1999 Lotus Esprit

Lotus Esprit (1999)
for sale

Price: US $200.00

Description:

I've owned this car about 5 years and put about 23, 000 miles on it. Always garaged. Everything works as it should except engine repair needed as mentioned. I have replaced the ECU and gave it a major tune up (the usual plus coil packs) about 8, 000 miles ago. The engine turns over but just burps occasionally. The engine seems to be just as hard to hand crank as before so I expect there is compression but this is a guess. The buyer should assume the worse - rebuild of the valve assembly. I have no explanation as to why the timing was correct when rechecked. The car has never burned oil. Tires are good. I'm getting a little too old to tinker with it anymore.
update: 2015-09-19

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Car was running until I changed timing belts. I'd assume timing has slipped and bent valves. Oddly enough I rechecked timing and it was spot on but I'd assume the worse. I don't have the time to fix so I'm selling as is. Car has glass removable top, never wrecked, leather is in good condition.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SCCDC0825XHA15802Year: 1999
Exterior Color: SilverMake: Lotus
Interior Color: BlackModel: Esprit
Number of Cylinders: 8Trim: 2 DOOR
Vehicle Title: ClearEngine: TWIN TURBO V8
Options: Sunroof, Leather SeatsDrive Type: RWD
Fuel Type: GasolineMileage: 34,918
For Sale By: Private Seller

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