Recent content by EspritGuy

Very curious..... pricing?......time zone change? ;)

Not only that, you'll be awarded points for perfect positioning within the grid lines..... and under a lamp. How is that even possible? Did you use a spotter?

Emira photo of the month entry?

Clearly outclassed the P-car.

Well, you would have to factor in limiting NA to 700 allocations when 3X that amout of deposits were recorded in the first 4 months post launch (source - Lotus USA), then Covid shutdowns, plus materials/supplies/subassembly constraints and mucking up the US emissions certification application...

Guilty as 'charged.'

As in hydrogen power?

Ouch. Painful truth.

An absolutely engaging conversation, the most impactful ever on the Emira. Looking from the proverbial 50,000 ft. view: - legacy Lotus leadership has been replaced by Geely (EV) loyalists - 400 or more Hethel staff now have new free time - Lotus financials are presently dismal, focusing...

'Add electronics and automate.' (apologies to C. Chapman)

I have found the 18-day benchmark accurate. I keep it locked while garaged so the mirrors are out of the way. Unlocked may buy some time but is it really worth the risk? If your car started after a month parked, let's just say it was happy to have you back.

Lotus should have called that special color 'Blimey.' Enjoy your ride proudly.

Three things affected my decision to happily lease, well four. Down payment (in my case a good trade-in), a decent residual, inflation pushing newer prices higher (see latest MRSP) and freedom to return it if so desired (not my inclination whatsoever). Everyone bragging about paying cash seemed...

Famous catchphrases: Soon and Worth-the-wait.

Hello from North Dallas. There is a Dallas thread in the Forum. There's a lot of activity in the Austin and Houston areas as well.