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I don’t think they can void a warranty for that. There were discussions on other threads around exhaust modifications and warranty didn’t impact that either. Your dealer can say whatever they want but there are some decent right to repair laws on the books. Powder coating the cover would be a...

I’m don’t think they can void a warranty for that. They can say whatever they want but there are some decent right to repair laws on the books. Powder coating the cover would be a fight for them to deny engine coverage.

Agree, it’s nice. I’m leaning towards color matching the calipers. Wish Lotus would just make it an option like the Evora.

It’s the manual vs auto I bet. The auto FE orders can’t be filled so they are making as many standard as they can. They asked me in last month if I wanted a manual instead and I declined.

I scoped out his Facebook, I have a theory as to what his problem is.

Why did I miss that?!!

Thank you, surprised you called it slow with the electric assist to get up to speed. Top speed was probably dog water. Yea, they are affordable now, that’s why I asked; appreciate the warning. ⚠️

Here’s another on facebook. Not sure the full story - customer states he was in before the price change, dealer says otherwise so he’s dropping out at the current MSRP. For anyone looking to jump the line for a white Emira:

Off topic - belongs in the @look what I can buy for $(…..) thread. How did you find the i8? Would you recommend as a used vehicle?

TX here. When my turn comes up I’m going to politely ask to not have a front bracket installed by the dealer if that’s allowed.

I don’t disagree, was adding to your statement about how some were complaining about the wait of a few months while some had waited years. Others, don’t have to wait at all. 20k overs is what some dealers were charging at the beginning of deposit collection anyway. Real head scratcher.

Well, another Forum member on a different thread said the local dealer is offering cars on the lot at $10,000 over.

Unless it’s the EV Emira variant……just sayin’

It’s CARB. I’m not 💯 sure what the specific criteria is but recent history would suggest it’s something around the way the computer determines when to shift and at what rpm (up or down).

I get that, I don’t mind CPO though, that changes things a bit for me. Aston Martin Timeless certified where you can re-certify each year has some appeal. Unfortunately, Aston does not - is someone going to tell them about their infotainment?

Rich dad poor dad is poor dad now. But otherwise I hope the stripper pole guy is right. Wouldn’t mind picking up something different if the deal was right. Can’t say a 1/2 price Lambo is likely but fingers crossed.

Thanks. This one specifically was a JPS livery with less than 500 miles and if I recall was sub 6 figures. But to the point here: why pay ADM when the Evora is still available with virtually no miles. So what if the interior is a little lacking vs the Emira, the performance is slightly better...

I kinda wanted an i8 for a while. If a deal came my way I might lose sleep. I know they’re kinda fake with the speakers and all but damn they look good and are quick as 💩

718 Cayman is a nice car, well made. I looked hard at one too. Same with a Vantage and McLaren GT. End of the day I made a choice. I kinda wish I pulled the trigger on the JPS Evora in Greenwich that another forum member shopped at the same time. I wanted an auto……gasp

I’ve seen a couple on Facebook Lotus groups just looking to get out of their deposit. If you like their spec go for it.

That’s a horse of a different color. Not sure why’d they try that. There are others, if you’re willing to travel, that you can get just by taking over the deposit from the current holder. In a case like that I’d love nothing more than to buy the car from another dealership and driving by to let...

but OP said he was paying ADM of $10,000. Paying ADM and paying for Xpel and Destination are two different things. Paying more than the base vehicle price AND getting additional upgrades is pretty normal. We’re not talking about Fargo and TruCoat here…..

The options include Xpel coating which can be several thousand, so yes that could be right. Fully kitted out with black pack and alcantara is $107,300 plus another $6,000 - $8,000 for Xpel (you don’t say which coating) plus destination of $2,400 I think it was. Look I don’t rep for the...

Well then it’s not $10k over MSRP. It’s current MSRP that is $10K more than the early depositor would have paid. Think of it more as a loss of a discount than ADM.

Must be a legacy dealership. Lotus has never been much for product launches but everyone forgets about the nonsense after the cars arrive.

Mine was more Scorpion & Frog type situation.

Earth Motor Cars said that? Seems odd. The Expel I get. It’s a third party and the expense has been taken. 10k over which MSRP, phase 1 or 2? Phase 2 was $10k higher so it may just be the new MSRP for someone that orders today? My experience is that Brad and his staff are pretty solid to deal with.

Progressive. Flo hooked me up

Not going to entertain any political nonsense but saw this post from Guatemala. https://www.facebook.com/share/2kmCpvHDtuHKEmKp/?mibextid=xCPwDs

I also like the archaic version of fobbed as meaning cheated. Seems oddly relevant.

$10k is steep. Engine out like Lotus?

Big if true…..

Well, what are you getting instead?

It should come from the factory as good as they can make it, not second rate. They didn’t send an i4 for emissions testing anyway so who’s to say it wouldn’t pass at 400, or 410.

I did not know that. That pisses me off more than a little. I get that China and the US hate each other but if this is a step-child game they’re playing at, I’ll save another bonus check and get a damn McLaren. I don’t want a McLaren but I’m not going to get played either. It’s a lot of money to...

You can find times with quality equipment out of Asia. 3.7 to 60mph is in line with the Evora GT numbers. Yes different engines and transmission but not surprising they are similar. I didn’t select an i4 because I want a visible engine. Other than that, it’s certainly the performance model. In...

Who knows. Those targets aren’t that accurate anyway; example- The i4 dashes to 60mph in the high 3’s.

The Green Light GT we call it.