Popular Post Andrew C Posted April 2, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Time to come clean. The Evora 400 Hethel Edition at central was mine.First of 4 in Essex Blue so we where told ahh but let's just make 6 now. Not that that was a problem for me as I just loved the colour combo. Traded in for this super car McLaren 570GT what Lotus should have made by now. Time just to short to wait. Have been and always will be a Lotus enthusiast still have my first love Esprit V8. I am not going to get into what's not right at Lotus or but !! Andrew most definitely living the dream 17 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyT Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Now thats one lovely looking motor - congrats! Do you worry about running costs compared to the Evora? As thats the main thing that often crosses into my mind when I dream of stepping it up another notch. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Superb upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 2, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Great car, lovely looker Andrew. I had heard you had traded up but was hoping you would post eventually Congrats. I can just imagine the whinging and whining from some, even on here, when Lotus bring out a £150k rival to this, lol.... Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Monument Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted April 2, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Looks great @Andrew C what’s it like to drive? I thought Central had it up for sale very cheaply tbh. Not sure how much interest they’ve had? A lot probably. Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 570 is already lined up as my Evora replacement in a year or two. Well if I resist a GT3. 570 is similar money but way more exotic a proper supercar. Looks great in that colour (is it called lava orange?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Ventura orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 It's the old McLaren Orange as their F1 cars are painted in. I feel that driving the Lotus cars has just been setting me up for this. I must stop saying it but its a Lotus of today in every way fast it is very fast flicking through the gears great fun then you look at the speedometer opps. Looking forward for the trip to Germany 🇩🇪. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Has it actually got steering feel etc? That and an over firm ride would kill the dream for me! Reviews seem to suggest its a good un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Great feed back through the wheel and rides on that Evora carpet ride. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM DaveC72 Posted April 3, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Congratulations. Looks epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Congrats on the new car Andrew, looks lovely. i know what you mean about Lotus moving goal posts in terms of numbers. Not the end of the world but does taint ownership a little when they promise one thing and then let you down. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parramint Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Very nice Andrew, you have flown the Lotus flag for a long time, things ain’t what they used to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JayEmm Posted April 3, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Can't blame you for moving. The little McLaren driving experience I have tells me it does deliver many of the things a Lotus owner would want. Coming from an Evora 400 the only thing that really disappoints for me in a McLaren is the noise. You got it in the right colour anyway! Enjoy Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1969 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 massive congrats, esp in that Color fantastic car! (only downside in my eyes: no Manual available, but thats just me..... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanya Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Good choice, great colour too!!! As long as you have at least one Esprit in the garage at all times! Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '97 XK8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAS-118 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Congratulations - fantastic car 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM mayevora Posted April 3, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Beautiful car Andrew. I’ve always had a soft spot for McLaren. Never been lucky enough to experience one yet. Enjoy 👍 Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Congrats Andrew. Amazing car! Did you win the lottery? Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerley Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Nice one Andrew. If ever I have the wherewithal and in the absence of a new Esprit, the 570GT would be on my drive. And this is what enticed me. Enjoy. And the car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetleything Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Henry makes nice films and seems to like Scotland. I cycled my racer all over the Campsie Hills as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerley Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 He does, on both counts. This is my all time favourite, a road I've travelled many times, mostly just for the hell of it as its in my back yard. No doubt @Andrew C is looking forward to taking the McLaren up there, if he hasn't already. And if you need a wing man Andrew, just let me know.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetleything Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 That my friend is one of my favourites too !!! I have watched it so many times - its not funny. The roads - the drive - THE CAR & Henry just pulls it all together in his very informative and intelligent narrative & it's SCOTLAND !!!!!!! I watched a few docs on Youtube about Mclaren last night. Amazing factory!! The way they build it seems very similar to the Lotus with the main tub and then the front and back added on. I see a lot of similarities with Lotus and Mclaren - although the Mclaren is built to a much higher standard and with a more powerful engine - a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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