In praise of the Evora
Discussion
I’ve had my na Evora for 18 months now and seem to be enjoying it more with each drive. I’ve not had a load of performance cars but road holding and, in particular, steering feel just seem so well judged. A friend was recently trying to convince me to move over to a Z4 M Coupé - his main argument being that once the brakes, seats and suspension were sorted it would be spot on. The Evora has quality in these areas from factory.
So, for the owners and ex-owners, am I getting a bit carried away? What have people gone on to that has offered more in the above areas?
So, for the owners and ex-owners, am I getting a bit carried away? What have people gone on to that has offered more in the above areas?
Interesting insight, thank you for taking the time to type it out. I wasn’t seriously considering a Z4MC as an alternative but thought it interesting that the necessary upgrade areas were ones that the Evora nails. You make a good point about the relative strengths of the engines - I’m increasingly tempted by some aftermarket manifolds to close that gap.
I think I agree on the two alternatives - lightweight or expensive. I actually have an S2 Elise as well but do seem to have got to the point where I prefer to drive the Evora. Hard to believe, I know. There are a few on the forum who have gone from Evora to McLaren so perhaps they’ll be along in good time to share their views.
I think I agree on the two alternatives - lightweight or expensive. I actually have an S2 Elise as well but do seem to have got to the point where I prefer to drive the Evora. Hard to believe, I know. There are a few on the forum who have gone from Evora to McLaren so perhaps they’ll be along in good time to share their views.
Very pleasing to see some recent responses on this thread, thanks everyone. Interesting view of the Giulia above (I assume Quad) - these always turn my head and such a comparison is significant praise. I need a drive.
Consensus is that it’s Mc or don’t bother then? The ongoing costs here would be too much for me, certainly as a long term prospect anyway. The Evora is used at least twice a week to get my two year old around too. This really adds to the experience.
Consensus is that it’s Mc or don’t bother then? The ongoing costs here would be too much for me, certainly as a long term prospect anyway. The Evora is used at least twice a week to get my two year old around too. This really adds to the experience.
blueg33 said:
My Giulia is a Veloce TI, so sadly not a Quad but it is my daily driver. I didnt want to go for a Quad because it would be quicker than my Ferrari and potentially take away some of the sense of occasion the Ferrari has. If I was going for 1 car as daily and as a toy, the Quad would probably be at the top of the list.
My Ferrari replaced my Evora S and ended up trumping the Emira so I cancelled the Emira order. The Evora had better steering than the Ferrari but the Ferrari engine especially over 6000 rpm and general Ferrari "je ne sais quoi" means I prefer the Ferrari (running costs aside)
Gratuitous pics
Very interesting, thanks. I’ve admired your Evora before - love the colour.My Ferrari replaced my Evora S and ended up trumping the Emira so I cancelled the Emira order. The Evora had better steering than the Ferrari but the Ferrari engine especially over 6000 rpm and general Ferrari "je ne sais quoi" means I prefer the Ferrari (running costs aside)
Gratuitous pics
Are the steering and suspension bits on the TI and the Quad the same / close? I don’t know enough about them.
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