First Real Evora Review - Page 2 - LotusTalk

milehitom · 05-04-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

Just look at your own dog there in that avatar.

Aedo · 05-04-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

Know a few hard driving Hooples there who will truly wring this baby out. Should be interesting to read about.

Why don't you just order one!! You know you want to

And I look forward to hearing you thoughts

dickedup · 05-05-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aedo

Why don't you just order one!! You know you want to

And I look forward to hearing you thoughts

Having seen the Evora up close and sat in her. The design is much more refined than our old Buzzers. Must wait for the drive feedback. This is not just about looking spiffy rolling about the hood.

Love that her transmission is from a diesel-propelled Toyota.

milehitom · 05-05-2009, 07:58 AM

Here's the Autocar take.

Tom

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

jesterbot · 05-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Man, I'll still wait (if I can) for the blown variant, but it's growing on me again (I yanked my deposit after reading the initial specs)...

The reviews seem to universally praise it

Bavarian Motorist · 05-05-2009, 09:05 AM

I'd like to test drive one..

JoshS · 05-05-2009, 10:52 AM

I knew there was a reason I sold my Elise (money!). Hopefully, the restaurants will be doing well, I really, REALLY, want this car.

cstetter · 05-05-2009, 11:30 AM

I am very interested but I sure won't buy a new one - let someone else take the inevitable initial depreciation hit.

Demonized · 05-05-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cstetter

I am very interested but I sure won't buy a new one - let someone else take the inevitable initial depreciation hit.

Hopefully the stock ECU will support modification better.

ivan1 · 06-24-2009, 07:00 PM

August Automobile mag - cover story on the Evora....decent review..."Body control is stellar, rattles are nonexistent, and steering is little compromised by the Evora's sissified mission"

as much as I want the car to succeed I just dont see them luring too many Porsche customers unless they improve their dealer/service network

xtn · 06-25-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ivan1

August Automobile mag - cover story on the Evora....decent review..."Body control is stellar, rattles are nonexistent, and steering is little compromised by the Evora's sissified mission"

as much as I want the car to succeed I just dont see them luring too many Porsche customers unless they improve their dealer/service network

Volume-wise they don't need to lure too many Porsche customers. They just need to lure a small percentage of them.

xtn

jesterbot · 06-25-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by xtn

Volume-wise they don't need to lure too many Porsche customers. They just need to lure a small percentage of them.

xtn

I think with the extremely low worldwide volume, they won't have to lure any porsche owners to convert. This will likely be appealing to people that might be in the market for a more expensive GT (such as a porsche) but want something people don't see every day. Let's face it, there aren't many choices out there to fill the void.

I think they've done a terrific job at it honestly, and I'll likely end up grabbing one instead of a baby Aston (Vantage V8) once they become available... even though the Aston is clearly the more refined/better car. I hope by the time they release a SC model they've ironed out some of the kinks though - this car has great potential!

dickedup · 07-06-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jesterbot

This will likely be appealing to people that might be in the market for a more expensive GT (such as a porsche) but want something people don't see every day.

Some of The Crazy Rabid wanting to feel "special" again like when they first bought their Buzzers... and the inevitable wave of Looky@Me types that always appear with the introduction of every new sports car.

bull30 · 07-06-2009, 11:09 AM

My wife sold her Elise California and looks forward to purchasing the Evora. However, she's waiting for the 2011 Evora Convertable without the rear seats... It should be a slick looking car with the top down...

Rei · 07-06-2009, 09:35 PM

Waiting for boost after getting addicted to the sound and feel of an SC there's no turning back. Might just have to get one still and take the giant hit cause I just can't resist.

05-05-2009, 09:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
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05-05-2009, 09:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	I'd like to test drive one.. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	August Automobile mag - cover story on the Evora....decent review..."Body control is stellar, rattles are nonexistent, and steering is little compromised by the Evora's sissified mission" as much as I want the car to succeed I just dont see them luring too many Porsche customers unless they improve their dealer/service network __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)

07-06-2009, 11:09 AM	#34 (permalink)
bull30 The Bull Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 333	My wife sold her Elise California and looks forward to purchasing the Evora. However, she's waiting for the 2011 Evora Convertable without the rear seats... It should be a slick looking car with the top down... __________________ 2008 Exige S-240 Persian Blue 2008 Elise California Special Saffron Yellow (SOLD) 1974 Europa Twin Cam Special (SOLD) 1985 Espirit Turbo (SOLD) *"Age is too high a price to pay for maturity"*

05-05-2009, 07:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,143	Here's the Autocar take. Tom Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

05-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#28 (permalink)
cstetter Nothing witty to say Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,443	I am very interested but I sure won't buy a new one - let someone else take the inevitable initial depreciation hit.

07-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#35 (permalink)
Rei Lotus/TRD Geek Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 623	Waiting for boost after getting addicted to the sound and feel of an SC there's no turning back. Might just have to get one still and take the giant hit cause I just can't resist. __________________ Kids in the Back seat causes Accidents Accidents in the Back Seat causes Kids Moral Stick with a Two Seater

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