Ian7 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 They have a certain reputation around this region... seconded.... by first hand experience :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 OK.. Had an Europa for 12+ years. Two! frame out rebuilds. 3 repaints two entire interiors. Gawd knows how many emergency repairs. In case you weren't aware the Lotus Build Quality is nothing short of Abysmal.. Chapman should have been Keel hauled. Finally fitted an R12 Gordini drivetrain (serious power and Far more advanced than the Lotus TC (imo junk) offerings. Renault's Tulip valves alone were worth the price of admission. Frighteningly quick by any yardstick, easily hitting it's 7500 rev line in third by the end of my city block.. from a standing start. A bit of a confidence issue though when Bus lug nuts are at driver's Eye level... and outward visibility can only be described as poor to awful. Subsequent owner Died in the thing.. within 2 weeks. I never even scuffed it's paintwork Incompetence extracted a definite price. In truth though, with hindsight :-) I wouldn't wish ownership of one of those 'things' on anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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