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Would deleting cat pass California smog? Any salt/rust on the car with Michigan roads?

Agreed. At $80-90K USD, I’d be willing to chance it. At $110K+, it’s harder to stomach and isn’t worth it IMO.

So I went to drive the turbo yesterday evening. My thoughts below: - sport suspension was too jittery for my liking - there was a rattle in the driver side window sill that the salesperson said was seatbelt (definitely was not the seatbelt as I held it and the door/window was still rattling) -...

^ how’s the sound of the turbo vs V6? I think you’re referring to this: https://www.jubu-performance.com/en/shop/part-jubu_dct__doppelkupplungsgetriebe_v6-2219 It’s $22K USD for the conversion. Probably makes more sense to get the turbo version unless someone really prefers the V6+DCT.

curious what the pros are on the Turbo I4 with DCT vs pros for the V6 with slush box? I’m circling back to the Emira and don’t want manual. Is the AMG engine reliable? How about maintenance vs Toyota V6?

Which do you prefer in terms of performance/handling?

OMG. I just texted Tom and Kyle 15 minutes ago and then came across this thread. So sad to hear. May he RIP. Was such a good dude.

What are your thoughts on the Spyder?

I got payment of about $1900 a month for 3 years/10k a year from Los Gatos Lotus. Crazy quote…

Y’all sure it’s an FE 2.0? Boardwalk Lotus is just getting their 1.0 in and Los Gatos doesn’t even have a demo car. It would be very strange if this was a 2.0 that LG got in. Also, are 2.0 cars even shipping to US?

Available at Los Gatos Lotus at MSRP. I thought the MSRP on FE cars should be around $98K. This one at almost $108K is either marked up or is an FE 2.0.

i had the same issue on a BMW before. Dealer worked on the steering column a few times and it helped but never went away. Still can hear it faintly. I don’t know what it is but I feel like it’s happened to the last few cars I owned. Current Macan does that but very faintly from time to time. I...

It’s up to $7,500 now. I personally would not pay over MSRP for this car. If anything, I can wait and expect a discount. The car market, like the luxury watch market, has started trending down. I have two local Lotus dealers offering me cars that people bailed on: one dealer at MSRP+$10K while...

Lotus missed a huge opportunity to make a splash by not advertising during Superbowl few weeks ago. It is expensive but worth it to the millions who don’t know who Lotus is. Cost per impression would have been very low.

some of the folks are way more patient than I am. After years of waiting and getting nothing, they’re continuing to wait despite the crappy CS. Is the expectation that it will get better at some point? Hope people know what they’re in for if it’s already this bad. I no longer have a dog in this...

Getting a bit pricey. GTS 4.0 starting at almost $100K is pushing it.

Depending on where you live, being rare is relative. Perhaps the Emira will be rare at first, but we will soon see it often here in Silicon Valley. It’s still a cool sight seeing an exotic, but Ferraris and Lambos are also a dime a dozen. Emira’s selling point is the exotic looks at Porsche...

If Porsche was to have a major rice increase, they will see a drop in sales. It’s already priced out of range for the majority of people. 718s approaching $100K; 911s start around $100K. A Carrera S is something like $130-150K optioned out. It’s pretty damn expensive. Same with other luxury...

I called a few dealers in California and was told that allocations for 718 GTS/GT4 are long gone. Porsche is stopping production on those to focus on the GT4RS and Spyder RS. Will probably take more hunting efforts to locate one with availability and at MSRP if you really want one.

There’s a second batch of FE V6? This was a question a lot of us asked a while back: if Lotus is making V6 now, why can’t they all be FE vs base? Seems like that they’ve realized that they can, hence 2.0. This would probably mean that base V6 will be delayed a little further. Lotus taking their...

Same. I find his videos a bit boring, but the dude gets millions of views with every video. Lots of people like him.

That would be terrible. Imagine waiting so long and when you’re so close to delivery, another delay is announced. Oh wait… In a way, I kind of want people to get fed up and cancel their orders. A massive drop in orders will teach Lotus to be better with pretty much everything. They’re just...

Local dealer sent an email earlier today saying US deliveries are now October 2023 at the earliest. Don’t know what that means for non-FE and I4 versions. It’s funny to have received the email since I canceled over a month ago. A friend was so excited with last update a few months ago that he’ll...

Go with your gut feelings. I went through the same thing. It took me 1-2 months of thinking about it and thinking about it before pulling the plug. I got my refund check last week and cashed it. I just don’t have the patience or understanding to be okay with a brand new, $110K car that is...

They don’t care. It’s apparent. Been that way for a long time and not much has changed. Dealer said my deposit refund check is in the mail. I’ve made the right decision for me to cancel as well. Too much BS when you’re spending $110K. It should be a much more enjoyable experience.

Shouldn’t he be treated better though? While Porsche doesn’t need help gaining customers, Chris does have a lot of reach and it’s good PR. I mean, Lotus did seem to prioritize Harry and Schmee over regular customers with earlier deposits so…

Emailed and texted the main person as well as the salesman that took my deposit on Tuesday morning to cancel. It is now Thursday and I haven’t heard a peep. The last question took 5 days before I got a reply. Seems to be a theme going back since placing deposit. I always had to chase them. Seems...

If it was a painting that we just stare at, then it is enough. It’s like spending $1,000 a meal at French Laundry; some dishes might look fantastic but they might not fit your taste. Different strokes for different folks. That’s the beauty of having options.

Perhaps as a side chick 🐥

In the words of P Diddy: what I need is simple- 5 foot 5 with dimples, potential wife credentials…times get hard cry with me, die with me. I guarantee that after that lusting honeymoon period, many owners will be tired of the Emira. I might jump back in next year or two and buy it used. For...

Don’t really want to get into it again on what the Emira should or shouldn’t be. Bottom line is that when it was stated that it is an Evora dialed up to 11, most (if not all) of us expected it to be one hell of a sports car. It simply isn’t. I’ll put it in terms of what most men will...

Now can we get someone of his caliber to do a similar video on Lotus/Emira? Lol

Welps, it’s been fun boys and girls, but I am out. After going back and forth for the past month or so, I decided I don’t want to have the deposit sit with dealer for a car I wasn’t that impressed by. Coupled with high probability of issues with quality, parts, customer service, etc., I simply...

I feel you. I would like a GMT to travel with- very useful to keep track of different time zones as I now rely on watch and phone to do so. But truth be told, not sure if it’s a good idea traveling with a $12K watch, even if it’s insured.

These are my favorites. The Omega has been with me all over the world (45 countries) and the Rolex is for special occasions or to wear around locally. Definitely wouldn’t turn down a Daytona, and perhaps GMT.

Anyone still buying luxury watches? On the list for a Rolex Daytona and GMT but thinking of only one. Seems like people have slowed down the purchases of luxury timepieces.

Sometimes it’s fun though. I’ve been on there since inception and while it can sometimes get out of hand, people that should be called out were. Other than that, it’s been good IMO.

I didn’t make the FE batch so this would be for a base V6. As of now, FE V6 are estimated to be delivered to clients in June. Base might be end of year or early next would be my estimate.

Heard back from dealer: if I defer, it will most likely be pushed down the line a few months. Based on what I have read here, it seems like it is more likely end of the line. Not sure which is more correct. Thoughts?