espritV8.com Buyers Guide

They Don't Make Them Any More

In early 2004, the last of the Lotus Esprit v8's rolled off of the assembly plant in Hethel, England. All of the 2004's were bound for the United States. Unless you are lucky enough to buy one of the 2004's or the 2003's that are still in stock at many Lotus dealers then your only option is to buy one used.

Specific Issues - The Cam Seals

Do a quick 5 minute test to save yourself a world of grief. Do this while the engine is COOL.

Leaky Liners

Leaky cylinder liners can ruin your whole day.

Use It or Lose It!

Take it out and play with it
Don't take Mom's advise whe it comes to this car. The opposite is actually true. You wouldn't want things to start falling off.

Specific Issues (1997) - Leaky Spark Plug Cover Syndrome

Remember that 1997 was the first year for the V8 in th States. As with all new model vehicles, teathing problems abound with the first production model year.

Specific Issues - The Muffler (1997-2001)

It's a brick, and worse. It's a brick made of a special metal that is more succeptable to rust than any compound on the planet.