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Personally, I do not care for the Green, but that's just me. It was not too dark, but that being said, it was extremely bright and sunny out, so it probably will look way different at night/in low light conditions.

Just spotted a car in Los Angeles in Dark Verdant at Olympic and Veteran. First time I've actually seen the car. Galpin demo car I assume?

Might just go on a rant about CA emissions standards for the express purpose of getting banned so I don't check this forum daily any more.....

Well, I had a shorter run than most. Deposited December 22 on an i4. First i4 price increase, I could live with, but now that I’m seeing 100k for a FE i4, very little chance I stay in. Frankly, as Lotus starts to break the 100k mark, the car (especially the i4) loses its major value proposition...

Nope, not a FE depositor. I'm a late deposit on a I4.

No, I did not receive an email. Did you?

My current car, despite being 1 year old, is in the shop with a drivetrain malfunction, and I just yesterday picked up a loaner. It made me think: Does anyone know what the situation has been like in the past for Lotus cars that end up needing warranty-covered repair? I am assuming the loaner...

Maybe I am biased because I am an I4 depositor, and we obviously haven't seen them yet, but I have a hunch the I4 is going to be pretty similar if not better than the V6. That combined with the above comment RE: cost of the AMG unit + DCT vs. the V6 makes me struggle to wrap my head around...

Interesting. I suppose it makes sense given how many cars they are outputting/plan to build, but to me, at a brand like lotus, I would have expected it to take longer than that.

Perhaps this a dumb question but what is the 23 minutes a measure of (i.e., what is the start and end point)?

2024 first US delivery is absolute jokes. Even if it is the case, I am still in it for now, pretty much until I get frustrated enough with Lotus and a Cayman allocation comes up with no markup.

I have been dealing with Galpin also. It's not very surprising, but they were super responsive when I called initially to place a deposit. Very happy to take my money! After depositing, I have asked the following questions two times to the guy who helped me out: 1. What is my position in the...

I'd by shocked if the base spec i4 hits 100 given that the updated V6 FE 2.0 is ~105k. I am mentally accounting for $85k OTD with mid-tier options for the I4, but maybe I will be proven wrong.

My logic is that I can back into a rough price by calculating the USD price of the v6 as converted from GBP and then decide what the premium is charged to U.S. buyers based on US builds that have been locked with a price quoted. Then, I can convert the price for those with a UK I4 build to USD...

Yes, but AFAIK, all of the build sheets in the US are for the v6, was wondering about the i4. I am assuming some of the UK guys who got moved on to the next stage got quoted a MSRP? Wanted to see what the price settled to so I can try to back into US price.

Maybe I am missing this, but have those who have locked in a build been quoted a price?

A bit disappointed that there is still no i4 news at this point, but what can you expect, really. Nonetheless, I rage browse this forum daily despite there being 600+ days until delivery still.

Hoping to get a sentiment check. Deposited on an I4 early December 22 in SoCal. Have been mentally accounting for Q1-2025 delivery. Seem feasible for you guys given recent news/delays?

None of this adds up to me. Where are you getting a 2.45% loan? And if you could generate 15% return (which you say is low) consistently, you would be the most successful fund manager of all time. Maybe I'm missing something?

Are you in the UK?

Hello, fellow west side lotus enthusiast. https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/10/05/galpin-motors-to-open-lotus-dealership-in-beverly-hills/

I'm not going to finance - the extra delays giving the opportunity to stack up some more cash combined with rates in a much higher place than where they were during initial deposit make an outright purchase much more attractive in my opinion.

TheSmokingTire's Emira review just dropped: What are your thoughts?

First Lotus and second car, lucky me. I will be ~25 when I take delivery; bought a BMW 230i at the beginning of 2022 and told myself "I can't ever see myself wanting a nicer car than that," but alas, here I am. Probably going to go Shadow Grey. I think there is already obviously a stigma around...

I4 deposit at Galpin here in December 22. No ADM on to of MSRP. Was told I am ~60 on the list for I4. At the time of reservation, they had over 300 on the list for the 6.... Hoping that I can get by Q1 2025.

Haha, "young" is always relative. I have already had 1 birthday pass since depositing. I am hoping that not next year, but the year after, I can give it to myself as a birthday present.

As seems common with many forums related to cars in this price range, the demographics seem to skew a bit older. Nothing wrong with that, but just wondering if there are any other young (20's) buyers in here? A few questions: 1. What is your intended use case? I am (perhaps too...

Yes, Galpin confirmed that there would be no ADM on the i4, though they of course said they could not yet confirm the MSRP.

I was told I am ~60 on the list for i4's at Galpin, having placed an order in early December 22. I am hoping that because it seems to be a decently sized dealer, the wait list will clear faster than some of the other options around SoCal. That being said, they haven't given me any timing...

Actually, the initial lead time was a bit of selling point; just got in a new 2 Series BMW in March of 22. Unfortunately not ready to upgrade just yet, although the prospect is alluring. The logic behind depositing late was that by the time late 2024/early 2025 rolled around, I would be ready...

I'm a late I4 depositor (late 22), but I think I am mentally out. I was originally assuming that I would get a car in late 24/early 25, but with the delays, I am starting to doubt even that is achievable. At ~$75k, the price was compelling, but if it increases ~$10k, I can't see myself not just...

Hi All - Have a deposit at Galpin in Los Angeles for an i4 Emira. I don't want to bother my sales dude given that I am not very pressed to get the car, but I was never actually given an estimate for rough delivery. I am assuming that this is because in all honesty, the dealer has no better...

This is new (as of 1/18/23). Source: Galpin depositor.

I just made an account to respond to this topic and balance out some of the negativity. I deposited an I4 Emira pretty late (early December 2022). I got a 2022 BMW 230i this year, which is my first car. Because that car is still pretty new, I am relatively unfazed about the wait. I haven't...