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Porsche owner, thanks for the write up. I feel the same as this poster who replied. I am almost 4000 miles in. The clutch can be tricky and definitely would like a proximity key. The controls are perfect, I stay away from cars that have gone screen only. That is garbage cost cutting that...

It is definitely frustrating. Hopefully you have a dealer close by.

Look at it this way. I think depreciation will be less in America. Big country with less Emiras around. People love how it looks. In a few years, you won't be able to get a new mid engine sports car with a manual. Think about that. No one will make them anymore! Not counting some 3+ million...

Good to know. It's cooling down here so I don't need the AC much but once spring rolls around, it will be headed to the dealer for another try at getting it fixed.

Yeah, so far my HVAC on the car has been a complete nightmare. Had the fan resistor replaced under warranty and about 3 months later, the fan stops working. Then they said that was probably software and updated it. It failed again the next day. Now my temperature control just blows freezing no...

Anyone have the same problem? You can have the temp control on 62 degrees or 76 degrees and it still just blows very cold. I am not talking about the AC fan issue which was a failed resister. I had that replaced and still not 100%. I am talking about the temperature and how no matter what your...

400 miles is a new car IMO.

Isn't that holding the front hood on?

You have had a lot of interesting cars. Here is my list (not as good as yours!) Emira 1st Edition 2023 M4 Comp Xdrive 2019 Porsche 911 S 2017 Range Rover Sport SVR 2016 Audi S8 2009 911 Carrera (hate I got rid of it) 2009 BMW 550i 2013 M3 1999 Mercedes C43 AMG (hate I got rid of it) Subaru WRX...

I would err on the side of caution.

Nice write up. Have 2500 miles on my Emira. The clutch doesn't bother me, but yes, I have stalled it once. Can be a little tricky when you first start. I 100% agree on the proximity key. That should be in any car this cost. Like you, the brakes are funny sometimes. Sometimes they feel mushy out...

Would everyone on this thread still buy an Emira if you knew the financial data that we know today?

Dude, that is super quick. I am amazed they got the part so soon.

I agree. Concerning as an owner.

He is old and retired from that.

Yes, that is the charcoal canister. They can replace. This is only for emissions and to pass inspection. Ask the dealer to order the part, reset it and drive. That is what I have done. Light has not come back on and still waiting for part 3 months later. As long as the light is not on, it should...

I would reset it and see if it comes on again. I would drive it and see it if reappears. When I first got my car it had a "invalid data from vehicle dynamics control module". The guy at Autozone used to be a Lotus tech, imagine that. He said it's probably a glitch. He reset it (before I had an...

Yes, I had this issue. They ordered the part 3 months ago, still not in and reset the light. Has not come back yet so I don't worry about it. Get an OBD reader and reset your light and see what happens. Also, read what the diagnosis is and then post that. Good luck.

The answer is Yes!...you should buy one. Why not get a nice used one and save some money? ; )

Yeah, that would seem to make sense. I think Lotus timing was awful in only offering very expensive EV's while EV demand is trailing off, at least at that level. Get a cheaper more practical EV out there and keep building the Emira.

You downshift to a gear if you plan to keep moving. I put in neutral as I come to a stop, or sometimes taking a slow curve and then put into gear as I make the turn. If I am going 50 or more and slowing down, I never get back to second gear. Sometimes I will coast in neutral when I am in my...

I have the V6. Why would I want to spend a $100k on a turbo 4 to start with, then without a manual. No thanks.

The roof right before the rear window/glass like most car makers do.

Shame, wish it had it for what you pay.

HVAC fan resistor failed due to water exposure. A known issue. They replaced the resister and put more water diverting plastic under the front hood. So far so good, but I still put a towel between the windshield and front hood when I wash the car.

YES!....the bluetooth going on when you open the door makes no sense. I have a speaker going when I am cleaning the car and then the audio switches to the car. Also agree it should have touch lock/unlock, and also don't like how you can't keep it in sport mode continuously once the car is turned...

Yes, mine has this and the dealer has ordered the parts. I had one earlier that said "invalid data from vehicle control module". That one went away on it's own and has never come back. It's good to get an OBD scanner as others have mentioned.

Very loud thump sometimes in the rear panel where the drivers door would latch onto. Unlock the door, open it up, and a loud thump from that rear panel near the fixed door latch. Strange, but whatever. Anyone else notice this?

No, it's under the front "hood" and I don't plan on removing it to look. Sorry.

Nice meeting you at the British Car show today!

So the oil change at my dealer was $420 and I talked to the tech about the water diverter that was installed. He said it went from the front to the firewall and was about two feet wide. Hard to install but he thought it would fix the issue (Resistor was replaced as well).

Picking up today after HVAC fixed.

Yeah, I don't buy the fire hazard part....but I am not a mechanic. I know this is frustrating!

Talked to my dealer today as well and he said parts should be arriving in June to replace/fix.

My HVAC parts are supposed to be at the dealer in the next day or so. Plan is to pick up on Friday. As for the Charcoal canister issue, parts no available till June. Will go back when that comes in.

I am hearing a backlog on those parts and I will know more tomorrow, but it might be June. In that case, I am picking up my car so I can enjoy it. They ordered the HVAC parts and those were in stock so hope to have that fixed this week. Can't drive in NC without A/C. Once that is fixed I will go...

Did you and an update and an ETA on when it will be fixed?

Did you get an ETA on the parts?

What was you CEL code? Was it P0446?....Evap control?.....If so, I will share with my dealer cause that is what I am seeing as well.

Mine is an FE 1.0 but since I don't have the car with me I can't tell you the serial number. I was one of the first in the U.S. to get one.