62dave 86 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hello all, first post as I'm very close to choosing an Evora. Been considering F-types and Caymans but there's something about the Evora I just can't resist. I've currently got an M100 Elan which might explain it. ive found this little beauty at Westover in Poole. http://www.westovergroup.co.uk/lotus/used-cars/5275523-lotus-evora-v6-s-sports-racer-2-2-ips-350-bhp/ Does anyone know the car and its history? It seems pretty unique in that colour from what I can tell. Seems reasonably priced but looks like it's been for sale for a while. It's still pretty new and has plenty of warranty left but I just wondered if there is anything I need to be aware of that you guys might be able to give me the heads up on. thanks in advance! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Once you test drive you'll be sold Dave, go for it. There have been a couple of Daytonas up lately, not sure if this is one of the ones discussed recently. Same spec though different colour to mine (white) awesome cars. DO IT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
62dave 86 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cheers Colin. I took it for a drive yesterday. Very impressed. Interior better than I'd be led to believe. I was also a little worried about the IPS gearbox but that was awesome too. Took an F-type out this morning which was lovely but not the same sense of occasion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuno1 317 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I am amazed this one still hasn't sold. That colour is amazing. Seems good value as well. Good luck. Hope you snag it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 The IPS takes a bit of getting familiar with, I only recently bought my second Evora with it and it took a bit to gel, once it clicks though it's excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gothmog 3 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Dave, There are two issues that I can see, both of which are down to preferences. It's IPS, so an auto, some people love it, some not so much. It's Daytona Blue, which is a marmite colour and one that doesn't photograph well, you really need to see the car in person to know whether you will like it or not. I would say in the photos above they have got it looking a bit darker than it comes across to me in real life, where it appears more of a baby blue. If you can live with above then all is good! Cheers, Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
62dave 86 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cheers all. Jon - you're right. Looks much lighter in the flesh which is even better for me but can see it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. Comment on IPS makes sense given some of the reviews. Maybe I should check out a manual car before I take the plunge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Daytona was a no go for me, but it has a lot of fans here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gothmog 3 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just noticed in the pics, it seems to have a non-standard exhaust for an SR (not that this is a bad thing either ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
62dave 86 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 You know what I was gonna ask about the exhaust as it looked different to the pics of other evoras. I'll have to see if there are any details on what it is to see if it's a decent replacement for the standard one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I wonder if this is the car that was for sale with the 2bular fitted? Nice expensive upgrade if it is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,230 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looks like the Lotus blue tip exhaust like mine to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,293 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 To answer the OP, yes, there is plenty of history about that car on this forum. That was originally a Lotus company car which was put up for sale a few months ago. More specifically, it was Martin Donnelly's company car. I took a shot of it in June on a day that he was doing some instruction at Bedford. And, no, the car didn't come out with us on track. Lotus Motorsport will be able to tell you more about the car, I imagine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I tell you what, never been a fan of the colour, but it looks superb in that pic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 283 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looks great although I'm not a fan of the IPS. But that colour loks stunning on a SR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JG220 273 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 778 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looks fantastic. Do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,086 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Welcome to TLF Dave. You could do a lot worse than that car, I could imagine. You should duck over to the Introductions thread and say hi in there as well. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Link to post Share on other sites
62dave 86 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks guys. All the help and info is very much appreciated! Such a welcoming and positive response makes me even more keen to get myself the Evora! Once I've sealed the deal I say hello on the introduction thread mentioned above by Mr ramjet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan H 44 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Daytona Blue was not a sports racer option ( I think) so its a unique car. Nightfall Blue was the option when I bought mine. Lovely colour though Laser Blue is still my favourite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 No idea how many Daytona's are out there, but there's definitely more than one. Last month there were two up for sale at the same time, different dealers/spec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan H 44 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Was just meaning Sports Racer colour from Lotus Facebook page. :-) https://www.facebook.com/LotusCars/photos/a.693906240653824.1073741912.135849009792886/693906303987151/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Aye, there's more than one SR style though, there are photos of Bibs with two out together. The OP's car is the one in the background. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 778 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Have you done the deal yet? If I was looking today I would be seriously tempted by this car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post 62dave 86 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Done deal pretty much. Just sorting the finance - collect next week once a few niggles are fixed! .. please don't gazump me ;-) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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