Ok first we are going a bit o/t as this topic was specifically about the new EvaGT. Though all points raised are valid and maybe need a separate thread?
So, with regards to the EvaGT and as it is a valid fiscal comparison can we use the Aero 8 as an indicator?
I am not really intending to justify anything, though as you all know I have a great affection for the marque and for those that produce our cars at MMC.
What I am saying, and which nobody has profferred any suggestions though Gerwyn alluded to in a different context, is this:
Is what we all wish for possible? A £60k to £80k car built in low numbers with some design flair (which I think we all admit it looks like this car has in buckets?) with complete reliability?
Like my recent discussion with my MiL on clairvoyants show me proof, where it is done, and I will be more likely to call for a similar result.
IMO older trads were more likely to have less go wrong from the outset as they were far simpler. This is changing I guess with the newer Roadsters and is certainly not the case with all the modern accoutrements that the present Aero and EvaGT will require.
I apprecaited and acknowledge that The SS is a different kettle of fish as it's price point is higher still. However that was 'justified' to me by the additional costs of producngvthe moulds for the new superformed shape? Whilst I have no idea how accurate that is, ie how much of the £50k increase in cost over the S4 is attributable thus? BUT it does go to show the problems faced by a small manufacturer these days.
Now Gerwyn also mentioned or alluded to inefficiency etc and of course that is always an area that can be improved upon and obviously utilizes costs that could go into improving the product. I'm sure it exists (as it would anywhere) but no idea as to the extent. My brief amateur insight would say definitely room for improvement but nothing drastic? I am of course only referring to production and manufacturing here as I think we all acknowledge marketing and communication could improve and whilst this will of course improve reliability etc it will be more longer term (including the very valid expectations that Simon referred to) and not as drastic a change as if it were manufacturing or developments.
So what next?
