2004 Panoz Esperante Review
Price Estimate: $8,067 - $10,913





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Thrilling exhaust note, impressive structural integrity, predictable handling.
Cons
- Lack of stability control, no side airbags, quirky ergonomics, awkward steering feel.
What’s new
New this year is a coupe model and the GTLM, the latter of which features a supercharged engine, more aggressive suspension tuning, a lighter body and revised front and rear fascias. The GT model is a GTLM without the supercharger. A four-speed automatic transmission is newly available.
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.
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Minnesota
Not EPA tested for Esperante Base
Esperante Base
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A high-tech, modern throwback
5 out of 5 starsJeffthefish, 09/23/2004
2004 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
The Panoz Esperante recaptures the
feeling of the old 289 Cobra, which was
always the most exciting streetable
ride there was. There's a fun factor so
lacking in the other cars available
today. Some are faster, most quieter
and ride better, some are surely better
put together and use prettier
materials, but the Panoz gives
something else-those intangibles the
Cobra … gave, the perfect feedback, the
complete involvement, the roughness
around the edges, the classic style,
the exclusivity and the performance
that feels better than it actually is.
The Esperante, an American made toy,
w/high-tech, expensive components that
knocks your age back 25-35 years
danny's esperante
4.75 out of 5 starsdw 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
panoz esperante
3.63 out of 5 starsdjbutter, 06/08/2004
2004 Panoz Esperante GT 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
the esperante has good handleing and
great power but the ride is terrible.it
is an overpriced auto that drives
terrible and i am not thriled by it.
Panoz is the absolute best
5 out of 5 starsjack 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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 Panoz Esperante, so we've included reviews for other years of the Esperante since its last redesign.
2004 Esperante Highlights
Convertible
Base
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 |
Safety
Key safety features on the Esperante include:
- Alarm
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