Thinking about an Evora S
Discussion
Figured this would be the place to ask.
I've had my Aston Martin for over 2 years now, and as much as I love the car (pretty much everything about it), the running costs are beginning to irk. Servicing is expensive, parts are inexplicably expensive and it drinks fuel.
Having looked at a local Lotus dealer's website, I've noticed that the Evora S can be had for reasonable money now and I'm thinking of going to the garage to have a look at the two he has in stock at the sort of price I'm thinking about.
It's down on power compared to the V8 Vantage but weighs less, is supercharged so it should feel quicker and midengined is something I'm yet to experience, so I genuinely think I could be onto something here...
What I want to know is how are they for servicing costs? Do they feel "special"? Every review I've read suggests they do but reviews are short term tests. I want to park up after 2 years and still look back as I walk away, as I currently do with the Aston. Can I grab it by the scruff of the neck on an otherwise mundane drive and scare the girlfriend from her slumber?
As I said I've yet to view one, figured I'd do some research first rather than waste a(nother) salesman's time.
I've had my Aston Martin for over 2 years now, and as much as I love the car (pretty much everything about it), the running costs are beginning to irk. Servicing is expensive, parts are inexplicably expensive and it drinks fuel.
Having looked at a local Lotus dealer's website, I've noticed that the Evora S can be had for reasonable money now and I'm thinking of going to the garage to have a look at the two he has in stock at the sort of price I'm thinking about.
It's down on power compared to the V8 Vantage but weighs less, is supercharged so it should feel quicker and midengined is something I'm yet to experience, so I genuinely think I could be onto something here...
What I want to know is how are they for servicing costs? Do they feel "special"? Every review I've read suggests they do but reviews are short term tests. I want to park up after 2 years and still look back as I walk away, as I currently do with the Aston. Can I grab it by the scruff of the neck on an otherwise mundane drive and scare the girlfriend from her slumber?
As I said I've yet to view one, figured I'd do some research first rather than waste a(nother) salesman's time.
The ones locally are
http://www.lotusnewcastle.co.uk/lotus-evora-v6-s-4...
http://www.lotusnewcastle.co.uk/lotus-evora-v6-s-4...
Prefer the black one but not sure if these are good prices, would I expect to haggle much off of that.
It all depends on what I can get in offer of part exchange on the Aston Martin too.
A test drive will reveal if I "get" the Evora or not, I couldn't care less about numbers as long as the car is quick and feels good. I've driven the old V10 M6 before and it was too fast, to have fun you had to be at 9 tenths and risk losing your license.
To me a sportscar is about having fun but working at it too. I often think about getting a GT-R but if a car does all the work, I'm just a buffoon smashing a pedal and turning a wheel.
I would kill for a new Exige S but the cheapest online is £45k. A touch too expensive still, though whilst I'm at the local dealer I will have a look around it and see if a test drive is possible, there's always man maths to consider
http://www.lotusnewcastle.co.uk/lotus-evora-v6-s-4...
http://www.lotusnewcastle.co.uk/lotus-evora-v6-s-4...
Prefer the black one but not sure if these are good prices, would I expect to haggle much off of that.
It all depends on what I can get in offer of part exchange on the Aston Martin too.
A test drive will reveal if I "get" the Evora or not, I couldn't care less about numbers as long as the car is quick and feels good. I've driven the old V10 M6 before and it was too fast, to have fun you had to be at 9 tenths and risk losing your license.
To me a sportscar is about having fun but working at it too. I often think about getting a GT-R but if a car does all the work, I'm just a buffoon smashing a pedal and turning a wheel.
I would kill for a new Exige S but the cheapest online is £45k. A touch too expensive still, though whilst I'm at the local dealer I will have a look around it and see if a test drive is possible, there's always man maths to consider
Thanks for the information guys, still think I'd prefer a manual (didn't no IPS was the auto) but I'd be willing to try the IPS.
I'll double check the black one is an S too!
Great article on the Evora
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-compariso...
I'll double check the black one is an S too!
Great article on the Evora
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-compariso...
Thanks! 
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