I have owned 2 Lotus’s Esprit and Elise. The Esprit was a complete disappointment quality of interior very poor quality seats and dash and electrical is a nightmare. Would definitely not purchase another. Air conditioning in both cars was a joke. The Elise had a Toyota engine best part of car.  I was thinking about buying Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo but internet reports and maintenance have thrown a no to purchase. Like Ferrari 328 again quality and maintenance not worth ownership.     ... View more