Cheap lotus esprit project

Not mine but with the USD to Canadian exchange being pretty favorable to the States I thought some down south may be interested.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/5523980803.html

I expected it to be a la flambe. Instead it's just a Lotus with a "wiring issue." What could possibly go right?

There is another warning ad out on that one.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/1988-lotus-esprit-s4-sale/1154379715?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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It had an engine fire. Very bad in a fiberglass car that is English. It's like having tuberculosis and pneumonia at the same time

I believe there's some sort of adage about the words "cheap" and "lotus" being used together.

Matt B wrote: I believe there's some sort of adage about the words "cheap" and "lotus" being used together.

Yes, and it usually ends with "I want it".

In reply to Robbie:

Yikes - did not see that kijiji ad!

Matt B wrote: I believe there's some sort of adage about the words "cheap" and "lotus" being used together.

Exactly what I was thinking. BOAT: Bring Out Another Thousand.

LOTUS: Lots Of Time Unlimited Spending.

Ryed wrote:

Matt B wrote: I believe there's some sort of adage about the words "cheap" and "lotus" being used together.

Exactly what I was thinking. BOAT: Bring Out Another Thousand. LOTUS: Lots Of Time Unlimited Spending.

LOTUS: Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious

So....

LS?

After reading the kijiji comments, i think this is exactly the type of Lotus i'm mostly likely to buy. At $6400 or less, anyway.