Lotus and Maserati, why?

[highlander]

Always had a soft spot for lotus, something to do with being just a little different from the crowd........much like Maserati I guess.

 

[Andyk]

Spot on Greg.

 

[daverichardson]

Sorry guys
The only soft spot for Lotus is a bog in south west Ireland

What have I just said?

 

[CatmanV2]

Sorry guys
The only soft spot for Lotus is a bog in south west Ireland

What have I just said?

I always fancied a Bond car, but that was it for me as well

C

 

[allandwf]

I always fancied a Bond car, but that was it for me as well

C

 

[CatmanV2]

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That's *it*

C

 

[Terry]

I hate to say this, but when I was talking about buying the QP an old friend who`s been in the motor trade for years said that a Maserati was very like a Lotus - Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious! Fortunately I ignored him, and so far he`s been proved wrong - and long may that continue!

 

[Cox]

I hate to say this, but when I was talking about buying the QP an old friend who`s been in the motor trade for years said that a Maserati was very like a Lotus - Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious! Fortunately I ignored him, and so far he`s been proved wrong - and long may that continue!

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[Corranga]

Okay, they are not beautiful. I do like the agressive look of an Exige though. And a Mas is a bit more comfortable than a Lotus.

I honestly believe my Elise is as beautiful as my 4200, though perhaps the S1 Elise is different with this respect as there are few other Lotus which are as beautiful (Elan S1?). There is something about the sound of a Rover K-series too, but maybe that really is just me!

Part of the answer for me is the accessibility / affordability for what the cars can give.
The Elise (and indeed most other Lotus) offers a driving experience that is very hard to come by elsewhere.

The 4200 gives an Italian thoroughbred with amazing supercar performance and of course beautiful design along with straddling the GT / sports car gap really well. It's comfy, seats 4, has a boot and can be both relaxing to drive and engaging at the same time.

Both give access to amazing Motorsport and motoring heritage and engineering excellence.

Perhaps more than anything, both evoke passion and feel really, very special - no one ever bought either with their head alone!!






*heart*

Chris

 

[urquattrogus]

Funny you should say that, I would like to replace my 3200 with an Evora S at some point.

 

[CatmanV2]

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Oh you got *that* right!

C

 

[mjheathcote]

Funny you should say that, I would like to replace my 3200 with an Evora S at some point.

I would have swopped my Elise for the Evora, but 5 years ago they were too new and expensive, then along came the Maser.
Still like the Evora, but 5 years on, the kids have probably got too big for the Evoras back seat, they still are expensive (held their value very well) and would have to be for me the S auto, so over £40k second hand.
Anyway still happy with the Maser!
Interesting however regarding the Evora, and why if I did buy one the auto. The manual gearbox version is getting a bit of a reputation for short clutch life apparently and it is an engine out job to change. Makes the Cambiocorsa clutch change appear good value in comparison!

 

[Corranga]

The auto is an old slush box though, presumably introduced for the US market. I'm liking the trend for taking the old S and bringing it up to 400 levels, the original shape Evora is the prettier car for me.

Chris

 

[mjheathcote]

I know the auto has a torque converter, but reports appear that it drives well with the paddles and is not slushy!
Agree regarding the styling, the 400 is too 'japaneese' for me and I do prefer the original lines.