Evora market watch, for discussion and to help those searching!

[Registered]

Black does not allow the black pack to do its job of making the Evora look more slim and sleek.

Black/dark cars and non black pack cars (especially to the younger generation) look alot less super car and therefore more difficult to sell.

Edited September 14, 2019 by Registered

[Bravo73]

2 hours ago, marcfair said:

if you can live with the gulf colours although you maybe able to remove the stripes.

I’m pretty sure those stripes were painted on at the factory. 

[Registered]

I think the Gulf one looks very good.  Love the stripes on it too.  Just not to sure about the body colour roof.

This and Bosshogs 410 at £60k must be the best value buys at the moment.

Edited September 14, 2019 by Registered

[MadMick]

Do you have a link to Bosshogs car, can't seem to find it.

Ok found it.

M.

[Bravo73]

If this is really only £30.5k, then this is a really cheap MY11 S:

 

[MattyB]

Nice clean MOT history for the last few years too, bar the usual ARB minor. New clutch to boot. Advert is terrible and "withdrawn from sale to repair some paint work" may warrant a few questions...but still...could be a bargain.

[MadMick]

Nearly a nice plate too!  .... would want to say that every time in it 😀

[Macdoug]

Morning all 

I have been reading the Evora threads with interest for a while, excellent source of positive Lotus chat!  I have been looking at the 400 currently at Leven Lotus, do any of you know the car or have any comments on what should be looked at specifically on this car?

Cheers

Iain 

[Gin_Man]

Can't help Iain but that red alcantara interior 😍

[PaulCP]

Is actually very nice in the flesh 

[Macdoug]

Looks like it has been sitting unsold since April or so and before that it was maybe at Silverstone Lotus.  Looks fantastic and sorely tempted though wonder why it has been for sale for so long at two dealers?

Interior is really nice place to be.

[MadMick]

Was interested in this but did not manage to finalise a deal. There is a deal to be done if anyone is truly interested.

Ad ended but car was still available this morning.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Evora-S-GTE-fast-show-car-R8-911-GTR-porsche-McLaren-/123901310519?hash=item1cd917f637%3Ag%3AEg0AAOSwrm5ddVYm&nma=true&si=0Penb0jGpXFIDjLoUxPkJ1xCoi4%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 

M.

[Goatboy]

This car has been around for a while but price has just dropped. 

Cheapest S I can find...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905248291318?atmobcid=soc3

[62dave]

I went to look at this one but didn’t bother driving it... it looks a bit tired and unloved. I don’t think the dealer had put much effort into it at all. Still - very cheap for an S

[Bravo73]

This LE looks good in black & gold:

 

[Bravo73]

I’ve split all of the posts about MadMick’s new toy into their own thread:

 

[chip2257]

http://ebay.us/Bk8gIY?cmpnId=5338273189

Mines now up for sale

Only on eBay + forums currently 

[LotusFella]

Is the extra cost of a 400 worth it over an S if you have never owned an evora?  Or really driven either?

[Bruss]

Perspnal choice really. I prefer the S1 looks and the interior and a late car would be my choice over any 400/410. On the other hand the latest gt 410/430 is a real looker imo. I could even live with the interior 🙂

Drive the S and the 400 and see if it feels different enough to justify the extra cost. There is a difference in feel on the road. The S1 is a softer ride over the 400. 

[Bob Booker]

55 minutes ago, LotusFella said:

Is the extra cost of a 400 worth it over an S if you have never owned an evora?  Or really driven either?

Yes. For me anyway. Faster, lighter, the more aggressive looks and the best bit for me are the bigger brakes, for driving characteristics the 400 is a jump up from the S.

[LotusFella]

Thanks for the info.

[C8RKH]

52 minutes ago, Bob Booker said:

Yes. For me anyway. Faster, lighter, the more aggressive looks and the best bit for me are the bigger brakes, for driving characteristics the 400 is a jump up from the S.

Interesting, I went from a 2010 NA to a brand new 410 Sport. Arguably at the time the most focused Evora. I would say my 410 Sport is much, much faster that the NA. But outside of pure speed, is it really a jump up from the NA, let alone the S. Hmmm. Damn I loved my NA. It was totally sweet to drive. A real lovely drivers car. A superb place to be. Like @Bruss I loved the interior of my S1.  I improved it, and it was honestly just a dream to be in.  When you were driving on the road fast, my god did that car talk to you. You really knew what it was doing and what was happening. So 18 months in the 410 Sport, what can I say. I love it. In many ways the build quality in some areas is so much better than the S1. The noise, oh my god the noise. But, and here is the rub, my god I do miss my little red NA!  Read into that what you want to help you with your decision.  Drive one of each, really drive one of each, then decide for yourself.... ;)

[jep]

It is a cruel, cruel world. We all need more than one Evora.

Don't dismiss the 276bhp NA, just 'cos it is the 'entry level' model. I thought I would dip my toe with a NA and most likely move on to S or 400 quite quickly. I am certain the S and 400+ are brilliant, of course they are, but in the real world of UK motoring, 276bhp is more than enough and it don't feel slow, even when I switch out of much more powerful sport cars. I hope to keep my NA for a very long time; hopefully one day another Evora will join it but not replace it.

Justin

 

[Colin P]

Agree with @C8RKH and @jep I had my NA for 4 years and the 400 for 3 now. Done similar miles in each. Did look at an S between the 2.

For me, if you are just road driving I'd recommend the N/A, or if you want Auto the 400. The N/A is more than fast enough for the roads, but if you want to step up then miss the S altogether and go for the 400.

To me, and this is just my personal opinion, the "S" is the most expensive to run by virtue of tax, fuel (N/A and 400 are very similar consumption) and Tyres (My 400 rears had 6mm tread left at 20K) and these costs just didn't seem worth it to me for a relatively modest increase in performance.

This isn't to say I have a downer on the "S", just for me the N/A or the 4XX would be my choice.

[Bruss]

I beg to differ.