100,000 mile Evora. Bad idea?

100,000 mile Evora. Bad idea?

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Sheetmaself

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5,663 posts

197 months

Tuesday 11th October 2016
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Im after an Evora which would likely be kept for 3-4 years for approx 10,000 miles per year looking at ones in the region of £30k but there is one at lotus silverstone with 100k miles for £25k, just wondered what people's thoughts are. Not scared by miles if its had a refresh and in good condition but concerned price may be a little keen and may struggle to move on.

Again all thoughts appreciated.

Obviously im not in the market so please dont contact me via pm if you're thinking of selling yours around the £30k mark.

MrJingles705

409 posts

142 months

Tuesday 11th October 2016
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I wonder what the highest mileage Evora is right now? How many people are using them as daily drivers etc? Given the ages that's probably a whole bunch of motorway miles there, the best kind generally?

As someone who has eyed these up on occasion, I don't think mileage itself would put me off.... all the major bits come from good OEM's. It's only that bloody clutch that keeps me from chucking good money into one, and I think that has been significantly talked up.

Sheetmaself said:
Obviously im not in the market so please dont contact me via pm if you're thinking of selling yours around the £30k mark.
Smooth wink

Sheetmaself

Original Poster:

5,663 posts

197 months

Tuesday 11th October 2016
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The clutch was replaced in 2014 so shouldnt be too much of a concern i guess. I did 60k miles in my elise in three years so I understand how the miles can rack up, the biggest concern to me is the oil cooler optional extra as i assume this means its seen track work, again not a massive issue as long as thats not where the majority of miles have come from. I checked its not one of their track cars was a customer car and seems to of been well maintained but no sign of a suspension refresh which i would want on an elise so assume the same for the evora.

Main thought is that the extra £5k to bring miles down to 30k may be money well spent or could be £5k to spend on maintenance if/when required and i dont know the model enough myself to know for best.

Hedgehogfromhell

2,072 posts

178 months

Thursday 13th October 2016
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TBH i would buy a lotus under the mindset of "Its seen track work" as that's one of the areas it was designed for. I'd be concerned that some one would write "never seen the track" on a lotus advert as 99% of them i've looked at (Exige) in the past the advertiser clearly stated it was used on track.. The Evora is amazing on track and very gentle on its components - so i wouldn't be overly concerned.

Would i buy it? I'd buy a 60k one (i did) from Aimee at Silverstone. If it is in the right condition for the price i'd buy it.

Go up, have a look and see what it's like. Best way to be sure. The clutch is a bit of a white elephant - they're expensive to replace but like most modern clutches in modern cars with a bit of mechanical sympathy last a very long time.

01327 320338

and they opened one minute ago biggrin

Just be prepared to come home with it as they generally don't stock tat!

alex_gray255

6,313 posts

204 months

Friday 14th October 2016
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Sheetmaself said:
Im after an Evora which would likely be kept for 3-4 years for approx 10,000 miles per year looking at ones in the region of £30k but there is one at lotus silverstone with 100k miles for £25k, just wondered what people's thoughts are. Not scared by miles if its had a refresh and in good condition but concerned price may be a little keen and may struggle to move on.

Again all thoughts appreciated.

Obviously im not in the market so please dont contact me via pm if you're thinking of selling yours around the £30k mark.
It should be ok if serviced regularly etc. Could do a simple compression test to see how the engine heart is, but I could expect it to
still be good.

alex_gray255

6,313 posts

204 months

Friday 14th October 2016
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MrJingles705 said:
How many people are using them as daily drivers etc?
I was for over 4 years biggrin

Not now though.

Sheetmaself

Original Poster:

5,663 posts

197 months

Friday 14th October 2016
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Sorry for lack of response and thanks for the replies. Unfortunately found out that a we may have to cope with redundancies soon so will need to be a bit more sensible in car choice for the time being thanks though.

Hedgehogfromhell

2,072 posts

178 months

Friday 14th October 2016
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MrJingles705 said:
How many are using them as daily drivers?
I am, only 9000pa though.

Boogs

404 posts

142 months

Friday 14th October 2016
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Hedgehogfromhell said:
MrJingles705 said:
How many are using them as daily drivers?
I am, only 9000pa though.
My N/A wasn't but my 400 is. Put 2550 mikes on it since 1st Sept.

Boogs

404 posts

142 months

Friday 14th October 2016
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Hedgehogfromhell said:
MrJingles705 said:
How many are using them as daily drivers?
I am, only 9000pa though.
My N/A wasn't but my 400 is. Put 2550 mikes on it since 1st Sept.

MrJingles705

409 posts

142 months

Saturday 15th October 2016
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alex_gray255 said:
I was for over 4 years biggrin

Not now though.
Forgive the question - because of something with the evora, or just a change in circumstances/fancied a change?

Hedgehogfromhell said:
I am, only 9000pa though.
I'm doing 24k a year right now in a 996 (x-reg C2 3.4) ... Wondered how that would go down in the long run smile

Boogs said:
My N/A wasn't but my 400 is. Put 2550 mikes on it since 1st Sept.
That sounds more like my mileage ...

Toaster

2,938 posts

192 months

Wednesday 19th October 2016
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MrJingles705 said:
How many people are using them as daily drivers etc?
I do had mine for nearly 5 years does not miss a beat and actually feels better to drive than when it was new.

Sumsion

277 posts

171 months

Wednesday 19th October 2016
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I bought a LE in 2009 and upgraded to a S IPS , daily driver total miles about 60,000.

MrJingles705

409 posts

142 months

Wednesday 19th October 2016
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The more I look, the more I want....

blueg33

35,586 posts

223 months

Wednesday 19th October 2016
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Mine is on 74k miles and it drives like it did at 20k miles. Interior has worn well except the gear knob which is being replaced next week.

Just toying with selling, test driving a car tomorrow as it happens

Toaster

2,938 posts

192 months

Thursday 20th October 2016
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blueg33 said:
Just toying with selling, test driving a car tomorrow as it happens
Hope its another Evora

blueg33

35,586 posts

223 months

Thursday 20th October 2016
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Toaster said:
blueg33 said:
Just toying with selling, test driving a car tomorrow as it happens
Hope its another Evora
Tested today a V8 vantage. Beautiful car, but I doubt it will be replacing the Evora. My issues:

Throttle response - pretty slow makes heel and toe tricky
Pedal positions - not great for heel and toe
Performance - about the same as the Evora but due to throttle response felt slower
Satnav - makes the Alpine unit in my 2010 Evora seem superb!
34k mile car had more wear on the seat bolster than my 72k mile Evora
Feels heavy
notably less grip than the Evora especially when pushing on along B roads
steering feel - not as good as Evora
Ride - worse especially over choppy surfaces

Thinks I liked
its an Aston
Interior build quality (except seat bolsters) much better
More relaxed on the motorway (probably because my Evora has a tubular exhaust)
Exhaust note

I expected to love the Aston, its very capable but for the cost difference (especially running costs) its not worth it.


So overall the Evora wins, which means I am still looking for a car under £40k with all 3 packs that is not black.

When I find the right Evora my car will be sold.

alex_gray255

6,313 posts

204 months

Thursday 20th October 2016
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I've been through 3 Astons now, I pretty much had the same option.

blueg33

35,586 posts

223 months

Friday 21st October 2016
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Hedgehogfromhell said:
MrJingles705 said:
How many are using them as daily drivers?
I am, only 9000pa though.
Mine is my daily. 20k miles in my first year. Down to about 10k now as using the train is fully covered by thd company, rather thzn judt 45p per mile.

blueg33

35,586 posts

223 months

Monday 24th October 2016
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I saw the 100k mile Evora this morning as I was dropping my car off for some niggles to be sorted.

It looks like its in really good condition, and its a lovely colour. Lotus Silverstone know the car well having supplied in in the first place, the first owner apparently had it for about 1000 miles the second owner for the other 99k.

Worth considering if you want a £25k Evora IMO

(note, I am not connected to Lotus Silverstone, but I do rate them as a dealer)