C8RKH 4,356 2 Vehicles Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Lol @Benmac given your car listings they obviously do not recognise a good potential customer when they walk in. I sometimes wonder how these dealers keep going - I mean sales is not that hard if you are diligent etc - I've worked in sales for over 15 years so know a little bit about this. But then obviously not selling cars is a different proposition altogether... Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 491 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 @Benmac.....happy to let you try mine.....if you need to ...... Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benmac 30 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Cheers @theelanman, everything OK with you? Have you still got your M100? Might take you up on that as I've not sat in one for a while; what spec is yours? Yep @C8RKH, odd. In Oakmere I didn't labour the point that I had owned a few in my time but I did mention it and I was in my QP. With them the odd thing is that their parts guys have always been exceptional; sales side not so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 426 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Benmac said: I emailed Stratton on Thursday morning, not heard anything back. I called them lunchtime yesterday and left a message as the requisite sales person was out / busy. Not heard anything. Says enough! They were no different 15 years ago, thats how i ended up in a VX220 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benmac 30 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 Harumph. Still no returned call or email. I'll give them another buzz tomorrow and if no joy then I'll give up on that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 491 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 I usually talk to Steve at Chris Neils.....I find I get the best........ Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C8RKH 4,356 2 Vehicles Report post Posted August 15, 2016 Wonder if the dealers actually read this stuff on here and take note........ take action ......... or not......... Just find the attitude incredible, not as if you're wanting to spend 80p on a Mars bar is it! Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benmac 30 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Aha, we have contact! Got an email and a phone call today. Missed the phone call as I was busy so will speak to them tomorrow. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 9,074 4 Vehicles Report post Posted August 17, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropica 51 Report post Posted August 17, 2016 Still amazing that we feel 'lucky' that a salesperson has phoned back when you want to spend 30K + with them - something wrong with that picture!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benmac 30 Report post Posted August 17, 2016 Well we've had a decent chat now. I was in a bit of a rush to go out so I've left Jonathan with some questions (recalls, gear cables, owner history, seat bolster, that sort of thing) and he's going to find out and call me back tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 This may well be available at MMC shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 426 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 Oh dear, love affair ended Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 Does seem odd? But if I recall Colin has had 3 Evora previously so likes to flip flop cars? Quote Currently Owned: 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 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 If it does go up for sale, it won't be for any of the reasons you may be thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,270 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 I heard he lost it in a game of illegal high-stakes poker in one of the Fringe tents Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C8RKH 4,356 2 Vehicles Report post Posted August 23, 2016 7 minutes ago, Colin G said: If it does go up for sale, it won't be for any of the reasons you may be thinking. Off to Canada earlier than planned? Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 He's going through the change and needs the money for his op... Colin becomes Coleen. 2 Quote Currently Owned: 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 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJW 645 9 Vehicles Report post Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) On the weekend I had a call from Ipswich Ford dealer following up an enquiy I made via their website for a Ford Mustang they had for sale. I made that enquiry before I bought the 400 as fancied owning one for a few months. How the hell can you ignore an enquiry for months lol ? Edited August 23, 2016 by DJW Quote Previously owned :Exige 380, Exige 350, Evora 400, Exige V6S, Esprit GT3, 2-11 SC, Evora S, Elite 501 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kokostrollet 16 Report post Posted August 24, 2016 A couple of 400s for sale in Sweden now. https://www.blocket.se/malmo/Lotus_Evora_400___400HK___0_100_km_h_pa_4_2_s_68555544.htm?aw=1 https://www.blocket.se/goteborg/Lotus_Evora_400_66734304.htm?aw=1 https://www.blocket.se/ostergotland/Lotus_Evora_400_Automat_Paddelvaxling_67418689.htm?aw=1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyyule 309 Report post Posted August 29, 2016 My Evora S is now for sale at MMC in Edinburgh: 64' Plate, Solar yellow, barge boards, FSH, full 2ubular exhaust system (manifolds/ silencer/ 200cell cat), Komotec 430EV upgrade, <6K miles. Gorgeous and very special car.... even if I do say so myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 Sorry if this has been answered before, but does anyone have a feel for what the spread between price paid by the dealer and price sold by the dealer is? I may need to sell my car next year, and I'd like to get a feel for what it's worth without formally approaching a dealer or listing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuno1 317 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 My 2013 white manual sr was bought by a dealer last October for 42 and sold to me in November for 45. He said he was going to list it at 47. Essentially they are looking for a 3k premium. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 B&C want £4K in every car! So I think it varies, some dealers are willing to get cars in and out quickly, so will reduce the margin in both the p/ex and the new car. Also depends on what you're buying. If you're looking just to sell to a dealer then they'll want more of a margin in your car. 1 Quote Currently Owned: 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 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 Well, ironically I may have to sell the car to help pay for a garage to put the car into, so I'm unlikely to be buying again soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
