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Lotus Emira First Look
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I like it too... big car though.
It looks like a Ferrari that's been squeezed at each end, and the middle has bulged. It's higher than it should be, looks a bit odd. I'm sure it'll be great to drive though.
The V6 manual is going to be circa £85k I was reading, so for that money I think a GT4 would be my preference.
The V6 manual is going to be circa £85k I was reading, so for that money I think a GT4 would be my preference.
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My brother-in-law had an Elise and got out in it a few times. This has sort of jaundiced my view of Lotus cars.
So the Emira is very nice in the photos, but still have that "kit car image" in the back of my head, so the Cayman would win every time on similar pricing,
Even if the Emira was priced 25% less, would still go for the Cayman.
So the Emira is very nice in the photos, but still have that "kit car image" in the back of my head, so the Cayman would win every time on similar pricing,
Even if the Emira was priced 25% less, would still go for the Cayman.
I haven't had time to watch a single vid on these yet but I love the concept and looks of them.
When I read the £60k price I thought 'I'm getting one!", but as mentioned, at £85k that's a whole other market. I'd want the V6, not the AMG 4 pot.
Paint to sample in Porsche Viola would be nice. If Lotus offer PTS that is. :?:
In fact I think Lotus offer a nice blackberry/purple colour anyway.
I'll watch some vids when I get sat down tonight but I'm keen. Put it this way the only brand new sub-£100k car I've thought 'want one!" about in the last few years, was the V6 Exige when that launched.
I do like the Evora too.
When I read the £60k price I thought 'I'm getting one!", but as mentioned, at £85k that's a whole other market. I'd want the V6, not the AMG 4 pot.
Paint to sample in Porsche Viola would be nice. If Lotus offer PTS that is. :?:
In fact I think Lotus offer a nice blackberry/purple colour anyway.
I'll watch some vids when I get sat down tonight but I'm keen. Put it this way the only brand new sub-£100k car I've thought 'want one!" about in the last few years, was the V6 Exige when that launched.
I do like the Evora too.
I saw several in the flesh today at Goodwood FOS and they look very nice (I think it suits darker colours better).
Personally I like my sports cars to be manual and that means the V6 and that means £85K. That or a GT4 - if you can get an allocation. Hmmm.
Whatever, it's nice to have a choice and it's great that there is investment in Lotus
Personally I like my sports cars to be manual and that means the V6 and that means £85K. That or a GT4 - if you can get an allocation. Hmmm.
Whatever, it's nice to have a choice and it's great that there is investment in Lotus
Yep they look great. I watched a few vids last night.
Only 5 colours available but I'm sure they'll be nice. I'd want the V6 though so that's £85k.
Still impressive with styling cues from the Hypercar and it's the last fully ICE car Lotus are going to build. I'm just not sure I love it £25k more than my GT3. :?:
Doubt I could live with the 4pot. One of the young lads at work has the A45 AMG and he took me out in it. Nice and quick but it didn't set my pants on fire.
Only 5 colours available but I'm sure they'll be nice. I'd want the V6 though so that's £85k.
Still impressive with styling cues from the Hypercar and it's the last fully ICE car Lotus are going to build. I'm just not sure I love it £25k more than my GT3. :?:
Doubt I could live with the 4pot. One of the young lads at work has the A45 AMG and he took me out in it. Nice and quick but it didn't set my pants on fire.
No way its £25k better than your Gt3. Not even close.
It looks lovely but £60k for a 4pot is a no from me.
It's good to see some real investment with them and they do seem to be taking things a lot more seriously. However if it were a choice of Gt4 or this I know which way my money would go.
It looks lovely but £60k for a 4pot is a no from me.
It's good to see some real investment with them and they do seem to be taking things a lot more seriously. However if it were a choice of Gt4 or this I know which way my money would go.
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