Evora purchase. Am I bonkers?

[Onecargarage]

Hi all,
I’m in the process of buying an Evora 400 (2018, <3k mileage, 1 owner) for £60k. It’s a beauty but…

Given the arrival of the Emira, am I mad to go ahead with the Evora purchase (and expect it to not plummet in value)?

I know this requires a crystal ball but all thoughts - reassuring or otherwise - very welcome!

Thanks

[CTE]

As you say it`s almost impossible to know...but a V6 Emira starts at £75k before options, will be relatively common on the road compared to the Evora, is essentially the same car underneath, and the Evora has the added practicality of the restricted rear seats or storage space.

[ParanoidAndroid]

I think the newer Evoras sitting with dealers at £80k>90k are the ones that will take a hit. Whether that has a knock on effect on the others further down the price bracket will be interesting to see. Think a lot also depends on what finance deals Lotus come up with on the Emira.

As CTE states the rarity and +2 seating still appeals to me. I think I even prefer the more basic interior over the Emira’s especially for a weekend toy and still love the look of the Evora.

[CABC]

this level will get hit by Emira. price maybe based on v low mileage, but I don't see that as attractive. a well cared for 5k pa might be better.
But....Emiras aren't out yet and life is short. if you really want it, just don't look back! the experience is priceless anyway

[BertBert]

It's going to be quite a long time until the Emira waiting list disappears so I think Evora prices will stay good for ages.

My 2019 410 sport is going up for sale for very similar money if it's of any interest?

[Onecargarage]

CTE said:

As you say it`s almost impossible to know...but a V6 Emira starts at £75k before options, will be relatively common on the road compared to the Evora, is essentially the same car underneath, and the Evora has the added practicality of the restricted rear seats or storage space.

Yep, that’s what I’m hanging on to and it does make sense. I think the answer is to go for it - enjoy it and treat the residual value as secondary (to a point!)

Thanks for your thoughts…

[Onecargarage]

BertBert said:

It's going to be quite a long time until the Emira waiting list disappears so I think Evora prices will stay good for ages.

My 2019 410 sport is going up for sale for very similar money if it's of any interest?

Good point re the Emira waiting list…can’t work out if I want the car to be great, so becomes a future option, or not that impressive and so doesn’t detract from the Evora!

Thanks for calling out your Evora - I’m one of those suckers that is prepared to pay a (slight) premium to buy from a dealer to secure a warranty/after care, so probably not for me but best wishes for the sale.

[BertBert]

Onecargarage said:

Good point re the Emira waiting list…can’t work out if I want the car to be great, so becomes a future option, or not that impressive and so doesn’t detract from the Evora!

Thanks for calling out your Evora - I’m one of those suckers that is prepared to pay a (slight) premium to buy from a dealer to secure a warranty/after care, so probably not for me but best wishes for the sale.

No probs, thought it worth mentioning
I was out in it today and had a bit of a blat having used it last night in the torrents to go to the Emira event. I'm having second thoughts!

[Baldchap]

We recently bought an Evora and I don't regret it at all. Brilliant car. The addition of silly screens and unnecessary gizmos wouldn't improve it IMO.

[p4cks]

Aye, my thinking is that it's gonna be a good 4 years or so until they're 'readily' available so the Evora is a great bet right now.

[AyBee]

p4cks said:

Aye, my thinking is that it's gonna be a good 4 years or so until they're 'readily' available so the Evora is a great bet right now.

Even after that, if it's the 2+2, it has a different market appeal to the Emira in my view and so will still be relatively safe.

[Onecargarage]

Onecargarage said:

Hi all,
I’m in the process of buying an Evora 400 (2018, <3k mileage, 1 owner) for £60k. It’s a beauty but…

Given the arrival of the Emira, am I mad to go ahead with the Evora purchase (and expect it to not plummet in value)?

I know this requires a crystal ball but all thoughts - reassuring or otherwise - very welcome!

Thanks

Just as an update…

The Evora 400 deal fell through, so I bought an Evora GT410 Sport. Wow! Just wow! It’s a truly fabulous car. Probably the best car I’ve driven (including various 911, Ferrari 360, Audi R8 and maybe McLaren 570s).

[p4cks]

Superb, you got a Readers Cars thread yet?

They do get a good review for being a good steer, but I honestly don't think people really appreciate just how good they actually are

[celica88]

Being an NA launch edition owner I would love to try one for sure

[Sy1441]

Onecargarage said:

Just as an update…

The Evora 400 deal fell through, so I bought an Evora GT410 Sport. Wow! Just wow! It’s a truly fabulous car. Probably the best car I’ve driven (including various 911, Ferrari 360, Audi R8 and maybe McLaren 570s).

They're great eh! I got mine this week.

[blueg33]

Nice. Pics please

[ParanoidAndroid]

Congratulations, they are fantastic cars. Check out Harry’s garage review of one if you’ve not already seen it.

Hopefully I’ll be heading into a GT410 Sport at some point as an upgrade to my Sports Racer. I do actually use the back seats as it means we can go out as a family in it and therefore get a bit more use out of the car. Love mine so a GT410 is the natural replacement (assuming I don’t say sod it and get an Exige 410 )

[timbo999]

CTE said:

As you say it`s almost impossible to know...but a V6 Emira starts at £75k before options, will be relatively common on the road compared to the Evora, is essentially the same car underneath, and the Evora has the added practicality of the restricted rear seats or storage space.

The Emira is £75k for a fully loaded (almost all options) V6 First Edition (which is actually more like £78k on the road).

A Base V6 will be £65k ish (so £68k on the road) - assuming they don't put the price up before anyone actually gets to order one or have it on their drive!

[Sy1441]

blueg33 said:

Nice. Pics please

Had someone in a 991 4S tell me it was stunning today. A week ago I'd have took the Porsche all day long, now I'm not so sure.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Beautiful, stunning colour. Is it Racing Green? Think I was drooling over this one when it was for sale a while back.