Evora market watch, for discussion and to help those searching!

[Bibs]

Congratulations Alan

[Goatboy]

4 hours ago, Dan425 said:

I've been in touch with the chap who was selling @Barrykearley's Lotus, who has confirmed he took a deposit this afternoon. Proof that sub-£30k Evoras don't hang around long!

You don't want that silly extra pedal Dan and you know you don't.... 🤪

 

Edited March 18, 2021 by Bibs

[windymiller]

thanks bibs, it was / is a truly beautiful example and mark the chap selling it was / is a lovely fella so all in all "it was meant to be" !!!

 

 

 

 

[Greg | ValetPro]

On 15/03/2021 at 20:02, marcfair said:

I see the silver  2015 evora 400 which has been for sale at Hendy Lotus for the last 2 yrs has had a £3k price increase 🤔 

I suspect this is due to no new cars being sold.  For a period there's likely to be a vacuum of Evora 400 available.   

 

Interestingly this car https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11398246?cId=11222069&cId=10639163&cId=11121632&cId=10962195&cId=11104383&cId=11096521&cId=11331411&cId=10656638&cId=10112445&cId=10831216&cId=10200680&cId=9149459&cId=11018509&cId=11331413&cId=9822182&cId=9822184&cId=9822187&cId=11398246&cId=10984089&cId=10034279&cId=11157594 was on sale privately for £75k I think.  Now available via a deal.  Mind you this is the only one in the UK so even at the dealers price its good value.

[Barrykearley]

1 hour ago, windymiller said:

weve missed two and wasnt going to miss this one !!!

It’s a fantastic car chap - you’ll love it.

[Goatboy]

On 17/03/2021 at 20:43, scotty435 said:

Great price for a MY12 Evora S, good service history and in my opinion lovely colour. Auto could put a few potential buyers off. Fantastic opportunity to jump a nice example before prices could possibly start to increase.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11404610

Just took a deposit on it....

[Dan425]

1 minute ago, Goatboy said:

Just took a deposit on it....

Congrats!

My search will continue elsewhere!

[paranoidandroid]

Looks like the 430 is sold now

[exeterjeep]

22 minutes ago, paranoidandroid said:

Looks like the 430 is sold now

That was a quick sale then, pics only went up a couple of days ago. Suggests the price was on the cheaper side of reasonable. Perhaps a good sign for other  Evora owners.

[TdM]

There's a nice NA sports racer on at 38k from Will Blackham now

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11425001?cId=11222069&cId=9149459&cId=11425001&cId=11404610&cId=10966139&cId=10259729&cId=10391618&cId=9217183&cId=9692088&cId=7612933&cId=10340587&cId=9794476&cId=10962195&cId=10189611&cId=10940691&cId=11098140

[electro_boy]

Only done 9k miles! It’s almost brand new!

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

That looks lovely. Good buy for someone looking for an N/A.

[Cdm2018]

I think given what’s happening in market that Will Blackman car is a super if not bargain of the year to a buyer wanting to get into the lotus world ! 
if I was buying I would had moved to get this although a few grand of my affordability it still represents a good investment   

[C8RKH]

I agree @CDM2018. I think that is a bombproof purchase for now, and the future. Cannot see that car losing a lot of money in the next 2/3 years even if it gets used!

Not many at that age and mileage with a full 7 stamps in the book so provenance looks very sound and likely to have lived a very pampered life till now.

Also in my humble the best colour for an Evora - timeless appeal and no "faddy" on trend look that some looks dated.

[Greg | ValetPro]

39 minutes ago, C8RKH said:

I agree @CDM2018. I think that is a bombproof purchase for now, and the future. Cannot see that car losing a lot of money in the next 2/3 years even if it gets used!

Not many at that age and mileage with a full 7 stamps in the book so provenance looks very sound and likely to have lived a very pampered life till now.

Also in my humble the best colour for an Evora - timeless appeal and no "faddy" on trend look that some looks dated.

Hello C8RKH

Reading previous post I know you had an NA evora prior and then moved the the 410 you now have.  Does the extra power and lower doors seals make for a significantly better car experiences?  I had a sports racer NA previously and seriously considering the Will Blackman car.  I but I'm also tempted by this car which is equally good value for what you get. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/9794476?cId=11222069&cId=10966139&cId=10259729&cId=10391618&cId=9217183&cId=7612933&cId=9692088&cId=10340587&cId=9794476&cId=11425001&cId=11244706&cId=11404610&cId=11422233&cId=11111740&cId=10189611&cId=10940691&cId=11098140&cId=10720546&cId=11420487&cId=9791748&cId=10969236

In pervious posts you have said you miss the NA.  having the experience of both cars if you had to choose which one of the above cars which would it be and why?

 

[C8RKH]

That Purple 410 is epic @Greg | ValetPro and I am sure a tempting deal to be done.

NA with 2bular headers, sports filter and sports cat is a wonderful car. You can wring its neck on the open road and have an absolute hoot, keeping up with most things.

If I had the space that Red NA would be in my garage now! Alongside the 410.

 

The 410 is noticeably quicker and sounds the mutts -no good at all if you are they type. Slightly easier to get in. Suspension not as sublime as the NA, a bit harder. But oh my does it go 😆

 

to be honest Greg I'd be happy to either or both!

[Cdm2018]

That purple car fab ! Never seen a purple lotus never mind a purple car of any other make super rare  ? 
definitely stand out of a crowd even if it was in a collection of lotus cars 😳 

[exeterjeep]

24 minutes ago, Cdm2018 said:

That purple car fab ! Never seen a purple lotus never mind a purple car of any other make super rare  ? 

Lotus did Europa's in roman purple they looked great got a pic somewhere.

The place with the purple evora had had it for a while and have reduced the price. They have some great cars but have not had many lotus.. Had a look at an mp4-12c in passing some years ago.

[rafphillips]

4 hours ago, Greg | ValetPro said:

Hello C8RKH

Reading previous post I know you had an NA evora prior and then moved the the 410 you now have.  Does the extra power and lower doors seals make for a significantly better car experiences?  I had a sports racer NA previously and seriously considering the Will Blackman car.  I but I'm also tempted by this car which is equally good value for what you get. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/9794476?cId=11222069&cId=10966139&cId=10259729&cId=10391618&cId=9217183&cId=7612933&cId=9692088&cId=10340587&cId=9794476&cId=11425001&cId=11244706&cId=11404610&cId=11422233&cId=11111740&cId=10189611&cId=10940691&cId=11098140&cId=10720546&cId=11420487&cId=9791748&cId=10969236

In pervious posts you have said you miss the NA.  having the experience of both cars if you had to choose which one of the above cars which would it be and why?

 

That purple car has been for sale for ~2 years (mental!) but now they have lowered another £5k does make it good value for sure. Id personally rather have a car that's higher miles and driven than one that has been sat for so long. It was on 3900 miles in 2019 when they first had it in for sale so its done 200 miles in 2 years ....

Edited March 21, 2021 by rafphillips

[Bruss]

That is a beautiful car. I'm surprised it has sat so long, but they do say they will get Bell and Colvill to check it over.

 

[jep]

I adore that ultraviolet Evora........such a shame they cannot sell it. In 10 years time, it may command a premium as a special classic but if you plan to sell it on within the next few years, it is a risky buy. 

I have a NA with cocobolo (brown) leather. I bet it would be a 'miss' for most buyers should I want to sell but I don't ever intend to sell. I bet it will be a 'wow' at classic shows in 2035.

A bit like the tartan seats in Elise circa 2015......not popular at the time or now in the second-hand market but I suspect will be desirable soon. 

Will B sport racer looks value and is a very safe bet. The ultraviolet is a peach but will cost you more in depreciation but has obvious performance advantages. Personally, I don't think you need more than 276bhp in 99% of circumstances - it is perfect for touring and early morning B road blats. Sure, 410 is fab but it is not a quantum better sensation - you have to step to McLaren to get that, which a different level of £'s.

Justin

[scotty435]

Agree with most on here the Ultraviolet 410 stunning and surprised it as been for sale for so long, in my personal opinion the cheap looking 410 strip never looked good on a 410sport and would be the first thing I would remove and sure the car would look even better without it. It’s a stunning car especially with the silver wheels and the Carbon buckets seats sadly they lotus dropped them in the GT sport 410 I would much prefer them in my 410. Going from NA to 410, 276bhp for me I felt I always wanted a bit more, is the 410 quantum better sensation for me I would say yes.

[C8RKH]

I agree with @scotty435 - there is a quantum difference in performance between the 410 and the NA - HOWEVER, unless you're driving like a complete prick on public roads you will hardly ever, if ever, leave the NA in your wake - any gap would be more down to the proficiency of the driver and their propensity for risk taking on the public road, than it would down to a lack of proficiency in the NA.

I also agree with @scotty435 re the stripes on the 410. I keep meaning to take mine off but just have not got around to it yet. They will be coming off though.

What you do get in the 410, that the NA and even the S cannot compete with, is that noise!  That beautiful, ASBO loud, raucous, spine tingling, hair on the back of your neck stood up, wonderful noise!  It is so bloody addictive it should have a government health warning on it.

Whomever buys that purple 410 Sport will have a super car. More GT430's sold than 410 Sport's and they will be like the Esprit GT3's in the future in my very humble opinion.

I'm also not sure if it has that much more to drop either in depreciation when you look at prices stabilising as they are.  Add in the number of reviews now that the model has been discontinued and I think you will see demand outstrip supply for some time with great Evora's sticking in the £30 - 55k space for some time to come.

As usual, I may be wrong though.

[jep]

1 hour ago, scotty435 said:

in my personal opinion the cheap looking 410 strip never looked good on a 410sport and would be the first thing I would

Spot on. Lotus Design normally get this right but these decals are an off day. 

Justin 

 

[Messer]

I wonder if the 410s hang around just as they are 2 seats?

 

I know for a lot of people the extra bit of room in the back makes the world of difference and seems to be what brings people over from the exige (myself included )