I'm out - the cancellations thread

emiraspain · Nov 21, 2022

NickR said:
Tesco

typical...up market... you will be off to waitrose next

Green · Nov 21, 2022

emiraspain said:
A wonderful car and nice colour, BUT terrible parking... you are asking to be rear ended.. haha and in asda's car park..what a star .
well done... no looking back.... clearly from the way you have parked... but I cant see anyone going from that to an Emira... ever.

If you like auto box it is a fine choice. Emira looks better and has a manual. Easy choice for me. No manual no car.

Cachaco131 · Nov 21, 2022

emiraspain said:
A wonderful car and nice colour, BUT terrible parking... you are asking to be rear ended.. haha and in asda's car park..what a star .
well done... no looking back.... clearly from the way you have parked... but I cant see anyone going from that to an Emira... ever.

I've to respectfully disagree. Design wise, the McLaren seems much less coherent.

VL3X · Nov 21, 2022

Cachaco131 said:
I've to respectfully disagree. Design wise, the McLaren seems much less coherent.

It's the McLaren kiwi for me!

Kentviking · Nov 21, 2022

VL3X said:
It's the McLaren kiwi for me!

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That is one of those images that once seen is likely never forgotten.
But given that McLaren has Kiwi heritage, and I have both a love for the bird, and some family in that beautiful country, it merely adds confirmatory bias for me.

PS. That orange, while relatively "flat" from a distance and in photos, has an amazing and dense gold fleck in it that just pings in the sunshine.

VL3X · Nov 21, 2022

Kentviking said:
That is one of those images that once seen is likely never forgotten.
But given that McLaren has Kiwi heritage, and I have both a love for the bird, and some family in that beautiful country, it merely adds confirmatory bias for me.

PS. That orange, while relatively "flat" from a distance and in photos, has an amazing and dense gold fleck in it that just pings in the sunshine.

Agreed! I love birds and when a McLaren salesman recently pointed that out on the 570S, I couldn't unsee it!

LotusB · Nov 21, 2022

KCMO68_510 said:
The Emira is what 406 hp and 1450-ish in weight?

A 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is 400hp and 1527 in weight.

Yet, on the one recorded Emira lap time, the 911 being down on power and heavier is a full second faster on that same course.

This isn't a 911 advertisement, just an argument that just knowing the weight/hp cannot tell the whole story when talking lap times. Weight distribution, chassis setup, suspension setup, braking... all these things are a part of the overall story.

You're comparing peak numbers, which is great for marketing, but a turbocharged car will always have more area under the curve (and has more optimization options) than a supercharged car. Compare the torque curves... Porsche will be higher.

Another nice thing about turbochargers is that you can always have them overshoot the pressure ratio; they can make up for atmospheric losses due to elevation, etc. Can't have that with a belt-driven twin-screw. What you get in return is extremely predictable, smooth power. It's probably the reason people aren't as "impressed" when driving the Emira, they don't have that turbo kick. I'm driving it in a few weeks... can't wait!

richbrown · Nov 21, 2022

Honeywell said:
i Am 5' 5" and the seat was on the lowest setting. I had to wind it all the way up then back down about 20% to be in the right position. It seemed to have a good amount of travel.

I’m 6 ft 2 and had plenty of room when I sat in one earlier in the year.

emiraspain · Nov 21, 2022

VL3X said:
It's the McLaren kiwi for me!

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Why have you put half a sporty pair of sunglasses there ?

BeHappy · Nov 23, 2022

I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack.

Tonyshepp · Nov 23, 2022

AudR8 said:
I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack. View attachment 19763 View attachment 19765

Glad you’ve found some peace on this journey. Excellent car.

Magma · Nov 23, 2022

AudR8 said:
I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack. that color!

Love that color!!

New to Lotus · Nov 23, 2022

Better looking than the new m2 but still awkward. Great engine and quality interior.

Jonhklee · Nov 23, 2022

AudR8 said:
I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack.

Sweet looking ride. Good choice of spec. I’m sure it will be a wonderful drive.
I am still holding out….. I sense you will come back to the Emira down the road…
See you back soon.

fatjase · Nov 23, 2022

AudR8 said:
I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack. View attachment 19763 View attachment 19765

Enjoy and I'll keep my eyes peeled for you around the North East.

Leonard · Nov 23, 2022

AudR8 said:
I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack. View attachment 19763 View attachment 19765

See I knew ud have to get purple

lion shf · Nov 23, 2022

I’ve been thinking this:

Lotustoronto · Nov 23, 2022

lion shf said:
I’ve been thinking this:

no, no this is not a good car. Your better of with a base Boxster IMO or a Jag f-type cab.

Cachaco131 · Nov 23, 2022

AudR8 said:
I’m OUT probably no surprise of the reasons why so I’ll not bore everyone.
On a positive I’ve finally decided what I am getting : BMW Mi240 X drive will be ringing round tomorrow to try and get one sorted as soon as I can, either 22 plate with very low mileage or brand new. But she will be purple with some very tasty options including the full exterior carbon pack. View attachment 19763 View attachment 19765

Much better choice than the awful M2.

kitkat · Nov 23, 2022

lion shf said:
I’ve been thinking this:

Having driven both the Emira and the Z4 M40i, I'd say they're nothing alike -- I'd pay mid 90s for the Emira, I sure as hell wouldn't pay mid 60s for the Z4 M40i.