Does anyone know if the addition of the supercharger (one I was catching shit for) is doing a number on the reliability.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:46 amThe new ones are very likely to be electrified or share quite a bit with Volvo since they're owned by the same company.
I think the Evora will go down as the best Lotus before the Chinese got involved. It's an actual livable car unlike the Elise, bulletproof reliability using a Camry engine, but still maintains the Lotus "charm".
I love the Evora.
Appreciating cars... suggestions ? What's the current trend ?
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LC500 convertible. High price of entry but I'd be shocked if they don't hover near msrp for years.
I still think the 97-02 SL500 is nearly the best option in this thread without spending $50k or more.
I still think the 97-02 SL500 is nearly the best option in this thread without spending $50k or more.
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LC500... hmm I don't see why, the SC430 was far more innovative and special (based on when it was made). I see the LC dropping like the MB SL line down to 10% of MSRP in 10 years.
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Man, this is cool...not sure it would ever drop a ton from this.
Man, this is cool...not sure it would ever drop a ton from this.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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It is a "lemon" with 4 owners... SUSDetroit wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:52 am https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory ... =292234782
Man, this is cool...not sure it would ever drop a ton from this.
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Didn't scroll far enough to see that.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:52 am https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory ... =292234782
Man, this is cool...not sure it would ever drop a ton from this.
Would be a good one to buy and drive, but resale would be a PITA.
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Coupe manual if you want maximum value retention and appreciation. The verts don’t hold value as well.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:58 am https://www.vegasautogallery.com/inventory/
And this is still speaking to me for some reason...
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I've wanted one for a while. Just not sure they'll ever be worth much.
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I think these have a way to fall. Seems like right now, non-electrified stuff has the most upside.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:56 am Hmm what about a BMW I8?
https://www.vegasautogallery.com/used-v ... ase-c-410/
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Because it's fantastic!!?max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:58 am https://www.vegasautogallery.com/inventory/
And this is still speaking to me for some reason...
I want one...just concerned about maintenance requirements. I think that would be cost prohibitive on these.
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That's the big one.
I honestly think these don't have a floor. They're going to be a disaster to keep going in the future.
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It seems like 5k a year is the rule of thumb. Which doesn’t seem terribad. If the value keeps going up by the same amountDetroit wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:27 pmBecause it's fantastic!!?max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:58 am https://www.vegasautogallery.com/inventory/
And this is still speaking to me for some reason...
I want one...just concerned about maintenance requirements. I think that would be cost prohibitive on these.
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and Marshal Zhukov[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:31 amWho drummed you out?Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:34 am
I brought these up once and was almost drummed out of the forum for liking a Ferrari with the "engine in the wrong place." I have never heard any tale of their ease of maintenance (relatively speaking) until this morning.
550 Maranellos and 575Ms are proper pasta chariots.
612s can though.
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Isn't an E90 M3 kind one of the safest relatively low costs bets? Last N/A M3. A good looking car my any measure. Yes, you have to replace the bearings but you could buy a whole spare engine for the cost of one engine out Ferrari service no?
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The maintenance costs for those services are quite expensive. Figure about 4-5k for the bearings, and 7-8k for the Ferrari engine out every 3 years.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:58 pm Isn't an E90 M3 kind one of the safest relatively low costs bets? Last N/A M3. A good looking car my any measure. Yes, you have to replace the bearings but you could buy a whole spare engine for the cost of one engine out Ferrari service no?
I don’t like 00-14 bmws, they seem be literally some of the worst built cars known to man.
Also M3s (of that gen) are dime a dozen and not superbly interesting as they are currently on their 5th owners spinning doughnuts in East Oakland.
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I think I8s are hideous. Not interested in one at any price.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:56 am Hmm what about a BMW I8?
https://www.vegasautogallery.com/used-v ... ase-c-410/
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I rarely see them but noted and I will not speak of it again.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:05 pmThe maintenance costs for those services are quite expensive. Figure about 4-5k for the bearings, and 7-8k for the Ferrari engine out every 3 years.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:58 pm Isn't an E90 M3 kind one of the safest relatively low costs bets? Last N/A M3. A good looking car my any measure. Yes, you have to replace the bearings but you could buy a whole spare engine for the cost of one engine out Ferrari service no?
I don’t like 00-14 bmws, they seem be literally some of the worst built cars known to man.
Also M3s (of that gen) are dime a dozen and not superbly interesting as they are currently on their 5th owners spinning doughnuts in East Oakland.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Lotus-Evo ... SwqNVf~r5J
Edit: Cool car but automatic. Who orders an automatic Lotus?
Edit: Cool car but automatic. Who orders an automatic Lotus?
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I wouldn't buy an auto, but it's cool overall.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:15 pm https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Lotus-Evo ... SwqNVf~r5J
Edit: Cool car but automatic. Who orders an automatic Lotus?
IIRC, the Evora was one of the first Lotus cars offered in auto?
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Makes sense.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:30 pmI wouldn't buy an auto, but it's cool overall.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:15 pm https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Lotus-Evo ... SwqNVf~r5J
Edit: Cool car but automatic. Who orders an automatic Lotus?
IIRC, the Evora was one of the first Lotus cars offered in auto?
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Some people love their wife or didn't have a dad.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:15 pm https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Lotus-Evo ... SwqNVf~r5J
Edit: Cool car but automatic. Who orders an automatic Lotus?
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response to rhetorical question.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:43 pmSome people love their wife or didn't have a dad.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:15 pm https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Lotus-Evo ... SwqNVf~r5J
Edit: Cool car but automatic. Who orders an automatic Lotus?