narcotix Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Well I came home today to find a letter from Lotus inviting me to test drive the new Evora in a few weeks .... I'm not sure how they got my details but it's not far from me and luckily I have that week off work .... I might just give it a go to see what all the fuss is about ... Quote
Muttley Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Love this lotus! very Stig like!!! Know someone who works for lotus and gets one as a company car, JEALOUS!!!!! Enjoy your test drive and let us know how she rides. Muttley Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Nice one, narcotix, if you do get it give me a call… Quote
bronzee Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I think I could cope with one in my garage. Quote
CaptainSensible Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I love these, and think they would be a huge succes for Lotus if thy weren't so overpriced. Quote
Vik54 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Oh you lucky sod ! I would happily go to the dark side for one of these Quote
narcotix Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 Well I just spoke to someone to get booked in ... and they are gonna let me know in the next few days ... Just checked the specs on the net and it's only got 276 BHP but is 200kgs lighter than the zed ... so should feel pretty fast ... Hopefully they'll give me the opportunity to test drive it .... will let you know Quote
rtbiscuit Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 its my next possible upgrade, but not for a few years yet Quote
narcotix Posted October 27, 2009 Author Posted October 27, 2009 They do look pretty damn good ... I've had confirmation from Lotus now thatt my test drive will be happening on the 5th of November from 9:30am ... I think it's for a hour only but should give me the opportunity to test it out ... Quote
rich5259 Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 hope it goes like a rocket and isn't a banger Quote
richt Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 They are a lovely looking car and if you believe the press, a great drive. I'd love a go in one. Enjoy! Quote
narcotix Posted November 5, 2009 Author Posted November 5, 2009 Ok just thought I'd give you my thoughts after driving an Evora for an hour ... It's absolutely Brilliant! I hadn't expected it to be that nice a drive but I was very impressed There's loads of power throughout the revs and it felt very light and agile .... It sticks to the road around bends and stops Very well ... Overall I would have to say that it is an Excellent bit of kit ... I would recommend a test drive to anyone who has the opportunity ... I've never really thought much of Lotus cars until now ... it's really changed my opinion! I still Love my Zed though! Quote
narcotix Posted November 5, 2009 Author Posted November 5, 2009 Well the base model is around £47,000 .... so the answer would be No ... LoL But I'm sure the price will drop considerably after a year or two of use ... It does have it's plus points though ... it does 33 mpg combined and around 25 around the city ... and it also falls into a lower tax bracket than the Zed so it wouldn't be £450 a year! Better start saving those pennies ... Quote
djtimo Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 LOL, I went on the same test drive you have got today! Good day and they let you drive them how you like!! The close ratio box version is the best! Not bad for a freebee! Quote
richt Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 How did you get the invites. I want to play too. Quote
rich5259 Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Well the base model is around £47,000 .... so it's more of a GTR competitor than being pitched against the Zed Quote
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