What should I expect from an Evora S

[blueg33]

Shnozz said:

Ferraris in not driving any better than cheaper performance brands shocker.

Amazing what a prancing pony can do on the bonnet of a car.

Don't get me wrong, I've been as lured in as any other petrolhead in the pedestal I have put the donkeys on. However, take emotion from the equation and I cannot say that any Ferrari I have driven has justified its cost over mere mortal cars.

To be fair the Evora is amongst the best handling road cars. This was the first time driving the Evora that I could feel the highish centre of gravity of the engine.

I love my Evora, but if money were no object I would be (and have been) tempted by a Ferrari.

Bear in mind that the 360 design is at least 10 years older than the Evora design, the 360 on the trip is 13 years older than my Evora. Car design and technology can move on a lot in that time.

[Shnozz]

I wasn't necessarily referring to the 360 in your trip, but also responding to Bordsye's drive of the 458.

In any event, I suspect the underpinnings for the Evora chassis are not too much more advanced than what they pioneered 13 years ago.

[bordseye]

Shnozz said:

Ferraris in not driving any better than cheaper performance brands shocker.

Amazing what a prancing pony can do on the bonnet of a car.

Don't get me wrong, I've been as lured in as any other petrolhead in the pedestal I have put the donkeys on. However, take emotion from the equation and I cannot say that any Ferrari I have driven has justified its cost over mere mortal cars.

You are quite right, of course. A Caterham was faster round the top gear track than and Enzo, and a Nissan was faster than a 430. But not everyone reckons speed is everything. There are other issues like pride of ownership, history, beauty, heritage and different people put different values on these factors. You may not think that the extra cost is justified but enough other people do think so to make Ferrari a very profitable business .

We all have our own ideas. I could buy a Porker with the same performance as the 2360 for half the cost. But to me, a Porker is just so ordinary. Which is why I look on the Evora as the alternative and not a Porker.

[blueg33]

Indeed. On our little trip, the most valuable car was the 930 turbo. It was also the slowest and worst handling, but its stunning having just had a total rebuild right down to bare body shell

[Hungrymc]

So, I’ve had some great drives in my Evora this last few weeks. I have all the 911 driving style habits out of my system at last and I’m really enjoying the traits of the chassis (great front end, mobile rear end) . I didn’t take it on my Lake District weekend as she wanted to go in the other car - missed oportunity but lots of traffic anyway.

The discussion about relative merits of 360/430/Evora etc is unsettling me. I’ve been contemplating moving to something with more charisma or drama. The main thing putting me off is the 2+2 layout. It sounds crazy, but it adds several days a month of usability for me when I can pick up / drop off the kids. I do very little UK mileage now and my other car spends Monday to Friday In a car park while I’m away, so I don’t get a huge amount of opportunity to use my fun car.

I’m going to have a look at V10 R8s and Gallardos. I don’t think the (undoubtedly significant) extra drama is going to be enough for the loss of usability and the extra maintenance commitment........ but we’ll see.

[Hungrymc]

The recent hot spell has had a bit of an impact on my interior trim. Airbag door has lifted (only a couple of mm) in one corner and I have a bit of leather shrinkage on the main IP panel. They're jobs I'll get done over the next month or two but I'm not sure if I re-trim the dash completely standard or do something a little different (some contrast stitching or some alcantara etc)...... I guess standard is better really, but any thoughts / ideas?

[blueg33]

The heat hasn't affected my car, but I did make myself a custom sunshade that covers the whole windscreen.

[Hungrymc]

Hello All, My Evora went to its new owner on Saturday. It really was a wonderful car, brilliant to drive, lovely looking and very easy to own / keep. The main reason I sold was that I wasn't using it much as I've really enjoyed my motorbikes this year and I didn't like taking the Evora to work.

Its gone to a very enthusiastic new owner (his second Evora) and I'd very happily have another in the future.

[johnwilliams77]

Hungrymc said:

Hello All, My Evora went to its new owner on Saturday. It really was a wonderful car, brilliant to drive, lovely looking and very easy to own / keep. The main reason I sold was that I wasn't using it much as I've really enjoyed my motorbikes this year and I didn't like taking the Evora to work.

Its gone to a very enthusiastic new owner (his second Evora) and I'd very happily have another in the future.

don't hear of owners selling much. I don't use mine much but can't bring myself to do it

[Hungrymc]

johnwilliams77 said:

don't hear of owners selling much. I don't use mine much but can't bring myself to do it

Was a difficult decision John and I'm not sure I've made the right call. The car really was wonderful, and more reliable than the 911 that preceded it. I suspect that within a month or two I'm going to be full of regret and looking at 400s.

[johnwilliams77]

Hungrymc said:

Was a difficult decision John and I'm not sure I've made the right call. The car really was wonderful, and more reliable than the 911 that preceded it. I suspect that within a month or two I'm going to be full of regret and looking at 400s.

I hope so
Every time I get in it and start it up with that lovely exhaust I have on her and the attention it gets and the balance it has through the corners I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to affford it