Bruss 564 Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 As an inveterate meddler, sorry experienced tuner, of all things Lotus I agree on only one thing said re values. I have always, always sold my modified cars at the same price as similar unmodified cars, often with a small premium. I have NEVER got back my 'investment'' though except in terms of fun and smiles while owning the car. There are two types of modified car, those for the road and those for the track. Saj's old car was modified for the road, done well, and serviced as it should be. I would have no hesitation in buying that car, subject to the normal inspection for current condition. It is a very well sorted Evora. I suspect the the difficulty in selling is more related to the current situation than anything else. The Evora is a specialist buy, edging on being a second, third, or weekend play car. That's not an easy sell at the best of times, and these 'aint the best of times. As an indicator I have just tried selling a Nissan Micra valued at 6k. No dealer is buying stock and I haven't had an offer even at 4k. It will sit in a garage now for 6 months and I will try again. If you can afford to keep the Evora for 6 mths plus ( even better for a year) I would. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Barrykearley said: Swap you a 2009 Evora and £4k Thanks but no thanks ... you would need to put a '1' in front of that! Better for me to have 1 less car. M. Edited June 26 by MadMick 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,539 Posted June 26 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 26 It was only 1 Evora hang in there chap - the market will be just fine. 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 LOL. @Bruss Yes crazy World at moment. Looks like I will keep it 1 year + .... but literally everytime I use I cannot stop smiling so it will be worth it just for that . Always loved Lotus from the '7' till now (and had most of them) and always loved the drive ... maybe the Elan +2S was a little more boring ... if that is possible for a Lotus. M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bruss 564 Posted June 26 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 26 Lol I was almost with you, until the last impertinence. The plus 2 is my second most favourite Lotus, after the Evora! Or is it the third, after the 2-11 and then the Evora or perhaps the fourth after the Elite, the 2-11, the Evora ---- 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 Apologies! perhaps don't remember it too well and always had a baby (No not Babe!) in the back. M. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 143 Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 3 hours ago, MadMick said: Thanks but no thanks ... you would need to put a '1' in front of that! Better for me to have 1 less car. M. 2009 NA 25-28K. So actually that's not a bad offer. Certainly nowhere near 10K short. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lotusforsale.com 29 Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 Just took it for a blast and WOW!!!! it is fast!!! If you haven’t driven one you do not know what you are missing, of if you have then you know what I am talking about! … amazing and smiles / mile cannot be beaten. This is the full Sports Racer S (Supercharged) model with manual gearbox. Sports, Technology and Premium packs. Clutch replaced. OVER £12K OF UPGRADES – EV430, NITRONS, QUAIFE LSD & 2BULAR EXHAUST PERSONAL PLATE available by negotiation. I have invoices for pretty much all work done to the car. KOMO-TEC EV430: +70bhp and 47lb/ft over standard, to achieve approx. 425bhp and 344lb/ft Carbon fibre induction kit with K&N high-flow cone filter Modified supercharger pulley Engine management system re-flash OBD Programming LeadCost of approximately £2500 2BULAR TRACK EDITION EXHAUST AND MANIFOLDS: Stepped 2bular 3-1 design de-cat manifold and bigger-bore downpipes (£1730) 130mm diameter 200 cell HJS HD Catalyser (£734) Track edition exhaust keeps noise levels under 105db (£1207) NITRON 46RACEPRO SHOCKS (Hoffman Spec): 600lbs springs on the front with a 300lbs helper S900lbs springs on the rear with 400lbs helpers This setup is perfectly suitable for those who use their car on the road and for track days. Road performance is not compromised. CARBON FIBRE REAR WING (original also included) Work carried out at 48000 miles UPRATED CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL & QUAIFE LSD: Evora high torque clutch pack and flywheel Quaife ATB helical Limited Slip Differential – Maximises traction and minimises wheel spin, maintenance-free design and keeps the standard oil lubrication of the original unit InoKinetic uprated gearbox transmission cables Cost incl fitting £4500 OTHER BITS: Supercharger belt replaced at 35,769 miles All engine mounts replaced at 44,970 miles (£500) AP front Racing discs and Aluminium Bells at 48,000 miles (£900) Pagid RS29 front brake pads fitted at 50,000 miles (£250) Pagid RS29 rear brake pads fitted at 50,000 miles (£250) Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 235/35/19 front and 285/30/20 rear Condensor replaced and a/c regassed. Headlights relaquered. Last service done Oct 19 and car has covered less than 300 miles since. This Evora is the 2+2 version with rear seats. In terms of options, its a Sports Racer which comes with both the sports pack and the technology pack as standard. It pretty much has everything! SR spec below… Full touchscreen sat nav Sport button Uprated 6.1inch touch screen stereo (2x 50 W amps with subwoofer, DVD player & USB input) Cruise control Bluetooth mobile phone connection (phone and music) Rear view parking camera Rear park assist Power folding mirrors Tyre pressure monitors Black wheels (20 rear/ 19 front) Design Wheel in gloss black Black Premium Sport seats in full leather with red piping Union Jack side badges Suedetex dashboard etc Leather covered (magnesium) steering wheel Armres Two tone colour Red with black front splitter, barge boards, roof and rear diffuser AP brakes Crossed drilled brake discs Heated Seats It also has the Suedtex trim pack (gear gaiter, handbrakes sleeve etc) as well as all the usual stuff too Bi-xenon headlights and LED rear lights Headlight washers Air con Alarm & immobiliser Power steering ABS brakes Cornering brake control (CBC), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Traction control Remote boot opening Electric windows Passenger airbag 6 speed manual gearbox with aluminium gear knob The post Evora Sports Racer 2013 Komotec 430 with upgrades. appeared first on lotusforsale.com. Click to view item Quote Auto-generated post from www.lotusforsale.com - Click 'view full article' to respond to the poster. Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 @EGTE It might be reasonable if I desperately wanted an older Evora but I do not. Just wanted 1 less car in the household. Anyway who would give you £25k for an '09 Evora?? M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,655 Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 This is Barry's car we are talking about here 1 1 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 @pete Sorry I will revise that to £22k then M. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,539 Posted June 26 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 26 Either way - a standard LE low mileage car will be a whole lot easier to sell than a higher mileage modified one. That’s a sure fact. itll sell - just wait it out 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 27 Author Report Share Posted June 27 @Barrykearley No worries Barry, just a little wind up by a mad Mick . Looks like I am working towards listening to my heart and several others and it will become a keeper. M. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,539 Posted June 27 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 27 Just keep it chap - it’ll be very hard to replace. The missus will just spend the money on shoes or some other consumer crap anyway 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 143 Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 (edited) 16 hours ago, MadMick said: @EGTE It might be reasonable if I desperately wanted an older Evora but I do not. Just wanted 1 less car in the household. Anyway who would give you £25k for an '09 Evora?? M. Think you'll be surprised. That's where they are at. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?sort=price-asc&postcode=TQ3 1EW&radius=1500&make=LOTUS&model=EVORA (Not my actual postcode) Edited June 27 by EGTE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 27 Author Report Share Posted June 27 @EGTE Yes know that but have you actually seen them being sold at that? They stick around for a long time before eventually being reduced or moved on. Hope that I am wrong and that we start to increase in prices now which may well be the case now after the current fiasco! M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,539 Posted June 27 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 27 Yes they do sell at that @MadMick the lower road tax may well assist matters somewhat on these Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 27 Author Report Share Posted June 27 @TdM Tried to follow some of your advice and updated the photos etc. Hope you think it is a little better? https://www.lotusforsale.com/ads/evora-sports-racer-2013-komotec-430-with-upgrades-2/ https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/evora/lotus-evora-s-sports-racer-4---komotec-430-plus-upgrades---------2013/10525933?utm_expid=.tpJdMtjvQA-ox8DOzal2LQ.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pistonheads.com%2Fclassifieds%3FCategory%3Dused-cars%26Distance%3D2147483647%26M%3D914%26Postcode%3Dg.t.y4-.ep4rze.c.r.c.o2ks.pf.ztn4.m.z.k6gu.jpnvszaw.m7.zkos3p1.b5.n85.o.c.mx5.rf3.dqt.w M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TdM 147 Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Nicely done. Reads a lot better now. Much more enticing and the pictures look great. Good luck with the sale! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 Thanks for the input Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 143 Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 (edited) One small thing: it should be "Evoras" not "Evora's" in the fourth sentence. Not a criticism, but things like that do put some people off looking at a car, which you don't want of course. Edited June 28 by EGTE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 @EGTE English never was my strongest subject. Well done for spotting that. Thanks. M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 780 Posted June 28 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 28 Great thread drift, I cannot resist continuing: the plural of Lotus is Lotus. Always has been, always will be. Justin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 @jep As we appear to be drifting now, and not in Lotii can you tell me why this forum now seems to be full of English teachers? (Already admitted it's not my best subject). You may well hide behide the sofa ! M. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMick 50 Posted July 13 Author Report Share Posted July 13 Really sad day Just sold the Evora ... I know that I will regret it but had my head hat on today instead of the heart one. Someone just got an absolute bargain but hope that they really enjoy it as it is meant to be. Will still be around from time to time but sadly unlikely to be in a Lotus for a while. Best wishes to you all and thanks for the help along the way. M. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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