370Z or a Lotus Evora?

ProfessorDave · 02-26-2011, 08:09 AM

In this car and driver review the Evora is compared (briefly) to the Z, as well as the 911 and Cayman:
2010 Lotus Evora - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
I've yet to see one in person, but am starting to wonder if it will be the car the replaces the Z (no plans to do this for a long time).

Anyone drive one of these when considering the Z?

ImportConvert · 02-26-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

In this car and driver review the Evora is compared (briefly) to the Z, as well as the 911 and Cayman:
2010 Lotus Evora - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
I've yet to see one in person, but am starting to wonder if it will be the car the replaces the Z (no plans to do this for a long time).

Anyone drive one of these when considering the Z?

If I were going to drop $75K on an Evora, I would hold off and drop a few grand more and get the Evora S.

ChrisSlicks · 02-26-2011, 08:43 AM

For a 2+2 it is impressively light weight at 3050 lbs (roughly). With Lotus's chassis design and refined handling it is sure to be a nice ride, but hopefully it is not as fragile as the Elise/Exige.

RockStarKick · 02-26-2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

In this car and driver review the Evora is compared (briefly) to the Z, as well as the 911 and Cayman:
2010 Lotus Evora - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
I've yet to see one in person, but am starting to wonder if it will be the car the replaces the Z (no plans to do this for a long time).

Anyone drive one of these when considering the Z?

Just put 15 grand into the Z and it will decimate all, if you have to you can overnight parts from Japan..

spearfish25 · 02-26-2011, 10:23 AM

The Lotus line will be changing drastically in the relatively near future. I wouldn't buy one knowing what's just around the corner.

Nikon FM · 02-26-2011, 10:58 AM

Sounds more comfortable as a DD though and a fun track car…….

cheaper than a new Porsche for the ~same 0-60 performance

…..tempting thought

Nitrouz · 02-26-2011, 11:18 AM

I was looking at the Evora last month when I was buying my Z. It's a gorgeous car. Went for a test drive the whole driving feel feels really "tight". It's a great weekend / track car, but even less practical everyday than the Z.

I got the Z because price to performance, the Z proved to be better for the buck. And the fact that it's price categorizes it as "dispensable" in my case. I need a car that I can just park anywhere and not worry about it. Even if something happens to it, it's easily fixed.

ProfessorDave · 02-26-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

I was looking at the Evora last month when I was buying my Z. It's a gorgeous car. Went for a test drive the whole driving feel feels really "tight". It's a great weekend / track car, but even less practical everyday than the Z.

I got the Z because price to performance, the Z proved to be better for the buck. And the fact that it's price categorizes it as "dispensable" in my case. I need a car that I can just park anywhere and not worry about it. Even if something happens to it, it's easily fixed.

I would worry about that, too. I'm jealous that you had the chance to drive one

It is such a pretty car, I'm sure I'll keep dreaming about one.

djpathfinder · 02-26-2011, 11:40 AM

The Evora would definitely be a great weekend/track car for sure. I guess, depends on what your needs are and if you have another vehicle you could use as a DD.

KaienZ34 · 02-26-2011, 11:54 AM

It's hot but way out of the Z'z price range, so i would be hard pressed to compare them on a level playing field.

LuckyJinx · 02-26-2011, 12:09 PM

Gtr.

KaienZ34 · 02-26-2011, 12:16 PM

GRrrr to you too big boy, but i don't think this is the time or place for such things.

mick · 02-26-2011, 01:07 PM

i think there's a typo in the title of the thread. It should be "Two 370z or a Lotus Evora?" because realistically, you can buy two 370z for the price of one Evora

i would take two 370z in a second. I know you like the looks of the Evora but it doesn't do it for me.

oleg · 02-26-2011, 01:27 PM

I dont think its worth the extra 40k over the Z. Like what someone else said, just wait for the once coming out in a few years as they will be less expansive than the evora with better performance.

KaienZ34 · 02-26-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

i think there's a typo in the title of the thread. It should be "Two 370z or a Lotus Evora?" because realistically, you can buy two 370z for the price of one Evora

i would take two 370z in a second. I know you like the looks of the Evora but it doesn't do it for me.

That right a 40th and a nismo, or just TT one Z amuse kit, wheels, and a unique paint job.

02-26-2011, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	370Z or a Lotus Evora? In this car and driver review the Evora is compared (briefly) to the Z, as well as the 911 and Cayman: 2010 Lotus Evora - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver I've yet to see one in person, but am starting to wonder if it will be the car the replaces the Z (no plans to do this for a long time). Anyone drive one of these when considering the Z? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-26-2011, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	For a 2+2 it is impressively light weight at 3050 lbs (roughly). With Lotus's chassis design and refined handling it is sure to be a nice ride, but hopefully it is not as fragile as the Elise/Exige. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

02-26-2011, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The Lotus line will be changing drastically in the relatively near future. I wouldn't buy one knowing what's just around the corner. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-26-2011, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Sounds more comfortable as a DD though and a fun track car……. cheaper than a new Porsche for the ~same 0-60 performance …..tempting thought __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

02-26-2011, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 15	I was looking at the Evora last month when I was buying my Z. It's a gorgeous car. Went for a test drive the whole driving feel feels really "tight". It's a great weekend / track car, but even less practical everyday than the Z. I got the Z because price to performance, the Z proved to be better for the buck. And the fact that it's price categorizes it as "dispensable" in my case. I need a car that I can just park anywhere and not worry about it. Even if something happens to it, it's easily fixed. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

02-26-2011, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	The Evora would definitely be a great weekend/track car for sure. I guess, depends on what your needs are and if you have another vehicle you could use as a DD. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-26-2011, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	It's hot but way out of the Z'z price range, so i would be hard pressed to compare them on a level playing field. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

02-26-2011, 12:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Gtr. __________________

02-26-2011, 12:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	GRrrr to you too big boy, but i don't think this is the time or place for such things. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

02-26-2011, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i think there's a typo in the title of the thread. It should be "Two 370z or a Lotus Evora?" because realistically, you can buy two 370z for the price of one Evora i would take two 370z in a second. I know you like the looks of the Evora but it doesn't do it for me.

02-26-2011, 01:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 14	I dont think its worth the extra 40k over the Z. Like what someone else said, just wait for the once coming out in a few years as they will be less expansive than the evora with better performance.

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