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    Paint problems with Lotus Emira built Q1 2025?

    Unlikely to show up this soon, usually takes a while before bubbles appear. 1 year on mine, July 2023 car which sites outside all year.
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    Harry sells his Emira

    I take it you mean a second hand 650s since they stopped production in 2017? Hardly a reasonable comparison, although I sort of understand to your feeling about it.
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    Fastest Emira in Real World: V6 Auto?!

    Ah, the voice of reason, thank you!
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    emira steering wheel button group buy

    This might sound obvious, but I assume the price displayed is for one only, hence at current price of £79.99 it's £159.98 + shipping?
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    Today's Financial Times | Carmaker Lotus plans to end production in the UK

    Oh yes, the Mustang SUV abomination that Ford are selling in Europe - makes me cringe. It's funny because MG continues as a brand in the UK, but it's badge engineered Chinese SUVs. No true MG enthusiast would buy one. However, the new MG Cyberster electric sports car does look interesting, if...
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    Today's Financial Times | Carmaker Lotus plans to end production in the UK

    A couple of weeks ago I heard that Lotus are planning to move the design function from Coventry (UK) to Europe and production is going to be moved away from Hethel, apart from special projects (but with no timescales). However despite the above, and the recent media reports, like most of you I...
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    Central England meet

    I'm up for Grounds on 20th July, coming from Norwich. Fabrice in MK - maybe.
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    V8 Emira being considered to replace V6

    I thought the Emira hadn't been crash tested, at least not Euro NCAP?
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    Lotus halt all delivery to the US.

    When Starmer was interviewed on British TV he gave the impression that the deal left scope for the limit to be increased. To use one of Trump's favourite expressions "We'll see what happens"!
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    Poll for Those with Paint Blistering / Bubbling Defect

    Yes, me too. I was told that Lotus instructed the dealer to replace both doors. Mine only had bubbling on passenger door. Now I've got to get the whistle at 70mph from the passenger door fixed.
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    Lotus halt all delivery to the US.

    BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn91dxzv4pnt US removes tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, and cuts car rate to 10%, as Trump and Starmer unveil deal - follow live - BBC News Not perfect but better than 25%.
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    ✅ Solved Lotus breakdown cover

    Think I called Lotus Assistance on 0800 279 7979 if you want to check yourself.
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    ✅ Solved Lotus breakdown cover

    Yes it does, I checked by phone, spoke to the AA people who handle the Lotus breakdowns.
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    Paint Bubbling Wet vs Dry storage

    I agree, but exposure to moisture could be what triggers the bubbling, even though it's not the root cause.
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