Ba55uma Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 Hi all, a newbie here. I am currently looking for an Evora S. A well looked after one. Would prefer a plus 2 although wouldn't mind a plus 0. Any colour except the dark blue. £30K max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzybondov Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 They don’t really come up very often for prices beginning with a 2 but best of luck in your search, they are cracking cars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 Hi and welcome Bas. As said, you'll struggle with an S for that price, that's really NA money but high milers do come up from time to time so you could get lucky 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...
gregs24 Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 My old Evora S IPS is up for sale again at Silverstone Lotus. Was a good car up until 2 years ago when I sold it, but has had two owners since then so can't speak for that. It is up for £38k and maybe would take less. Would be happy for you to PM me if you want any info on the car during my ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba55uma Posted October 18 Author Report Share Posted October 18 That one looks stunning. Sadly it's quite a bit out of my budget, and my negotiations skills at not that great to knock off £8K of the asking price.😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post jep Posted October 18 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 18 I am not sure I have ever seen an 'S' for £30k or less. And prices have been on the up for the last 6 months. I own a NA, I briefly owned a 'S' and I drive a 410 from time to time. The NA is just as good as the faster Evora; the skinnier tyres are a plus in my view and for UK use, it never lacks the grunt I require. You may want to look at the TLF classifieds as there is a sweet NA for sale on there at the moment which has had a few tasteful modifications. Justin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reindeer Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 I wish you luck but I really can't see you getting a straight Evora S for £30k......they just haven't dropped that low. A category S car or accident damaged maybe....but I haven't seen one of those in years Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 I’ve only ever seen one S albeit IPS and 100k plus for sub £30k latest good NA are closer to £30k to set expectations with budget as above maybe a category marked car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGTE Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 Or just get an NA; nothing wrong with them at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg4lotus Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 And prices are, most likely, only to be going up. It's a classic and pretty rare. A thing of beauty. No longer in production. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Doug Ashley Posted October 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 22 Will Blackham has a nice looking S for sale at the moment on Pistonheads, but similar price to the yellow one. I'd recommend speaking to him and/or any Lotus dealer near you. I was the first to see my car with Will after letting him know what I was looking for - he didn't end up advertising it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba55uma Posted October 22 Author Report Share Posted October 22 5 hours ago, mg4lotus said: And prices are, most likely, only to be going up. It's a classic and pretty rare. A thing of beauty. No longer in production. Really. I know they hold their values well.. really well. But prices going up, is it because the Emira is not a +2 and all future cars from Lotus are electric. 16 minutes ago, Doug Ashley said: Will Blackham has a nice looking S for sale at the moment on Pistonheads, but similar price to the yellow one. I'd recommend speaking to him and/or any Lotus dealer near you. I was the first to see my car with Will after letting him know what I was looking for - he didn't end up advertising it.. Sorry which yellow one? The one on lotusforsale and auto trader which was tastefully modified and in NI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Doug Ashley Posted October 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 22 Yes, that's the one I was thinking of, 37/38k. Will's is here: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12367719 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 That grey S is nice elise prices have doubled on some over the years! another thing people mention is about clutch, as that can be £3-4K to change Reason why I chose NA is budget, but also I like the feeling of NA and I personally think too much power ruins the fun and engagement. NA is cheaper on tax, insurance, running costs and outlay . I’ve seen a category marked S at low £30k’s somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Doug Ashley Posted October 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 22 As a sign prices are going up, the grey one is listed for more than mine would have been this time last year by the same seller, despite mine being 2-3 years newer and with 2-3k lower miles (admittedly not 2+2 though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Cdm2018 Posted October 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 22 I looked at every car outlet from lotus dealers to classic car market when I was looking 4 years ago there was a choice at my £30k and below segment however I think market changed significantly today and I think the cars both S or NA will be counted on one hand advice is too be patient but not too picky however I think if you really want an Evora you might have to alter your shopping list but at least you will start enjoying the car as soon as purchase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 2 hours ago, Ba55uma said: Really. I know they hold their values well.. really well. But prices going up, is it because the Emira is not a +2 and all future cars from Lotus are electric. All cars have gone up. Nothing to do with the emira. You will be lucky to find an NA for under 30. Personally think they had dropped too low and the price now is what they should be . Don't think you will see a drop in price for sometime 1 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 I was picky with wanting different packs, in hindsight there were good cars I passed on because it didn’t have x y z or wasn’t the colour I wanted; but as above I think once you get one you’ll enjoy it whatever the spec or colour. Life is short , enjoy it as soon as lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzybondov Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 Maybe out of the OPs budget but it's on topic for the rest of this thread - have just listed my car for sale 😢 https://www.lotusforsale.com/ads/lotus-evora-s-22-manual-sports-racer-spec/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba55uma Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 So, I realised that a £30K Evora S is not a possibility, so extended the budget to £37K. I test drove the Evora S IPS that's there in Silverstone, whilst I liked the car, the other half wasn't so keen on the colour. But wanted an IPS S at that price point. Anyone tempted and considering selling. Bright colours preferred 😉. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Cdm2018 Posted November 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 11 Would you think of wrapping the car in colour of your choosing to overcome the colour dilemma ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 2 hours ago, Ba55uma said: he other half wasn't so keen on the colour. Would she actually drive it, or just be a occasional passenger. As said above could have a partial wrap to help disguise the colour and emphasise the body lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba55uma Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 1 hour ago, exeterjeep said: Would she actually drive it, or just be a occasional passenger. As said above could have a partial wrap to help disguise the colour and emphasise the body lines. She'll be an occasional passenger. I did consider JPS gold decals, but saw another bright colour one on they day and found that the brighter colours ones emphasise the lines on the Evora really well. 1 hour ago, Cdm2018 said: Would you think of wrapping the car in colour of your choosing to overcome the colour dilemma ? Don't really like the idea of wrapping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba55uma Posted November 14 Author Report Share Posted November 14 https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12542249. Looks very nice but borderline 400 money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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