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So I have finally succumbed and pulled out. The unfortunate reliability record contained within this forum has broken me. I know it may not be wholly representative of the wider population of owners but even so, why should I continue to have sleepless nights about a car I don't even own. 18...

Thanks for posting.

My head tells me to cancel, my heart says they'll fix the issues by the time my turn comes around. 🤯

I've just been told the same, can't transfer deposit yet, have to wait until BE configuration goes live. Presumably soon 😵‍💫

My deposit is feb22 and has the email yesterday. Haven't looked at it properly yet, still trying to decide if I'm in, changing to base, or out. I guess I have a deadline to work to now!

I find it interesting that, given lotus USP is handling/feel, Litchfield have (seemingly) prioritised suspension improvements over engine tuning... With the GR Yaris they had 2 cars for parallel development.

@Magicman this one: Post in thread 'Emira Issues - from final production cars' https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/emira-issues-from-final-production-cars.2190/post-70436

I recall one of the euro guys on the forum had a clunk, it turned out to be an under body tray that was flexing, needed additional fasteners IIRC

Heads up, don't bother with black Mountain pass any more, the fun police have been out....

Posts like this are keeping me 'in' thanks 👍 congratulations

Would be quite a bit out of your way but If you head to brecon, take B4520 north via lower Chapel & Upper Chapel. Continue north and when you get to Rhayader take the B4518 instead of a470. 2 decent roads, but they are well known for motorbikes and thus traffic enforcement....

Another vote for the black Mountain Road, I've had some epic drives there. Just a shame its a bit isolated in terms of great driving roads.

A few of my recent cars with big diameter grooved discs squeaked at very low speed under low pressure braking (usually when pulling onto my drive). I never track or abuse on road so I put it down to not working them hard enough on my daily drive! A few heavy uses soon shuts them up. Hopefully...

@Evotion This is obviously a heart vs head decision. Your heart loves the prancing horse, it's the epitome of car enthusiast dream being lived. Your head is doing maths on running costs to justify the Emira. Your still in the honeymoon period. Sell it before you get too attached, and come...

What was the original base price for v6? I assumed the i4 was £60k and v6 was more, but don't recall seeing it published. 🤔 Sorry, I need this spelling out for me 😭

I'm still reeling from this price increase, an unexpected inverted drop on the roller coaster ride that is prospective emira ownership... Anyway, what do we think the UK price for a base edition v6Mt will now be?? I might have to scale down my ambition...

Any updates @Sid ??

If any prangs on the test drive, I'm liable for that amount off of the cost of repairs. I can't recall if lotus was £500 also. I guess it's designed to reduce the amount of test pilots. I just found it odd that audi was less given their roughly the same cost and performance vehicles.

Sorry no, my original statement is badly written!! The pdk and dsg both left me feeling cold as I missed the engagement of swapping cogs myself. Oddly I felt more at ease in the audi but maybe that's because I didn't have a chaperone to be embarrassed infront of. The manual emira is...

I'm still in, for now. Since my Emira test drive in November 21, i've now tried a 718 GTS 4.0 and a TT RS. Thanks Lotus, I would never have walked into either of these situations 12 months ago..... ;) Quite different experiences where it felt like Porsche wined and dined me, I was there for...

Blimey, where have you been all this time?!

Do I remember rightly the evolve guys planning eventuri intake for emira?

This could be me. Test drive 4.0 gts tomorrow 😵‍💫

Why is F type generally a bit unloved? I test drove a v6s auto about 18 months ago but it wasn't very exciting and I didn't think it was worth seeking out a manual car. I would love the v8 but I'm not a fan of auto. Pre face-lift coupe is gorgeous in my eyes though 😍

I didn't think the Bristol test route was that bad, considering the time limitations. The guy who accompanied me said all the local dealerships use the same route as you get a even blend of slow&speedbumps, open country A road, duals and motorway, and roundabouts. On a personal level if I...

@shaank How are you coping with snow and ice? Is the demister efficient? Are you able to reach the middle of the screen to scrape ice off? Does snow settle anywhere like boomerangs or engine vent (boot water slide)? Do you have traction and confidence on compacted snow/ice?

I've been on the ropes for the last couple weeks, now winter has set in there's a lot to be said for a 4wd hot hatch. I can't imagine the Emira being as happy in these conditions on a daily basis. Harrys latest video has somewhat kept me in the queue but I expect this won't be the last time I...

I enjoyed the video, especially the guy outside pagani factory filming the Emira on his phone. I guess pt4 is ferrari purosang related and then pt5 video will sum up Harry's thoughts on his purchase. Will he be allowed to be negative? Any thing less than glowing will surely result in more...

So I had my test drive yesterday at Rybrook Bristol. I live in Cardiff so am I the first person to travel internationally to test drive? It was a straight forward 45 minute motorway drive, in awful weather which persisted most of the day. I've spec'd V6MT with tour suspension and happily their...

For me it was a chance to jump on the train i only dreamed of as a teenager playing gran turismo and discovering evo's, scoobies, etc. Taste is obviously personal, but I'm one of those who looks back in the carpark at my GRY with 🤩!!! They are fun, but only at silly speeds IMO. Doing the...

IIRC harrys issue was that sport suspension was tracking all over the road, rather than being overly firm..? I'm planning on tour and dailying mine based on Harry's opinion.

This is the kind of review I needed to keep the faith. THANK YOU!!!

That's the least green looking, green car I've ever seen 😆

Agree, GR Yaris is a bit of a bargain in terms of performance and running costs. I do struggle with justifying 1 Emira FE being worth 2 of them 😬

But the GR Yaris doesn't feel special. Hence why I'm here 😭

😳 I did not know you could do this! I can barely remember my order 'spec'. The confirmation email doesn't have any relevant info ...

Will lotus HQ arrange test drive or should I contact the dealer personally?