2002 Lotus Esprit for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2002 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.
2002 Lotus Esprit specs
| Engine | 3.5L 8-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $25.73 |
2002 Lotus Esprit: every figure
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 |
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 2002 Lotus Esprit
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V001000 | 2004-01-05 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO, 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." CERTAIN AIR BAG WARNING LABELS ARE REQUIRED ON BOTH SUN VISORS AND THE ABOVE VEHICLES FAILED TO HAVE THE REQUIRED LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Lotus Esprit for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2002 Lotus Esprit for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2002 Lotus Esprit, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on 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. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
The 3.5L 8-cylinder turbo, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 14.7 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 44 litres of fuel. A 300 km weekend costs about $77.19 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Esprit makes sense
It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Space and size
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
A longer test drive
Try the Esprit on your commute, then decide. A week with the Esprit answers more than any brochure. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Esprit answers the big questions.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2002 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $25.73 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $257.30 at our price setting.
Over to you
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with 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 2002 Lotus Esprit from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Lotus Esprit for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Lotus Esprit
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Lotus Esprit have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Lotus Esprit cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5146.00.
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.