A friend contacted me and...

[SUN RA KAT]

A friend contacted me and said -

"hi there im a current viper owner,im having a hard time to log in and post a topic wondering if you could post it for me please.my question is im looking into a new lotus espirit turbo v8 has any one on this board owned one?what was their expierince and who has driven one and what was their verdict?
if you could please post please let me know.
thanks

Can anyone here be of service?

Thanks in advance.

 

[AJ]

ah. they do have weak renault trannies which are at their torque-rated limit from the factory...

...also, some electrical problems (dashboard).

a warning - do not attempt to play with the turbos (more boost). they do not like that and parts (pistons) are very very very expensive.

if you are over 6 feet tall- forget about a lotus.

but the grip and handling- ah... those alone are worth the ***** british car admission price

easy to backyard repair with the proverbial duct tape (car is fairly simple), but if you need parts- they will be super expensive. think viper experience, but a fragile viper one...


alex
few cars

 

[FE 065]

Just saw a Lotus Esprit yesterday.. It reminded me of when GM gave me one to drive for comparison testing and when I sat down in it my knees were in my face!


At 6'3+" I was way too tall..

 

[proracer1]

DON'T do it....If you are a big guy (6' or bigger) you will have a problem with side window vision. They are fun cars from 0-80 after that what a PIG. I would NEVER trade my viper for one. Pluse you can drive the Sh*t out of your viper and maintenece costs are very low. Not true on a Lotus...Plus a body style change is due soon and then you will have an out dated car. Just my opinion...