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

[superdavelotus]

So what colour are you looking for Jim?

[CocoPops]

2 calls from dealers tonight wanting to buy stock. Clearly they have buyers wanting sub £30k Evora.

would rather they didn't profit out of me and the next buyer tho, would rather do a deal to get someone keen into a fantastic ownership experience.

[C8RKH]

The killer on £30k plus cars is that most new owners are also looking for finance of some sort. How do you get around that if not a dealer?

[Bibs]

I'm sure most people would find it easier if it came with a warranty too when spending that kind of cash. 

[C8RKH]

Meh. Even the "12 month" used dealer warranties are pish. I bought one with one and it covered naff all really. Waste of money to be honest. 

Now if Lotus offered a factory backed warranty, then that would be a different proposition.

[bingoking]

My recent problem with the GTE which required a replacement clutch master cylinder was covered by the dealers warranty. The GTE was only covered by Lotus Motorsport Warranty for 6 months which expired before i bought the car.

The whole process of making a claim was made easier with Craig Moncrieff's help as he handled the whole claim process for me.

[auRouge]

Reassuring. That's the way it should be.

[superdavelotus]

Hi Lee,

Who were the dealers who contacted you, can you PM with their details? I might be interested in selling my car to them. I don't know if I can be bothered with tyre kickers and people coming to my house. I would imagine they are approx. £4K under what being advertised?

Regards,

 

David Walters

[CocoPops]

Correct. £4K under. And they even sai they would advertise for £1-2k more. They are wanting £5-6k margin!! On a car that needs nothing.

will send a PM with their details.

Lee

[Nelly]

I could guess who one of them may be - I am sure I saw a car for sale advertised privately that then went up for sale at a dealer.  Won't say too much as I don't have the reg to prove it, but the colour/spec was pretty rare and two of them being for sale in such a short space of time aroused suspicion.

@superdavelotus - If you are selling your car (see from your details it white) PM me details as white is one of my preferred colours.  I should be in a position to buy an Evora in mid June.  I can't promise but would be interested to see some details.

I have sold two cars now privately this year and agree about the thought of people coming around but in both cases the first person to turn up purchased/is purchasing the car.

 

[CocoPops]

Mine is reduced to £29,000 for bank holiday weekend.

now the lowest priced Evora on PH.

Grab a bargain in time for the summer to properly begin.

[PaulCP]

Are you trying to copy DFS marketing strategy 

where's the 4 years interest free finance 

[Barrykearley]

I like the - you buy one - you get one free offer 

[CocoPops]

I can do that

buy my life size Evora, I'll give you a model one too

 

[Bibs]

[CocoPops]

Thanks Bibs!!

 

[Bibs]

3.5k people reached and almost 600 views on the in the last couple of hours. Any calls?

[CocoPops]

Nope.

Confused! What's wrong with the advert?

[Danelaw]

Nothing wrong with the advert, but this is still a lot more money than most people spend on a car and these cars are under-appreciated.

There will be somebody out there who really wants this bargain and can raise the cash, but a shame that there are probably many more people looking for something with a Porsche badge not knowing they're missing out.

[Stuno1]

Good advert. As above just need to wait for the right person. I was ready to pay 40k on a private sale so people are out there.

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

There are other dealer listed cars with lower mileage for £30K on PH.

[spunagain]

Hi Lee

Have you considered sale or return? Dealer gets stock and you get about 2k off the selling price (depending on dealer rates).

[Evo400]

Go get a black pack wrap equivalent and it will sell quicker. 

I think in general,  when it comes to the Evora most will be looking for an S given its relative lardy weight. 

Edited May 27, 2016 by Evo400

[Jim Lin]

Cocopops, you just need to wait....a buyer who wants to buy a yellow NA Evora will snap that up. 

[Whitey]

Take it to Castle Combe tomorrow for the annual Club Lotus day  - loads of potential buyers and a good day out.

I'm there, and could put a for sale on mine for you to save the trip