1990 Lotus Esprit for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1990 Lotus Esprit for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1990 Lotus Esprit specs
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.70 |
1990 Lotus Esprit: every figure
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 Lotus Esprit
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Lotus Esprit for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1990 Lotus Esprit for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 1990 Lotus Esprit for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the Esprit
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
It uses the 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo and rear-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 12.4 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 37 litres of fuel. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $21.70, and a 300 km weekend about $65.10. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
How big it is
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
A longer test drive
Rent the Esprit for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Esprit answers the big questions. Rent the Esprit first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 1990 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Ready when you are
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 Lotus Esprit from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Lotus Esprit for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Lotus Esprit
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Lotus Esprit?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 Lotus Esprit before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1990 Lotus Esprit have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1990 Lotus Esprit cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4340.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.