Example carEngine repair for a 1997 Lotus Esprit
Engine repair for the 1997 Lotus Esprit: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Lotus Esprit for engine repair
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
1997 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 1997 Lotus Esprit
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns 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. |
| 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. |
| 97V202000 | 1997-11-19 | wheels:rim | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK. |
| 96V244000 | 1996-12-05 | air bags | AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM WARNING LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For engine work on the 1997 Lotus Esprit, we connect you with a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your Esprit and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your Esprit, have it ready for the shop. The 3.5L 8-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How we help
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We collect the rental when your car is back. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Between shop visits
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Your move
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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