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Isnt that car belong to a member on here?
Sure, our apologies. Speak your mind.The thread title is 'your thoughts on this Esprit', but you go on the say ' we would appreciate any positive feedback you can input to this thread’. A little too self-serving for me and this looks like it should be in the ‘for sale’ section. I have some thoughts, but some are and some aren’t positive! maybe a little constructive criticism would be helpful?
Beerman has an 88 and so do I - I also agree with Beerman's comment above'88's are a little harder to sell because they have the Citroen transaxle...unlike the '89's and newer.
It's a nice '88 for sure, looks to be well cared for. But $23,500 is pretty steep, even for a very nice '88. Just my $.02.
I agree and have posted similar many times. I have owned and do own Ferrari cars. They are in no way better than the Esprit. Different, but not as reliable and much more involving to work on at times.If that car sells for at least 85% of asking price in a timely manner we must all bookmark Global Autosports - Buy or Sell Exotic Luxury Sport Cars for when the time comes for us to sell our cars. For those of us that have cars and are not looking to buy it is in our best interests to have sellers such as this get as much as they can for their offering. Sometimes we owners are our own worst enemy as we often comment on the high asking prices of cars and then complain when market prices are low when it is our time to sell. I am guilty of this too.
Agreed on all points. My good buddy has an '84 308QV which is from the same era as my '87 HCi. He spends much more on parts than me. His car is slower than mine. His car does NOT get any more "looks" or gawks than mine. But, when we park together at a cruise or a diner/whatever.... his car is more recognizable and that Horse badge works wonders!I agree and have posted similar many times. I have owned and do own Ferrari cars. They are in no way better than the Esprit. Different, but not as reliable and much more involving to work on at times.
However, Ferrari tend to command higher prices than the Esprit because Ferrari owners bally up the brand without fail. Or, in other words, it has been my observation that Esprit owners tend to point out things go wrong and Ferrari owners pretend nothing ever goes wrong and if it does "it is the cost of admission" attitude prevails.
That said, I do not personally believe there is a greater group of owners any place on the planet the Lotus owners and given the access I have personally experienced to even factory folks... Ferrari could learn a thing or two from Lotus!
Now, onto the car... yes, it does seem a bit on the high side given the fact I do not readily see a service history etc. Now, I am one of those odd balls that purposely shopped for an 88'... and that is what I have. I prefer the Citroen gear box and feel the Renault is a tad over rated. I am familiar with the K-Jet fuel system and have some thoughts regarding the GM parts not being very off the shelf anymore as the cars age. I have owned mine for 11 years and love it every day... So... that is to say that I totally agree that the shopper most def will determine the "buy".
Cameron
Cameron, spot on, ditto. I have two 80's ferraris and they are no better built than the '88 esprit I have...in some ways, not as well built. I prefer working on the Lotus as well - parts are less expensive, less complex in many ways, etc.I agree and have posted similar many times. I have owned and do own Ferrari cars. They are in no way better than the Esprit. Different, but not as reliable and much more involving to work on at times.
However, Ferrari tend to command higher prices than the Esprit because Ferrari owners bally up the brand without fail. Or, in other words, it has been my observation that Esprit owners tend to point out things go wrong and Ferrari owners pretend nothing ever goes wrong and if it does "it is the cost of admission" attitude prevails.
That said, I do not personally believe there is a greater group of owners any place on the planet the Lotus owners and given the access I have personally experienced to even factory folks... Ferrari could learn a thing or two from Lotus!
Now, onto the car... yes, it does seem a bit on the high side given the fact I do not readily see a service history etc. Now, I am one of those odd balls that purposely shopped for an 88'... and that is what I have. I prefer the Citroen gear box and feel the Renault is a tad over rated. I am familiar with the K-Jet fuel system and have some thoughts regarding the GM parts not being very off the shelf anymore as the cars age. I have owned mine for 11 years and love it every day... So... that is to say that I totally agree that the shopper most def will determine the "buy".
Cameron