Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 1 minute ago, LotusFella said: and nicer interior, arse, front, seats........ come to think of it why am I selling LOL Nostalgia! My NA was a beauty. Loved that car. But the interior of my 410 Sport IS better made, getting in and out is easier, etc. Nothing against the S1 at all, love them, but to say the interior is "better" than the 4xx cars is very subjective especially given most of the SR's went to an alcantara like dash covering as opposed to the leather of the earlier cars and the later cars lost the brushed metal finish dash/HVAC surrounds which were peachy compared (in my very humble opinion) to the cheaper looking dark plastic coated/painted versions after MY12. 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...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 6 minutes ago, C8RKH said: Nostalgia! My NA was a beauty. Loved that car. But the interior of my 410 Sport IS better made, getting in and out is easier, etc. Nothing against the S1 at all, love them, but to say the interior is "better" than the 4xx cars is very subjective especially given most of the SR's went to an alcantara like dash covering as opposed to the leather of the earlier cars and the later cars lost the brushed metal finish dash/HVAC surrounds which were peachy compared (in my very humble opinion) to the cheaper looking dark plastic coated/painted versions after MY12. No, saying it's better than the 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 I was referring to the "why am I selling it" remark - nostalgia is what is making you doubt selling it @LotusFella- they are in general just such fine cars. All of them. 1 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...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 really want a red one, but you won't sell yours! Although you have baited us once or twice from memory LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 It's not keeping the market High artificially, its selling "At a a true Market Value" rather than what some person with no idea of "real life" experience of what is happening in the car industry says it is, just because he gets a job at CAP and thinks he knows it all! After 30 years in the Industry and a lifetime loving Lotus's its only now many Lotus's are getting the attention and value that they deserve. As for Evora's. Its about supply and demand, like anything! There are so few older Evora's out there and a demand for sub £50k cars that values are going up! What is a fair Price? I sold just over 100 cars last month and every single one went above what CAP consider a "Fair price". Surely the "Fair Price" should be what I am charging as its what people are paying for the cars. Not what someone in their ivory tower says is a fair price! 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...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 forgive me I wasn't having a rant at you at all and as you say Lotus sales are a specialist market. I think lotus sellers are in 2 camps those that need to sell and those that will sell at the right price. There is no glut of cars available so that will always increase prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzybondov Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, LotusFella said: Anyway no takers on my high priced S then 🙄 Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 https://www.lotusforsale.com/ads/evora-2010-s-starlight-black/ Thinking of adding to your collection then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzybondov Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 46 minutes ago, LotusFella said: https://www.lotusforsale.com/ads/evora-2010-s-starlight-black/ Thinking of adding to your collection then? Was wondering which of the cars on the market yours was! Nice low mileage - but some mention of the service history might help a bit. You got it listed anywhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 Anyone mentioned troublesome superchargers 🙌 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 13 minutes ago, Barrykearley said: Anyone mentioned troublesome superchargers 🙌 No why would they? Have there been troublesome superchargers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 Not that I am aware of. Unlike Turbo's or V8's!!! 1 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...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 42 minutes ago, jerzybondov said: Was wondering which of the cars on the market yours was! Nice low mileage - but some mention of the service history might help a bit. You got it listed anywhere else? FSH not listed anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 35 minutes ago, Barrykearley said: Anyone mentioned troublesome superchargers 🙌 Just lob it in why don't you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 I am a bit puzzled of why people would sell 400s below 50k unless something fundamentally wrong with its history. It so close to the finale Evora and the new generation won’t have a +2 so that sounds like great value for money considering the lack of alternative. i just « refurb » mine (basically taking care of scratches on wheels and other places, getting one light repaired and getting a proper deep clean) and when I picked it up it was feeling like a brand new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGTE Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Well I was looking at one just last week that was under £50K privately, excellent spec, but we never reached a deal. Seller wants to buy a 981 GT4 (these are going up in price, apparently) and wanted just a little too much for the Evora in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashead1105 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 37 minutes ago, EGTE said: Well I was looking at one just last week that was under £50K privately, excellent spec, but we never reached a deal. Seller wants to buy a 981 GT4 (these are going up in price, apparently) and wanted just a little too much for the Evora in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoPops Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 funny old world. If I had £50k, I’d be on the phone to @Gashead1105without a doubt... why? Because it’s my old car and at just under £50k is a flipping bargain. 1 Quote On Order: 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...
Popular Post Gashead1105 Posted April 8 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 8 I've actually changed my mind on selling the 400 and ended the advert early. Bought a Megane 275 earlier in the week and wife has agreed she won't leave me even though I will have that, the 400 and a 7! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Colin P Posted April 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, EGTE said: Well I was looking at one just last week that was under £50K privately, excellent spec, but we never reached a deal. Seller wants to buy a 981 GT4 (these are going up in price, apparently) and wanted just a little too much for the Evora in my opinion. I think it was on the money, it is a Hethel and it was £6K under the price of the 2 Hethels sat with a dealer currently. For the record last week I was quoted just shy of his asking price for mine, by a dealer, for stock Still mulling it over... head and heart argument. 1 Quote A Lotus is for driving, pork is for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGTE Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 It wasn't just about price and the car is lovely, but just saying that even good -400s can be had for < 50K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashead1105 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Exactly how I with thinking @Colin P I had plenty of enquiries which suggested it was the right price for a private sale but even then some people want more money off... I'll keep her anyway, I was really struggling to find a replacement now GT4 prices have moved (by about 5k for a good one since I first listed the 400), the Megane will be the perfect contrast to make the 400 special again and I've got the 7 for the full-on adrenaline rush experience. Hole in the market at 50k currently. @Gm77's car sold last week also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcm Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 I'd only sell/px mine for an auto GT410 Sport,.... just in case anyone has one going? 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 When the 400 gets to £30k I'm in!! (its a joke). 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...
Popular Post Gm77 Posted April 8 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 8 40 minutes ago, trcm said: I'd only sell/px mine for an auto GT410 Sport,.... just in case anyone has one going? 😄 I sold mine so I could purchase this. Quite a contrast... 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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