"some people still do not have theirs" Sadly, I think we're in the majority! Mine arrive stateside in December and still not even a rough date when I can expect delivery.
USA/Canada Delivery Thread
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I still don't understand why you aren't talking to Lotus USA about this. There's absolutely no force on Earth that could get me to accept their "talk to your dealer" deflection. Lotus USA are the ones holding your car, the dealer is completely in the dark and powerless in this scenario.
Stop making this about Gator, and start making it about the warehouse in Michigan where your car is actually sitting, waiting on someone from Lotus USA to put it on a truck.
Checked the rotors and the left rear wheel rotor was only showing caliper wear on about 2/3rds of its surface. Who knows how long the car sat out not moving in England, plus mine was one of the six or so Emiras that crossed the Atlantic to Newark in error on 12/30/23 and had to be sent back to England. The car has crossed the “Pond” 3 times`!
First, I didn't mention Gator in this comment.
Second, I disagree with your statement that the dealer is in the dark and powerless in this scenario. At minimum, they can communicate information about their deliveries, etc.
Third, Has reaching out to Lotus USA proven productive to anyone?
Hey All,
I want to apologize if I've been too negative or repetitive in my posts about Gator.
Just to be clear, I don't have a problem with the things that are out of their (or any dealer's control), but I have a big problem with the things that are within their control - especially communication.
After quietly waiting for nearly three years, this recent push was an attempt to get their attention to make a positive change. If you've followed my posts, I've even offered to help them do this.
This has been an incredibly frustrating process for all of us and I can't believe we're almost in May and I still don't have any inkling whether I'll get my Emira next month or in six months. That might sound absurd, but think about the journey so far.
Regards, Peter
PS Pic of Dad and I at Gator reveal event when Allison was there before Tony.
I want to apologize if I've been too negative or repetitive in my posts about Gator.
Just to be clear, I don't have a problem with the things that are out of their (or any dealer's control), but I have a big problem with the things that are within their control - especially communication.
After quietly waiting for nearly three years, this recent push was an attempt to get their attention to make a positive change. If you've followed my posts, I've even offered to help them do this.
This has been an incredibly frustrating process for all of us and I can't believe we're almost in May and I still don't have any inkling whether I'll get my Emira next month or in six months. That might sound absurd, but think about the journey so far.
Regards, Peter
PS Pic of Dad and I at Gator reveal event when Allison was there before Tony.
The dates are arrivals in US ports.
Sheesh… let's hope they are at least delivering fully working cars. Some are delivering cars with serious issues, showing a lack of care.
It has for me! They are really nice people actually, just buried under a bunch of different competing priorities. If you are kind and pleasant, but firm in your desire to understand the process better, you may get information and cooperation that you hadn't expected.
If you don't get anywhere with one person, call back and use a different part of the phone tree. Eventually you'll get to someone who's willing to do or say more.
Be careful of those upsell guys. When got my car they tried to use language like 'it extends your factory warranty for so many years'. I asked them if it extended the FULL Lotus warranty. Then he eventually admitted it only covers the powertrain.
The one they offered me was thru Axiom though. The Fidelity (better it seems) link below does include some non powertrain stuff if you get Platinum plan. Prob not the 4k one
Fidelity Warranty Services :: Brochures :: Vehicle Service Contract
@Pixelated816 open trucks don't make me happy. I took delivery of a car from one of those before and the wind and rain acting on the cover did bad things to the paint.
Six Speed Stephen
Emira Fiend
Yes.
My dealer only has "locked" as my production status, but Lotus USA informed me that my car was in the final stage of production and was expected to be completed the week I received their communication. I was also told that my car was expected to sail this month, but that it may be held in Michigan when it arrives until my dealer approves delivery.
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Thanks for the headsup. The plan that was offered was the platinum plan and after some negotiations, I got it down to 4k (originally was around 6k).Be careful of those upsell guys. When got my car they tried to use language like 'it extends your factory warranty for so many years'. I asked them if it extended the FULL Lotus warranty. Then he eventually admitted it only covers the powertrain.
The one they offered me was thru Axiom though. The Fidelity (better it seems) link below does include some non powertrain stuff if you get Platinum plan. Prob not the 4k one
Fidelity Warranty Services :: Brochures :: Vehicle Service Contract
www.fidelitywarrantyservices.com
Won’t be picking up my Emira on Friday after all….
The PPF guy wasn’t in this week as planned to wrap the car, so shooting for wrapping now on Monday/Tuesday of next week. Even after waiting patiently for three years I feel kind of bummed. I was going to bring to car and coffee on Saturday, but obviously that’s out. I also register it in a car show on May 5, so I hope I have it by then!
The PPF guy wasn’t in this week as planned to wrap the car, so shooting for wrapping now on Monday/Tuesday of next week. Even after waiting patiently for three years I feel kind of bummed. I was going to bring to car and coffee on Saturday, but obviously that’s out. I also register it in a car show on May 5, so I hope I have it by then!
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I heard that @VL3X called and had them put yours at the back of the list. The guy has real pull.
Or I'm Emira blacklisted due to the forum comments and now so is @24EmiraUS through association.
They already silenced @TomE!
Roll yourself a fat blunt.
ameeriklane
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I was there too, though I don't see myself in the background of that photo. I did have to cut out a little early to catch my flight back to DC. It was a nice event.
I agree, the frustrating part is no information. If I was told I can take delivery in November 2024, I would be a bit dismayed (given it arrived at port on 12/29/23), but at least I can plan. At this point, my thinking is I'll get a call or email some time in the next few months telling me my car is ready and I should come to pick it up in X days.. then I'll need to hope I'm actually available then to do so.
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