Lotus Europa

[skeeterm5]

Hi,

does anybody have a Europa in or around Bournemouth/Poole? I am toying with the idea of getting one for a bit of fun but am worried about actually being able to get in and out (with any sort of dignity still in tact!).

S

[BIRMA]

I was fortunate enough to have one of these brand new a long time ago, since then I've put on a bit of weight as well as getting older. About two/three years ago I went to look at a lovely restored Twin Cam which I took out for a test drive I got in it o.k. well just about but after a half hour drive had to crawl out on my hands and knees, so if you are not too tall, slim and agile you'll probably fit. A good one is quite expensive these days but they are lovely little low cars.

[danyeates]

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I'd imagine they're quite different! Love the latest Europa by the way!

[BIRMA]

Good point, I'd forgotten about the newer car. I still have difficulty with the very wide sill in the new version but its easier that the original.

[skeeterm5]

Yes, good point. I meant the new one.

S

[BIRMA]

According to someone I know on the Lotus Forums (which is a good source of info and should be your first port of call) they are a very underated car and the rare SE is the one to try and get. I have to admit to not knowing much about them though.

[GT03ROB]

skeeterm5 said:

Yes, good point. I meant the new one.

S

Have you tried an Elise or Exige?

[skeeterm5]

No I havent, but I am not after a hard core track car, I am after a fun (but relatively) comfortable play thing.

I beleive the Europa is easier to use day to day, so trying the elise/exige isnt really useful

thanks anyway

S

[BIRMA]

Meant to say there is an SE for sale at Westovers near where you are, at least you can see if you fit in one it's a rare SE as well.

[GT03ROB]

skeeterm5 said:

No I havent, but I am not after a hard core track car, I am after a fun (but relatively) comfortable play thing.

I beleive the Europa is easier to use day to day, so trying the elise/exige isnt really useful

thanks anyway

S

I was thinking in terms of the getting in & out. If you can manage an Elise or Exige, then a Europa should be easy!

[Bezerk]

There is one in the showroom on West Quay Road in Poole.
Just go and sit in their one.

[skeeterm5]

Thanks - I have been looking at their site for ages and the haven't had one! The moment my back is turned they get one..... On my way down tomorrow to look.

S