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Used 2004 Lotus Esprit Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

The Best of The Best

krush, 08/01/2004
2004 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)
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amzing, this car dominates evryone, it is the best vehicle anyone could hope for. If only someone around here could give my car a work out.

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4 out of 5 stars

Don't fear meeting your childhood heros

Esprit4Me, 06/21/2025
2001 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)
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The only regret I have, is I wish I'd have bought an Esprit sooner. Nearly five years into ownership of my '98 V8 tt, and the car never fails to put a smile on my face. Be prepared to be the most popular person at the gas station, coffee shop, stoplight or wherever you take it. People are naturally drawn to the Esprit and are always eager to learn and chat about it. Parts are readily available and the car is as easy to maintain as a Ford, Chevy or Dodge of its era. Cam Belt service is OK every eight years as long as you upgrade to Gates Blue Racing belts from JAE. Cam Belt service can be done, engine-in, by anyone with the proper tools and ability to do so. A KNOWLEDGEABLE shop will charge you 8-10 hours plus parts if you don't feel comfortable wrenching on it yourself. Front tires are getting a little tougher to find as 235/45 R17 is becoming an uncommon size. Excellent performance at stock levels. With sport cats and K&Ns (clean/oil them every year) most V8s will put down about 375 to the wheels on a dyno, running stock boost. If you're still reading this, what are you waiting for? YOLO! Steve (Esprit4Me on the forums)

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

could be better but i still love it

HenryC, 06/07/2004
2003 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)
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the interior is a little tight, but its well worth it. your outside view it slightly limited but i don't complain about it. its not too bad. it uses a lot of gas and normally its not a big deal but with gas prices today i pay almost a third more then i usually do so i cut back on its drive time.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 2 Mid Life Crises

i own 2, 08/20/2003
2001 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)
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only problem is the high amount of maintainence that a lotus needs but if you can afford to buy a decent esprit than you can afford to keep it on the road

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5 out of 5 stars

Bow Down

BoostedLoser, 10/04/2002
2002 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)
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...Bow down to the greatest sports car that was ever designed! More affordable than any of its competetors, and a style that is better than any other!

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