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I ran across this ad earlier and thought I would post it here, it looks like a good deal on an SE.
1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, $15,500 - Cars.com
1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, $15,500 - Cars.com
Hi.I ran across this ad earlier and thought I would post it here, it looks like a good deal on an SE.
1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, $15,500 - Cars.com
Actually, the ad said the car had 'documented service records' - it didn't say 'ALL the maintenance records'. Buyer beware.[snip]
As far as calling this car a "Basket case" merely because it is disassembled for paint, I don't know about you , i'd rather have the "Basket case" with all the maintenance records and all the issues which usually go wrong with these cars addressed! if not, the 23 yr old timing belt and other expendables which Vulcanize over time could provide the new owner with a very expensive surprise!
This car is now off the market. I bought it on Friday.I ran across this ad earlier and thought I would post it here, it looks like a good deal on an SE.
1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, $15,500 - Cars.com
Congratulations! You may want to introduce yourself and your plans for your Esprit - plenty of knowledgeable folks here to help you with the adventure of Esprit ownership. I've been very thankful for the help I've receive here and other forums.This car is now off the market. I bought it on Friday.![]()
Welcome to the crew!!!This car is now off the market. I bought it on Friday.![]()
:up:This car is now off the market. I bought it on Friday.![]()
Hi all,Congratulations! You may want to introduce yourself and your plans for your Esprit - plenty of knowledgeable folks here to help you with the adventure of Esprit ownership. I've been very thankful for the help I've receive here and other forums.
Couple immediate points - from the pictures, the timing belt is a regular factory OEM belt - you may want to verify the last time it was changed and likely have that done as a priority 1 item. If the belt fails, major engine damage will occur.
My 88 timing belt had been verified to be at least 14 years old/30K miles (it is suppose to be replaced every 3 years/30K miles), so that got done first.
My 88 Esprit had an unusually long clutch engagement compared to my 06 Mustang GT.Hi Carbuff,
The clutch engages near the top of the travel - about an inch or so from the top. Is this normal? [snip].