Popular Post Peteric Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi Everyone Well, been thinking for a couple of months now about selling my lovely Esprit SE and Elan M100 SE and getting an Evora. After trawling through Evora ads for a couple of months i saw an Evora which made me say, in the immortal words of Will Smith, "i gotta get me one of these!". So after putting my cars out there to a couple of Specialist Lotus traders i agreed a price and sold my Esprit and Elan and to my joy that same Evora was still for sale. I put a call into the dealer, studied the pics carefully, got a video walk around from the dealer and decided that its the one for me and put a deposit down! It is what i hoped to get at the top of my budget, an (MY12) Evora S IPS with all the dogs dangelly extras in black with red pinstripe styling (as per the special edition WHO Evora that was auctioned off for the teenage cancer trust). An IPS suits me because i do a lot of driving and have discovered that in my middle age years changing gear is such a tough task 🙂 and if i want to wind the clock back to my boy racer years i can put her in sport mode and play with me flappy paddles 😀 I should hopefully pick it up on Saturday which will make my day so to speak! Peter 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Another local one/one coming home 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Nice one Peter, now it wouldn’t be right and proper unless you posted a couple of photos, would it? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 ^ What he said! Congratulations, looking forward to seeing the new toy Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteric Posted January 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thank you! I dont have any pics at the moment but i will take some Saturday if all goes well 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techyd Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Fantastic - you wont regret it (famous last words!), the gearbox is just great in sports mode. With this gearbox, you'll find downshifts are faster when you are braking and the rev matching never gets old 🙂 Looking forward to pics and thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdm2018 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Congratulations hope you have many years of enjoyment as you did with the Elan. & Esprit 👍🏻😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Pitman Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Congrats Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Congratulations feel the excitement for you 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Pics 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshwiseguy Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Is this the one from Sytner Select by any chance. It looked a lovely car from the pics so congratulations 🥳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JimUK Posted January 19, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Congrats - pics pics 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peteric Posted January 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks everyone. Yes, it is the one that was a Sytner. I promise to post pics as soon as i collect the car. Can't wait 😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peteric Posted January 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Well, picked the car up today and i love it! Not ideal driving conditions but i found the car was great to drive, effortless power, the IPS gearbox changes nice and smoothly. The cockpit is a lovely place to be and the drive is excellent, so smooth and comfortable for a sports car! Well pleased! I haven't had much time today but i took a couple of quick pictures even though it got a bit dirty on the way home due to weather. I think the red pin strip and small union jack graphics were added to this car (as there is an invoice in the history) but they are exactly like the "Who Evora" (designed with Roger Daltrey) that was auctioned off for the teenage cancer trust. Perhaps the previous owner is a Who fan or just liked the design? would be interesting to find out but either way, i love it!!! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeMorton Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Fantastic looking car.. love the red bits.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshwiseguy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Well done Peter, looks superb!! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Looks great - is the red sill flash paint or vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) 👍 😀 Edited January 23, 2021 by JimH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy83 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Looks a lovely car indeed, I hope to be doing exactly what you have done very soon. Something for you to enjoy over spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteric Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks Chaps! That's the one i was talking about Jim, thanks 😀 In answer to your question Steve, the red sill flashes are vinyl/graphics. Glad i got the car home but i really want another long drive......i guess i will have to wait until March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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