What did you come from and what did/will you move to?
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I hsve no plans to jump out of my MY13 S SR but like most of us i cruise the classifieds a lot just to see whats out there.
For tme i cant find a viable replacement. When i say this i mean with the sanme criteria i used when looking for my Lotus.
- Practical - Can fit my daugheter and wife for weekend trips
- Fast - close to 4 seconds to 60
- Handles well and provides driving pleasure on all roads
- Can do long trips - i took it to the nurburgring last year
- Is rare and (to my eye) looks exotic and special
- Makes me really want to drive it
- Has tuning potential when i feel the need for more power
- Holds value pretty well
To get this tick list in any other car (i see as a potential step forward) i am sacrificing something and all are 30k plus more than my Evora (bought for 45k) and same age or older. If i throw 5k on a komotec kit to 430 the evore will keep pace with/be faster or as quick as all of the below.
- 997 GTS. Not that interesting to look at, more expensive, similar performance, not as involving to drive
- GTR. I just dont like them!
- V8V. identicle performace, less poractical, maintanance is high, older car.
- F430. Too old for what i can afford
- Gallardo. Too old for what i can afford
- R8. Just does not float my boat and again old for my buget with not much difference in performace from the evora and less practical
- F Type R. Horrid depreciation, less practical, quite common now
- Excige V6. Too raw for me at the moment but a contendar in terms of performance gains, age and in budget. It is less practical....obviosuly!
- Boxster S and Cayman S. Dont do it for me. Too slow and less involving as well as well as less practical.
- Conti GT. Running costs, depreciateion, age and too GT.
- DB9. To old for what i can afford.
- 991 C2S. Possibility but as per 997 GTS, bit boring to look at and they are common. Alos wit will have steady depreciation.
have i missed anything? The more i look the more i realise just how good ther Evora is.
Stu
For tme i cant find a viable replacement. When i say this i mean with the sanme criteria i used when looking for my Lotus.
- Practical - Can fit my daugheter and wife for weekend trips
- Fast - close to 4 seconds to 60
- Handles well and provides driving pleasure on all roads
- Can do long trips - i took it to the nurburgring last year
- Is rare and (to my eye) looks exotic and special
- Makes me really want to drive it
- Has tuning potential when i feel the need for more power
- Holds value pretty well
To get this tick list in any other car (i see as a potential step forward) i am sacrificing something and all are 30k plus more than my Evora (bought for 45k) and same age or older. If i throw 5k on a komotec kit to 430 the evore will keep pace with/be faster or as quick as all of the below.
- 997 GTS. Not that interesting to look at, more expensive, similar performance, not as involving to drive
- GTR. I just dont like them!
- V8V. identicle performace, less poractical, maintanance is high, older car.
- F430. Too old for what i can afford
- Gallardo. Too old for what i can afford
- R8. Just does not float my boat and again old for my buget with not much difference in performace from the evora and less practical
- F Type R. Horrid depreciation, less practical, quite common now
- Excige V6. Too raw for me at the moment but a contendar in terms of performance gains, age and in budget. It is less practical....obviosuly!
- Boxster S and Cayman S. Dont do it for me. Too slow and less involving as well as well as less practical.
- Conti GT. Running costs, depreciateion, age and too GT.
- DB9. To old for what i can afford.
- 991 C2S. Possibility but as per 997 GTS, bit boring to look at and they are common. Alos wit will have steady depreciation.
have i missed anything? The more i look the more i realise just how good ther Evora is.
Stu
Quite unsure on your budget here, but possibly the new TTRS? Nice interior, great sound, supposed to be very quick, not too big, could easily fit your wife and daughter.
Not sure on depreciation as they are fairly new, but they are getting great reviews.
Or an Alpha 4C possibly?
Hope this helps at all.
Not sure on depreciation as they are fairly new, but they are getting great reviews.
Or an Alpha 4C possibly?
Hope this helps at all.
Made me smile a little as I looked at almost every car in the list before even thinking about an Evora. I came from an older 911 and the simple brief I was aiming at was a thrilling drive in a pretty car, ideally a 2+2. It isn't a daily driver but I wanted it to be useable (able to take it to work in a suit - so not an Atom or Caterham etc).
I think the Evora brings a different set of compromises (maybe abilities is a better description) to literally everything else.. 911 is closest but doesn't offer the same level of engagement - just not quite as exciting. When / If the time to change comes, I will probably be changing the brief and either going for a very fast bruiser (GTR / F-type) or feel good cruiser (GTC - I do love these but for very different reasons to why you would love an Evora). Outside chance of a V10 R8 but I'm not convinced I will fall in love with that.
I think the Evora brings a different set of compromises (maybe abilities is a better description) to literally everything else.. 911 is closest but doesn't offer the same level of engagement - just not quite as exciting. When / If the time to change comes, I will probably be changing the brief and either going for a very fast bruiser (GTR / F-type) or feel good cruiser (GTC - I do love these but for very different reasons to why you would love an Evora). Outside chance of a V10 R8 but I'm not convinced I will fall in love with that.
Edited by Hungrymc on Wednesday 11th January 12:16
I am thinking when i sell my Evora (maybe 2 years time) my daughter won't fit in any sports car with 4 seats and really there is only thr 911 and Evora in this catagory anyway. As such a move to 2 seats is likely.
Agreed performace is not all about 0-60 but the thunmp in the back on acceleration is a rusch and so acceletration is reasonable important.
Agreed performace is not all about 0-60 but the thunmp in the back on acceleration is a rusch and so acceletration is reasonable important.
stuno1 said:
I am thinking when i sell my Evora (maybe 2 years time) my daughter won't fit in any sports car with 4 seats and really there is only thr 911 and Evora in this catagory anyway. As such a move to 2 seats is likely.
Agreed performace is not all about 0-60 but the thunmp in the back on acceleration is a rusch and so acceletration is reasonable important.
I saw a family of what looked like 5 pile into a Carrera 4s the other day Agreed performace is not all about 0-60 but the thunmp in the back on acceleration is a rusch and so acceletration is reasonable important.
Ted - That is impressive!
Hungrync- The Evora is just spot on but I agree there are some compromises such as build quality is not as good interior wise as the ones I mentioned in my original post and this is linked to some of the switch gear being a bit naff. For what it offered theses to me are worthwhile sacrifices. I agree I think my criteria will need to change for the next car.
It is hard to see past throwing the 430 kit on the Evora for 5k though when almost all other options are so much more expensive. My budget would be 50k ish when the time comes.
Hungrync- The Evora is just spot on but I agree there are some compromises such as build quality is not as good interior wise as the ones I mentioned in my original post and this is linked to some of the switch gear being a bit naff. For what it offered theses to me are worthwhile sacrifices. I agree I think my criteria will need to change for the next car.
It is hard to see past throwing the 430 kit on the Evora for 5k though when almost all other options are so much more expensive. My budget would be 50k ish when the time comes.
alex_gray255 said:
Moving to an F-type, new TVR or Evora 400
The 400 is an option but the torque is only something like 9lb feet more than the s. As such the 'feel' of speed won't be there. Also for me I prefer the interior of the s. While I appreciate there is more foot room, easier to get in and out etc it loses usable door pockets, no arm rest and the switch gear is plastic. I would be more inclined to boost the s power than buy a 400 and pocket the difference. Not enough change for me. I will drive an f-type r just to see what it's like.stuno1 said:
It is hard to see past throwing the 430 kit on the Evora for 5k though when almost all other options are so much more expensive. My budget would be 50k ish when the time comes.
Always an option! One of the guys on here went 390, 410 then 430. He enjoyed all but particularly the step change to 390 (biggest single jump I guess). I bought an S with the specific intention of tuning it but haven't bitten the bullet yet. I'm only 6 months into ownership, but I can honestly say not once have I wanted more grunt (yet).Hungrymc said:
Always an option! One of the guys on here went 390, 410 then 430. He enjoyed all but particularly the step change to 390 (biggest single jump I guess). I bought an S with the specific intention of tuning it but haven't bitten the bullet yet. I'm only 6 months into ownership, but I can honestly say not once have I wanted more grunt (yet).
Me to, thought after going to the ring I would want to tune it but it never ever felt slow. I asked komotec for performance stats on the 430 but they have not replied. It's nice knowing the option is there.Was about a year ago I started hankering for an Evora, so made the decision to sell my cobra replica and this brought me to the funding for a 2015 Evora S. Found one, took a test drive but out of the corner of my eye I could see the 400 in the showroom floor. As I was away to be going back overseas with work for a while I decided to stop the hunt for a series 1 and use the time to gather more funds and let depreciation take on the 400. Im still overseas but doing stupid things like buying a private plate for the Lotus and even some accessories - for a car I dont yet have. My trolling of car sales sites and dealers webpages is becoming a compulsion. Likewise the relationship with the Lotus dealer out here is getting familiar. My biggest fear is taking out the 400 and seeing a 410 in the showroom - when will it end. The sensible side of me is also thinking F-Typre 4WD V6S, but not sure these will stand the test of time and give the thrill/connection that the Lotus can. Also will need to replace my Infiniti FX soon as its long in the tooth and my smart roadster has been laid up for over a year so will need some tinkering and tidying to get back to the fun machine that it once was. But an 2015/2016 Evora 400 in BRG or dark blue, auto and tan interior for sub 65k would trigger my fingers to an online funds transfer for sure.
The only suitable car to replace my na evora was an evora S.
V8v too slow and too much of a gt. Tried the 4c but as soon as you are in it you realise its a competitor for an elise or exige.
Maser GT, as per v8v
New Alpine looks interesting, otherwise its the ubiquitous porsche
I came to evora from TVR Tuscan
V8v too slow and too much of a gt. Tried the 4c but as soon as you are in it you realise its a competitor for an elise or exige.
Maser GT, as per v8v
New Alpine looks interesting, otherwise its the ubiquitous porsche
I came to evora from TVR Tuscan
cjm said:
I think the new Alpine looks great.
What about a C6 Corvette or the current Mustang if you need the extra seats?
I like the z06 but not the c6. I would rather a Lexus rc-f if i decide rear seats are needed. Every time I look I talk myself in to keeping the Evora as it's so good. Since owning mine I have added a splitter to the front, barge boards, 400 alcantara steering wheel, Larini back box and am now getting some bodywork done as well as wheels referred. Also getting PPF that was on the car replaced with suntec film and full front ppf protection. As such the car will be in epic condition and protected!What about a C6 Corvette or the current Mustang if you need the extra seats?
stuno1 said:
I like the z06 but not the c6. I would rather a Lexus rc-f if i decide rear seats are needed. Every time I look I talk myself in to keeping the Evora as it's so good. Since owning mine I have added a splitter to the front, barge boards, 400 alcantara steering wheel, Larini back box and am now getting some bodywork done as well as wheels referred. Also getting PPF that was on the car replaced with suntec film and full front ppf protection. As such the car will be in epic condition and protected!
The new Mustang GT350 seems to get great reviews but I've no idea if you can get one in the UK or what the price would be.I did have the same issue with my Elise and couldn't find anything to replace it for similar money.
stuno1 said:
cjm said:
What about a C6 Corvette or the current Mustang if you need the extra seats?
I like the z06 but not the c6.For your budget you're pretty close to a C7 Stingray Corvette - the latest model - in full European spec'. The car's almost exactly the same dimensions as Evora except with an additional 4" of length and weighing just a little more with that thumping 460 bhp V8 motor. Comes with a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed auto as may float your boat.
Check out Performance Car Of The Year from American magazine Road & Track on this link,
http://www.roadandtrack.com/pcoty-2017/
blueg33 said:
The only suitable car to replace my na evora was an evora s
For me, I sold an Excel when the Evora was launched, had an N/A for 3.5 years. Came close to swapping for a GTE, but decided against. I didnt see a swap to an S as worthwhile, too much to change for too little gain. Partly this was the reason I didn't go with the GTE. Had it had a Komotec or something I might have). Finally ended up with my 400 Hethel Edition. Had they not done the HE and had I not got the deal I did on it, I'd still have the N/A.
Can't see me changing it for anything available currently. Plan is to have it for years.
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