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      07-06-2021, 07:56 PM   #23
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I am expecting something more, but it looks nice. I am sure the auto enthusiast will love the design of this car and I like the fact that it is way more affordable than Ferrari for such a great design.
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I am expecting something more, but it looks nice. I am sure the auto enthusiast will love the design of this car.
Expecting more, as in what? That is a gorgeous car with AWESOME specs....
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Wow this thing came out of nowhere for me. I really lost all interest in performance cars lately, but this one hits all the right notes. The fact you can get a manual is such a huge plus too. Way to go Lotus, stunning car
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Expecting more, as in what? That is a gorgeous car with AWESOME specs....
More lightness...

And a better styled rear. As it sits, there is too much dead space between the rear air intakes, and the tail lights are too small for how big the ass is.

I don't see the specs as that awesome either, it's big, heavy and quite digital for a Lotus. But then again, it should be, it's fully funded by Chinese money...
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      07-06-2021, 08:17 PM   #27
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More lightness...

And a better styled rear. As it sits, there is too much dead space between the rear air intakes, and the tail lights are too small for how big the ass is.

I don't see the specs as that awesome either, it's big, heavy and quite digital for a Lotus. But then again, it should be, it's fully funded by Chinese money...
A car is never perfect, or at least I have never seen one that I think is under 100k lol. What would you get before this under 90k?
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A car is never perfect, or at least I have never seen one that I think is under 100k lol. What would you get before this under 90k?
The Lotus Exige that I already own.
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Expecting more, as in what? That is a gorgeous car with AWESOME specs....
+1 Ppl are always so greedy lol. Sure, I'd like it for $20K too.

It looks amazing, esp for the price, got all the tranny options to keep everyone happy and choice of engine. The interior is finally looking upscale (Evora was sadly very lacking). Still lightweight despite modern stipulations.

I was disappointed I missed the boat with the Alfa 4C but this one is looking good.
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      07-06-2021, 08:35 PM   #30
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Surprised nobody mentioned this comes with good old school hydraulic non electric assisted steering. Wow🥰
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      07-06-2021, 08:38 PM   #31
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Beautiful!!!
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A car that looks like that at that price is just insane value! Add on the fact that it has Lotus handling and its the bargain of the century. I'll take mine with the AMG 4pot. That lump is highly tunable, into the 500hp 3.x sec 0-60 times, and an 8 speed dual clutch. Yummy!
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I think I'm going to order a 6cyl Manual one in green with black wheels and yellow calipers.

The exposed shifter mechanism is insane. This should be a keeper.

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Looks totally sweet and seriously want one. Just hope it will be reliable...... anyone has experience with Lotus' reliability?
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A car that looks like that at that price is just insane value! Add on the fact that it has Lotus handling and its the bargain of the century. I'll take mine with the AMG 4pot. That lump is highly tunable, into the 500hp 3.x sec 0-60 times, and an 8 speed dual clutch. Yummy!
How does it sound though? That's my only gripe with 4 cylinders in general
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Lotus nailed this one out of the park
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How does it sound though? That's my only gripe with 4 cylinders in general
For sound I will always have my M3
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Could be one the best looking cars at any price range, amazing work Lotus.
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Manual supercharged V6....yes please

But that'll be expensive where I live due to huge CO2 emission taxes

If that engine has the same emission as the previous evora S (229gr/km) the CO2 tax alone will be $ 42652,-- where I live

The amg 4 cyl engine will have $ 18900,-- less tax (if it emits the same in that lotus) and probably puts out more power. But no manual and 4cyl sound....
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More lightness...

And a better styled rear. As it sits, there is too much dead space between the rear air intakes, and the tail lights are too small for how big the ass is.

I don't see the specs as that awesome either, it's big, heavy and quite digital for a Lotus. But then again, it should be, it's fully funded by Chinese money...
What?! This car is awesome!
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How does it sound though? That's my only gripe with 4 cylinders in general
What, you've never heard a Civic with a fart can?
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Someone pinch me. This can't be real.
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Someone pinch me. This can't be real.
That's what I thought. Maybe I woke up and it was 2008 all over again.

P.S. I really enjoyed this engine in the Evora. Shifting wasn't as nice as I hoped, and some of the parts didn't fit the price of the car. But this seems to fix a lot of my complaints. Apparently the configurator is up too
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