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Hmm. This is similar to the base configurator in the US but slightly different. In the US the open gear box is the only choice for manuals and the closed is the only choice for autos. Heated seats are standard. Convenience package is standard. The rest seems in line. For pricing comparison...

I'm not going to stress it. If it makes it here without tariff Ill drive off in the sunset and enjoy it. If the price goes up 30% I'll walk. I don't need an Emira, I just want one.

I've had a few Teslas now and there's really not an analogous Tesla aside from the original roadster. There's no competition there. The Emira is a better car than that. For a current model Tesla you are going to give up a lot of utility (back seat, 4 doors) in the switch. You are also giving...

I wasnt given any conditions like that.

I was just informed that I do have a VIN and its expected to deliver April-May.

Can you please take a pick of it in the Emira cupholder?

Last I saw they werent persuing tariffs from the UK. Trump said something along the lines of the UK not being a lopsided deal.

With the base versions you can get extended black pack that does the tips and the letters but not the roof. If you are getting cosmos i would get that over the full black back

I imagine since they are already painted a repaint should be fairly straightforward with minimal prep.

I think I like kitkats design better where it sort of drops off into the abyss as opposed to the border on the billet piece.

Red interiors aren't for everyone or every color. Since its polarizing they can both hurt or help you. Someone who wants a red interior will pay a premium for it but if you don't find that person you'll likely take a hit. Red tends to pair best with a neutral color like white, grey, black...

Im partial to purple so thats my vote but I also think that since you have yellow calipers it will compliment the color better. That bright green would be best with a black caliper. You might also want to look up the aubergine purple from exiges. Its a little darker but its a really nice shade...

I like the gold a little better but both look good. I really like gold on green/red/blue cars.

Hmm. I got my build sheet on 9/21 and nothing so far. I guess ill start checking my email more often

Perhaps Lotus is just cycling V6s at beginning of the year and then switching over to i4s at the end.

I saw my first osmium a few weekends ago and in person I didn't notice any blue. I think they look blue around Nimbus because nimbus is so warm. On their own they look like a very classic silver to me.

If the Evija was an ICE vehicle they would have sold a bunch of them.

Nimbus over red is great. I personally think it would be better without the black roof and with the diamond wheels but I wouldnt call it the most undesirable. There are way worse color combos available.

The deposit gets you a place in line with the dealer and the order gets you a spot in line at Lotus. I assume most dealers are requiring deposits before they will submit the order though, so I'm not sure if you can avoid one if you want a specific spec. Just make sure you go to a dealer that...

Regardless of whether it continues or not, if you want a V6 anytime in 2025 you are best to order it now. Who knows how long it will take them to cycle back to it.

I think a lot was timing of my deposit. The FEs had not been delivered at all in the US when I put a deposit down and the books were generally closed for V6 orders I had to wait for the books to reopen which didn't happen until September. I got my build sheet the day after sending in my order...

I placed a deposit for a base V6 on 3/6/2024. I finalized the order on 9/20/202 I received my build sheet on 9/21/2024 I was originally told April 2025 delivery but I have since been told to expect it in June or July.

If you are undecided go Tour. there are already a handful of options for those that want to go with a stiffer setup than factory so it will be easier to replace later on if you want to switch. Going softer may be more difficult.

Ok checked out all the interiors and all the existing exteriors since they have a bunch on the lot and decided that I like the red interior too much to switch to one of the new colors. My order is staying as is.

The chinese version has it so they can add it if they want. Not sure if that nukes the manual versions or not but they could sell something there if they want to.

What's your spec?

I set up an appointment to go in on Saturday to sit in some interiors. Ive only sat in the black leather, ice and tan interiors so far so Ill finally see red in person and sit in the alcantara as well. I think the green would be a tan or alcantara with yellow and the orange would be alcantara...

I reached out to my dealer and they can switch my order to one of these colors. He confirmed the pricing in the pics. I was told orders needed to be in by Feb 14th and they wouldn't be getting any chips in before then to see it in person. I was told that there were only 50 of each color being...

Its going to perform like other Lotuses. Will it make you money, no. Will it recover a bit after the initial depreciation bomb, yeah. Its best to drive the cars you buy. Very few (especially in todays market) will ever be worth keeping just to sell later. Have fun and just make sure you get...

The real rub with all of this is that cars are way safer now. We all know people aren't going to become better drivers so we will forever be supplementing their failures with tech and body structure. The work around for most of us is the appliance daily driver and the weekend car with feel and...

Usually adjusting the mirrors correct negates the need for blind spot monitoring but the drivers side mirror on the Emira does not go outward enough to eliminate that side's blind spot. The passenger side has enough movement. You can still shift your head a little extra and make it work...

Great work and the best color combo.

The US configurator doesnt price base either yet. Im not sure why they dont update it already

I'll admit that my wait for a base model has me eyeing up manual Gallardos and 360s as possible replacements but Im not sure nice ones will get low enough in price. That said, after the Emira, I hope I can just afford my childhood poster car and get a Diablo SV.

Black badges are a cost option for the base version of the car. There is also a new option for black lettering and pipes without the black roof.

Typical OBD tools are really only going to give you access to the real time data and anything that triggers the check engine light. For the stuff like airbags and traction control faults need more specialized readers. I haven't really dove into yet but if you are looking to do the most you...

I doubt it was a demo because when I started dealing with Galpin they only were demoing a Seneca over ice auto and I got a call later when they started demoing a Nimbus over black manual. The Seneca was a euro spec so I assume that's gone back to Lotus now but the nimbus is the one with with...

Id hesitate on putting fogs in because the car looks so good as is. I would rather have some sort of hidden as possible light bar down low for night time canyon runs.

EDIT: Hmm. Link doesnt seem to be working but its an OBDLinkMX+ I like this paired with torque on my phone. Admittedly I don't have my Emira to test it on yet but it works with all the other cars I have.

That looks like a side bolster so not jeans but it is at a wear point for getting in and out of the car. You can try and see if they will replace it based on only being a year old but if not it should be an easy coverup at this point.