S4s Wanted

S4s Wanted

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DreamMachine

Original Poster:

29 posts

266 months

Sunday 15th September 2002
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Has got to be a Us car and in excelent cond. with all records. It can have mods but none that have anything to do with an increase in boost. I would prefer it to be stock however and i wouldnt pay anymore for performance upgrades

Skerd

384 posts

274 months

Monday 16th September 2002
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There is a black S4s for sale with 24,000 miles in this months issue (October) of the DuPont registry. They
are asking $ 41,900 but they would probably sell it for mid/high 30's. E-bay always has Lotus cars for sale all the time.

Mike

madmike

2,372 posts

273 months

Monday 16th September 2002
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Must it be an S4, because I am currently selling my 93 SE.

Just a thought...

Mike

cnh1990

3,035 posts

270 months

Monday 16th September 2002
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It is probably an S4s. They go around a high of 40K and a low of 33K. V8's have started to sell below 40K also. Mike don't you have Frank Lu's old car? You have a car with extras and paid a premium for it. At sale you may or may not get extra for the preimiums depending on the buyer. Sometimes all the extras will allow you to do is sell a car faster for the same as amount as a car without them. When one does extra things to a car one does not really expect to recoup, it should just be done for the fun and enjoyment, if you are real lucky you can get just fraction back. Depends, you do have a nice very car, hope you can get a good price from someone who will appreciate the car as I know Frank's car was not cheap.
Calvin 90 SE

FJ40

95 posts

268 months

Monday 16th September 2002
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There was a yellow S4s at Denver Ferrari with 700 miles on it for $50K.

Dan
Yellow 97 Esprit
Dixon, Ca

cnh1990

3,035 posts

270 months

Monday 16th September 2002
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I think it's still there. A hard sell when one can get a V8 for the price.

DreamMachine

Original Poster:

29 posts

266 months

Tuesday 17th September 2002
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Yeah I can imagine that it would be a hard sell. What is the difference between the Se and the S4 or the S4s Im new so be really lamin in your terms

cnh1990

3,035 posts

270 months

Tuesday 17th September 2002
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Look at www.espritfactfile.com under model years. They tell all about the different models.

micahs4s

3 posts

266 months

Wednesday 18th September 2002
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I own a black s4s that I would probably part with for $40k (not a penny less for right now). The car is perfect and drives like a dream. The best part is that its one of the very few that has the factory dual exhaust (called Sport Exhaust on the sticker).

The sound is similar to a ferrari 355, with a little more whine. It has black interior, black paint, and black tinted windows. Three piece OZ's top it off. When I bought it, I had the Lotus dealer do a complete makeover on the car so that everything would be in top shape (even though it was already close to perfect). I rarely drive the car, and have been thinking about switching to a V8 for fun.

Problem is, you can't beat the bragging rights of a 4 cylinder. People are flat amazed at the power from such a small engine. Nobody seems to care about a powerful V8 because your nothing special at that point.

Micah Flippen
979 229 9403 - cell
flippenmh@hotmail.com

madmike

2,372 posts

273 months

Thursday 19th September 2002
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Calvin,

Yep, I have Frank's car. And I am offering to sell it at a major loss. Have to sell it fast, because I most likely won't be able to drive it very soon (very, very bad speeding ticket...loss of license imminent...ugh.)

The plan is to get into a V8 in a couple years...

MikeyRide

267 posts

272 months

Thursday 19th September 2002
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(very, very bad speeding ticket...loss of license imminent...ugh.)
You're getting a lawyer, right? I'm sure you'll be able to keep you license if you don't have a bunch tickets before this one.

cnh1990

3,035 posts

270 months

Thursday 19th September 2002
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Mike,
Frank took a long time to sell that car because of the cost of the enhancments. It will take a while for you to find a buyer even at the current price you are asking (at a loss). that car is almost a Sport 300, I think the only major difference was the limited slip that your car does not have. I have read your post about the ticket on the list.
Much Luck,
Calvin

DreamMachine

Original Poster:

29 posts

266 months

Thursday 19th September 2002
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You mentioned taking a loss on the car. What are you selling the car for$$? If it has all the options of Sport300 then I may be interested.

AZZKICKER

68 posts

272 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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Dream Machine,

I can attest to the condition on Mad Mikes Esprit. We bought ours at the exact same time, and I tell you his is amazing! The rims, and other interior enhancements really make the car look great!

I also had my friend Brian Rice re buff the paint on that car, and it looks unbeleivable. I also convinced mike to start using zaino on it which he has since it was detailed and it really shows. His car scoots, and is an extremely nice car. In terms of head turning his car will do it!

Beautiful car!

Good luck!

Skerd

384 posts

274 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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MadMike:

MikeyRide is correct. Get a GOOD lawyer who is VERY WELL RESPECTED in your future courthouse, and you WILL be able to plea bargain down to almost nothing. Any lawyer who tells you otherwise, do not use them.

Mike

cnh1990

3,035 posts

270 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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It is a nice car. If you want to know the difference between the sp300 and Franks old car email me and we will chat about it. I also in past have chatted to Frank via email and he is more an*l than me about detail. Geez I thought I was picky, people say he like me but on steriods. Oh I may not answer back till next wekk Tue. I will leave for LOG tomorrow morning and will meet hundreds of other owners and see a lot of their cars. Will tell all about it when I get back.
Calvin

MikeyRide

267 posts

272 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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It is a nice car. If you want to know the difference between the sp300 and Franks old car email me and we will chat about it. I also in past have chatted to Frank via email and he is more an*l than me about detail. Geez I thought I was picky, people say he like me but on steriods.
Frank is a neighbor of mine so I know the car fairly well. It's difficult to believe that it's nearly 10 years old when you see it. It is far too nice for me. I wouldn't feel comfortable driving it anywhere.

madmike

2,372 posts

273 months

Tuesday 24th September 2002
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Thanks for all the advice guys. Yes, I have myself a good lawyer. I am going in to court Friday...hope it all pans out.

Dream Machine, I sent you an e-mail through the link on your F-body web site regarding the car if you're interested.

And if anyone knows someone looking to buy...

Mike