How long till the £20k Evora?
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Maybe a 996 - depends on the area of concern.
The Evora reminds me more of my old Cerb with quirky interior, loud exhaust, head turning looks - which I like for a sports car (maybe not a daily) and also the little hand built niggles that I’ve quickly addressed but a much more solid feel. We all know how dated a 10 year older 996 interior can feel. Not being negative it was still a nice place to be but just from another decade. The Evora steering feel and directness is such a joy and it rolls over poor roads soo well with a sense of solidness and not one rattle! Jumping straight back into the 996 even the 996.2 steering wheel feels soo large and unwieldy. I’ve had the 996 for two years so there’s much more sense of occasion in the Evora however too early to know how long it will last. But the Evora does feel at least as quick and does give more confidence on the road partly helped by the excellent ride quality – Bilstein shocks could maybe help the 911 too. It doesn’t help that I wrote the 996 off last year by spinning on a perfectly straight road – something that would have always been in the back of my mind.
I have two small girls who had ample room in the back of the 996 and being a Targa they were surrounded by glass top and rear. The polar opposite to the Evora which feels much darker and claustrophobic – but should be fine through summer with the Evoras decent air con. When the 996 had broken air con even with the roof open the green house was virtually unusable.
The Evora reminds me more of my old Cerb with quirky interior, loud exhaust, head turning looks - which I like for a sports car (maybe not a daily) and also the little hand built niggles that I’ve quickly addressed but a much more solid feel. We all know how dated a 10 year older 996 interior can feel. Not being negative it was still a nice place to be but just from another decade. The Evora steering feel and directness is such a joy and it rolls over poor roads soo well with a sense of solidness and not one rattle! Jumping straight back into the 996 even the 996.2 steering wheel feels soo large and unwieldy. I’ve had the 996 for two years so there’s much more sense of occasion in the Evora however too early to know how long it will last. But the Evora does feel at least as quick and does give more confidence on the road partly helped by the excellent ride quality – Bilstein shocks could maybe help the 911 too. It doesn’t help that I wrote the 996 off last year by spinning on a perfectly straight road – something that would have always been in the back of my mind.
I have two small girls who had ample room in the back of the 996 and being a Targa they were surrounded by glass top and rear. The polar opposite to the Evora which feels much darker and claustrophobic – but should be fine through summer with the Evoras decent air con. When the 996 had broken air con even with the roof open the green house was virtually unusable.
Edited by Kime252 on Sunday 21st January 08:02
Thanks for that comparison. I've been contemplating changing from my 996 to an Evora but ideally I'd like to get an S or maybe even a 400 (if I also sell my 205gti) now I'm seeing them for low 40s.
I loved the supercharger whine from my old r53 so would be good to get that back. And I'd like a bit more shove than the 996 gives. The hand built aspect concerns me a bit as I seem to have got lucky with an abnormally rattle free and solid 996.1.
I quite like the look of the blue S in the PH classifieds. Seems very early for an S.
I loved the supercharger whine from my old r53 so would be good to get that back. And I'd like a bit more shove than the 996 gives. The hand built aspect concerns me a bit as I seem to have got lucky with an abnormally rattle free and solid 996.1.
I quite like the look of the blue S in the PH classifieds. Seems very early for an S.
Edited by nunpuncher on Tuesday 30th January 22:56
BertBert said:
are you sure it's better than the 996?
I would say an Evora is better than a 996 and a 997. Evora is much better to drive in terms of handling, steering feel, ride, balance. The S1 seats are way more comfortable too. Overall it feels and looks more special. For me it also has the benefit of not being common, 911’s are ubiquitous where I live and work. Kime252 said:
Probably a perspective trick but looks a fair bit lower to get down into.
When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
Moospeed said:
Probably a perspective trick but looks a fair bit lower to get down into.
When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
well, there are a bit of an old man's car aren't they?When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
CABC said:
Moospeed said:
Probably a perspective trick but looks a fair bit lower to get down into.
When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
well, there are a bit of an old man's car aren't they?When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
Moospeed said:
CABC said:
Moospeed said:
Probably a perspective trick but looks a fair bit lower to get down into.
When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
well, there are a bit of an old man's car aren't they?When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
I do see the appeal of Pork now I'm retired
Moospeed said:
Probably a perspective trick but looks a fair bit lower to get down into.
When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
No comparison there in the looks department is there, sort of makes the 911 look frumpy.When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
It is way more of a task getting in and out! - but next to the 996 it looks absolutely epic and once youre in the feel is soo much more special.
Soo pleased with it now theres no more issues to fix and it wants for nothing.
I had nothing costly to sort just - door window adjustment for wind noise, heat shield rattles, corroded bumber grills paint, radio RCA interference and wiring the valved exhaust controller to switched live to stop it draining the battery. Just in the process of building up an air intake.
Soo pleased with it now theres no more issues to fix and it wants for nothing.
I had nothing costly to sort just - door window adjustment for wind noise, heat shield rattles, corroded bumber grills paint, radio RCA interference and wiring the valved exhaust controller to switched live to stop it draining the battery. Just in the process of building up an air intake.
Edited by Kime252 on Friday 2nd February 15:30
blueg33 said:
BertBert said:
are you sure it's better than the 996?
I would say an Evora is better than a 996 and a 997. Evora is much better to drive in terms of handling, steering feel, ride, balance. The S1 seats are way more comfortable too. Overall it feels and looks more special. For me it also has the benefit of not being common, 911’s are ubiquitous where I live and work. I think it's a compliment to it that it's compared to older cars. We all know that older cars give a better, more involved driving experience.
I'm developing a big want for another Evora reading this thread.
I sold mine over 2 years ago and bought an Elise but now I really miss the Evora so in the spring I'm selling the Elise and going on the hunt for an Evora S.
Recently I had a passenger ride in a friends Emira and whilst it was brilliant I came away thinking that I actually preferred the interior of an Evora. I really don't like a digital dash.
..so if anyone is looking for an early lightweight S2 111S with low miles feel free to PM me.
I sold mine over 2 years ago and bought an Elise but now I really miss the Evora so in the spring I'm selling the Elise and going on the hunt for an Evora S.
Recently I had a passenger ride in a friends Emira and whilst it was brilliant I came away thinking that I actually preferred the interior of an Evora. I really don't like a digital dash.
..so if anyone is looking for an early lightweight S2 111S with low miles feel free to PM me.
Lotobear said:
I'm developing a big want for another Evora reading this thread.
I sold mine over 2 years ago and bought an Elise but now I really miss the Evora so in the spring I'm selling the Elise and going on the hunt for an Evora S.
Recently I had a passenger ride in a friends Emira and whilst it was brilliant I came away thinking that I actually preferred the interior of an Evora. I really don't like a digital dash.
..so if anyone is looking for an early lightweight S2 111S with low miles feel free to PM me.
I’m really surprised to read this. Whilst I decided to cancel my Emira order I must say the interior felt a massive step up against all variants of previous generation Loti, both in quality and in materials. Appreciate the digital displays aren’t for everyone although the AIM dash upgrades popularity on earlier cars suggests many favour it over analogue. I sold mine over 2 years ago and bought an Elise but now I really miss the Evora so in the spring I'm selling the Elise and going on the hunt for an Evora S.
Recently I had a passenger ride in a friends Emira and whilst it was brilliant I came away thinking that I actually preferred the interior of an Evora. I really don't like a digital dash.
..so if anyone is looking for an early lightweight S2 111S with low miles feel free to PM me.
Shnozz said:
Lotobear said:
I'm developing a big want for another Evora reading this thread.
I sold mine over 2 years ago and bought an Elise but now I really miss the Evora so in the spring I'm selling the Elise and going on the hunt for an Evora S.
Recently I had a passenger ride in a friends Emira and whilst it was brilliant I came away thinking that I actually preferred the interior of an Evora. I really don't like a digital dash.
..so if anyone is looking for an early lightweight S2 111S with low miles feel free to PM me.
I’m really surprised to read this. Whilst I decided to cancel my Emira order I must say the interior felt a massive step up against all variants of previous generation Loti, both in quality and in materials. Appreciate the digital displays aren’t for everyone although the AIM dash upgrades popularity on earlier cars suggests many favour it over analogue. I sold mine over 2 years ago and bought an Elise but now I really miss the Evora so in the spring I'm selling the Elise and going on the hunt for an Evora S.
Recently I had a passenger ride in a friends Emira and whilst it was brilliant I came away thinking that I actually preferred the interior of an Evora. I really don't like a digital dash.
..so if anyone is looking for an early lightweight S2 111S with low miles feel free to PM me.
I also love the 'wrap around' theme in the early Evoras, again just feels special to me somehow. That said I do really like the later Evoar interior too - completely different but just looks a bit more 'hardcore' that the Emira. Ultimately I'm just a old fashioned sucker for an analogue dash! (which is why I also have an Elan Plus 2)
Love the Emira though, a great car but I must confess I didn't come away feeling a massive want.
CABC said:
Moospeed said:
CABC said:
Moospeed said:
Probably a perspective trick but looks a fair bit lower to get down into.
When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
well, there are a bit of an old man's car aren't they?When I moved from having multiple Lotuses into a Porsche during lockdown the first thing my wife said when getting in was "oh yes, this is much better, much more like a normal car". She thought she was being complimentary, it was like sticking a knife in to me
I do see the appeal of Pork now I'm retired
As it happens, I'm on my 2nd Pork and it impressed me more than I expected I'd have to say. I wouldn't have found out at all if the Evora had been available as a convertible as that was also a key requirement.
Interesting to note the comparative in terms of how the age difference felt above. The difference between my S1 Sport 160 and the newer Porsche was 13 years. So utterly different it felt more like 33. Not that I'm saying I prefer that btw, if the opportunity comes around I'm highly likely to get another Lotus again.
Looking back on this thread, it's crazy to see that the Evora is still (or back to) the prices they were in 2015. 9 years and no depreciation, although inflation should be taken into account.
I'm back looking for a 400 again after my interest was briefly elsewhere...and perusing the classifieds makes me realise that too many people ticked the red interior option and not enough ticked the tan interior option.
I'm back looking for a 400 again after my interest was briefly elsewhere...and perusing the classifieds makes me realise that too many people ticked the red interior option and not enough ticked the tan interior option.
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