mdavies 74 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Indeed so predictable that hardly worth posting, but Lotus enthusiasts who will admit to reading - didn't say buying - EVO won't have the cockles of any part of their bodies warmed by the latest (October) issue. At least the Lotus wins on the pickles and pastrami front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 401 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 I started reading it with an optomistic warm feeling inside. I should know better with Evo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,248 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) No idea what you’re on about but I’ll have a stab at an Evija vs. 911 comparison test and the Porsche wins. Ooops just realised this is the Evora forum, so GT410 vs. 924 Lux and the Porsche wins? Edited September 5, 2020 by LotusLeftLotusRight 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 472 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 924 Lux has ashtrays, which the Lotus lacks.... 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdavies 74 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) OK, it's the GT410 vs a base 911 but neither actually wins............. Edited September 5, 2020 by mdavies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 145 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Amazed EVO keeps going, honestly. It's utter crap now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,343 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Not according to Porsche owners, it isn’t. 2 Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,255 Posted September 6, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Leave them to it. You're either in the know or you're not. 1 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 145 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Chillidoggy said: Not according to Porsche owners, it isn’t. I own a Porsche too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mik 376 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I cancelled my evo subscription more than a year ago, so don’t have the mag, but Is this a new story, or the 992 vs R8 vs Evora vs Aston (?) test reprinted due to Covid? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arun_D 733 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 What are you talking about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mik 376 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) Assuming you are asking me (?) I was asking what article printed in the October edition of evo magazine the OP was commenting on. Edited September 7, 2020 by mik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdavies 74 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 9 hours ago, mik said: I cancelled my evo subscription more than a year ago, so don’t have the mag, but Is this a new story, or the 992 vs R8 vs Evora vs Aston (?) test reprinted due to Covid? No, not that old story, it's a new one - but with a familar theme, twist in tale (yes, tale) included. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 472 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 The EVO tail is where the engine resides...…. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mik 376 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 @mdavies ah OK - thank you. Intrigued. Might try to grab a copy in Asda Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mik 376 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 I haven’t been to a soupermarket yet, but assume this is the offending article? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerzybondov 50 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Go on then, what does it say?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post TdM 168 Posted September 9, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) I haven't read it... My guess, 'Evora is great to drive but not as nice inside and doesn't have any tech. The Porsche is a bit aloof these days, cheap one probably the sweet spot in the range, I'd buy the Porsche because it's got better Sat-Nav' Or something similar Edited September 9, 2020 by TdM 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdavies 74 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Of course a personal decision for individuals but I didn't give much away in starting this thread, nor in it subsequently as those who've read the article will know. My personal reason is to avoid being unfair to those who have paid for it, or at least put some effort into getting hold of a copy. It seems that some others feel the same. Different when it's "yesterday's news" perhaps. Edited September 9, 2020 by mdavies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerzybondov 50 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 I just bought a copy and had a read. I actually think the article is pretty fair. Both the Evora GT410 and the 992 get the same star rating/ For a platform that's 11 years old, and built with Lotus's resources compared to a brand new one from the might of Stuttgart, that's pretty good going. The praise for the Evora is as bountiful as the criticism is fair. I've not driven a 992 but I've sat in a few (and own a 996.2) and they're bloody good cars. We shouldn't be so narrow minded as to think because Lotuses drive as well as they do that means they're automatically going to be the right car for everyone and should thus win every test. Right. Back to scrubbing the muck off my supercharger. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdavies 74 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 jerzybond, I go along with your summary of the pro/con balance in EVO's appraisal of the Evora GT410. It being the choice "for the drivers" certainly comes across. Glad you left the actual denouement of the EVO piece as being "for the readers", for now anyway. I shall do the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,248 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 I don’t think anyone on here really cares! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdavies 74 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 On here (as I am too) you may well be right, but I'd be very surprised if Lotus's marketing department is not paying keen attention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
au-yt 485 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Positive at least the 410 is seen in the same category as the 911. However 911's are to good for there own good. However for me the rarer fantastic driving and ownership experience and low maintenance cost of the Evora. A 911 will never stack up when you have to remove the rear bumpers to change the airfilter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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