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Hey all. Been here for a while and decided to make my first post. I didn't feel worthy of posting until I had solidified a purchase. If everything goes well and the car is portrayed accurately, I'll take delivery this Saturday.
Because of the vast amounts of information I've gleaned from this forum, I was hoping someone out there might have come across this particular Esprit. The only information I have at this point is that the car is a 93.5 and the ad states everything is on the level. 40k original miles with a few scratches on the exterior and interior is immaculate, save for the normal wear of getting in and out of the driver's seat. As of this writing, here's the ad on craigslist:
1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo
I've spoken with the owner who seems awfully candid about the car and we've spoken at length about the particulars. Extensive service history, maintained as it should be, etc. So I'm feeling pretty comfortable about the sale thus far. The car is about 2 hours from me and I'll most likely make it out there at least once one of these workdays just to see the car and do the once-over before the final transaction. As I'm sure many others before me have felt, this is the car I've had on my wish list since I first laid eyes on them in and have followed them ever since.
I've been told I have an almost sickening obsession with cars and the Lotus is definitely in my top five all-time favorite wish-I-had-one cars and am finally able to make it happen. Those who truly appreciate cars, and even more so the Lotus Esprit, get my obsession. Then there's pretty much everyone else. Most of the people I've shown pictures of the car are either a) have no idea what kind of car it is or the maker or b) seem to be indifferent. Not complaining, but I do find it interesting how folks react to the obsessions of car enthusiasts.
I'm already starting to get paranoid about where I'll be parking and everything that seems to go along with that, like obsessing over garage cleanliness and researching tools I'll need, service manuals, etc. 8^)
So, I submit to you the VIN in hopes that someone recognizes this car and can help ensure my dollars are going to one of the finer examples of these cars.
VIN: SCCFC20BXPHF60281
I'm definitely not considered to be one that gets emotional about much of anything, but I'm finding it difficult to contain myself knowing that I'm about to own a car that's literally been a life-long dream of mine. And it's awesome that it seems I've found a site where folks are as passionate as I am about these exquisite machines.
Thanks for any and all feedback and I hope you all are enjoying the weekend!
Because of the vast amounts of information I've gleaned from this forum, I was hoping someone out there might have come across this particular Esprit. The only information I have at this point is that the car is a 93.5 and the ad states everything is on the level. 40k original miles with a few scratches on the exterior and interior is immaculate, save for the normal wear of getting in and out of the driver's seat. As of this writing, here's the ad on craigslist:
1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo
I've spoken with the owner who seems awfully candid about the car and we've spoken at length about the particulars. Extensive service history, maintained as it should be, etc. So I'm feeling pretty comfortable about the sale thus far. The car is about 2 hours from me and I'll most likely make it out there at least once one of these workdays just to see the car and do the once-over before the final transaction. As I'm sure many others before me have felt, this is the car I've had on my wish list since I first laid eyes on them in and have followed them ever since.
I've been told I have an almost sickening obsession with cars and the Lotus is definitely in my top five all-time favorite wish-I-had-one cars and am finally able to make it happen. Those who truly appreciate cars, and even more so the Lotus Esprit, get my obsession. Then there's pretty much everyone else. Most of the people I've shown pictures of the car are either a) have no idea what kind of car it is or the maker or b) seem to be indifferent. Not complaining, but I do find it interesting how folks react to the obsessions of car enthusiasts.
I'm already starting to get paranoid about where I'll be parking and everything that seems to go along with that, like obsessing over garage cleanliness and researching tools I'll need, service manuals, etc. 8^)
So, I submit to you the VIN in hopes that someone recognizes this car and can help ensure my dollars are going to one of the finer examples of these cars.
VIN: SCCFC20BXPHF60281
I'm definitely not considered to be one that gets emotional about much of anything, but I'm finding it difficult to contain myself knowing that I'm about to own a car that's literally been a life-long dream of mine. And it's awesome that it seems I've found a site where folks are as passionate as I am about these exquisite machines.
Thanks for any and all feedback and I hope you all are enjoying the weekend!