2003 Panoz Esperante Review

Name: 2003 Panoz Esperante Review
Brand: Panoz
Price: 7738 USD
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

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Pros

Exhaust note, great shifter action, impressive structural integrity, easy to drive and fast.

Cons

Lack of stability control, no side airbags, still quirky ergonomics, awkward steering feel.

What’s new

Revisions to the Esperante's rear suspension and interior ergonomics, along with new options that include a carbon-fiber hardtop and Brembo brakes bring this limited production American roadster into its sophomore year.

Edmunds says

Though suffering from quirky ergonomics and borrowed cockpit components, the Panoz offers performance on par with the world's best sports cars and exclusivity that practically guarantees that yours will be the only one at the country club.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 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 N/A undefined in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

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$174/mo

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Panoz is the absolute best

jack orbin, 07/15/2006

2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

This is a great car. I have or have had a Mercedes, Jaguar, BMW, Lexus, Triumph and this car beats them hands down in almost every category. My Panoz Esperante is the very best looking car on the road. I love it.

danny's esperante

dw simp 48, 11/10/2002

2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

i have had my experante for about 6 months now and i love it. i cant go any where without it drawing a crowd. i have had the new maserati, a 360 modena and a 911 porsche and this car is my favorite. it drives great on a long trip and its quiet with the top down. i would highly recommend it

With a Panoz You Get a Poke in the Nose

Panoz , 08/12/2006

2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

My thought when my wife wanted a new Jaguar was that the Jags looked a lot like the Ford Tauras at the time. I thought that if we bought a sexy very good looking sports car like the Panoz it not only would not look so common but hopfully hold more of its value. I was wrong. The car's style unargueably is very good. They forgot to put any shocks on it though and therefore it is very, …

Where do I put the kids?!

Cool Cat, 04/17/2003

2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

My wife and I bought this car before we thought about where we were going to put the kids. As it turns out we can only fit the two older boys in the trunk comfortably. Our daughter has to be strapped to the hood.

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2003 Esperante Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$88,950
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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2003 Panoz Esperante Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 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 N/A undefined in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 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 N/A undefined in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Panoz is the absolute best

danny's esperante

With a Panoz You Get a Poke in the Nose

Where do I put the kids?!

2003 Esperante Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 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 N/A undefined in Ohio.}