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Listening to this Porsche fanboy smugness is exactly why I went Emira. The Sport Classic conversation was insufferable.

My spec seems identical. My spec was finalized before I saw any DV photos. Looks like you have full blackpack too. In retrospect, I might not have ordered it. What are your thoughts on full BP?

Find one of these, 335 HP twin turbo, Hydraulic steering. Punchy & fun. Should be able to find one in that price range. Only imported 740 to US. 1 year model. Drive, enjoy, sell - you will not lose a dime.

Doug has a bad take stating that if you can't afford Ferrari, Lambo , Mcclaren then this is a good alternative. I would never consider any of those as all are flappy paddle only.

I say, it depends how much money you need for your investment. The manual F430 must be worth 2.5X more than the Emira. Another consideration, F car will continue to appreciate if factory manual car, Lotus, Highest value is now.

Is paint correction something that is done through a reputable detailer? I am planning to have my car wrapped in PPF & ceramic coated. Should paint correction be a necessary step before film is applied?

So, Now I am thinking that my FE will show up in Sept/Oct. Will that now make it a 2024 model year? Belter question, when does lotus change model year on production vehicles?

Now that the cars are being delivered with increasing frequency, someone should put together a delivery check-list of things to inspect/check out at delivery. I have seen this on other car forums, I find it to be extremely helpful

No hate, It is attractive based upon what is available today. But it is really the SAME car they have been building since 1998. I'm just tired of looking at it.

Hey, I resemble that remark! They may be old, but have zero problems. What is really missing in new cars is analog feel, A new Emira should rectify that

I was under the impression that NA car production was to start in January 2023. Now that we are in mid January, does anyone know NA production has begun? If delayed AGAIN, by how much?

I have had my Z8 since 2010 & will never sell it. 400 hp, 6-speed. True analog driving experience

Nice review. I also had an abbreviated test drive. Concur with what you have written. Very disappointed in KEF system. Probably the worst sounding car audio system I have heard in a long time. I would never pay up for this. If this is premium, how much worse can the base car system be??, I...

Lotus Long Island Demo 10/28- 10/29

Test driving this Friday. Will post on other thread anything I think is noteworthy.

Based upon what I have seen of the new M2, I will be keeping this for quite some time.

The design language is not cohesive. The rear is a mess of angles. The front looks like a kit car. Way overweight as well

I would assume that this demo car is making the rounds at Lotus dealers in the US? Can anyone confirm this? If so, is there a schedule of where it is expected to go & when?

So, that's a production seat, looks fine. I wonder if it sits lower than the pre-production version

I am DV with BP too. Ordered without seeing real DV photos. I would prefer to do away with it. I can live with it. Ties in nicely with rear hatch/trim that is already black.

I always though this color looks like Bondo. Waiting for re-paint..... I'll pass

Agree 100%. I would be interested in a test comparison with cars closer to price point & are attainable/usable for common folk. All 6 speed manual of course. BMW M2 Toyota Supra New Nissan Z Porsche Cayman - (kinda been there, done that)

It was not a burning question... When you have a chance or remember... thx

? Thought you indicated you picked a DV Emira model at the factory, It doesn't say who it is made by on the bottom?

May I ask what brand it is? My it can be sourced in the USA

Can some of our friends in China ask this dealer to take the car out on a bright sunny day & snap some pictures & share with a forum member who will post it up?

No Emira’s? No corporate presence? What P.R. fail.

2010 BMW 1M. I have one of these. 450 imported to UK I think. Drive, enjoy & sell it for what you paid for it. BUT, It is so good you might not sell it

Where is dealer located?

Same. It won't look bad, but probably an unnecessary expense. I am doing PPF & Ceramic no matter what color it was. I still like the black flowing from the A pillar all the way to back of hatch.. It would have nice to have green mirror caps.

Another car in my stable is a BMW Z8, Car was pretty much panned in the press on debut for driving dynamics. It is beautiful & bespoke with normal BMW running gear. Glorious S62 V8 from the beloved M5. I love it & will never part with it. 20 years on, the press now looks it with rose colored...

This exactly, I am locked in, 2nd deposit down. What car has no shortcomings? If I find that is so underwhelming, I will flip it for a profit. No worries.

Also, none of others offered with manual.

Don’t like what’s going on on behind front wheel/ fender of Maserati. Vertical cut line goes nowhere. Incongruous

Is anyone one this forum expected to receive the 1st or one of the 1st customer car in UK? Same for USA customers?

OMG! Look at those shut lines in photo #1. LOL

What is a competitor to the Emira? To different people, different things, Is it price point?, performance? exclusivity? appearance? how it will be used? I did not cross shop any brand new sports/performance car. Nothing really appeals to me at the 100K range. I originally was looking for a...