Hello from Warwickshire

[Smiffy-on-Avon]

Hi Folks,

Long time Evora admirer here.  After 18 months in and out of lockdown with a Jag sat on my drive that I really liked but didn't say 'Drive Me!' every time I looked at it, I decided it was time to mix things up a bit.  So the Jag went and I started looking for something a bit more exciting that would stir the senses a bit...

I had a drive of a friends Evora and it's fair to say I was hooked...  He is a self confessed Lotus nut (well known to this forum) and he helped me look for an early Launch Edition and answered any queries I had about what the strengths and weaknesses were.  (his list of possible/known issues was brutally honest and I actually suggested he should start writing horror stories)

I found a car I was interested in, it has a comprehensive service history with Craig Moncrief and after numerous conversations with the owner and Craig I took a trip up to Edinburgh and ended up driving it home to Warwickshire.  In all honesty in the build up I had a few sleepless nights wondering if I was doing the right thing as I was naturally bothered about buying a car that I would end up throwing money at.  (having run new Jags that were under warranty for the last 8 years)

I got it home, (great drive back bar the boring bits of the M6) and have given it a good clean, machine polished bits that were bugging me and have compiled a list of stuff I want to get sorted. (all cosmetic really)

Anyway, this is the result...  (you may recognise it from the launch edition register thread)  Here's to many, fun filled miles....

Cheers,

Mike.

 

[exeterjeep]

Welcome to lotus ownership...enjoy it when you can find some petrol.

[Bibs]

Welcome and congratulations, you'll have a lot of fun with the new car, they do shout 'drive me' at you often

 

[Barrykearley]

A fantastic looking motor that chap. You are simply going to love driving it.

[Daveb99]

Welcome mate, both to the forum and to Lotus ownership.   It has been a pleasure to help you decide and then find a good one.    Really looking forward to seeing it, not to mention hearing the lovely 2bular and BoE.   It could cost me money!

Enjoy, and don't hesitate to ask questions on here, no matter how stupid they may seem.  We’ve all done it 👍🏻

[Mattb130]

Congratulations. 

 

Is that last photo looking out from Edge Hill?

[Smiffy-on-Avon]

Spot on !

[Mattb130]

Thought it was I do like that but of road. I’m only a couple miles from there and normally part of an evening drive. 
 

 

[ramjet]

Welcome to TLF Mike.  

Has the look of being understated, but will be a barrel of fun.

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[Celica]

That looks lovely 

bonus with 2bular and BOE too!

is that your rx7 in picture too? 

[Smiffy-on-Avon]

On 23/12/2021 at 01:19, Celica said:

That looks lovely 

bonus with 2bular and BOE too!

is that your rx7 in picture too? 

I've two sons that are into the JDM car scene, the rx7 belongs to my eldest.

[Celica]

1 hour ago, Smiffy-on-Avon said:

I've two sons that are into the JDM car scene, the rx7 belongs to my eldest.

That is a dream son and dad combo