Evora prices post Emira launch

[Phaeton91]

I’ve had a deposit on an Emira since July 2021, but wasn’t interested in the FE model and was waiting for the next run.  What I couldn’t do was decide on which suspension to get and in part, that was my reason to buy an Evora finally after a long time just thinking about one. 

Now though, I’m smitten with the Evora. I too like the analogue.  I like the rough edges.  I love the ride and the lightness and the sound not to mention the rear seats.  I would find it hard to justify giving up now, even though the Emira is going to be 6 years younger and in warranty. 
 

So on balance, as it stands it looks like I’m going to stick with the what I’ve got, albeit will still leave the deposit in, just in case!

[Cdm2018]

As I started this question I thought I make a contribution 

watched the reviews on u tube mixed bag but I think generally positive , I think there’s a feeling that newer owner to lotus brand will feel able to make the choice away from other mainstream makers 

one thing or actually a few but one thing I bought my Evora for it’s rarity factor and still cherish this trait. 
I was surprised to hear reviews still suggest the Evora ride and lightness was apparent when compared 

I do love the interior of Emira especially given my car is suffering and it’s workmanship quality control at source if this which should be easily fixable before leaving factory ? 
 

I am sure the new owners will be happy but I wonder in years to come will they jump into an old Evora and wonder what if ?????

[Barrykearley]

The Evora is a fantastic car - there’s simply no doubt or questions about it. 

[jimichanga]

Thing is used values is a fluid situation. Obvious conflict between low mileage Evora GT410 and new Emira at around the same cost but big difference is you can get an Evora for this summer, it’s a long wait if you want an Emira and don’t already have an order in. I think quite a few will try their luck at flipping them but I can’t see many getting ‘overs’ but that remains to be seen. Strong Emira values can only help make the Evora look better value.

GT430 values bottomed out at around the mid £70k mark but more recent asking prices have been over £90k and the cars haven’t sat around. Rightly so for what must be the ultimate Evora if not ultimate modern Lotus. One of 60 is only going to look rarer with every year Lotus increases production. They made 10x the number of 599 GTOs!  Criminally scrapping the Evora Final Edition can only have helped but if GT430 values hold firm it should help GT410s too. For £20k less they are fantastic to drive, very capable on track (very important for future values) ultra rare in their own right and now the last of their kind. Then again most of that applies to the original Sport 410 still underrated even here. Can’t see why anyone would pay more for an Evora 400 but there you go.

[Barrykearley]

26 minutes ago, jimichanga said:

Criminally scrapping the Evora Final Edition can only have helped but if GT430 values hold firm it should help GT410s too.

Don’t forget though - Them GT410s are missing the rear seats 

[Cdm2018]

Going for my son stag do tomorrow going karting then meal casino drinking etc

i am going to squeeze in a couple of young guys in the back and my other son front to drop them off at hotel (short journey) 

sorry can’t do that in Emira 🤔

 

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

I hope they’re very young guys, 14 years old seems to be about the limit for the back seat. Otherwise you will need to cut two holes in the roof for their heads.

[Cdm2018]

Just learned

Apparently the groom to be is supposed to be handcuffed to a midget 😳

mall in good taste I am assured ? 

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

Groom in the passenger seat, midget in the back. Sorted.

[TdM]

3 hours ago, jimichanga said:

One of 60 is only going to look rarer with every year Lotus increases production. 

60!!! Bl**dy common those are! Want to get yourself and NA sports racer, that's where the rarity sits 😉

[Royal]

20 hours ago, Spinney said:

I was very tempted by the Emira when it was first unveiled but then cooled. Since then I keep wondering if I should have dived in but my head has finally won out over my heart. Despite owning an Evora, I’ve never been totally sold on the looks and feel it has quite a few awkward viewing angles on it. The Emira looks, however, I’m completely hooked on and just think it looks so much more resolved than my Evora. 

As for the Emira interior, I’m not a fan of touchscreens in cars and, lack of oddments storage aside, I actually much prefer my Evora. I realise I’m probably one of the few with that particular view but I just think it’s a nice place to be, with very few distractions. I have managed to concoct some oddments storage of my own, on the outside of each seat base and netting attached to the tunnel on the passenger side, which all helps though. The area where the +2 seats are is obviously useful but not easy to access whilst driving. 

When all is said and done the Emira, very pretty though it is, just wouldn’t give me any significant improvement over my Evora. And as others have said, I’m sure the rarity value will play it’s part in future Evora values. I desperately want the Emira to be a huge sales success but mainly because I want Lotus, a marque I’ve loved for around 60 years, to grow and prosper. That success, though, will surely have a downward pressure on residuals won’t it?

My sentiments, although I don’t own an Evora.

[scotty435]

 

[C8RKH]

19 hours ago, Phaeton91 said:

even though the Emira is going to be 6 years younger and in warranty

Yes, but the £35k you can keep in the bank will help with any unsuspecting bills that may come up with your car! And also, factor in the cost of depreciation as the "cost" of your warranty on an a new Emira and the Evora you have starts to look like a winning combination for sure.

[au-yt]

The Emira has an 8 year production life thanks to current Gov insistent ( that's the most polite word I could think off) EMIRA variants probably however with a focus on EVs who knows.

I for one will keep the EVORA, In hind sight Ive made too many mistakes selling cars for the grass is greener....

[Phaeton91]

My son works for Porsche and a couple of my mates own GT3s.  Taking bias out of it, they are fantastic cars and the driving dynamics and ownership proposition of those cars is right up there with the best.  I could have stretched to a 911 but one major reason I didn’t was because they are just too common.  I reckon that will be the case with the Emira.  Once the initial hullabaloo and novelty has died down, and the next best thing comes out it won’t be special anymore.
 

The Evora always will be though. 

[PaulGT]

Hi all, though I would add my tale to this thread as it’s relevant……and my first post (recommended this forum by the chap who bought my Elise this weekend !) 

I was a bit late to the new Emira and Evoras having only really basic knowledge of the early N/A cars.

once I found out about the Emira a few months back I decided I would enquire about buying one…..at the time I was told to expect a 100-120 week wait possibly more if production issues hit eg parts supply.

whilst mulling this idea over I became aware of the later evolutions of the Evora. My god, I had no idea the car had come on as far as it did! The later stuff is absolutely stunning! I had a look at a few at dealers and they look even better in the flesh. I then had an opportunity to view the Emira in the flesh. It is a beautiful thing for sure but it just didn’t wow me like the photos I had seen and the interior is I’m sure very high quality but to me it doesn’t have the bespoke look about it like the car it replaced. It all looks a bit too usable in a car that I want as a weekend toy. (These are all my opinion and I fully respect  anyone who disagrees) 

So…. I decided that I would get myself an Evora, entirely thanks to the Emira I’ve now placed my deposit on an ex-demonstrator GT410 from a main dealer. It’s absolutely awesome, and I can’t wait to have it in my garage! 

So my opinion is that the Emira might well increase knowledge of the brand. Effectively bring new buyers in. I don’t think the evoras are destined to make money but I don’t think the Emira will have a big negative effect, and definitely not for the first few years whilst and used Emiras go on the used market well above list price 

[jerzybondov]

I think some of the later model Evoras might get squeezed a touch in the short term m, but S1 cars will probably benefit from the extra attention to the marque. My 2p!

[Bibs]

Welcome Paul and congrats on the GT410, you won't be disappointed

[Greyvora]

One thing the Emira can't do is suddenly make the Evora a bad car. The Evora's exclusivity is a major plus point for me and driving it this weekend reminded me just how common Porsches are, they seemed to be everywhere. Fine cars but I doubt they get anywhere near half the attention an Evora does. I especially like the way people turn round to look at it about 50 yards before I pass them based on the exhaust burble alone (Sport mode engaged of course 🙂 ). It will always be a very special car, regardless of how many Emiras are sold.

[TdM]

True, I took my sister out in mine yesterday, she was very much enjoying waving at all the people staring at the car.

The only downside of that is that you either have to be paying a lot of attention or you miss when people give you a thumbs up or a wave and you feel guilty for not acknowledging it. Every time that happens I feel I personally let down the whole community 😄

[Phaeton91]

Indeed!  I am now always on the look out for the tell tale sign of the passenger or drivers window being wound down as I approach them or as they approach me.  The next set of traffic lights usually presents the opportunity for a quick chat from an Evora or Lotus fan.

[au-yt]

I note it’s been since June since a comment, and as much as the EMIRA is a fantastic design and by accounts is selling very well.

Am I alone in thinking that the Emira is a bit generic, where as the EVORA in later post 400 guise is more aggressive and is the last of pure LOTUS

[jep]

I think Evora stands up very well against Emira, looks-wise. And frankly, against anything.

Don't forget, Evora is +2 (as designed). Emira has sacrificed that and is therefore not a direct replacement or as a whole comparable. 

Emira has been designed to appeal to the modern trend of scoops and drama. Rightly so, Hethel need to sell cars.

Evora will be seen as a drop of genius, another Lotus legend which was cruelly ignored whilst in production. The most beautiful mid-engined +2 ever made.

Justin

 

[Timbotucker]

As per another post, I’m here now looking to buy an Evora because of the Emira.

After watching Harry’s garage review and going to Goodwood this year I was up to placing my order, then the two year wait stopped me in my tracks. Then the price was moving too, not such a great proposition after all. I have my Esprit but want a modern sports car for regular use now our family car is a lumbering 4x4, the Evora fits because I’m not a Porsche lover and R8 too detached for my liking. I have concerns over the Evora price going forward and feeling uneasy with the current prices but if more people think like me the prices can go up 😬

[Barrykearley]

@TimbotuckerGet and have a look at the one for sale on here that belongs to @Celica