I share your suspicion, especially after reading a comment on an Emira Facebook group from a Naples Motorsport employee. He mentioned that while there were cancellations, even more new deposits kept coming in, which doesn't align with the idea of them being stuck with unsellable Emiras...
I recently received an email from Naples Motorsport, indicating that they've updated their terms and are requesting an additional $7,500 deposit, along with dealer fees and other associated costs. Apparently, they're facing penalties from Lotus due to cancellations.
I'm curious to know which...
Thanks for the reply and sharing. I’m not sure how I feel about this. On one hand I like the car on the other I don’t like surprises and inconsistencies during their car sales cycle. Not a good way to do business.
I received an email from Naples Motorsport stating they now want an additional $7500 deposit due to other orders cancelling to protect their penalty costs from Lotus. They are also charging 999.00 dealer fee, on top of the 199.00 electronic filing fee, 99.00 third party tag fee, state sales tax...
The silver lining is for the new potential buyers doing their homework will know the dealers to avoid and which dealer possess integrity and long term thinking. Word gets around fast in the digital era. Customers want a frictionless process. They do not want to be lied to, misled or taken...
That comment cheese made sound quite "sales-ish" almost like something a SHADY sales dealer from US LOTUS taking your deposit allocation and marking it up would say. Sales or not, trying to convince others that is "okay" and "normal" practice out of dealership control is ridiculous. Almost as...
There are several dealers that kept their word and has maintained MSRP. They have followed through with early deposits and have done a good job communicating updates. There was no bait and switch to secure more deposits to help with the allocation algorithm from lotus corporate.
Let's keep it...
Reading these comments provides an added sense of unease to an already uneasy situation. I also have my deposit with Naples. I chose them over 4 local Lotus dealers just a few miles away because they seem more trustworthy and professional. Talk about "shady" I can share those stories on another...