Future Esprit owner, Q's about fair pricing...
Discussion
Hello there!
I've been drooling over the Esprit since the mid-80's (I'll be 24 soon), and I have recently started shopping for a clean one. Although I don't plan to actually buy one for a year or so, I wanted to start my search now, just in case the cherry of a car pops up.
I'm in southern California, and I'm looking to spend a maximum of $25k (although, I'd stretch to $30k to get "the one"). I am ideally looking for an '89 SE, but I would consider any 88-93 specimen in good shape and in my price range.
I'm wondering...what should I expect to pay for a good 89 SE, around 50k miles, with all major service performed?
Also, do you think this would be a good model to go with for a first-time Lotus owner? Any feedback is appreciated. I know it's a general question, but I want to soak up as much info as I can. Thanks, and I'll be around for a while!
Sean
'90 Lysholm-charged VW Corrado
I've been drooling over the Esprit since the mid-80's (I'll be 24 soon), and I have recently started shopping for a clean one. Although I don't plan to actually buy one for a year or so, I wanted to start my search now, just in case the cherry of a car pops up.
I'm in southern California, and I'm looking to spend a maximum of $25k (although, I'd stretch to $30k to get "the one"). I am ideally looking for an '89 SE, but I would consider any 88-93 specimen in good shape and in my price range.
I'm wondering...what should I expect to pay for a good 89 SE, around 50k miles, with all major service performed?
Also, do you think this would be a good model to go with for a first-time Lotus owner? Any feedback is appreciated. I know it's a general question, but I want to soak up as much info as I can. Thanks, and I'll be around for a while!
Sean
'90 Lysholm-charged VW Corrado
Rob,
Thank you for the prompt response! I will check out all of those links. I can't wait to be a fellow Lotus owner...some of the most beautiful automobiles to ever grace the asphalt. I trust they're as much fun to drive as they are to admire!
Incidentally...I have started researching the history of the company. There's one thing I can't seem to find though. What is the origin of the Lotus badge/logo, and what does it mean? Have you found this info anywhere??
Thank you for the prompt response! I will check out all of those links. I can't wait to be a fellow Lotus owner...some of the most beautiful automobiles to ever grace the asphalt. I trust they're as much fun to drive as they are to admire!
Incidentally...I have started researching the history of the company. There's one thing I can't seem to find though. What is the origin of the Lotus badge/logo, and what does it mean? Have you found this info anywhere??
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