Purchasing a S4 SE - anything to look out for?

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

After a couple of years of absence I am thinking about returning to the Lotus world (previously had a 2011
Evora) and buying a S4 early 90s SE Espirt.

Test drove the car last Friday and liked it. Having it checked out for...

• Compression test
• Leak down test
• Oil Pressure test
• Chassis check
• Block test

It had a "check-engine" light and oil light showing occasionally. The MIL light is apparently due to
a lambda issue and they are checking out the oil light (might just be a loose wire).

The engine was (supposedly) rebuilt a few years back, so hopefully is in good shape.

My question is - should there be anything else I should specifically check for before I purchase it?

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

After purchasing said car, Castle Lotus has been bringing it up to scratch and it is now nearly ready.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4wL6QVs3uI

[Gompo]

Thanks for the update. I'm sure there's many here who lusted over the Esprit in their youth but for one reason or another they're not a viable proposition.

[alex_gray255]

...and the final one (for now) to get her restored...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZR-NqdrAt8

[Dinoboy]

Looking great now.