Recent content by Johnson

I’ve done about 1000kms. It’s had one oil change and software updates on Nov 2024. Paint seems good, a pleasure to drive (when I do). I noticed yesterday that the brakes aren’t as grabby as they used to be. Perhaps replace the brake fluid?

My car will come up to three years mid-2026, and has yet to have a full service — being on an island (Tasmania) with no dealers makes it problematic. Before the warranty runs out I’d like to get a mechanic to give it the thumbs up, and will likely have to pay for their “research” time. I’m...

Yikes. I’d be running it by your Lotus dealer first (as a warranty issue). Although… they may say the PPF installation was to blame. Any interesting case — keep us apprised!

Can you drive a manual? If so, I’d highly recommend the V6. I’ve owned a number of manual sportscars, and only the short throw of the MX-5 beats the Emira. As for all the other problems mentioned here on the forums, keep in mind that people often only voice their complaints. I’ve had my car for...

The US number plates all seem to be political or religious. Weird.

Following up, has the startup clatter for the V6 been resolved? I saw mention that a software upgrade had fixed it — what was it? With my limited knowledge, I’d guessed it was either fuel pump timing (not getting enough fuel to the injectors fast enough); or poor oil pressure (not enough oil to...

I’d not get the tinted rear window. Even in the Australian sun, I could use the added visibility out the back. I’d add blind spot monitors to the wing mirrors, if they were available…

I always default to the Ferrari 308 GTB… so simple with perfect proportions. But yes, the Emira is a close second… easily the best looking car on the market today.

Coming up to two years old now, no problems to report. Mind you, I've only done about 1200kms... I take it out every few weeks as an "event". Always puts a huge grin on my face. I've had a couple of interesting questions: would I daily drive the car, and would I (in hindsight) buy it again...

That looks fantastic — suits the Defender perfectly. I’d be reluctant to matte a sportscar (in my mind, sportscars are swoopy and shiny). Then again, I was very close to buying a Jaguar F-type in matte white… very pretty indeed.

Terrific overview of the recent Shanghai Motor Show. I’d always known the Chinese would follow the success of the South Korean motor industry… but I think this demonstrates they’re going to eclipse that sooner than expected. The ability to bring concept to reality so quickly is a game changer.

Looks a wee bit familiar? https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/byd-previews-electric-porsche-911-rival-with-denza-z-concept

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lotus-technology-acquire-51-equity-123000265.html So if I understand this correctly, Geely is taking ownership of Lotus UK under the “Lotus Technology” banner. Does that mean Lotus as a UK brand no longer exists?