Recent content by ninjin

Does anyone think the delay is due to the new rules for manufacturers that they have to sell 20% of annual sales in EV or everycar that is not EV gets fined £13k? (this is for the UK, not sure about Europe) This is what's happening at Toyota, hence the rush to sell all the GR86 before end of...

I'm not sure where you are based but in the UK you can't just walk in and buy a brand new 992 from stock. Order times were crazy and we're just talking Carrera S and not a GT3. I got a call this May saying that a production slot was available but it was for the current 992.1. I specifically...

I'm not sure where you are based but in the UK you can't just walk in and buy a brand new 992 from stock. Order times were crazy and we're just talking Carrera S and not a GT3. I got a call this May saying that a production slot was available but it was for the current 992.1. I specifically...

Don't blame you at all. I've had a deposit at Porsche since spring 2021 for a 992.2. was offered a slot for 992.1 in May 2023 but politely declined and said I am waiting for the 992.2 version, which was noted at time of placing the deposit. For me it's the last car on my bucket list... Can't wait!

I cancelled my order a few weeks back. Got a telephone call from Lotus retentions dept today trying to keep me as a customer. They asked why I cancelled and said many factors... Delays after delays and price increases.... They offered me a stock car.... I said if I wanted a V6 I would have...

Has anyone cancelled after the telephone calls last week? I've sent an email on Friday and it's been nearly a week not a squeak from Lotus. It was bad enough when trying to confirm my spec and pay the 2nd deposit let alone trying to get money back now I guess....

Haha... Yes, I was never impressed with the 3.5v6 (from the Toyota Alphard). Hence I went with the I4 AMG. When I test drove the V6, it just didn't punch hard as I expected it would. Funnily enough, had a mini electric behind me on the test drive and it shocked me how difficult it was to lose...

Thanks for the replies, the ukcustomercare@eu.lotuscars.com is the address I was looking for to sending the cancellation and refund email. It's now been done. It's a shame I couldn't come into the Lotus owners fold, I guess it wasn't meant to be... Luckily I bought a GR86 and with some mods...

I just had a call from Lotus telling me that my i4 will be delayed till summer 2024. I politely told them where to shove it and asked to cancel. I placed my deposit just after it was shown at Goodwood and I've been patient enough. He told me to email them but I don't have the updated customer...

That ain't good news. Looks like polarising glasses is no longer a joke!

The stripe for me (I understand others will have different views depending on seating position) was so clear in my line of sight on the windscreen. Clearer than any modern day HUD! It won't stop me getting the Emira, I'll just get some black alcantara cloth and cover the stripe or a larger...

Have you driven the Emira yet? I went out for Test drive last week with a touring spec car. Ride was surprisingly good and cabin a nice place to be.... BUT the steering wheel was dire! If I was on track and not moving my hands off the wheel, then it would be fine. In road driving when I want...