Geneva Motor Show
Geneva Motor Show
Just been at the motor show today, and on arrival headed straight for the Lotus stand. The new circuit car was on display, and looked quite flash with its fancy paint job, but the design is very bland. Even the stand manager said it does not have the impact of the 340r in the flesh. With a price tag of £40k plus, I certainly wont be going down that route.
However, then went to the KTM stand to see the new X - Bow. Wow what a car! I have never been so bowled over by seeing a new car in the flesh, it was simply stunning!! It not only had huge presence, and great new design ideas, but it ouzed quality with its carbon fibre tub etc. Should be reliable with its Audi engine and gearbox as well. Well priced at around £30k.
Lotus will have to think hard if they are going to compete with that.
My order is now placed with KTM, and I have signed on the dotted line. When the car will be available, who knows, but probably well into 2008!
Now sitting down in the hotel with a large whisky wondering how I am going to pay for it.
As for Verona, she is still working out how she is going to climb into the car, let alone drive it!!!
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However, then went to the KTM stand to see the new X - Bow. Wow what a car! I have never been so bowled over by seeing a new car in the flesh, it was simply stunning!! It not only had huge presence, and great new design ideas, but it ouzed quality with its carbon fibre tub etc. Should be reliable with its Audi engine and gearbox as well. Well priced at around £30k.
Lotus will have to think hard if they are going to compete with that.
My order is now placed with KTM, and I have signed on the dotted line. When the car will be available, who knows, but probably well into 2008!
Now sitting down in the hotel with a large whisky wondering how I am going to pay for it.
As for Verona, she is still working out how she is going to climb into the car, let alone drive it!!!
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Paul G
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
They are making 100 first at the factory that does their carbon fibre work in Italy. These are all sold and should be delivered to customers in 2007 autumn, at the rate of 5 per week.
They are now taking orders for the next batch due 2008, which may be made in the factory in Austria, and not Italy.
In all I think that hey will be in very short supply for a few years yet.
Untill a UK dealer is appointed, they are offering UK customers to pick up there cars from the factory. Apparantly they will allow Audi dealers to do the service work . Cant wait to see Perth Audis faces if I roll up in one of them !!
They are now taking orders for the next batch due 2008, which may be made in the factory in Austria, and not Italy.
In all I think that hey will be in very short supply for a few years yet.
Untill a UK dealer is appointed, they are offering UK customers to pick up there cars from the factory. Apparantly they will allow Audi dealers to do the service work . Cant wait to see Perth Audis faces if I roll up in one of them !!

Paul G
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
Great choice
I'm a bit disapointed by the 2-eleven - but the KTM is where lotus should be at. Must be more models spun off the elise chassis than the mark 4 golf chassis.

I'm a bit disapointed by the 2-eleven - but the KTM is where lotus should be at. Must be more models spun off the elise chassis than the mark 4 golf chassis.
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