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Originally Posted by LotusFamily
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.
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Agreed. The Cayman S increase is 15 or 20 hp I believe since it is 295 and will go to 310 or 315. I will look it up to verify.
And you are definetely right about $80-85K. The new C2S is getting 30 more hp and will be at 385 hp and the torque will be more than the current GT3 (300 lb ft) with either 305 or 310 lb ft! And the base weight of the C2S is about 3130 lbs, only 160 more than the Evora but with 105 more hp and a Porsche flat six vs. a Camry V6.
Don't get me wrong about the Toyota motor, I like it and I'm fine with it, but for $85K it does become a factor and for some a deal breaker.
The problem is that we live in one of the best times to be a car enthusiast (THE best if you ask me), and there are just soooooooooo many good choices out there that it is getting tougher and tougher to compete. Don't forget that for about $70K one can buy a Nissan GTR which is making some incredible numbers and seemingly is defying physics. Well, we all know it makes more power than they claim, but I doubt you will hear complaints from many GTR owners. For once the Japanese are on the low side instead of exaggerated hp claims which has been the case a few times now.