My Evora Review + Pictures So Far - Long Read!
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Hi Pablo,
Nice dilemma to have!
I'm not sure why the Evora clutch should be a worry, its not overly stressed, its a toyota engine, if looked after it should last ages. I wouldnt even consider it an issue being honest.
Costs wise, I think I averaged around 24mpg, £650 for a full set of tyres, at a ratio of 2:1 rear:front. Servicing around £350 per year. I spent far more on mods!
Comparison to the Gallardo, the Evora was better handling, comfier, cheaper to run, nicer interior (certainly more interesting than the bland audi esque dashboard in the G). Gallardo was quicker in straight line, sounded amazing, attracted a rediculous amount of attention.. It was also heavy, not great to drive, very wide, crap brakes...
Nice dilemma to have!
I'm not sure why the Evora clutch should be a worry, its not overly stressed, its a toyota engine, if looked after it should last ages. I wouldnt even consider it an issue being honest.
Costs wise, I think I averaged around 24mpg, £650 for a full set of tyres, at a ratio of 2:1 rear:front. Servicing around £350 per year. I spent far more on mods!
Comparison to the Gallardo, the Evora was better handling, comfier, cheaper to run, nicer interior (certainly more interesting than the bland audi esque dashboard in the G). Gallardo was quicker in straight line, sounded amazing, attracted a rediculous amount of attention.. It was also heavy, not great to drive, very wide, crap brakes...
pablo993 said:
Hi Justin,
Thanks for the reply
£3/400 is certainly a lot better that £1/2000 per year for servicing.
I'm assuming the engine is a timing chain apposed to a belt so the servicing costs should be consistent rather than the odd one big service?
The Evora does look a more interesting choice over the Cayman.
Have you had any nasty surprises or has the ownership experience been pretty good.
After reading through your write ups and the Nurburgring trip the Evora looks a very capable and more to the point reliable proposition.
Any further insight would be appreciated.
PS - I thought about a V8 Vantage but can imagine the running costs to be on another level.
All the best
Cayman wasn't really a consideration for me if I'm honest, I accept they are great cars, they just don't excite me. I think the fact that they are everywhere doesn't help. Most of the Porsche range doesn't really interest me really. Thanks for the reply
£3/400 is certainly a lot better that £1/2000 per year for servicing.
I'm assuming the engine is a timing chain apposed to a belt so the servicing costs should be consistent rather than the odd one big service?
The Evora does look a more interesting choice over the Cayman.
Have you had any nasty surprises or has the ownership experience been pretty good.
After reading through your write ups and the Nurburgring trip the Evora looks a very capable and more to the point reliable proposition.
Any further insight would be appreciated.
PS - I thought about a V8 Vantage but can imagine the running costs to be on another level.
All the best
Not sure on the timing chain question.. Sorry!
The Nurburgring trip was superb. The car was a great long distance cruiser, and far above my capabilities on the track.
If I'm honest though the first 8-10 months with the Evora from new, were a nightmare. The car had so many small niggles which I was expecting to have a few of, but I very nearly got rid as I found myself making a monthly 250 mile trip to the dealership to get bits sorted. Saying that, the dealership itself was excellent, and one of the main reasons I stuck with it. Glad I did as well. Once the new car niggles were out the way it was great. I was one of the early adopters which probably didn't help. I think the newer models are significantly better from new, and all older ones should have all the niggles ironed out now.
The Vantage is a completely different car, so if I were you, I would probably drive both and figure out exactly what you want.
I need to stay out of this Evora forum, before I end up wanting to come back!
I really miss mine.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing..
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