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Lotus Esprit, One Of Nicest Around !!! on 2040-cars
US $27,500.00
Year:1997
Mileage:36897
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Palmdale, California, United States
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I am selling my 1997 Lotus V8 twin turbo supercar. My Esprit is without a doubt one of the most immaculate V8 examples around, especially for the model year. Cosmetics are superb, most people think it is a new car. Mechanics are in great shape, have extensive service records, all owners have been beyond meticulous and this Esprit has definitely been maintained to the highest standards. Last owner took immaculate care and spared no expense, he lived in San Diego, CA and kept it for 7 years. I purchased car in August 2011, would keep it for years but other priorities take precedence. Has only been serviced at Symbolic Motors, Viking Motors and Lotus by Claudius since in California. The highlights are as follows: 1. Schedule C service, new Gates blue HD belts and pulleys, about 4 mos and 1000 miles ago. 2. Royal Purple synthetic oil change, same day as installation of belts etc. Old oil was as clean as day it was changed and engine did not use a drop. 3. New low idle control module. 4. New O2 sensors, just passed California smog test with flying colors, emission readings were very low. 5. Clutch and second gear were replaced about 9.2K miles ago. I have about the nicest Renault gearbox around. Shifting is precise,syncros are great,reverse is solid with no issues. 6. Alternator was replaced upon delivery to me from Symbolic motors. New Bosch battery with lifetime warranty 7. Currently has Lotus Factory high output ECU installed (have receipt for $ 2500) and also have "Race ECU" which might go along with purchase. 8. Lotus by Claudius "cat back custom exhaust", sounds much better than stock but does not affect smog equipment in any way. 9. Blow off valves, Labor alone was $ 1100 by Lotus by Claudius 10. Michelin Pilot tires are: front 60% but older and compound is hard, best to be replaced ($ 450 for set). Rear tires are 70 % and in great shape. Rotors are in very good condition, Newer pads and complete suspension was recently checked and nothing out of ordinary wear and tear was found 11. Alpine CD deck, IPOD connector, remote, with upgraded speakers and subwoofer in passenger floorboard, professionally installed. System sounds fantastic 12. Momo red insert steering wheel installed and factory airbag wheel included 13. Upgraded when car was new OZ Wheels Futura rims 14. Have all books,keys,toolkit, expensive hard copy of Factory service manual, Lotus OEM red wind deflector. 15. No codes, No check engine light, Lotus by Claudius tested the on board computer system with their Lotus handheld module and there are no issues of any kind. Lastly, I am extremely picky when it comes to cosmetics on a car, I rate the interior a strong 9.5 (only flaw is one minor scuff on driver side seating bolster, easy fix) and exterior a strong 9.4 (few tiny rock chips( about 6 total) on front end which are very small and touched up, cannot prevent this from happening) .Original Red paint looks like a 2012 with extreme gloss, no clearcoat issues,no scratches etc. Clean Carfax and Autocheck, I feel very confident if a potential buyer viewed my car in person would be more than pleased with overall condition. In closing if you factor in all the recent preventive maintenance, newer clutch and 2nd gear, very sound mechanics and ultra clean cosmetics this is just a fantastic turn key example and a extremely well priced Esprit !!! If you have any questions please contact me and I will be more than pleased to answer all inquiries. Thanks |
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