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Anyone buying Lotus nowadays?
As a 5-time Lotus buyer (never brand-new) I got an offer in my email this morning. I had to give it a few moments consideration:
2020 Lotus Evora GT -- Payment of $1286 per month x 48 months based on capitalized cost of $96,900 ($0 customer down). MSRP or selling price may vary. Cash due at signing includes $0 down payment, $1286 initial month’s rent, $995 acquisition fee and $1425 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance, excess wear and tear, $0.50/mile over 5,000 miles per year and a disposition fee of $495 plus tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees due at signing. Total of payments and fees=$63,218. Payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option at lease end, excluding tax, title and fees, is $48,450 (50%). Subject to credit approval.
So here is a question - would I want a Lotus with basically the same performance as a C8 Corvette? Supercharged V6, available 6-spd manual, lower MPG, 500 lbs lighter, considerably lighter and smaller, for 1.65 times the price? Roughly $100k vs $60k base prices.
Here is a comparison of the dimensions - there's no doubt the Evora would fit into one of the spaces occupied by my 2 Elans... as would a Murray T50 - almost identical to the Evora but 1000 lbs lighter - 30%!!
MODEL | C8 Corvette | Evora GT | Murray T50 |
Length | 182 | 173 | 171 |
Wheelbase | 107 | 101 | 106 |
Width | 76 | 73 | 73 |
Height | 49 | 48 | 49 |
F/R Track | 65 - 62 | 62 - 62 |
|
Weight | 3366 lbs | 3112 lbs | 2175 |
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Anyone buying Lotus nowadays?
As a 5-time Lotus buyer (never brand-new) I got an offer in my email this morning. I had to give it a few moments consideration: 2020 Lotus Evora GT -- Payment of $1286 per month x 48 months based on capitalized cost of $96,900 ($0 customer down). MSRP or...
I always wondered.... what's with the E ?
Elise, Exige, Evora, Excel, Europa, Esprit, Elite, Eleven, Elan...
Thanks for all your thoughts
I think there is charm and exclusivity with the Evora. I hear they can be tuned to drive really well - the only one I've driven (used) was not very nice Thus my rational brain speaks up and says: Lotus have virtually no dealers - nearest one to me is 100...
Why not?
Maybe the finest cars there. A little car brand. Why we buy most of the time the famous sports cars. Is it the unknown of Lotus? Me as a car news reader knows Lotus. Even Zenvo, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Caterham, Shelby, Nobel, Gumpert, Maserati, TVR, Morgan, ...
My vote goes to: Lots of trouble usually serious😂
While I am not a huge fan of the Evora styling, it has something that the C8 does not, a proper stick. I realize the paddle shifters are faster than I could ever be, but in my opinion not as much fun. I don’t have the skill set of an F1 driver to have the...
Apples vs. Oranges
Two different beasts, different feelings, emotions, different power delivery, different sound, different design. As a Lotus owner you know that far better than anyone. The Lotus makes you feel special and alive, the exhaust sound on Sport is unbelievable,...
I’m annoyed by the acquisition and disposal fees
Not to mention the “condition report”, so I won’t lease anymore either.
The color of the one on top is fantastic...
...I guess it might come down to the manual transmission. I saw my first C8 yesterday and it was very mean-looking. For the $ it will kick some serious ass... The Z06 will really be something...
i really like Lotus
If I get a sportster, it would be a Lotus over a Porsche. But IF only I get meander around the family women who prefer an SUV all the time. If I can do so, perhaps a Lotus is in the cards. It is so stripped down, with unnecessary weight taken off in many ...
How about a Lotus SUV instead?
It should be out in a year or so -- based on the Volvo XC40's platform, it seems. ...
Looks great
But I’ll endeavour for the Lotus in it’s purest form. I think my next SUV is another Mercedes. It’s reliable.
I would def buy it!!!
It is an awesome car and everytime I see one, it sounds amazing and I always turn my head!! and for the price, it is pretty awesome too, cuz of how rare, exotic, and unique it is!! It is not the fastest but it sure as hell looks like fun and really cool!!...
One good thing about having this dinosaur transmission
98% of the US population won't ask to drive it or aren't capable of stealing it.
They said that about mechanical watches in the 70’s
For 90% of the population perhaps so. Everyone has a phone in their pocket that acts as a watch, camera and a phone. Yet many of us love our mechanical watches and cameras, or shifting our own gears while depressing a clutch. Best, Wojo
Yes sir! It is a matter of preference.
That being said I have done on trail repairs to my Jeep stick shift transition, that would have left me stranded had I had a slush box
Well 1 of 2 isn't bad
Not an in-house engine, but most Toyota engines are reliable. The Isuzu turbo 4 in my Elan has been flawless so far (only 48k miles though, in 29 years)
can't help with the specifics of your question but
I've had two Evora's and both were perfect. The first I bought second hand and after a trip to the Alps from the UK I came back and the dealer bought it back off me and I got a new one. Loved them both and would happily have another.
Its a lovely looking car, but if there are no dealers near you, taking a risk.
Only car I would make a stretch for right now is the alfa giulia quadrifoglio
Fabulous and special cars, but as an every day drive ....
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I know 😕
It’s a real shame you can’t have them in the US and I don’t see it happen anymore considering these crazy times. Well, I wouldn’t mind having to buy a Lotus anyway 😂.