Does the 1990's Lotus Esprit look dated?

[markw996]

I'm trying to decide on a new toy, I love Lotus Esprits but am interested to hear what other people think of the styling by todays standards.
(I don't want to put this in the Lotus forum as I'm looking for unbiased opinions on the styling).

Here are 2 currently for sale on PH within my budget:

[markw996]

Impasse said:

The white one is from the late 80's. Despite the later wheels it's an earlyish Stevens shape and will feel (and smell) very agricultural to drive.

The yellow car has pas, fuel injection and abs so will be a much more up to date thing to pilot.

Thats a very good point you make, although I prefer the white one I think an S4 / GT3 would be the way to go if I decide to get one.

I'm not sure I could live with any interior pre-S4 either if I'm honest.

[markw996]

carinaman said:

That handbrake lever looks a bit of a stretch, but any further back and you'd risk injuring yourself getting in and out.

My handbrake is further back on my 944 but doesn't cause a problem,
lost count of the number of times I got my trousers caught on the one in my old 928 though!