I just want to say that I think it is great how the Europa Faithful have finally shut up the naysayers on BAT who have trolled our cars for the past couple of years. I am sure a lot of the positive Europa comments on BAT come from forum members, but who have different usernames on BAT. Certified: I know you are Glen_S and really appreciate your comments. jbcollier has also done a great job answering questions on BAT. I love how passionate the members of this forum are about their Europas.
Thanks Madness! I find that many people have misconceptions about Lotus cars in general. I go to about 4 or 5 major British car shows a year with a very mixed group of cars. Most of the MG, Triumph, Mini Cooper owners are very interested in talking about a Lotus but find they are well Beyound the price range of affordability for them. Even though they own a British sports car, they believe the operating expenses and failure of parts is much more then their cars. On the other hand, they know and admit a Lotus will out perform their cars any day of the week. When it comes to a Europa, the comments are simply amazing. Now, recognizing that I have only had my car on the road for 6 months and have only been to one car show with mixed British brands, I have to admit that most people have an unusual thought process about this car. They are drawn to it but typically say they would never own one. It seems the Europa is the bastard child of lotus car history. It’s really quite amusing. Those of us that own one have the best experience of a lifetime. We actually know why these are such great cars. Truth be known, I enjoy driving my Europa much more than my Elan’s.
