Yes sir! It is a matter of preference.

Aug 21, 2020,13:32 PM
 

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

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Anyone buying Lotus nowadays?

 
 By: cazalea : August 20th, 2020-12:25
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 ?

 
 By: Centurionone : August 20th, 2020-12:37
Elise, Exige, Evora, Excel, Europa, Esprit, Elite, Eleven, Elan...

Lotus models:

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 20th, 2020-13:16
www.supercars.net

lovely , i m thinking to get a 2seater convertible

 
 By: Passionata_george : August 20th, 2020-12:39
but i still need 4seats :-(

Thanks for all your thoughts

 
 By: cazalea : August 20th, 2020-12:49
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... 

Lotus Evija

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 20th, 2020-12:55
$2.1 million electric hypercar Photo: Lotus ...  

Why not?

 
 By: Weems@8 : August 20th, 2020-13:33
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 seriousšŸ˜‚

 
 By: Wojo : August 20th, 2020-14:20
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 donā€™t have the skill set of an F1 driver to have the... 

Apples vs. Oranges

 
 By: SALMANPK : August 20th, 2020-14:53
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 am bothered by 5k miles

 
 By: shafran : August 20th, 2020-15:36
I always went over so I stopped leasing cars.

Iā€™m annoyed by the acquisition and disposal fees

 
 By: cazalea : August 21st, 2020-09:27
Not to mention the ā€œcondition reportā€, so I wonā€™t lease anymore either.

The color of the one on top is fantastic...

 
 By: mdg : August 20th, 2020-15:59
...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

 
 By: Cookies : August 20th, 2020-17:13
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?

 
 By: cazalea : August 21st, 2020-07:10
It should be out in a year or so -- based on the Volvo XC40's platform, it seems. ...  

Looks great

 
 By: Cookies : August 21st, 2020-08:46
But Iā€™ll endeavour for the Lotus in itā€™s purest form. I think my next SUV is another Mercedes. Itā€™s reliable.

I would def buy it!!!

 
 By: Spencer Karrington : August 21st, 2020-02:24
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

 
 By: cazalea : August 21st, 2020-07:09
98% of the US population won't ask to drive it or aren't capable of stealing it.

Good one šŸ‘ [nt]

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 21st, 2020-12:40

They said that about mechanical watches in the 70ā€™s

 
 By: Wojo : August 21st, 2020-11:04
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

Well said [nt]

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 21st, 2020-11:08

Yes sir! It is a matter of preference.

 
 By: Wojo : August 21st, 2020-13:32
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

 
 By: cazalea : August 21st, 2020-07:09
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

 
 By: Gus7 : August 21st, 2020-23:34
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.

 
 By: K-Lo : August 22nd, 2020-05:34
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 ....

 
 By: bimbeano : August 23rd, 2020-09:57
.... in or below the same price range .... nothing beats the A110, not even the Cayman ... by far. The Megane on the right is also a great drivers car, but itā€™s nowhere near 25% of the Alpine. The A110 is an everyday car that gives you a special feeling w...  

Alas no French cars in the US anymore

 
 By: cazalea : August 23rd, 2020-12:50
Not sold new anyway. No Alpines.

I know šŸ˜•

 
 By: bimbeano : August 23rd, 2020-13:06
Itā€™s a real shame you canā€™t have them in the US and I donā€™t see it happen anymore considering these crazy times. Well, I wouldnā€™t mind having to buy a Lotus anyway šŸ˜‚.