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Originally Posted by Randy Chase
Well, this is not the market they were going for. The aim was to expand the market beyond the hard core which we all (mostly) are. If in fact, 40% of existing owners here want the new car, that would be a huge success.
Also, they do not intend on having the same success as the Elise when it was first launched. They only plan on selling 600-700 cars in the first year.
p.s. Kinda surprised anyone looks at cost/cylinder. I only look at cost/performance. Reminds me of those that are disappointed to find out the Elise is ONLY 4 cylinder. Seriously?
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I have noticed over the years that Randy's posts tend to be spot-on. I remember the Elise 4-cyl thing like it was yesterday. Chit, I shook my head myself before I learned how light it was.
Like he said, the Evora is for a different crowd. I suspect anyone who has taken to the Elise will end up thinking that the Evora feels like a schoolbus. I just can't see the car being as thrilling as the Elise/Exige. However, I certainly wish Lotus success with it. Now, if we could just get the new Esprit going...
