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I am trying to get out too. Unfortunately, true to Lotus form, I’m being ghosted by Boardwalk dealership.. They have ignored 2 formal emails requesting a refund. Time to pick up the phone and start hounding them. On a side note, I’ve been speaking with a local Porsche dealership about a GTS...

Yep! My wife’s i4 has been on the sea for roughly a month. It’s due to arrive on Thursday! Such an easier purchasing experience!

I’ve had my deposit in for 2 years. two is also the number of times I was supposed to test drive the car but once, I didn’t make it in line fast enough and the second time, the car broke down the day before. I have kept hoping something would change with Lotus. But as stated above, they...

I’ve used both of these credit unions. Much better rates…

I totally missed your prior post. Unfortunately, since missing out on two test drives, my interest has waned. That said, I just added my name to the wait list. Don't know if I really want to drive 7 round trip for a 15 minute drive though! I really hope Boardwalk gets more in and fairly soon...

Where is this happening? I missed the cut on the first test drive. The demo broke down before my scheduled second test drive. I’m now just impatiently waiting for a third attempt.

Yeah, I'm a fan of the spacing being equal the entire perimeter between the tire and fender. Stock looks perfect to me.

How can you be “sure”? Honestly, in contrast, I believe there may be more owners with issues that are choosing to be silent. Doing so allows them to save face (avoid shame). Plus, if you choose to sell it shortly afterward, which many have chosen, you’re likely to have better results if you...

FFS! My day started at 830a leaving Roseville to arrive at 11:00am in Redwood City. At 10:15, I get a call from Boardwalk, obviously to confirm I’m going to make my appointment, but nope! They tell me the demo broke down. Is this a freaking sign or what?! I ask if I can at least sit in it but...

I have an appointment at Boardwalk for my first Emira. I was told it’s blue with sports suspension. It will be my first and likely only drive to base my decision on. If it’s as sad as KitKat describes, it might force me to cancel (especially when compounded with some of the failures I read here)...

What tough questions remain? I too have my first test drive next Thursday. Btw, this is just a demo. Not their car they supposedly ordered long ago. Oh and just for reference, I made a deposit 11/2021. I showed up for their first demo months ago but couldn’t get a drive slot. That’s likely why...

I no-lift shift on my SS1LE and I don’t think it’s abusive at all. Then again, it was designed for it 👍

M2 definitely has some curves that I just don’t like, nearly hate. However, it’s a relative bargain for what you get and it’ll likely beat the Emira in just about every performance measure. Then add reliability which I honestly think will be at least equal to the Emira plus way more dealer...

No kidding! Lotus in the relentless pursuit of annoyance

Yeah. Interesting to see. Looks like it requires very dilberate shifts. On a side note, I didn’t like the track video. Slow lead follow laps? Maybe there was good commentary but visually, it left a lot to be desired.

I feel like the US got the biggest shaft. Other markets got less of an increase but in the US, with the strong dollar, we got the biggest increase?! Yes, it was a money grab. If I were in Canada and the Emira was more than a GT4, Spyder or 911T, I wouldn’t think twice before switching. I...

It’s been a few days since I checked the forum and came back to a Throttle House review and 10k price increase. The Lotus Emira is officially the car I hate to lust. Hate for Lotus HQ remains (and continues to grow). Lust (now-reignited thanks to TH) remains. Deposit remains too. For now...

Did they say anything about their dealer demo? In November, they said it would arrive in March. I’m assuming that’s no longer happening.

You considering the GTS 4.0 Boxster or Cayman? I am.

I’m in the same boat as you, actually wanting to put less down. I can get lower payments by extending to 72 or 84 month loan but don’t want to do that. In turn, yes, at a certain price and interest rate, the Emira no longer makes sense. I’m going to hold off making my final decision until more...

Denial due to an air filter?! Wow! That’s ridiculous

Exactly! They act as if it doesn’t matter how a potential customer is treated. That’s seems crazy as wouldn’t you instead be trying to swoon new customers? Give them your best first impression? Instead, they treat people poorly at a time they’re trying to earn your business. Can we, should we...

Since we like analogies… We are in an abusive relationship with Lotus. We so desperately want it to work out. We try to cite only the positives and ignore the mistreatment. We make excuses like Covid, inflation, supply shortage, boutique manufacturer, Chinese owned and constantly excuse Lotus...

Another day, another reality check… I wanted this car to be the final ICE car of my dreams, one that I would love forever. I’m feeling more and more that the Lotus Emira is really just the hot girl I’ve been lusting after. The more I learn about her, the more I realize she’s a massive...

That sounds very rational and if it were another brand, I may believe it. Unfortunately, Lotus doesn’t have much credibility with me. Not doubting you. Doubting Lotus.

Interesting perspective. Hope I come to the same conclusions when I get a test drive in March.

US deposit in 11/2021 here. Base V6 so I guess that means late 2024 or possibly even 2025?! I’ll still leave my deposit in just because $2500 isn’t huge, supposed MSRP honored price, and nothing else seems desirable. That said, much can happen in 2-3 years. I’d be surprised if I don’t...

Insecure? Not unsecure? I guess Lotus is concerned with the emotional state of luggage. All joking aside, that is a very low limit!

Wow! That’s pretty bad! Just venting my frustration as a deposit holder at Boardwalk… I couldn’t get a time slot because their system crashed. Although I feel they should’ve offered drives in order of deposits taken, they also could have intentionally made it first come first serve with the...

Also in the Bay Area and track at Sonoma and Thunderhill. For reference, what sort of times to you out down with the M2CS locally? And if you were to guess based on your drive at Hethel, what times do you think the Emira would put down in comparison? I know this is purely subjective but I'm...

Fair enough. Maybe it’s better to say even if I lost 12k for 1 year of ownership, I would consider it a worthy quasi-lease.

I may sound like an ass but I take sales rep insight with a grain of salt. No, more like a whole shaker of salt. Generally speaking, the forum enthusiast will know way more than most car salesmen. I think those comparing power feel may also not consider throttle mapping. There’s a reason why...

My thought on flipping… even if I broke even or lost a few dollars but got to experience the Emira for let’s say a year, it would still be worth it. If I made money, that would be icing on the cake.

I just sent an email to Kyle and hope to get a time slot on Monday. Saturday and Sunday are already booked solid.

Anyone get a call from Boardwalk? Wondering if they’ll get demos or not.

Here’s another question.… In some images, it appears as though the center infotainment screen is offset/not aligned with the center console and shifter. Can you confirm either way?

Great contribution to the forum! Thank you! And a question: Can you share how the seats can adjust? I’m trying to determine the difference in adjustability between the 4point base and 12point upgrade. Thank you!

Agreed! Great first post! I was surprised to read the clutch was light. IIRC, most every other review suggests a heavy clutch. Have you driven any other manual cars to compare the clutch to?