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That and he bought a McLaren 12C

Nice. Look at that fuel cap placement. Is it really that awkward or just the camera angle? I’d spray all over it like a 70’s porn star.

You mean your dealer is telling you that they will add an extra markup just based on shipping times; for a car you already placed a factory order for? Tell your dealer to suck it. Because of the automatic delays you can get a manual allocation at another dealer today.

I like it for me as well. Cost wise…. A full respray would probably cost less in the long run. PPF on the front is affordable and probably a best option.

I’m tempted to agree. However, the paint on this car is super thin, not like the 8 coats of competition orange we used to get back in the day

Huh, maybe I was light footed (unusual for me) but the feel just wasn’t there for me, the torque to be more specific. My John Cooper Works feels like Wile E Coyote if I hit it. The Lotus was well, comfortable. But that’s not the point of this thread. I’m happy for you all, and also a bit...

Do let us know how it feels on the open road. TBH I found the automatic to be underwhelming. I can certainly drive a manual but I do find it more distracting than engaging nowadays

So the Superman. There’s a couple in the earlier threads from UK in Blue/red. Of course different shade. Couple of McLotus’ as well.

Facts! The blue really shows the lines better than I would have expected. The white leather is almost the only choice. Like the non tinted rear window. Going to powder coat the engine?

Cautiously optimistic about January. EPA doesn’t list the Emira documents, much less CARB. I know Lotus said they passed EPA emissions a while back but it doesn’t show yet. I mean what kind of sociopathic company would ship a bunch of cars at the end of the year that hadn’t actually passed...

At speed you can’t open the windows anyway. Reviews say the heat coming off the front is unbelievable.

I’m thinking the damn thing can’t pass either Federal or CARB and the dealership will get stuck installing some kit that we’ll have to remove. The fucker is already bordering on slow; a 12.7 1/4 mile and 4 plus to 60. We’re leaving sports car territory soon especially if they have to restrict...

I’ve been asking if anyone has any proof of the federal EPA regulations certification? I can’t find the Emira on the EPA database, just the 2021 Evora GT. We’ve all accepted as fact that Lotus has passed federal emissions but where is the paperwork to prove it?

Yup, me too. Called my dealer today. The reason they told me after June at the earliest to place my order is because I’m an automatic *gasp*. Not sure know they would know if I haven’t ordered it yet but that just means the line in front is full of people like me or, they have been filling up...

When you have your first issue. So the maybe at first fill up when the fuel door won’t open. Hard/no start the next morning, the options are endless. In fact. Can somebody with better creative skills than I create a Lotus NA Issues BINGO card for a new thread?

We talking about the V6? Which dealer has open allocations for Spring delivery? I’m a Fall 2022 depositor and my dealer said I wouldn’t even place my order until after summer 2024.

Took it straight from a Google image search. The F I know about cricket. I’m in Texas. Besides, the phrase Hell for Leather or Hell Bent For Leather has nothing to do with cricket. It’s from horse racing. Can’t imaging why GB would allow a trademark on a common phrase. I’m gonna trademark “Your...

Nope, they said my name violated their commercial standards and I needed to identify myself as a business entity in the bio. I don’t what they’re talking about 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Unfortunately for me, it appears Dallas drivers were in it to win it. Looks like 2025 for ol Hell4Leather. Ya know I got banned from the Emira Lotus Talk forum because of my name. What a crock……. It’s a common phrase and a Judas Priest song

It’s wrong either way. Noticeable and should be corrected at dealer cost. I wouldn’t wait. Make formal note of it now even if it’s months before replacement

I know it’s probably a settled issue because Lotus wouldn’t lie to us but, does anyone else find it odd that even today the EPA website doesn’t list the Emira just the 2021 Evora as the most recent to pass. That’s EPA, not CARB. And I know there can be a delay but it’s been over a month.

I didn’t say sales tax. Sales tax in TX is 6.25% + .625% . Registration is like $75 and “inspection” is $15

I expect a dealer prep fee of LESS than $1,000. In Dallas it’s 899 or 950 something like that. That covers their PDI paint correction, software updates, warranty registration, premium full fill, system check, probably program the sat nav and radio etc. is is a little puffery of a fee? Yes. Do...

My dealer fees are $995 US. That was disclosed at the beginning. The car is MSRP plus shipping which is about $2,500. So MSRP plus $3,495 sounds about right………for cash.💵 If you are financing they will hit you with documentation fees etc that you can negotiate (probably a few hundred bucks)...

All silver wheels and rotors, bold choice

Each their own but I have have seen some incredible looking cars in versions of white that don’t exist in nature

Pretty sure dealers are well equipped for paint correction, pretty standard. If you’re buying from an exotic dealer that doesn’t care about cars, you chose the wrong dealer.

I just like the aesthetics of the visible engine on the V6. Barring that the i4 is much better off the line.

The i4 has a confirmed 0-60 at 3.7. The CVT is right nasty

Probably BOT control more than anything else. Your browser has a lot of LOTUS history associated with it.

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it before but my dealer (Lotus Dallas) has 11 2024 Emira’s WITH VIN# in various colors listed for sale. Looks like Brad rolled the dice and placed a dealer order on his own dime. Hethel Yellow -

Mine was on the other end of the spectrum. I just missed the FE2 cutoff but they are expected to send my base configuration (which will be loaded AF) in June ish with a delivery ~6 months later. I deposited “early” mid 2022 because I wanted my car Q2 2025. This isn’t my first rodeo and actually...

CarWow…..take that with a grain of salt

That will be the US/Canada issues and warranty thread

Y2K is the cause of the windshield wipers, fuel door, and sound system.