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Car & Driver magazine has been reviewing many EVs on paper. The "EV of the Year" article included quite a few, and they even tested actual range for every one. However, none were sportscars. The Porsche Taycan is priced way beyond what most people can afford. Among all the sedans and SUVs they...

Well said!

I would say that the C8s are far from "no risk" cars, as the corvette forum is loaded with page after page of quality issues. I rented a 2022 for a day, back some months ago. But then again, I had also rented a McLaren 570S, previously. The Corvette doesn't seem so fast after you drive a...

A popular performance upgrade is for the 2016-2018 MX5s which can be fitted with an Edelbrock supercharger that is the Emira V6's little brother. If I were going that route, I'd get Ohlins and exhaust. I currently have an NC PRHT MX5 with some (legal) modifications.

Thanks, Tom. I have dealt with the dealership only, here in the US.

I was under the impression that our deposits went to the dealership. Or maybe that's just in the US?

This Ferrari Tributo looks very close to an Emira.

My 2001 Corvette that I used to own came from the factory with "lowering bolts". It was very easy to lower the car (20 minutes, tops) and it looked much better afterward. I did have to make wood ramps to drive the car up on so that I could get the hydraulic jack underneath. My Mazda 3 is...

I believe more Miatas are tracked than any other street car. Obviously they are not the fastest, but they are fun, both on the track and on the steet. I keep thinking about what Thomas of Throttle House said as he was driving the Emira. He said that he prefers the Emira over every exotic...

The "fun" aspect cannot be overstated. I've driven a McLaren 570S and Ferrari 488 GTB on a track, and the 570S for over 200 miles on the street, yet after hopping into my MX5 (6 speed manual) and going for a spin, I had just as much fun, if not more than I did with any of the 8 sportscars I have...

Pre Delivery Inspection - got it.

Remember that having race rubber on the street is not really practical on a frequently driven street car if you panic when it rains or when you have to foot a hyper-expensive bill to replace the tires, every 5000 miles. So in the least, if you want a Z06 to be dual purpose, you'll probably still...

That is radical! I tend to do my racing on the street with a Bac Mono. Of course, it's in Forza Horizons 4 in England, I believe. 😏

Sorry for asking, but what does "the measure of it" mean?

I'd be willing to spend a month helping them out, just as long as I get a discount on my Emira. Who's with me? (y)

I have some funny stories about massages in China (nothing wild) but I'll refrain from telling them. ;)

The C8 is an okay track car, but there are far more cars that are faster around VIR. C8's time = 2:49 which is 37th Here are some of the non-exotics' times 2023 BMW M4 CSL: 2:47.5 2017 Corvette C7 GS: 2:47.1 2018 Camaro ZL1: 2:45.7 2019 Camaro ZL1: 2:45.0 2015 C7 Z06: 2:44.6 2023...

I'm not sure if ever filled out a CR questionnaire, but I can assure you it is quite extensive - far more so than most yelp entries. Perhaps that Asian lady was having home issues that were resolved before you met her.

There is a Ted Talk presentation by a guy who pointed out that many tend to base their views on a very tiny data set, comprised of their own experience and that of some family members or friends. We are often surprised when these experiences do not parallel those represented by a much larger...

I agree. I drove a C8 for over 150 miles and there is no getting around its 3600 lbs weight. The Evora I test-drove was so much more communicative/responsive, whereas the C8 was closer to a Cadillac V sedan.

I asked your dealership if $10,000 would push someone from the list and they said, "certainly, but off the record". :D Seriously though, I'm good either way (FE 2.0 or Base), also.

Let's take a look at an example of a car for which Consumer Reports has thousands of owner surveys, regarding reliability. Of the 17 categories, the Audi A6 has "well below average" ratings in many for years 2013 through 2016 (all after the warranties expired). For the 2015 model year...

Perhaps if the dealership offered a free 1-hour massage by an experienced Asian girl, and a Long Island Iced Tea while you're waiting for your session, that would make all ill feelings dissolve. :sneaky:

The German to English closed captions were a bit off, I'm sure but the driver definitely loves the steering feedback. That seems to be universal among testers.

Many owners sell their German vehicles within a few years after the warranty expires. I'd be surprised if your German cars are kept for 10-20 years without any issues. In fact, I'd contact the Guiness book of world records to see if anyone else was so lucky! :sneaky:

Yes, I thought I read that the second batch would be something like 600 in the US. I'd be surprised if I qualify, but also know that the second batch are priced much higher than the first. Hey, they should reward those who act as proof-checkers so the folks paying more are compensated by having...

My dealership knows they are getting allocations for FE 2.0, just not the actual number at this time.

She was very clear that FE 1.0 reservations had ended. At the time, I anticipated the base V6 with a projected 18 - 24 months from day of $3000 transfer.

And this is what the Car Wizard told the woman who owned the Audi Q5 SUV. I've known quite a few people (BMW owners) over the years who had to spend $6000 on failed transmissions, not too long after they exceeded 100,000 miles. Others were spending big bucks, just after the warranty expired...

My dealership's Sales Manager said that she will be notifying depositors of V6 FE 2.0 status (in order of deposits received) after the dealership receives allocation numbers from Lotus. Until then, I have no idea whether I'm on that list. Since I placed my deposit near the end of 2022, it is...

So other than a material defect or timing belt failure with an interference engine, you have seen a piece of a valve break off due to lack of oil changes? I've seen diff gasket leaks after 20,000 miles, EBCM boxes fail after 30,000 miles, door lock modules and smog pump check valves fail after...

I think we CAN agree that the Lotus Emira will be a fun car to drive. (y)

I would not say that Mazda is boring. My MX5 is anything but boring. For that matter, the Toyota GR Yaris, Corolla, and 86 cars are not boring, either. Also, my LC500 rental was fun. See, not all Japanese cars are boring.

I believe he had been doing the maintenance, so if that's the case, you're assuming he did an inadequate job. I don't feel the same. And no, I will not maintain brand loyalty if a vehicle that is only 11 years old needs an engine. I guess I am too used to much better brands when it comes to low...

I would have the vehicle repaired and then get rid of it, never to buy another one like it again. I did junk a car once, but it was 25 years old and not worth getting fixed. And no, I'm not a big fan of Scotty. I did like watching Rainman's? Garage, though. I believe he started his own...

You'll notice that there are a few brands not on the list. They explain why in the magazine. There needs to be sufficient data in order to make a legitimate ranking. Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin are two. I've been subscribing to Car & Driver for even longer. Their "Lightning Lap" at VIR is very...

I wasn't saying that Hoovie is an automotive expert. Rather, he has brought quite a few old exotics to the wizard who explains in laymen's terms what he had to do the fix the issue. An regarding the Audi, why would you get another engine when the mechanic is advising you to sell the vehicle...

CR gets tens of thousands of survey results that are very specific about the failure areas. I've been subscribing to their magazine for more than 30 years and at the same time, have monitored forums for vehicles I have purchased. The customer base is not comprised of young generation fan-boys...