Early 400 - options

[BertBert]

I am contemplating an Evora and quite like the idea of an early 400. Basically to get as much depreciation out the way as possible.

One thing I don't really know (much to my shame) is what options there were and which are the 'must haves'?

Sorry for the really basic question!

Cheers
Bert

[BertBert]

Sounds good, thanks Simon. So there weren't any sports packs or performance packs or similar.

I'll be moving from a 997 GT3, so to all intents it might look like a strange move and a more obvious equivalent might be a GT430. My GT3 though is very high mileage (just under 180k) so it won't generate the funds for a higher level of Evora!

Bert

[BertBert]

Awesome, thanks. Who needs google when you have friends!

[BertBert]

Boylston said:

Glad to help.

When I looked most cars were similar spec other than some cast and some forged wheels. Some ads were incorrect so best to make sure you know on sight which is which.

430 has a few trick parts but is mega expensive compared to a 400. Plus a 400 can be easy mapped to 430 and with some simple hardware changed to 460 - see https://www.komo-tec.com/en/lotus-evora/evora-4004...

The other advice when buying is to get the ECU printed out. It gives a clear record of how hard a life the car has had. e.g. mine has only spend 22sec of speed above 150kph and 3min of above 5500 rpm over 13,000 miles.

180k in a GT3 is impressive!

Simon

Thanks again, very helpful. It probably doesn't really need any more power (sacrilege I know) as the GT3 is 415bhp and a chunk heavier and it's way fast enough. I'd be more interested in understanding any handling options if there were any.

Good pointer re ECU readout. What gizmo is needed for that? A Lotus dealer?
Bert

[BertBert]

Ah yes, I'm going around this loop a bit. It seems to me that from the S to the latest 430, could be viewed as many incremental changes with no real step change. And being keen to use one's toys budget cost effectively, is an S actually good enough? And very good value for money. Then for that matter is a nat asp Evora good enough and even better vfm?

It's all a bit tricky really

Bert

[BertBert]

Sounds like a good outcome. the thing I find strange is that most of the options are more trim related than performance related. No sports dampers/springs type options. Unless I have misread.
Bert

[BertBert]

Thanks. I suspect that a 400 would be fine for me. Although, going round the loop as I don't expect to track it, I think the S would be good vfm for me.
I'm always stupidly indecisive about cars!

[BertBert]

Inkyfingers said:

I'm biased, but if you aren't going to track it and aren't worried about maximum performance, then I think the MY12+ Evora S is the sweet spot, unless you have the budget for one of the latest GT cars.

For me, I try to maximise my toys budget. I also have a hankering for an Elan as well, so getting the best bang for my buck is important!
Who are the best dealers for the Evora S then? I presume they are old in the tooth for the main Lotus dealers like B&C (near me in Surrey).
BErt

[BertBert]

blueg33 said:

If I like the car I am testing on Friday, my S will be for sale, although someone has already expressed interest.

Looks very nice! PM me if you can to share the details? Else we'll get closed down by the mods for being naughty!

[BertBert]

So to resurrect my old thread. I looked back to see when I started asking Evora questions. Almost a year ago. Well pleasingly I've hopefully got there with a grey 410 sport, deal agreed pick up next week, seat brackets redrilled the next day!

Thanks to all who patiently answered my questions. And if anyone sees a similar post on TLF, that's my twin brother who's strangely bought an identical car

[BertBert]

Evoras said:

Well done Bert hope you enjoy your new car. Some photos required when you pick it up. Didn't see your post on TLF?

It's in the market watch section. Will post properly when I have got it and driven it for the first time!