Lotus car thoughts...

[Kirk280]

With £26k, I would give serious consideration to an NA Evora.

Unless you plan on being on track every weekend, the Evora is a far more composed car than an Elise or Exige. It is far more useable for 90% of the time and far more comfortable for the other 10%.

Slow though!

[Alex L]

Is it now for sale through Jon Seal? Saw he had a red 2-11 for sale recently.

I'm not sure, I sold it about 5 years ago and the new owner kept it for about a year to. Mine was RX08 prefix.

The Elise/Exige NA/Evora, I'd go S2 Exige all day long. You've got the benefit of unbolting the roof and if you really wanted can have a soft top conversion which is just a case of cutting 2 holes and buying the conversion kit and a roof (£1200 from Lotus or less on eBay)

While the Evora is a great car, it's something you could drive every day, the Exige is much more of a raw weekend toy.

[Bravo73]

Slow though!

Hardly slow. A well driven NA Evora will easily keep up with an S on the roads. The power to weight is surprisingly similar (not having to lug around 70kg of SC).

[Kirk280]

Hardly slow. A well driven NA Evora will easily keep up with an S on the roads. The power to weight is surprisingly similar (not having to lug around 70kg of SC).

Having driven both I found the S far more interesting!

[AlphaOmega]

Does the Evora have a more forgiving nature at the limit?

[tomp]

Not to mention the new cars with the SC mount it really high up. If driving dynamics etc are what you want then the older cars have a 'better' configuration. Better obviously being subjective. Any/all are going to be more involving than most normal sports cars.

Go and have a go. I know the Lotus dealer at Silverstone used to do test drives as I imagine other places will do. If it isn't your main car and you don't need more than two seats then you've got the whole range to choose from. I imagine they will all give you a special feeling when you drive them. I think I'd go S2 exige myself if I didn't already have the vx220.

[andy tims]

Had this when they were very new out



The only car I've ever bought with my own money (had a few new company cars). It was fabulous when working but I had so many problems Lotus gave me a new car after a year. That one ran faultlessly for a couple of years before I sold it.

Currently own this Sport 380





Picking this Sport 410 up on Friday

[Pitfitter]

Sadly never owned a Lotus but spend a few weekends on runs and at track days with a chap known as Tut, anyone else come across him?

[andy tims]

Have you thought about a VX220 normal or turbo?

If yes, seek help.

[Middo]

Sadly never owned a Lotus but spend a few weekends on runs and at track days with a chap known as Tut, anyone else come across him?

The barefoot ledgend.

[paulpsz008]

It’s an Evora S with a few, er, improvements: engine/exhaust, brakes, suspension, rear deck lid etc.

Now puts out 426fhp & 330lbft.

Did you happen to buy this recently from Pistonheads?
I was looking at a very similar spec one, but not quite ready to buy just yet.

[Bravo73]

Nope. I’ve had my S for about 7 years now and all of the upgrades have been mine.

But I’m pretty sure I know the car that you’re talking about though. That one has the larger, GT4 rear spoiler. It is also a seriously quick, sorted car. If you’re serious about buying it, the seller is keen to sell. There is quite a long thread about it over on TLF.

[Pitfitter]

The barefoot ledgend.

I knew someone would come up with that, saw him once raceboots on once, 20 minutes lasted during a weekend event overnighted in Ullapool, sat beside him many time around Knockhill, his exploits almost persuaded the wife we should have a Lotus.

[paulpsz008]

Nope. I’ve had my S for about 7 years now and all of the upgrades have been mine.

But I’m pretty sure I know the car that you’re talking about though. That one has the larger, GT4 rear spoiler. It is also a seriously quick, sorted car. If you’re serious about buying it, the seller is keen to sell. There is quite a long thread about it over on TLF.

Thanks, Yes you're right that's the one.
I'm a bit away from it just now, but it'll happen in the not too distant future.
I've been interested in the Evora since it was first announced, but its been a serious itch for the last year or two.

[stiglet]

The barefoot ledgend.

Good guy and sadly missed - raced with him for years. He was quick in his S1 Elise , only Walshy drove me quicker ( though Tut would have said othewise )

[Alex L]

If yes, seek help.

Why? It’s like an Elise but better, the NA has a more reliable engine than the equivalent k-series and the Turbo is still a quick car by today’s standards.

It’s certainly not as pretty as an S1 Elise though.

[Kirk280]

Once when I was in the Elan I had a ‘spirited drive’ (within speed limits, obvs) down the Snake Pass vs a VX220. I was impressed by how well the Elan coped.

I can only presume it wasn’t a VX220 turbo!

[Zolawinston]

Think I’m going for an S3 club racer, 1.6. Not the most BHP but that’s not always the point is it? Got a really nice one lined up, just a little bit of haggling to do.

It’s a second car, but will get used as much as possible, probably never on a track though.

Thanks for all the input.

[Zolawinston]

Purchase made, hopefully collecting next week

[Kirk280]

Lovely.

[CardShark]

Purchase made, hopefully collecting next week

Yellow and black is a favourite Lotus colour combo of mine. Very nice, Indeed.

[Zolawinston]

Thank you, I’ve not been this excited since I got my first racer for Christmas when I was 11

[paulpsz008]

Fantastic, Enjoy

[Pitfitter]

Good guy and sadly missed - raced with him for years. He was quick in his S1 Elise , only Walshy drove me quicker ( though Tut would have said othewise )

That looks like the car held together with stickers.
I remember being out on Honda club run when our group with Tut leading was being held up on a single track road by a "chap" who thought 40 was more than fast enough, Tut blocked him in a passing place till we all got by, He remarked to chap as he left "you're a twat and your wifes ugly!" my wife who was in the pax seat laughed for days every time she thought about. He had stories to keep you entertained for hours.

[hallanthony]

Congrats on the purchase, yellow is a great classic colour , enjoy it when you get to pick it up

[Alex L]

Great choice of car and colour, enjoy