Back comfort & 50/50 deal...
Discussion
After 3 and a half wonderful years with an Exige (that followed a series of Elises), I fear my back can't take it any longer. Repeated 5 hour trips from Yorkshire back to my original home in Hampshire lead to 24 hours of back pain thereafter and my physiotherapist has now even asked me when I am selling what was always my dream motor.
So, thinking possibly a move to an Evora or an Aston V8V.
Are there any Evora owners who suffer a vulnerable back that can comment on the comfort of the seats over long distances and general comfort?
I'm also looking at the 50/50 finance deal of £34 down and £34 after 12 months. Has anyone on here taken that deal and negotiated a discount? Any comments welcome on that front.
So, thinking possibly a move to an Evora or an Aston V8V.
Are there any Evora owners who suffer a vulnerable back that can comment on the comfort of the seats over long distances and general comfort?
I'm also looking at the 50/50 finance deal of £34 down and £34 after 12 months. Has anyone on here taken that deal and negotiated a discount? Any comments welcome on that front.
The seats and ride in the Evora are something akin to an executive express. After an Elise and Exige is was bliss, even SWIMBO likes the seats. I am good for 8 hours in the car with just fuel stops . It's not just the firm hugging seats but the ride,
My son has a 55 plate 911 what a bone shaker in comparison
My son has a 55 plate 911 what a bone shaker in comparison
After years of back pain I too traded in my Elise based Lotus to the Evora and it is night and day different in terms of comfort and actually miles better in terms of dynamics. I know all the Elise owners will complain at that one and yes the Elise / 4 pot Exige turns in faster but in all other ride and handling terms the Evora is miles better.
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I never had an issue in my VX220 but the Evora is definitely comfier. My mrs hated the vx and don't flinch when i say "mind if we take the lotus?"
Given the new evora is due to be announced at Geneva i'd say there are definitely deals to be had......not stupid amounts off but a stock car might be tempting.
Given the new evora is due to be announced at Geneva i'd say there are definitely deals to be had......not stupid amounts off but a stock car might be tempting.
The Evora is fantastic over long journies. I owned an Range Rover Sport before mine and genuinely found the Evora better for long distances. Access was a bit more awkward though!
I've now got a V8V and it's eaier for getting in and out, but don't find it nearly as good either.
I'm looking forward to whatever Lotus announce in March as I'm seriously tempted to come back
I've now got a V8V and it's eaier for getting in and out, but don't find it nearly as good either.
I'm looking forward to whatever Lotus announce in March as I'm seriously tempted to come back
I stand to be corrected but I believe the 50:50 finance deal is over 24 months and not 12? I've often thought it would be a great way to but a car if you knew you had galf of it already (say tied up in a part-ex) and then could save the remainder over the next two years. All at 0%, but I know what you're getting at OP... is there still a deal (discount) to be had if you take the finance at 0% or do you inevitably pay full list price because it's not an outright cash deal? Anyone with any experience would love to know as well please. Cheers.
Have back issues from accidents and I find the Evora seats very comfortable. Once in a set up its quite snug and I could quite easily sleep.The peddle offset takes a little getting used to. Have done a 5 hour drive with just fuel stops and could have kept going.
Got a little off a Evora SR order with the 48 month finance but that was the start of last year, things may have changed. Can but ask.
On the Lotus website 50/50 is now 12 months.
Got a little off a Evora SR order with the 48 month finance but that was the start of last year, things may have changed. Can but ask.
On the Lotus website 50/50 is now 12 months.
My back is a bit ropey from the numerous large racing shunts I've had and I have no issues doing about 25-30k a year in mine unless I've done a huge amount of driving in a short period of time, like 2000 miles over 3 or 4 days. In contrast I can't drive more than a couple of hours in a typical BMW or Audi without suffering, or 3-4 hours in a Porsche, and the only car I can drive more or less endlessly without pain is a Range Rover.
What I would say is that if you're a bit shorter then make sure you're happy with the pedal offset. I find it fine but my seat is all the way back on the runners and the angle is therefore low, whereas my old boss who is about 5'3" and had one as a managers car suffered a bit with it.
What I would say is that if you're a bit shorter then make sure you're happy with the pedal offset. I find it fine but my seat is all the way back on the runners and the angle is therefore low, whereas my old boss who is about 5'3" and had one as a managers car suffered a bit with it.
Thanks guys, really useful, really useful feedback.
I'm not a short bloke at 6'3" which is possibly why I'm more prone to sodding back ache in the first place! Also perhaps why the Exige is pushing things for me on long trips and doing Le Mans in one was enough, let alone full blown week tours of Europe.
I'm going to take a few test drives and weigh up several options but many thanks to all that have contributed - together with the offer of a ride, much appreciated and I might yet take you up on that. I'll report back in due course rather than let the thread die with no conclusion so many thanks for the contributions.
I'm not a short bloke at 6'3" which is possibly why I'm more prone to sodding back ache in the first place! Also perhaps why the Exige is pushing things for me on long trips and doing Le Mans in one was enough, let alone full blown week tours of Europe.
I'm going to take a few test drives and weigh up several options but many thanks to all that have contributed - together with the offer of a ride, much appreciated and I might yet take you up on that. I'll report back in due course rather than let the thread die with no conclusion so many thanks for the contributions.
CTE said:
The Recaros in the Evora S and SR are miles better then the Chinese made Sparco`s in the 400. SR is the pick for best comfort/quality.
I've recently swapped my 350 sport for a 400, the seats are very comfy, first drive home was 4.5 hours and I could easily have turned round and done the trip again without any problemsOP now has an Evora in his garage & 'loves it'.
Recaro seats are very comfy, but do wear a lot on the bolster, mine has lost colour in a small patch at 15500 miles, which is a common problem & the (or one of the reasons) they stopped doing them.
I've had a big back operation in the past. Can drive for over 2 hours without problems, whilst my Elise friends suffer.
Evora more expensive to run though!
Good luck in whatever you choose.
Recaro seats are very comfy, but do wear a lot on the bolster, mine has lost colour in a small patch at 15500 miles, which is a common problem & the (or one of the reasons) they stopped doing them.
I've had a big back operation in the past. Can drive for over 2 hours without problems, whilst my Elise friends suffer.
Evora more expensive to run though!
Good luck in whatever you choose.
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