Why The Lotus Esprit is the Best Supercar Bargain

[@williamdang8843]

I have had the privilege of driving two lotus of this model, both in red and cream leather. It is sublime and so direct drive through the corners.

[@jeffpollard7304]

Had a ‘98 Esprit for 5yrs. Loved, loved,loved it!!

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

V8 Turbo in the '98 correct? That's a good looking car. How did it run? Did you have any issues? I might try and find one of the v8 turbos!

[@jeffpollard7304]

@@TheSpeedTraveler ALL of a sudden I had several problems, car overheated & the port side head gasket started to leak(power loss), took it in to replace both. Then I had 2 strokes, shook me up, wife & I became very uncomfortable about driving it, sold it 2 days later(as is) for what I originally bought it for, to a guy who was willing to repair it!!!!!…..regretted it big time! …bought a Jag. XKR, 510hp. 3yrs. later. LOL! Yes V8, twin turbo, until I had overheat, it was beautiful……..should NEVER had sold it!

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

@@jeffpollard7304 That's rough... Glad you are doing better. You like the Jag?

[@raimundolima4151]

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[@pmapilotmooney]

A great car. I have an 87 and love it. Had a 77 S1 but it burned up. The Europa was great to, had 3 of them. If you get the chance drive a Europa it is even more responsive than the Esprit.

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Thanks for the info Phil... Never have driven a Europa. Now on the list! Thx

[@pmapilotmooney]

fuel leak from overhauled carbeurator@@p80t5turbo

[@frankpineda1832]

I owned 3 lotus a few years back, I’m in the US (California) and they are amazing, I will eventually get me another one but not the new lotus ( I wouldn’t buy and lotus with a Toyota motor) good video 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Thanks a lot Frank, appreciate the comment. We sold this one but still have a silver one in the collection. That one will never be sold! These are amazing cars.

[@patricktomczykaarup6363]

Stunning car. Shame I am not able to fit into it as my legs are too long!

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Sorry mate. It is a little tight - the foot box is pretty narrow as well. Thanks for commenting.

[@JACOBROHDE]

great video mate! Test drove one today and loved it

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

They are such great cars Jacob. And they drive so well for a 40 year old car. Let us know if you get one.

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

It is a great driver's car. Hope you bought it!

[@clivebeales1477]

Great car, I have a1983 Turbo esprit in Calypso red and magnolia hide interior, love this car , the way it drives and the smiles it puts on people's faces when you drive it. Will never sell.

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Agree Clive - these are amazing cars. This one WAS sold sadly, a bi-product of Covid business turn down. But we have a silver one still in the collection. Thanks for commenting.

[@jonathanevans9257]

Love these, little known fact, Colin built luxury yachts as well JCL Marine, great looking boats Marauder, Mamba etc . Company failed because they tried the same resin injection on the boats as the cars but didn't work on boat hulls!

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Hey Jonathan ! Thanks for the info. We had no idea Colin built yachts as well. Oh man, on the boat hulls. Rock on!!

[@gmoroder]

Great cars, wish I could find them in the US at all, let alone for a good price. Is it still possible to get a good example for around 30k?

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

We have owned two of them recently. I would say $30K is very accurate. They aren't easy to find but there is one on EBay right now but it has a lot of miles. Good luck in the search.

[@GETTY-gr7gf]

Pray the backbone frame does not break.

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Agree with that MSBA!

[@木塚淑之]

Nice video from Japan

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Thanks for the comment!

[@andrewgreen7778]

Interesting pronunciation of the stylist.

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Ha - well maybe butchered that a little. Thx for the comment Andrew!

[@ilgwent8061]

DA CAR IS A REAL BEAUTY AND 👀

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Thanks. We agree!

[@Cybertron1000]

These are so undervalued, not that I want them to be as much as a house but I think people undervalue louts as a brand. Why get a 308 when you can get this instead for 1/2 the price or less.

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Agree Julian... They are starting to go up in price now. Thanks for the comment.

[@Cybertron1000]

@@TheSpeedTraveler no problem

[@MiguelFernandez-uh4ti]

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[@robertjoyce4553]

This is pretty much the ONLY supercar under $40k

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

True but they are now starting to go up in value - finally!

[@RafaelaSilva-gb1uj]

Oi

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Hi Rafa!

[@AlejandraFernandez-yy2fn]

Holáaaaaaaáaaaaaa

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Hola Alejandra! Gracias por ver!

[@zeliadasilva6508]

Kol0

[@TheScudabear1]

It was designed by who the fuck?!😂🤣

[@TheSpeedTraveler]

Haha - okay maybe need to re-pronounce that - haha

[@TheScudabear1]

@@p80t5turbo try listening to the pronunciation on the video before you make dickhead comments ...TheSpeedTraveler got it immediately if you open your eyes and look at his reaction comment