Lotus Evora

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astirling

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419 posts

172 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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So my M135i has gone and been replaced with this - a 2009 Lotus Evora Launch Edition. Before collection I had the wheels refurbed gloss black, the Union Jacks added to the wings (the fact it's British should be celebrated!) and the door handles colour coded. Since collection I've replaced the headunit with something usable, and now I intend just to enjoy it.

Picked it up about 3 weeks ago, have done about 1,500 miles since. The ride and handling amazes me, and it feels like so much more of an event than the Cayman S I test drove. Every journey feels exciting, but it's remarkably refined around town and on the motorway. The handling is (as you would expect) streets ahead of the BMW, but the fact that it rides more comfortably blows my (simple) mind. To me, the cabin is far more interesting that the Cayman too, love all the stitched leather and bespoke aluminium switchgear, and nothing seems to have fallen off...yet biggrin












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DanielSan

18,786 posts

167 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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Best colour and interior combo by far. That just looks mean.

Croutons

9,871 posts

166 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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It just looks so good!

JamesNotJim

755 posts

186 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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Where do the golf clubs go?

astirling

Original Poster:

419 posts

172 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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JamesNotJim said:
Where do the golf clubs go?
A set of clubs fits in the boot no problem smile Although admittedly they fill the entire boot...

JamesNotJim

755 posts

186 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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astirling said:
A set of clubs fits in the boot no problem smile Although admittedly they fill the entire boot…
Carry bag or Cart? From online pictures, it has to be a carry bag surely?

rallycross

12,790 posts

237 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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Looks superb very nice colour combo.

Dr_Rick

1,592 posts

248 months

Sunday 31st August 2014
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What colour is that exactly?

astirling

Original Poster:

419 posts

172 months

Sunday 31st August 2014
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Thanks for the kind words!

JamesNotJim said:
Carry bag or Cart? From online pictures, it has to be a carry bag surely?
Carry bag...not old enough to need a trolley yet wink

Dr_Rick said:
What colour is that exactly?
Carbon Grey. The interior is called Paprika.

0llie

3,007 posts

196 months

Sunday 31st August 2014
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That looks absolutely superb, what a fantastic colour combo thumbup Congratulations!