Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH 6,259 Posted September 28, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Pulled in to Tesco's to fill up with 99ron. Staff member came out of the kiosk and she asked me if it was a Lotus! . She had a really good walk around the car. "Love the colour. Really classy and those wheels are beautiful"... We had a nice chat and thanked her for the compliments. 4 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Cdm2018 159 Posted October 19, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 Now its well known on this forum that my other half detests the Evora and in my 2-3 yr of ownership we have one major weekend trip and about a half dozen short trips to shops however last Sunday went to B&Q so I had to drive Evora and knew it was going to be uncomfortable journey with all the screams and moans that I was going to get as I drove too noisy and too fast (ie 50mph) on dual carriageway I was shocked to hear her pointing out as we pulled into a Aldi car park that she saw a dad with his young son in pushchair almost fall over with excitement as we drove past them. my partner actually said it was so nice to see the dad and his young son get thrill from seeing the Evora ! Small wonders 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bruss 579 Posted October 19, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I'd forgotten about this thread, but this am I decided to hose down the Evora before putting it away in the barn. Mrs Bruss remarked how good the car looked and I said something about all the girls say so, it's my chick magnet etc. Two minutes later out new post girl pulled up and got out of the van with a broad smile and exclaimed it's a Lootus (French) and drooled all over it . Mrs Bruss pretended not to notice. 5 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TdM 168 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 When I was in the Cotswolds recently, I met a chap who has one (he had bought the Volvo though) and another older chap who was a TVR man and was very interested to have a chat about it. It does get a great deal of attention everywhere you go, I have to say. The only negatives I find are you tend to get aggressive types trying to race you everywhere, which can be tiresome. I tend to pull over and let them go by, I must be getting old! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post TdM 168 Posted November 21, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 I'm going to keep this thread alive... At the petrol station today chap comes out, glances, glances again... "What car is that mate?" "Lotus Evora" "Wow!"... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post Ali tuck 145 Posted November 22, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Dropped my car off yesterday for some ppf work- as I parked up a chap in an alpine pulled up behind me-‘ I saw you drive past my house,thought it was a new lambo,I like that a lot!’ he’d followed me to stop and chat- how’s the alpine I asked?- load of shit it’s going back tomorrow had nothing but trouble with it 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
au-yt 485 Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Interesting comment from the Alpine owner, I often wondered what the post purchase owner ship is like, Let’s hope for Alpine’s sake it’s not common, I’m much more interested in owners experience than the selling magazine Jurno hype. Yesterday my wife bought some people staying in our external studio Abnb, into the house and into the garage, which I’m not happy about, these people might be OK but it’s the friends they tell that I’m not fussed about. As the Evora is not the only toy in the garage. However this person also asked about my 400 “is that a lambo?” Explaining what it is, is like many others said I’ve never heard of it, nice car was the next comment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Crooky23 13 Posted November 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hi Folks. I'm new to the forum (any forum, come to that!). Have had a S2 Esprit for about 5 years and own other brand classics, but recently bought my Evora GT410 Sport - the only one in NZ I'm told. I have to say its an absolute hoot to drive and be in. So urgent, responsive and goes like stink! I was at a pedestrian crossing in a small town and a lady was holding the hands of her two very young daughters (twins I guess) while crossing. I'm going to say they were maybe 2 years old? Anyway they couldn't stop staring and yelling to Mum about this black 'thing' that was on the road. Mum was less pleased, hurrying them along and getting them to pay attention to where they were going, but they just would not stop - even as I drove away they were twisting to see. I know its a great shape, but I hadnt realised the impact for young and old, men and women and of all types. And the basic shape is now 10 years old! Kudos to the original design team, and those running the updates! 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Ali tuck 145 Posted November 23, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 9 hours ago, au-yt said: Interesting comment from the Alpine owner, I often wondered what the post purchase owner ship is like, Let’s hope for Alpine’s sake it’s not common, I’m much more interested in owners experience than the selling magazine Jurno hype. Yesterday my wife bought some people staying in our external studio Abnb, into the house and into the garage, which I’m not happy about, these people might be OK but it’s the friends they tell that I’m not fussed about. As the Evora is not the only toy in the garage. However this person also asked about my 400 “is that a lambo?” Explaining what it is, is like many others said I’ve never heard of it, nice car was the next comment. Apparently he bought it with 1500 miles on it and has since found out that the previous owner had also returned it because of lots of problems.So it looks like dealer has just sold it on without rectifying any of the issues! he’s replacing it with a Yaris ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,167 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Crooky23 said: Hi Folks. I'm new to the forum (any forum, come to that!). Welcome, lovely looking Evora! Please feel free to pop over to the intro's section and say hello! https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/forum/15-introductions/ 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 post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,299 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Ali tuck said: he’s replacing it with a Yaris ! A GR Yaris, I bet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,259 Posted November 23, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hi @Crooky23 - I'm not usually a fan of "dark" cars but I do have to say yours looks lovely! Congratulations. Welcome. And I look forward to your updates on the car and some superb pictures of your car in the beautiful wilds of NZ! Interestingly I am tentatively thinking that my next car purchase may well be a hand made in NZ car! Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Ali tuck 145 Posted November 23, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, C8RKH said: Hi @Crooky23 - I'm not usually a fan of "dark" cars but I do have to say yours looks lovely! Congratulations. Welcome. And I look forward to your updates on the car and some superb pictures of your car in the beautiful wilds of NZ! Interestingly I am tentatively thinking that my next car purchase may well be a hand made in NZ car! @C8RKHI have an idea what that may be!I made an enquiry a while back! 13 minutes ago, Bravo73 said: A GR Yaris, I bet! Yes it is-he also said he’d had a lotus before, I asked him which one and he said ‘the one with the scoop on the roof’ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TdM 168 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Of topic a bit but those Yaris look tasty, wouldn't mind a go in one of those see if it can have the same fun spirit as the Abarth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,299 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Selectable FW/RW/4W drive vs FW only? I think that the GRrrrrr would leave the Fiat for dead in the fun stakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Cdm2018 159 Posted November 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 I work from home but due to COVID I now mainly hold Zoom / MS teams conference meetings like many others now I had only just worked that I can replace the background picture from my home office to default pictures to eventually I put my Evora as my default wallpaper today had a call conference with a consultant who deals with my organisation energy and he asked me if that picture was my dream car or was it my car ! I replied Yes to both ! The consultant jaw dropped and next ten mins of the call conference was taken up by his questions asking what car is it ? What’s like to drive etc ! His questions were cut short by the chair of meeting saying we were here to discuss energy management not cars I said he can call me later 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 579 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 You've pulled. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crooky23 13 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 9 hours ago, C8RKH said: Hi @Crooky23 - I'm not usually a fan of "dark" cars but I do have to say yours looks lovely! Congratulations. Welcome. And I look forward to your updates on the car and some superb pictures of your car in the beautiful wilds of NZ! Interestingly I am tentatively thinking that my next car purchase may well be a hand made in NZ car! Hi C8RKH. Thanks for the comment. Posting another pic and will send some another time that are more scenic! I didn't know we made anything here! We usually export things that we grow... but I'm guessing its a Fraser? If you need help with shipping, let me know - its what I do. Cheers 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH 6,259 Posted November 23, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Nope not a Fraser. Something far less practical lol... 7 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Colin P 646 Posted November 24, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 23/11/2020 at 15:11, Cdm2018 said: now I had only just worked that I can replace the background picture from my home office to default pictures to eventually I put my Evora as my default wallpaper I just have this directly behind me. It’s a little more subtle Damned iphone! Quote A Lotus is for driving, pork is for breakfast. Link to post Share on other sites
phil flash 156 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 22 hours ago, Colin P said: I just have this directly behind me. It’s a little more subtle Damned iphone! Better? Quote Phil Leave me alone I know what I'm doing - I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Colin P 646 Posted November 25, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Yes, thanks Quote A Lotus is for driving, pork is for breakfast. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Colin P 646 Posted November 25, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 23/11/2020 at 21:04, C8RKH said: Nope not a Fraser. Something far less practical lol... Now which camp does this put you in Andy Quote A Lotus is for driving, pork is for breakfast. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH 6,259 Posted November 25, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Oh definitely a "connoisseur" @Colin P The "self indulgent wheeners" category is saved for those who buy a drivers sports car with two bloody seats in the back! 1 2 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,252 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Yes, real men drive an Exige! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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