996tt vs evora s
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I would go for the Evora out of those 2 based on looks both internal and externally, miles and age.
The Evora S is a very capable car and a lot quicker than the NA. I test drove an NA and owned an S for 3 years.
The 996 looks very dated inside and although the Evora is not the best quality and is a bit plasticky in places it still looks quite modern.
I would also prefer the Evora's reliability over the 996 when you look at that many miles and age.
The Evora S is a very capable car and a lot quicker than the NA. I test drove an NA and owned an S for 3 years.
The 996 looks very dated inside and although the Evora is not the best quality and is a bit plasticky in places it still looks quite modern.
I would also prefer the Evora's reliability over the 996 when you look at that many miles and age.
Hi guys , well drove a n/a evora are Murray Lotus. It looked lovely in graphite grey. First impressions were very good handling is very noble like,I would think you could chuck this into a corner just as good as the noble . I think it is lacking power you always have your foot flat to the floor to gain any speed. Saying that it's not slow buy any means but next to a Noble it would be slow,the noble is seriously quick .
The evora has the best exhaust note though lovely sound .
The evora has the best exhaust note though lovely sound .
Edited by Tuscanny on Wednesday 5th October 05:48
Tuscanny said:
I think it is lacking power you always have your foot flat to the floor to gain any speed. Saying that it's not slow buy any means but next to a Noble it would be slow,the noble is seriously quick .
In that case the Evora S would be a better proposition, surprised that Murray's did not have one in stock to give you a back to back test drive?Never realised your Scottish based, pop across to Scottish Elise's ( http://www.scottishelises.com/) as I am sure someone will easily give you a test ride if Murray's do not have one in stock.
Would recommend Craig Moncrieff cars ( http://craigmoncrieff.com/) for the servicing if you do go for the Evora, he and his mechanics know them inside out and a lot of the Scottish Lotus owners use him for their servicing.
George
Had a run out in a 996 turbo 58000 miles and the power delivery is insane . I thought the noble was quick but this was felt quicker.
So still don't know what way to go. Do you think the 996 would be a better place to have your money. I am not to sure how much more the porsche will rise in value say over 5 years. What would the evora do in 5 years. I am only doing 3k miles a year.
So still don't know what way to go. Do you think the 996 would be a better place to have your money. I am not to sure how much more the porsche will rise in value say over 5 years. What would the evora do in 5 years. I am only doing 3k miles a year.
Tuscanny said:
Had a run out in a 996 turbo 58000 miles and the power delivery is insane . I thought the noble was quick but this was felt quicker.
So still don't know what way to go. Do you think the 996 would be a better place to have your money. I am not to sure how much more the porsche will rise in value say over 5 years. What would the evora do in 5 years. I am only doing 3k miles a year.
A 58k mile 996 turbo would be a much better buy longer term. They've hit the bottom of the depreciation curve and moved up again.So still don't know what way to go. Do you think the 996 would be a better place to have your money. I am not to sure how much more the porsche will rise in value say over 5 years. What would the evora do in 5 years. I am only doing 3k miles a year.
An Evora is still likely to depreciate.
Longer term a 996 turbo will out perform an Evora. It has the performance, build and heritage.
but surely a 100k miler 996t won't be one of the collectable ones? Plus, if this is the case, wouldn't one be afraid of driving it? evoras have pretty much bottomed out at around 30k anyway... they have been there for a few years now. depends what you want to do with the car really, and what kind of annual costs each one will bring. Interesting choice though!
cypriot said:
but surely a 100k miler 996t won't be one of the collectable ones? Plus, if this is the case, wouldn't one be afraid of driving it? evoras have pretty much bottomed out at around 30k anyway... they have been there for a few years now. depends what you want to do with the car really, and what kind of annual costs each one will bring. Interesting choice though!
Who knows. If it's about 80k miles then 993 turbos of that mileage advertise around £100k right now.cypriot said:
but surely a 100k miler 996t won't be one of the collectable ones? Plus, if this is the case, wouldn't one be afraid of driving it? evoras have pretty much bottomed out at around 30k anyway... they have been there for a few years now. depends what you want to do with the car really, and what kind of annual costs each one will bring. Interesting choice though!
Pay attention cypriot. 
OP said he's now looking at a car with 58k miles (rather than the original 97k miler).
Digga said:
cypriot said:
but surely a 100k miler 996t won't be one of the collectable ones? Plus, if this is the case, wouldn't one be afraid of driving it? evoras have pretty much bottomed out at around 30k anyway... they have been there for a few years now. depends what you want to do with the car really, and what kind of annual costs each one will bring. Interesting choice though!
Who knows. If it's about 80k miles then 993 turbos of that mileage advertise around £100k right now.Old Turbos are a completely different car. They were a bedroom poster car, with scary tales about how much of a handful they were. They defined excess back then... but a 996 Turbo? Surely the complete opposite.
Having said that, don't bet against a Porsche. Any snotter of a 911 seems to be worth money these days. Lotus have made some great cars, but none of them have appreciated over the long term.
If you are only doing that low mileage, surely you want something that will give you the maximum enjoyment in the limited time you are behind the wheel.
I have had lots of Lotuses (not an Evora tho, I just don't like the look) but the thing you are guaranteed is great handling and great fun and a thrilling drive no matter what speed you are going.
I've also owned a 996 Turbo S, and whilst it is an absolutely fabulous piece of machinery the proper thrills come when you find yourself going at ballistic speeds since everything below that is just so totally competent.
I have had lots of Lotuses (not an Evora tho, I just don't like the look) but the thing you are guaranteed is great handling and great fun and a thrilling drive no matter what speed you are going.
I've also owned a 996 Turbo S, and whilst it is an absolutely fabulous piece of machinery the proper thrills come when you find yourself going at ballistic speeds since everything below that is just so totally competent.
Had to make a similar decision and went Evora s sports racer. The 996 is too dated for my taste and just didn't feel special to me to look at or be in. The Evora s also has a lot of tuning potential via komotec. I don't think the evoras will lose much money from where they are but they won't make money either.
renmure said:
If you are only doing that low mileage, surely you want something that will give you the maximum enjoyment in the limited time you are behind the wheel.
I have had lots of Lotuses (not an Evora tho, I just don't like the look) but the thing you are guaranteed is great handling and great fun and a thrilling drive no matter what speed you are going.
I've also owned a 996 Turbo S, and whilst it is an absolutely fabulous piece of machinery the proper thrills come when you find yourself going at ballistic speeds since everything below that is just so totally competent.
I have had lots of Lotuses (not an Evora tho, I just don't like the look) but the thing you are guaranteed is great handling and great fun and a thrilling drive no matter what speed you are going.
I've also owned a 996 Turbo S, and whilst it is an absolutely fabulous piece of machinery the proper thrills come when you find yourself going at ballistic speeds since everything below that is just so totally competent.
Totally agree with this.
As for where will the money be most secure, who knows? It's a punt. At the moment, I would guess that the value of both will stay similar for a while. Don't imagine they're going to increase huge amounts.
Providing you're enjoying the car, smiling whilst driving and you don't buy a dud, you can't ask for more.
I run a 996tt, but for such limited use that you're purchasing the car to do, smiles per mile I'd be heading down the Lotus road.
I have never understood the 996 interior bashing. Everything is either leather coated or carbon/silver, weighty and well constructed, nice button feel and operation and a very well laid out dash and instruments. It doesn't look dated from the drivers seat and feels much more refined than any modern hire car I've had recently (BMW, A4, Insignia, 626)
Granted I have 997 GT3 alcantara seats and a pioneer head unit with Bluetooth, DAB etc, but they were all very simple upgrades.
Granted I have 997 GT3 alcantara seats and a pioneer head unit with Bluetooth, DAB etc, but they were all very simple upgrades.
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