I hope you're right - but I am literally arguing right now, with lotus rep directly, who is insisting my vehicle is on a boat that was previously scheduled to arrive in Baltimore on 3/30. I told him that boat went to Newark. He still insists that boat has my vehicle on it and is awaiting a re-routing. I then pointed out that the next scheduled boat is due 4/7 - he had no idea what that was. And this is the Lotus Rep who feeds information to the dealer. So maybe some know what is happening, and some do not?
USA/Canada Delivery Thread
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My sales guy is quick to tell me that he doesn’t know. So at least he’s… “responsive?” I’m guessing dealers are in the dark most of the time.
Feel like Doug DeM needs to do a video on the quirks and features of buying a lotus.
Feel like Doug DeM needs to do a video on the quirks and features of buying a lotus.
He's got no clue and you can't blame him -- he's fed small bits of updates from Lotus USA every now and then.
Quirks & Features of buying a Lotus.
You're initially told cars will be in the $80s
More like $110 plus ppf, ceramic, etc
You put a deposit down.
You'll get a car "soon"
Or not
You might get a car that works
Or not
Your friends will constantly ask where your car is.
Rhinocerosity
Active member
Its become a joke amongst my family and friends at this point, I don't think they even believe this car exists.Quirks & Features of buying a Lotus.
You're initially told cars will be in the $80s
More like $110 plus ppf, ceramic, etc
You put a deposit down.
You'll get a car "soon"
Or not
You might get a car that works
Or not
Your friends will constantly ask where your car is.
99Problems
Emira Fan
100% this...
Six Speed Stephen
Emira Fiend
Same. Endless jokes.
I saw a lot of lines and a lot of edges peeling (an this had just been done). Also, the detail prior seemed to be pretty spotty - lots of polish marks left.
Dealerships detailers have no clue
RichiEmira
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Ironically enough, I ordered my car from Pittsburgh (because West Chester wasn’t a twinkle in any one’s eye in July of ‘21) and Princeton seemed to have Lotus vehicles as an afterthought. It’s funny to think that dealers that didn’t exist in CARB states will be getting cars first. What a long, strange trip it’s been.
Yep I would blame this one on the detail work, the Lotus PPF vendor doesn't do paint correction prior to application. So the outcome is going to depend on the condition of the car prior to being turned over to them.
Yep. These new dealers allowed quite a bit of practical "line jumping". I know that the reason I'm not too upset about it is because I got an allocation. I would definitely feel some type of way if I was still waiting for my build. Lotus of DC is about 30 minutes away from me but when I ordered, Lotus of NJ was the closest dealer from me with a reasonable ratio of deposits to potential allocation size.
On the other hand, I do appreciate having a local Lotus dealer.
I was under the impression that there were only 700 FE.1 and 600 in second batch so not sure how you get 2500 for NA
How did you get to that figure
He didn't say that those numbers were all for North America. He's saying that the sequential VIN ranges have gone from the 300s in November to the 2500s now, so they are pushing out quite a lot of product.
That’s the problem with contracting out dealership ppf, I’d much rather go out to a professional local shop with their reputation on the line.
If anyone is interested in a FE 6spd/Magma Red/black with red stiching/diamond cut/yellow calipers/black pack, I just gave up my allocation at Scottsdale Lotus in AZ.
Car was supposed to come in the fall/winter, but arrived much sooner. Normally id be thrilled about this, but I am out of state for work and will not be back until the fall so won't be able to pick up my car
Car was supposed to come in the fall/winter, but arrived much sooner. Normally id be thrilled about this, but I am out of state for work and will not be back until the fall so won't be able to pick up my car
I'm 1904, on the 4/7 ship. On the other hand another Lotus of DC car (1902) was on the 3/9 ship. The order of shipping is a bit random but the good news is our cars are coming
This whole process has been awfully weird. Did the 3/9 car get delivered? I’m super excited to get the car and I know it’s closing in on the final moments…
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