Looking at getting one of these bad boys, but I cannot make my mind up. I have never driven any Lotus ever, so I do not know what to expect (by all accounts they are very fun). I will go through pros and cons of each one and see if you guys have anything to add.
Lotus Emira
Pros:- Arguably the best looking car this side of Ferrari/McLaren territory (subjective, but it is my opinion)
- Double wishbone suspension
- Sounds fantastic from videos
- Rare/last fully ICE Lotus will hopefully mean better resale value
- Slightly less expensive than the GTS 4 I have built on Porsche website
Cons:- 4.3s 0-60 time leaves a bit to be desired
- 3.5L Supercharged V6 from Toyota seems a bit underwhelming for a 100k sports car
- Lotus will try and void your warranty if you install a cold air intake lol
- No one knows how this car will truly perform/drive
- Cannot see one in person before putting the allocation deposit down
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
Pros:- Naturally Aspirated 4.0L flat six sounds great and no turbo lag!
- PDK is a fantastic transmission and brings back the DCT fun that I lost when going from my F80 to G82
- Weighs slightly less than the Emira
- Proven Porsche performance and has great reviews
- More customization options when building
Cons:- Outdated interior (4.2" screen lol)
- A dime a dozen around town and not as exciting exterior
- Slightly more expensive than the Emira
Tough choice here
