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

[jerzybondov]

30 minutes ago, Bravo73 said:

£30k for an non-MY12 NA with nearly 50k miles? Hmmm, I’m not sure it’s that keen. 

Also no mention of a new clutch either, and at a mileage when it wouldn't be a surprise if you needed one soon. But I'd say it's more or less where the market is at right now for a nice car. Change hands at £28k and both parties should be happy. 

[C8RKH]

53 minutes ago, jerzybondov said:

Also no mention of a new clutch either, and at a mileage when it wouldn't be a surprise if you needed one soon.

Have a look at the Evora clutch pole on here. Not everything you read on the internet is true.

Far more cars still on original clutch than not. A small number of people have had issues with their clutch, but far more have had no issues.

At around £2k to fix from a good independent, it is a big bill for sure. However, some "service bills" for other marques could be that every year.

[jerzybondov]

27 minutes ago, C8RKH said:

Have a look at the Evora clutch pole on here. Not everything you read on the internet is true.

Far more cars still on original clutch than not. A small number of people have had issues with their clutch, but far more have had no issues.

At around £2k to fix from a good independent, it is a big bill for sure. However, some "service bills" for other marques could be that every year.

The PO of my car spent £3600 getting the clutch changed on my car in 2019, and that was with PJ Lotus at £60/hour labour! Agreed it's an overhyped issue though and many cars will go to 70k or more on original clutch with no problems. 

[exeterjeep]

Surge in used car buyer demand drives 7.1% rise in values on Auto Trader.

https://www.am-online.com/news/used-cars/2021/05/07/surge-in-car-buyer-demand-drives-71-rise-in-values-on-auto-trader

Presumably applies to Lotus (and other lesser makes like Porsche)

[Gareth44]

3 hours ago, C8RKH said:

Have a look at the Evora clutch pole on here. Not everything you read on the internet is true.

Far more cars still on original clutch than not. A small number of people have had issues with their clutch, but far more have had no issues.

At around £2k to fix from a good independent, it is a big bill for sure. However, some "service bills" for other marques could be that every year.

I'd love to know which independent quoted you that/did that for you, mine was the best part of £4k with a few other bits at the same time, from a very reputable (on here and elsewhere) independent. Although that was for a 400 clutch and flywheel into my S SR.

[C8RKH]

1 hour ago, Gareth44 said:

I'd love to know which independent quoted you that/did that for you, mine was the best part of £4k with a few other bits at the same time, from a very reputable (on here and elsewhere) independent. Although that was for a 400 clutch and flywheel into my S SR.

Craig Moncreiff. Hugely reputable. Very experienced. Was a couple of years back mind.

[jep]

My NA did 68,000+ miles on original clutch and was probably good for longer - the gearbox gave up 4th, 5th, 6th - so clutch was renewed at the same time. 

Hopefully good for another 68,000+ miles. 

Justin 

 

[scotty435]

PO change the clutch on my old NA at 32,000 miles the bill came to £3800 would be surprised if independent could get below 3k, happy to be proved wrong. Any members on here dipped below 3K ?

[jep]

IIRC Hangar111 change clutch without removing rear clam and quote a very competitive price. I spoke to another long established specialist last month who said he tried this and decided it was hardly worth the minimal cost saving. 

Justin 

[Hughesy83]

£30k for that car is not keenly priced the blue one on autotrader is a better bet. The aquamarine on has been reduced to £26k also.

[windymiller]

you are comparing a private sale to a dealer sale there though !! but your right id have the blue one from auto trader myself (the aqua one has had new pictures me thinks and actually looks nicer than previously advertised) actually has anyone looked at the supposed book value of an evora !!! 😆😆😆 theres an interesting new vid on number 27 you tube channel on current and future values of classics

[a7esk]

9 hours ago, Bravo73 said:

£30k for an non-MY12 NA with nearly 50k miles? Hmmm, I’m not sure it’s that keen. 

Well that was my car I sold couple of weeks ago had diamond cut wheels on her now up for sale again did have a lot of paperwork file that I keep up today .

 

 

 

Edited May 7, 2021 by a7esk

[a7esk]

Is a 2011 build 

clutch no issues with when I had it .

hope it finds a good home .

 

 

Edited May 7, 2021 by a7esk

[EGTE]

The list of fixes on your car seem extremely familiar to me!  😂

Although I've also had brake and throttle sensors replaced, upgraded the head unit, put metal oil pipes on the bottom of the engine and replaced the tailgate struts as well, plus cat-bypass pipe.......I think I'd better stop there!

[a7esk]

Well after last week going down to see Hethel  addition Evora 400 it’s now fully ours wow downshift interesting lol 

[DDubya]

3 minutes ago, a7esk said:

Well after last week going down to see Hethel  addition Evora 400 it’s now fully ours wow downshift interesting lol 

Eddie. Post some pictures. 

[DDubya]

3 minutes ago, a7esk said:

Well after last week going down to see Hethel  addition Evora 400 it’s now fully ours wow downshift interesting lol 

Eddie. Post some pictures. 

[a7esk]

Will do 

Edited May 9, 2021 by a7esk

[a7esk]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/68278063@N03/shares/5E6x70

[windymiller]

how happy are you edward ?

[a7esk]

Don’t believe within a week with the help of the lotus forum team I’m a very excited lotus Evora  400 owner

[Cdm2018]

Enjoy your very proud and lucky owner of a fab car !

in years to come you will look back on the fateful day and the time of the ownership plus joy it brings you 

[windymiller]

well done you a beautiful time to remember !!

[Celica]

2 hours ago, a7esk said:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/68278063@N03/shares/5E6x70

Looks great

what a great buy too

[Reindeer]

Absolute bargain!! Enjoy. Looks great!