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We are incline to argue that even at $75K we are giving the car a great amount of latitude here. The motoring press has already stated that the current car's performance will be less than the Cayman S (in 08 spec, not withstanding the 10 Hp. increase for 09) which starts at $59K. Now granted Porsche will nickle and dime you for every option, but in a well appointed car you will still be in under the Evora base asking price (and you will be faster, possibly more reliable, and with a greater dealer network).

The argument cant be made that a high performance version will be coming because they (Lotus) will charge you for that increase which will likely put the car into the mid $80K range and that is Carrera S territory (the increase in power would need to be fantastic to overwhelm those cars). Factor in cars like the BMW M3-6, Zo6, Artega Gt, Rossion Q1, the used market Noble M400s, 911 Gt3/4s, Aston Martin Vantages, Ect., and this car shapes up to be "not enough for too much asking price" despite it's looks and heritage. We are use to paying more for less with Lotus (in point of fact it's the reason we are clients) but in Evora's case it's shaping up to be more $$$ for less performance and thats not real good. These are the facts that cant be ignored when buyers begin to weigh out their purchase and ask what they are getting for their investment.