Car financing: 2004 Lotus Esprit
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). 0 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
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2004 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.
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.
2004 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 |
2004 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 2004 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.
Car financing: the 2004 Lotus Esprit
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2004 Lotus Esprit for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2004 Lotus Esprit, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Esprit
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
The engine is the 3.5L 8-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. 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.
A combined rating of 14.7 L/100 km works out to about 44 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $25.73 to drive 100 km. 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 work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move.
Size and space
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Esprit first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Esprit answers more than any brochure.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
One more step
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2004 Lotus Esprit from us first.
Ask us about the 2004 Lotus Esprit
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Lotus Esprit for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Lotus Esprit
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Lotus Esprit have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2004 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.