Launch Editions (and other models)

[Lotobear]

I have desired an Evora since they first came out and having just parted with my beloved classic Elan +2 (and a few other of my classics) after a long and enjoyable restoration and ownership experience the hunt has begun in earnest.

I am on the look out for an early low mileage manual n/a model and have noticed a few launch editions around. Some of these have 'interesting' internal colour schemes which I'm not entirely convinced about - how does the market view these and are there any to avoid? Whilst Im not considering resale I don't want a car that might be hard to move on when the time comes.

Any body colours which are best avoided? - not that keen on dark colours

....Matty has a very attractively priced S in stock but it's black and seems to lack the desired options, or at least makes no mention of them.

I'm a competent DIY mechanic with my own 2 post lift and workshop - how feasible is a clutch change on these cars outside of a specialist?

any other things to look out for?

[Lotobear]

Thanks Don, you have a PM

[Lotobear]

...so the close box has a lower final drive as well?

[Lotobear]

...serious question?

[Lotobear]

Great, thanks for that I had assumed (wrongly) that 6 was a 1:1 in both boxes.

[Lotobear]

Thanks for the comments guys, I have now bought a NA Evora.

...with a CR box, for better or worse!

[Lotobear]

pictures later this week once I've collected her, but a 2+0 in Solar Yellow with the three option packs

[Lotobear]

...it seems there's not much to dislike about these cars - I've just been quoted £183 for fully comp insurance, 8k a year, with a £650 excess (fine by me) from L&V for the wife and I.

not even going to hunt around at that price!

(possibly helps that our daily cars are also insured with the same firm)

[Lotobear]

Okey doke, so I'm not sure how to post up multiple pics so here is one to start with from earlier today after I'd just driven the A686 Haydon Bridge to Penrith (perhaps the best stretch of road in England) which I am lucky enough to have right on my doorstep.

First impressions are 'what a car', very easy to drive quickly and coming off a classic Lotus Elan I can really feel the DNA - especially in the steering feel. I think I am going to love this car.

One interesting thing to report - the day before I collected her I was amazed to discover, when trawling You Tube as you do, that my Evora, AU60 AXG, plays a starring role in this documentary which is worth watching in it's own right. I was doing a double take when I saw the plate and realised it was actually my new car!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE0hYoTr_zE

[Lotobear]

..top of Hartside with the old ruined cafe in the background - a recent local news items said it's been sold to a developer who is going to knock it down and build a new modern cafe and hostel complex (hope it actually happens)

[Lotobear]

I decided to have the roof wrapped

[Lotobear]

I'm enjoying my Evora though the chance of using it regularly has been curtailed by the awful weather. Initial impressions:

1) I've never had a car where so many idiots want to 'race' you, usually in the most anodine of cars (I don't bite)

2) I have the close box - would not want the ratios to be any longer as most overtakes require dropping two cogs

3) You have to rev it to make it go - it's actually rather quick when you do (and quite enough for me)

4) Haven't got even close to exploring it's true handling limits/ability - I fancy a track/tuition day

5) Any crawling or flying insect love the Solar Yellow

6) It's super comfy and, whilst quiet, I have no desire to make it any more noisy

7) I can't keep the wife off it - she's the only one who has had it to 120 (not saying where!)

8) I'm 'learning' the getting in an out routine!

9) I'm either very lucky or the gearchange quality 'issue' is over played - mine is better than the wife's 3 year old TT