Esprit V8 - Will I be disappointed?
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Bob-iylho said:
Test drove an S4s which is mid 90's, much quicker car than mine but I just love the JPS.
It appeals to me that it is an old car and doesn't drive like a modern car.
It wasn’t at all my intention to suggest that your car is ‘less’ in any way. Did the S4 feel significantly more modern?It appeals to me that it is an old car and doesn't drive like a modern car.
Drive the V8-SE or GT for that matter. The sheer acceleration and the speed at which you can take long corners, it will always take a long time to wipe the smile off your face! Never drove a GT3 and almost came close to getting one pre V8, it just wasn't meant to be.
I have to say, even at speed when we used to take them on the autobahns to stretch their legs, they still felt planted at 165mph+. I still keep an eye out for one, even though I live in the states now means there are still a few with no miles on and there seems to be decent pickings for the late ones too.
Looks wise though, a well kept clean and sparking G car always makes me smile. The V8 though, well they're just something else.......
I have to say, even at speed when we used to take them on the autobahns to stretch their legs, they still felt planted at 165mph+. I still keep an eye out for one, even though I live in the states now means there are still a few with no miles on and there seems to be decent pickings for the late ones too.
Looks wise though, a well kept clean and sparking G car always makes me smile. The V8 though, well they're just something else.......
I test drove a V8 Esprit a while ago.
+ All the Lotus magic is there: amazingly feel-some steering and superb ride and handling.
+ Performance is good, although it’s very capable and you can’t use much of the performance on the road without risking your license.
+ Very comfortable, provided you’re not too tall (it’s quite a short cabin).
- The clutch takes some getting used to.
- The gearbox is horrendous.
Yes, they’re not modern feeling inside, but it is a 20+ year old car, so it depends what you want. Personally I’m far happier with the feel of a car like an Esprit than a modern sports car for the same money.
+ All the Lotus magic is there: amazingly feel-some steering and superb ride and handling.
+ Performance is good, although it’s very capable and you can’t use much of the performance on the road without risking your license.
+ Very comfortable, provided you’re not too tall (it’s quite a short cabin).
- The clutch takes some getting used to.
- The gearbox is horrendous.
Yes, they’re not modern feeling inside, but it is a 20+ year old car, so it depends what you want. Personally I’m far happier with the feel of a car like an Esprit than a modern sports car for the same money.
Edited by RobM77 on Saturday 1st August 23:12
I've had a 4 pot and a 98 V8 and I'm V8 all the way... I can't think of anything I didn't like about it and if I could afford one I'd have another for sure.... I believe the 0-60 is actually 4.7 which is acceptable... it not about headline figures, the Elise for instance I also love and have had several as for fun and bang for the buck they can't be beat in my opinion but a modern diesel will show an Elise it's heels on the motorway but that's not why you buy one...
Best I can say is go and try one out and make your mind up from there, I used my V8 daily and adored it!
Good luck sir with what ever you decide to buy
Best I can say is go and try one out and make your mind up from there, I used my V8 daily and adored it!
Good luck sir with what ever you decide to buy
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