GT3? To buy or not to buy?
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Hi Esprit peeps,
I've not posted on PH for a very long time since I parted company with my TVR Tamora.
Grieving over, I am ready to move on. Having been looking around for a while at what's out there and finding nothing that excites me, I saw an Esprit and remembered just how beautiful they are. I looked at one lovely example that was way out of budget, so straight onto Auto Trader I went. With my limited budget in mind I've found a 1997 GT3 48k on the clock and £12,995 asking price. Being a 2 litre turbo and I don't imagine there would be exorbitant running costs or am I deceiving myself on that one?
Now, I can be impulsive when it comes to cars and I know that if I go and see it, I'll end up leaving a deposit.
So, the question is this? What advice can you give me in respect of being a first time Esprit buyer and would this car be a good buy for someone who really does appreciate the Esprit but doesn't have a lot of dosh.
I had an Elise S2 before the Tam which was fun, but although having never driven an Esprit, I feel it's in a different league from both of my previous cars.
I realise I've waffled on, but any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers guys
I've not posted on PH for a very long time since I parted company with my TVR Tamora.
Grieving over, I am ready to move on. Having been looking around for a while at what's out there and finding nothing that excites me, I saw an Esprit and remembered just how beautiful they are. I looked at one lovely example that was way out of budget, so straight onto Auto Trader I went. With my limited budget in mind I've found a 1997 GT3 48k on the clock and £12,995 asking price. Being a 2 litre turbo and I don't imagine there would be exorbitant running costs or am I deceiving myself on that one?
Now, I can be impulsive when it comes to cars and I know that if I go and see it, I'll end up leaving a deposit.
So, the question is this? What advice can you give me in respect of being a first time Esprit buyer and would this car be a good buy for someone who really does appreciate the Esprit but doesn't have a lot of dosh.
I had an Elise S2 before the Tam which was fun, but although having never driven an Esprit, I feel it's in a different league from both of my previous cars.
I realise I've waffled on, but any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers guys
I don't know any esprit owner that doesn't keep extensive records of what's been done to their car. Ask for the records and read them over front to back and if you find out where it has been serviced call them and ask them about the car as well. Liner issues always a concern so make sure the owner isn't topping up the header tank frequently.
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Otherwise, a dream to drive. I never tire of mine.
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Otherwise, a dream to drive. I never tire of mine.
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