Emira alternatives

[CarGuy07]

I’m leaning towards a 991.2 or a 981 Cayman GTS. We’ll see how things shake out this year.

 

[nickorette]

Haha Imagine a lot of people feeling the same.

Amazing you loving the car so much, most who have bought not to flip, seem to love it!

I’ll be honest, my heart says Emira. Got a 2nd test drive in couple of weeks and going to try get some others booked in around that, so I can make my final call.

Think these drives and the feeling on the day will ultimately make my mind up.

Buying a sports/supercar isn't a rational decision, so it's best to use the heart when it comes to these matters

That being said an F430 F1 or previous Gen 6 speed V12 Vantage would make a good addition to the consideration list, I'm biased however

 

[Calran]

I’m leaning towards a 991.2 or a 981 Cayman GTS. We’ll see how things shake out this year.

I’ll let you know once I’ve driven the GTS as a comparison.

 

[Evotion]

1. 911 (just can't go wrong)
2. Emira (best looking and new)
3. F-Type (British made, looks great, sounds great)
4. BMW M4 (if it has to be on your list 😝)
5. Vantage (expensive to run)
6. McLaren (prepare for Armageddon IF you are unlucky)

Manual V10 Spider R8 is a VERY safe bet in terms of keeping value.

 

[kitkat]

I think the only new car on my list I’d consider that’s roughly around the same price is a 718 spyder or gt4.

 

[DJS]

1. 911 (just can't go wrong)
2. Emira (best looking and new)
3. F-Type (British made, looks great, sounds great)
4. BMW M4 (if it has to be on your list 😝)
5. Vantage (expensive to run)
6. McLaren (prepare for Armageddon IF you are unlucky)

Manual V10 Spider R8 is a VERY safe bet in terms of keeping value.

Ade

With your change of circumstances are you thinking of going for a 911?

 

[NicolasB]

I think the only new car on my list I’d consider that’s roughly around the same price is a 718 spyder or gt4.

Currently 1st on a list for a new GT4, but supposedly Porsche is no longer letting people order the current one. Was offered a Spyder allocation they had, but hesitantly passed. I am waiting for my M4 allocation and already have over $5k in parts on order for it 😆 Unfortunately the Porsche dealer wants a $25k ADM, so I told them to keep me on the list, but I wasn't paying it.

 

[Evotion]

Ade

With your change of circumstances are you thinking of going for a 911?

Ha - Fair question.

No.

It's related to money, investment in non-cars and us not moving house so I still only have the one garage and this is in it

 

[Evotion]

I'd love any 997 or newer 911 (or the original Targa 4S with the sliding glass roof).

Can't afford a 992 GT car so would look at a 997 GT3/RS.

 

[Citizen]

Better car for me 997 gt3rs than new models

 

[Leonard]

Protect email = October 21st
Checkout Email and process completed = December 14th

Heard nothing.
Chased them up on Friday.

As much as I believe the car is amazing - I am now on the verge of having to cancel for other reasons.

You have ordered a 296 GTB haven't you..... 👀

 

[Evotion]

Ha. Actually,. I have not and may not. IIRC it was a 30k deposit and I would still have to sell 2 other cars in summer 2024 to be able to buy it. Supposed to be an excellent car.

 

[Evotion]

Damn right. Last of the great Metzger engines. Really raw, lighter, sound good, looks good.
A high point and definitely a decent investment. I;d even be happy with a LHD car.

I often eye up the lime green and the orange cars. Full clubsport with the side graphics. Yummy.

A lesser 997 though is a great alternative to an Emira -for similar money.

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Wow - wish I had not looked.

I did not realise you could still get a decent 997 GT3 for less than 90K. There are cheaper ones on there too. Umm.

 

[Leonard]

Ha. Actually,. I have not and may not. IIRC it was a 30k deposit and I would still have to sell 2 other cars in summer 2024 to be able to buy it. Supposed to be an excellent car.

Stunning all rounder. Be nice to live with something at the pinnacle of perfection if even for a short while. And I don't really 'do' Ferraris but the 296 is great 🤩

 

[Leonard]

I hadn't appreciated how cheap you can find a nice face-lift V8 Ftype for.
Think I still want a manual car, but going to take a Ftype 450 for a drive just to make sure.
Hey @Tonyshepp 👋 😅

 

[Lotustoronto]

Currently 1st on a list for a new GT4, but supposedly Porsche is no longer letting people order the current one. Was offered a Spyder allocation they had, but hesitantly passed. I am waiting for my M4 allocation and already have over $5k in parts on order for it 😆 Unfortunately the Porsche dealer wants a $25k ADM, so I told them to keep me on the list, but I wasn't paying it.

you passed on a spyder allocation?? I have been well informed that 2023 is the end of the line for GT4/Spyder... Model year '24 will be Spyder RS and GT4 RS (and GTS,S,Base) - and a very hefty price difference.

Spyder was the best car I have ever had, so good that I re-order one and will be receiving it in a few months. I will not ever sell it. Production slated for March. I would seriously re-look at the spyder... In all honesty the top down experience in it is great. But if you don't like convertibles I get it, not for everyone.... Emira will be along side it, hoping for a good year on the markets to make it happen in 2023 hahaha

 

[NicolasB]

I am flying to Florida for a 4 day trip with my brother in March. I have a '19 F-Type SVR convertible rented on Turo. We will be laughing non-stop at the crackling exhaust the whole time, I can just see it.

 

[Leonard]

you passed on a spyder allocation?? I have been well informed that 2023 is the end of the line for GT4/Spyder... Model year '24 will be Spyder RS and GT4 RS (and GTS,S,Base) - and a very hefty price difference.

Spyder was the best car I have ever had, so good that I re-order one and will be receiving it in a few months. I will not ever sell it. Production slated for March. I would seriously re-look at the spyder... In all honesty the top down experience in it is great. But if you don't like convertibles I get it, not for everyone.... Emira will be along side it, hoping for a good year on the markets to make it happen in 2023 hahaha

I still hate you 😛😅

 

[Calran]

I am flying to Florida for a 4 day trip with my brother in March. I have a '19 F-Type SVR convertible rented on Turo. We will be laughing non-stop at the crackling exhaust the whole time, I can just see it.

One of the very best sounding cars you can get. Enjoy!

 

[Scruff111S]

It is a shame, but it is what it is.
Just strange decision making by Lotus yet again. Why give Birmingham, Nottingham and Bradford dealers all Sports... 🤪
Glad it worked out well for you in the end, car looks stunning 😀🤩

What car/cars are you looking at now. Thank you, my car looks even better in the flesh, especially next to my runaround Mini Cooper on the drive.