Car financing: 1998 Lotus Esprit
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 1998 Lotus Esprit for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1998 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 |
1998 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 1998 Lotus Esprit
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| 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. |
| 98V135000 | 1998-06-22 | wheels:rim | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1998 Lotus Esprit
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 1998 Lotus Esprit before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 1998 Lotus Esprit for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Specs, explained
Power: the 3.5L 8-cylinder turbo; drive: rear-wheel drive. 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.
It is rated at 14.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 44 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $77.19 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Space, size and seats
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Esprit tells you more than any review. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Esprit for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $257.30 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $25.73 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Questions first?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 1998 Lotus Esprit from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Lotus Esprit
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Lotus Esprit for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Lotus Esprit
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Lotus Esprit?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 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 1998 Lotus Esprit have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 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.