Kimbers Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 I Had an M3 give it large coming off Thickthorne roundabout her in Norwich last year. Whilst the Evora dug in and gripped I could see him sawing at the wheel and he must have lifted. By the time he got on it he couldn't catch me till I lifted....at the legal speed limit.... I just kept it planted. I think on the roads, its all about the driver and of course the presence. There's only one thing that disappoints living 3 miles from the factory, everyone has seen so many they don't even notice you. 1 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messer Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Oakmere have just listed a silver 400 2+2 at £44k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 In terms of Autotrader monitoring (part of my job) Hollybrook Sports cars also have one at a similar price of around £44-45000. However there are still only 2 Early NA's one Man and one IPS. TBH if I was the owner of the manual I would be upping my price a couple of thousand then letting them knock me a little. I think £28k is quite low compared to everything else out there. The IPS is only 1 year newer but a whopping £5000 more and then you are into the £36k and above for sport racers! Its a lesson really in my trade, always monitor trends and adjust your pricing accordingly! 2 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Doug Ashley Posted April 7 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 7 Just to add to the NA vs. S discussion, I've been fortunate enough to try both. I chose an S because I'm also fortunate that I have kept my MX5 on the side, and that's got the 'thrash it to get the most out of it' character. The S is more of a contrast with this and gives a firm shove in the back, something I'd never had in a road car before. The S still benefits from revs, but there's just less need for it. Incidentally, the NA I tried was at 'Drift Limits' near Hemel. They'd dressed up an NA in 400 bumpers, much like their Audi R8 v8 with a 'v10' logo dashboard 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62dave Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 (edited) @Doug Ashley - I’ve got a session in that drift limits Evora at some point (spotted it as a cheap wowcher deal last year for 60 quid I think). Was it a good session? It’s so cheap that I’m not expecting much Edited April 7 by 62dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 8 hours ago, Messer said: Oakmere have just listed a silver 400 2+2 at £44k Does anyone know about this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reindeer Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 8 hours ago, Messer said: Oakmere have just listed a silver 400 2+2 at £44k Cheap!! Just now, Reindeer said: Cheap!! For a dealer sale......Thats what I would have said that car would go for privately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Wonder what it needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messer Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Oakmere are a decent enough bunch so can’t imagine it would need too much that they wouldn’t fix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4S 4 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Looks like a nice 400 2015 39000 miles at Oakmere. That's a very good price from a dealer. Slightly higher in the miles so probably that's why it's cheaper but still a nice car. What's your guys thoughts on these higher miles cars? It's probably been well serviced with those miles you would hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 That’s not a high mileage car by any means. Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bibs Posted April 8 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 8 They have over-engineered suspensions/brakes, an indestructible chassis and a 'Yota engine which will probably last a bazillion miles without having the oil changed. It's always perplexed me why they seem so sensitive to mileage on the prices, perhaps just as there are a few which aren't used much and that brings a perception that they are delicate, which they most certainly aren't. 1 3 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...
Messer Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 My 2019 GT has 20k on it and drives and looks Like new still! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 People in the UK are just mileage sensitive, which is funny when you consistently hear about the older unused low mileage cars being generally the more troublesome. So that's 40k miles in 6 years or 7.5k miles a year and is therefore viewed as "leggy". Nuts. Especially when they were made to run as a daily driver etc. I guess some people prefer to polish it than use it. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 5 minutes ago, C8RKH said: I guess some people prefer to polish it than use it. Especially true with esprits sadly Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Doug Ashley Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 13 hours ago, 62dave said: @Doug Ashley - I’ve got a session in that drift limits Evora at some point (spotted it as a cheap wowcher deal last year for 60 quid I think). Was it a good session? It’s so cheap that I’m not expecting much @62dave It was ok there, not the best/longest track at all, but with a couple of decent corners. The general issue with these things is you don't get many laps, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The instructor was very good, they want you to go for it and actually gave me some decent advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 okay own up which bugger beat me to it! oakmere have just taken a deposit on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Barrykearley said: Especially true with esprits sadly With Esprits its different now. They are more an investment and less a daily driver. Yes they get driven but the values consistently go up well above inflation which adds another dimension and makes them appeal to more than just Lotus enthusiasts! 21 minutes ago, LotusFella said: okay own up which bugger beat me to it! oakmere have just taken a deposit on it Theres another with lower miles for similar money here, thought it is an IPS. Sure they will do a deal (even though this looks really cheap for a 400). Next cheapest is £53000. See, this is what I mean about professional Motor Industry people not doing their research. This car could be £47000 and still cheapest out there by £6000!!!! It infuriates me when people just use the Trade Books (CAP) instead of doing proper research. I currently sell Peugeot 3008 and Kia Sportage at over £1000 ahead of where the book says they are because I do my research. Yet people still undersell them using a "Trade" price! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202003098195327?model=EVORA&postcode=nr93nu&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&sort=price-asc&make=LOTUS&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&page=1 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 18 minutes ago, Kimbers said: With Esprits its different now. They are more an investment and less a daily driver. Yes they get driven but the values consistently go up well above inflation which adds another dimension and makes them appeal to more than just Lotus enthusiasts! Theres another with lower miles for similar money here, thought it is an IPS. Sure they will do a deal (even though this looks really cheap for a 400). Next cheapest is £53000. See, this is what I mean about professional Motor Industry people not doing their research. This car could be £47000 and still cheapest out there by £6000!!!! It infuriates me when people just use the Trade Books (CAP) instead of doing proper research. I currently sell Peugeot 3008 and Kia Sportage at over £1000 ahead of where the book says they are because I do my research. Yet people still undersell them using a "Trade" price! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202003098195327?model=EVORA&postcode=nr93nu&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&sort=price-asc&make=LOTUS&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&page=1 well they shouldn't be trying to keep the market artificially high. There is one at Hendy for 53k. Manual but is looking very expensive in comparison. Granted it has on 25k Miles as opposed to 39 but 9K more expensive come on! That's the problem with capitalism now. People sell things for what they can get away with rather than a fair price. Same happened when plastic was discovered. Normal product became "Premium" and the plastic alternative slotted in at the old "Better product price" really pisses me off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messer Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Rather than people selling for what they can get away with, better worded is people sell things for what they can get for it = it’s true value. things will only sell if there is a buyer that is happy to pay that amount for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 Don’t buy it then. Cars are about for sensible money if you look. Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 looks like I have struck a nerve. I blame the Covid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Anyway no takers on my high priced S then 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 Not at all. It’s a free market. They are trying it on and will know it. Make a sensible offer and move onto the next if they don’t like it. That’s exactly how I bought my Evora - if someone wants to cash out then there’s always a deal to be done. Just now, LotusFella said: Anyway no takers on my high price S then 🙄 Trouble with the S is the tax bracket - and the appeal of a 400 ..... it’s very tricky 2 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 1 minute ago, Barrykearley said: Not at all. It’s a free market. They are trying it on and will know it. Make a sensible offer and move onto the next if they don’t like it. That’s exactly how I bought my Evora - if someone wants to cash out then there’s always a deal to be done. Trouble with the S is the tax bracket - and the appeal of a 400 ..... it’s very tricky SHHHHHHHHHH! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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