12 days in to Evora ownership

[Al.]

Good choice and nice car. The very first one I saw in the flesh was white some 7 years ago now at the factory pre-launch and it looked the business then and we would have ordered in white then but we wanted the Oyster interior which just didn't go and looked 'dirty' and the whole effect would have been a bit too 'Rod Stewart' in your face. Many miles of happy motoring and Craig is the man. I wouldn't still be in Lotus ownership now 6 years and counting if not for him. - Now come to think of it, maybe he is actually a PITA Wife would agree.

[rickyzero]

Good choice and nice car. The very first one I saw in the flesh was white some 7 years ago now at the factory pre-launch and it looked the business then and we would have ordered in white then but we wanted the Oyster interior which just didn't go and looked 'dirty' and the whole effect would have been a bit too 'Rod Stewart' in your face. Many miles of happy motoring and Craig is the man. I wouldn't still be in Lotus ownership now 6 years and counting if not for him. - Now come to think of it, maybe he is actually a PITA Wife would agree.

Thanks Allan, I agree!

[DDtB]

Actually captured a moment as the deal was being done.

Car looked ace

[campbell]

Lotus Paparazzi!

[rickyzero]

Haha that's brilliant Dave

[rickyzero]

Have just posted another testimonial for Craig after having the Evora in for the big 6 year service. Had the full works done including new spark plugs, transmission oil, air filter etc. Also had a full new set of OEM spec Pirelli's fitted and a fresh geo. There were a few niggles that I wanted attended to. Mainly the knocking noise I was experiencing from the front suspension and an annoying squeak when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. Lubricating the front ARB bushes sorted the knocking and adjusting the steering cowling sorted the squeaks. The car now rides along silently (apart from the lovely exhaust note) and feels exceptionally 'tight' and well setup. The transmission oil has made what was already a good gear change even better. The clutch also feels lighter and quieter after being properly bled through. To me it feels like a new car and I already loved it before! Having bought the car privately I was never going to be fully relaxed until I knew it had the full going over by Craig and team. Looking forward to putting some miles on over the summer months!

[Stu160]

Looks great, I miss my Evora ....

Stu

[Dominic]

I think it was you who I passed near Bridgeton the other week, forget to put up a "spotted" post. Car looked great

[rickyzero]

I think it was you who I passed near Bridgeton the other week, forget to put up a "spotted" post. Car looked great

Yes that's my neck of the woods all right

[Dominic]

I think it was you who I passed near Bridgeton the other week, forget to put up a "spotted" post. Car looked great

Yes that's my neck of the woods all right

If you see a baldy guy in a dark blue merc / fiesta ST / silver S1 waving at you, that will be me!

[Shug]

Been meaning to post on this for ages.

You don't know how close you came to missing that car mate Elaine had been humming and hawing about going for it for three or four days and the day she decided to pull the trigger was literally the day that you'd spoken to Craig to go check it for you - so you had first refusal on his services at that stage.

She ended up with another blue one in the end, but not disappointed - still a great car.

Looks like a perfect car. Hope you have much enjoyment and certainly looks like it went to someone who will appreciate it for some time to come

[rickyzero]

Been meaning to post on this for ages.

You don't know how close you came to missing that car mate Elaine had been humming and hawing about going for it for three or four days and the day she decided to pull the trigger was literally the day that you'd spoken to Craig to go check it for you - so you had first refusal on his services at that stage.

She ended up with another blue one in the end, but not disappointed - still a great car.

Looks like a perfect car. Hope you have much enjoyment and certainly looks like it went to someone who will appreciate it for some time to come

Craig told me how you just missed out! I know the feeling, in the months of searching I missed a couple of cars and one by a matter of hours. Glad Elaine got one in the end. I contacted the seller of my car the day it went up for sale and initially ruled it out due to it having the long ratio box. Once I'd seen and driven it however I knew it was the one and Craigs inspection confirmed it for me. After the recent work it now feels like a properly sorted car and I'm smitten with it.

[tenkfeet]

Does Craig do car sales or is it just inspections for prospective buyers?

[rickyzero]

Does Craig do car sales or is it just inspections for prospective buyers?

Would be worth giving him a ring. He can certainly facilitate sales and has an enormous amount of contacts both in and out of the trade.

[Andy G]

Does Craig do car sales or is it just inspections for prospective buyers?

He can pretty much help you source anything, and will advise as to market values, things to look out for, and sort the deal if you want him to.

Sure at some stage he will branch out in to it once the bandwidth makes its possible, as he's first class at it. He's helped with many cars for me, and always my first port of call. Some insane missions - ask him about the 360 Spider some time