Lotus Evora & Lotus Omega
Discussion
I like to think it's the very best! 8,000 miles from new and a very pampered life to date. Still drives like a new car. Only recently changed the original tyres! You can get the parts if you know where to look. Having said that, it hasn't really needed anything yet!
Last couple of photos from today:
Last couple of photos from today:
Yes Schnozz that's my neck of the woods.
Regarding the LO, I am very anal and OCD when it comes to my cars. Always have been and always will be, I'm afraid. It lives in an air chamber in the garage, but is insured, taxed and MOT'd all year round for whenever the mood (and fine weather) takes me.
I bought it 4 years ago at just over 5000 pampered miles. I paid top dollar, but reckoned that at such low mileage there would be negligible wear and tear on the major components, which could save me money in the long-term. This has indeed proved to be the case, with only routine and preventative maintenance required. It still feels as fresh as a daisy, with no squeaks or rattles and a nice tight feel to the driving experience that only a new car can provide. The added bonus to the low mileage factor is of course the future investment potential. Having said that I have no current intention to sell it, because I cannot think of a better rare classic 4 door performance saloon that I can comfortably take my whole family out in.
Even at 23 years old, the LO still feels stupidly fast and easily pulls away from the Evora above 60mph. The driving style for both cars is poles apart: the limpet-like Evora likes a good thrashing through the gears and takes bends at silly speeds, whereas the LO is a bit unwieldy in the tight twisties but rockets away down the straight on a wall of torque and power. More of "B" road Evora versus "A" road Omega if you like.
Regarding the LO, I am very anal and OCD when it comes to my cars. Always have been and always will be, I'm afraid. It lives in an air chamber in the garage, but is insured, taxed and MOT'd all year round for whenever the mood (and fine weather) takes me.
I bought it 4 years ago at just over 5000 pampered miles. I paid top dollar, but reckoned that at such low mileage there would be negligible wear and tear on the major components, which could save me money in the long-term. This has indeed proved to be the case, with only routine and preventative maintenance required. It still feels as fresh as a daisy, with no squeaks or rattles and a nice tight feel to the driving experience that only a new car can provide. The added bonus to the low mileage factor is of course the future investment potential. Having said that I have no current intention to sell it, because I cannot think of a better rare classic 4 door performance saloon that I can comfortably take my whole family out in.
Even at 23 years old, the LO still feels stupidly fast and easily pulls away from the Evora above 60mph. The driving style for both cars is poles apart: the limpet-like Evora likes a good thrashing through the gears and takes bends at silly speeds, whereas the LO is a bit unwieldy in the tight twisties but rockets away down the straight on a wall of torque and power. More of "B" road Evora versus "A" road Omega if you like.
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