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GabbaGabbaHey · 08-06-2008, 10:03 PM

I read (speculation ???) that the first 200 are loaded and are priced at

£55k !

Wow, after reducing the VAT / taxes by same amount (25%) thats still $80,000+..

.. good luck Lotus.

From this site: Orders! - Evora Forum

"The first 200 vehicles produced for the UK market will be of a set launch specification, benefiting from a full range of options available on the vehicle.

The specification is as follows:
Premium Pack
Accent lighting
Full Leather
Floor Mats
Stowage Located on boot bulkhead

Tech Pack
Upgraded Alpine Stereo with DVD, 7 "Touch Screen, Nav, Bluetooth, Ipod Connection.
Low Pressure Tyre Warning
Cruise
Rear Parking Sensors.

Sport Pack
Sport dynamic setting, including Variable Traction.
Sports Springs & Dampers.
Cross Drilled Discs.
Black Brake Calipers
Upgraded Grills.

Additional & eventual stand alone options.
Premium "IMPRINT" Alpine Audio.
Reverse Camera
Powerfold Mirrors
Bi-Xenon Headlamps.
Forged Wheels
Stealth Grey Wheels ( on cast or Forged. )

Existing Lotus colour range and perhaps three more will be available to choose from, as are four leather colours.

Should a client wish to spec his/her own car then an order should still be placed with a £2000 deposit;The order will be progressed once the first 200 orders are confirmed, by which point prices will have been long announced, and perhaps dealers will have demonstrators.

Clients who deposited on an Elise early got the car early. At this dealership, some waited to drive, and consequently waited 18 months for the car to arrive! I'm not suggesting 18 months for Evora, but I can see this car being a popular choice nontheless. We are 30% of the way through our allocation already - luckily we have the most number of cars to supply.

With reference to model stretch, who knows when Lotus may release an auto, or indeed, a convertible? A letter of intent to a dealer is a good thing; once a communication has been released from Lotus Cars that they will release an alternative, the dealer should contact the client in the first instance, and an order with a deposit should see a confirmed place early on.

On the subject of orders, the official line is £2000 deposit sees a confirmed order place. It's not confirmed unless Lotus Cars are in receipt of £2000. The deposit is non-refundable by Lotus Cars. The dealer will have that car. The contractual relationship is between the dealer and the client however.

ATB
Scott."

08-06-2008, 10:03 PM	#66 (permalink)
GabbaGabbaHey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 729	I read (speculation ???) that the first 200 are loaded and are priced at £55k ! Wow, after reducing the VAT / taxes by same amount (25%) thats still $80,000+.. .. good luck Lotus. From this site: Orders! - Evora Forum "The first 200 vehicles produced for the UK market will be of a set launch specification, benefiting from a full range of options available on the vehicle. The specification is as follows: Premium Pack Accent lighting Full Leather Floor Mats Stowage Located on boot bulkhead Tech Pack Upgraded Alpine Stereo with DVD, 7 "Touch Screen, Nav, Bluetooth, Ipod Connection. Low Pressure Tyre Warning Cruise Rear Parking Sensors. Sport Pack Sport dynamic setting, including Variable Traction. Sports Springs & Dampers. Cross Drilled Discs. Black Brake Calipers Upgraded Grills. Additional & eventual stand alone options. Premium "IMPRINT" Alpine Audio. Reverse Camera Powerfold Mirrors Bi-Xenon Headlamps. Forged Wheels Stealth Grey Wheels ( on cast or Forged. ) Existing Lotus colour range and perhaps three more will be available to choose from, as are four leather colours. Should a client wish to spec his/her own car then an order should still be placed with a £2000 deposit;The order will be progressed once the first 200 orders are confirmed, by which point prices will have been long announced, and perhaps dealers will have demonstrators. Clients who deposited on an Elise early got the car early. At this dealership, some waited to drive, and consequently waited 18 months for the car to arrive! I'm not suggesting 18 months for Evora, but I can see this car being a popular choice nontheless. We are 30% of the way through our allocation already - luckily we have the most number of cars to supply. With reference to model stretch, who knows when Lotus may release an auto, or indeed, a convertible? A letter of intent to a dealer is a good thing; once a communication has been released from Lotus Cars that they will release an alternative, the dealer should contact the client in the first instance, and an order with a deposit should see a confirmed place early on. On the subject of orders, the official line is £2000 deposit sees a confirmed order place. It's not confirmed unless Lotus Cars are in receipt of £2000. The deposit is non-refundable by Lotus Cars. The dealer will have that car. The contractual relationship is between the dealer and the client however. ATB Scott."