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Unfortunately I’m neither shocked or stunned at this, disappointed definitely. No wonder people kept away from the brand. It worries me that the man closest to Lotus then a lot of us @TomE, didn’t even get referred for a test drive. What hope do the rest of us have with no contacts at Lotus...

You could in the X7..

Reminds me very much like installing software. It starts at 0% and quickly ramps up to 99% where it stays like that for an hour!

Do they do cake and soft drinks?? 😀 Went to BMW and Porsche at the weekend they had proper coffee hangouts and cake... No need to go to Cafe Nero any more..

Chip supply to IT has improved dramatically in the last 3 months. There's no need to forward buy kit beyond a few months now. I'm in the know in the supply chain ;)

I think it’s when you realise what £80k can buy used and the cheaper hum drum machinery that is quicker around a circuit then a brand fabled for track driving. But isn’t track driving and B road driving on the entertainment value rather than out and out speed?

Induction noise any day of the week compared to exhaust sound.

You get yours done first then I'll ring Paul, he's done my M3 before.

I guess they could have used 4s and saved themselves months of testing different Goodyear compounds, after all they have access to CUP2s. I think it’s more the case that commercially having a second supplier of tyres works better for Lotus. I have 4s on my M3 and they are the best tyre by far...

Thats the concern for me, the used market drops and all of a sudden there's a lot of tasty cars for 80ish k cars that currently are residing at 95k +. I do remembe rin 2008 I had just bought a 6 month old BM630i for 46k (a saving on list). Within 6 months my money would have bought me a used 1...

1500 miles will take me yonks, at least 4 months.

That colour is just so right for this car…

I thought Lotus has outsourced PDI before it hit dealers or is that on delivered to home cars only?? You'd have thought Lotus would have scrutinized the first few models leaving hethel.

I think you and Tom have highlighted all the issues Lotus used to experience and put off new buyers to the brand like myself. There’s a lot of quality used cars in the region of 80k that may not be as pretty but may well be better screwed together. The investment in quality robotics and...

Comprehensive list, thanks for sharing. Some of these are important to me too, build and finish. I need to be objective when I see it and drive it rather than focus on looks alone.

@TomE what items are you concerned about you’ve seen the cars more than most of us (I’ve seen it only once)?

Seen a few Astons dropping in value these past few weeks too.

Never thought I’d like red seats but they don’t look too red, quite a stylish combination. Unfortunately I’ve gone black for durability. Looks like your daughter is testing the short throw on the gear stick 😄

Great photos, thanks for sharing. Any mention on test drives?

Great video, frightening really. Can the world accommodate that many peoples needs! Let's hope Aston can maintain making desirable cars..

No news on test drives yet though

Oh my word its Nimbus with black pack i think.... Hope Nottingham gets there car soon!!

Definitely maybe some cross knowledge experience.... Who knows perhaps moving forward Aston Martin/Lotus will be at the same dealership agent.

I won't believe it unless there's photo proof :)

Seems to be a common theme with Geely - investing in Mercedes and alongside Mercedes at Aston Martin.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/geely-acquires-stake-in-aston-martin/46271

Lol chasvegas I'll have you know, we are proper posh here.. I'll have to try the specialist brokers others have mentioned. I've not paid that kind of price ever, even in my 20s with a 2.8 Z3

High interest rates, poor FTSE 350 returns, house prices depreciating, slowing economy as no one can purchase anything. My best returns have been in Latin America and Schoders energy fund but unfortunately that's not an option now due to the weak pound. Some of us can remember interest rates of...

Wait and watch Aston Martin go bankrupt in 2 months... ☹️

You asked for a final edition in 2030 😀?

I wonder how much of that extra money is shipping costs and other costs to doing business in US like approvals?

According to,the reviewers it’s as bad as having Lansail tyres on in the wet 🤓

Asia loves a strong dollar, especially China for its exports. For the UK though, if the US was the biggest market for lotus then happy days but it isn’t, prices will rise, maybe not this year. If Pepsi has gone up by 30% in a supermarket then an Emira is going to be more money soon. Might be a...

I think there is probably some truth in that however i doubt they'll reduce the price to the US market as they probably have hedged currency fluctuation some time ago for this year. If the parts are sourced from outside of the UK then they will be more expensive to buy in. I anticipate that it...

Sounds familiar…

This was my aspirational car in the 80's to own, lovely motor!

I think its a good filler to let us know they still recognise us as customers. I'd like some more detail say on the KEF audio, how it was designed for an Emira. Not much worried about heated rear windows and mirrors.

Does a 2016 Defender 90 class as a raw car? it certainly was very agricultural in drive and feel.

I feel left out i haven't received the email and I was/am in October build. no wonder the used car market is so buoyant - its a better investment then the stock market...

Just ran my 4000 personal mile limit on compare the market its around £759 from admiral coming in cheapest - age 52, left on drive, full no claims, no accidents convictions, good quiet area (or so i thought) - must be my profession in IT. With wife (careful driver) on the cover as well :(