The Lotus Esprit has been a car that I have sought after for a very long time. When I found one that I thought was worthy enough for me to consider I jumped at it. After owning the Esprit for a short period, I realized that I had made a mistake. I had no history of maintenance and quickly realized that my dream car was going to need extensive repairs (V8 Twin Turbo). The gearbox was useless, and one of the turbo seals was on its way out. If you don't have someone that can repair a Lotus or is knowledgeable, I would steer clear. If you find a well maintained Esprit, then I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.