2004 Lotus Esprit Review

Name: 2004 Lotus Esprit Review
Brand: Lotus
Price: 8737 USD
Rating: 4.6 (22 reviews)

Price Estimate: $8,737 - $11,819

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Pros

Sharp steering, exclusivity, fighter-jet acceleration.

Cons

Dated chassis, minimal outward visibility, cramped cockpit.

What’s new

No changes for the Esprit.

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The Lotus Esprit may not be as easy to live with as an Acura NSX or Porsche 911, but it's not as common, either.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.08 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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tim hayden, 12/24/2007

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)

I have driven it daily for over 3 yrs and has been extremely reliable. I am so use to people making double takes when they see it on the road that it feels strange on the rare occasion when it does not occur. The performance is way beyond what I can explore and the exhaust note with the center exit U.S. exhaust is phenomenal and sounds only like exotic european cars can. The interior is …

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tim hayden, 04/27/2004

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)

Bought it 2 weeks ago. Have owned a Boxster, 911, Ferrari 308 Quattrovalve and a Testarossa and I go out to the garage at night just to look at this one more than the others. The interior is gourgeous in tan and the wheels are the most beautiful I have ever seen. The twin turbo acceleration is the best I've ever driven and the exhaust is pleasantly loud. Major …

Esprit V8 is a winner

Dirk989, 06/17/2003

2001 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)

While not a well know marque, Lotus has produced one of the top supercars in the world. Handling has been described as the greatest ever. I don't disagree. Performance is unbelievable, especially with a few reasonably priced mods. This car will glue you to your seat and handle curves at speeds previously reserved for video games. The styling is not as outrageous as …

An Owner's Review: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Owner of 2003 Esprit, 08/28/2003

2001 Lotus Esprit V8 2dr Coupe (3.5L 8cyl Turbo 5M)

Frightening fast car, difficult to drive slow. Don't mean b/c u "want" to drive it fast, I mean b/c IT wants to drive fast. The gas pedal is either on or off, as is clutch. Brakes similar, risk a face plant if not careful to go gentle on pedal. Not easy to drive, but has its rewards. Downsides: (there are several), forget about getting it if you are shy, everyone WILL …

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2004 Esprit Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$93,225
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$297/month
Seating	2 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	2 years / unlimited miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Esprit include:

Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning

2004 Lotus Esprit Review

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