,989	I'm $200 and a tank of petrol above the bottom __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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