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  1. Leonard

    Let's talk about the Emira's seats...

    100% you are the Head of seat design at Lotus HQ 😉😂 Glad to hear they worked out for you though. Maybe that weird lumbar lump in the middle of the seat that I couldn't get rid of on my test drive readjusted some of your vertebrae, excellent news 😁🥰
  2. Leonard

    Experience of actual owners using their cars

    This be great, especially as owners start modifying and the like. Most other forums have a sub section where you can start a thread about your car.
  3. Leonard

    Oooo will take a look at that. Xmas present to myself :) Thank you. Will definitely continue to...

    Oooo will take a look at that. Xmas present to myself :) Thank you. Will definitely continue to drop in and see what unfolds. Emira is a lovely car. Look fwd to hearing about forum members ownership experiences and what modifications they make and have access to. You well? What is the latest on...
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  4. Leonard

    The great big "all the customer test drives" thread

    You say that Tom, but surely when the Emira was announced you must have thought that it was a direct replacement for your Evora no? I'm not going to say I was ever miss sold the car by Lotus, but then the early marketing "for the drivers" certainly had me thinking it would be Evora + rather than...
  5. Leonard

    More details for KEF Audio

    The annoyance is that 'we' have been forced to pay for it and it could be a 2.5k option, who knows... The grilles look lovely though 😍
  6. Leonard

    Harry's Garage videos - visit to Hethel and Matt Windle interview, Emira collection and drive

    Hope he does a full tour of Lambo and Ferrari as well. That would be amazing.
  7. Leonard

    Harry's Garage videos - visit to Hethel and Matt Windle interview, Emira collection and drive

    This is a great little series by Harry. Most YouTubers do an Italian coffee run and the like this is actually entertaining and informative! Brilliant 👏
  8. Leonard

    Emiras advertised for sale on other sites

    If I was so inclined I'd have put mine on Autotrader for a no hassle 85k. I think that's where the prices will land after Xmas until used cars start hitting the market.
  9. Leonard

    Let's talk about the Emira's seats...

    Fair 😄 But at least I won't get whiplash 🤣
  10. Leonard

    Let's talk about the Emira's seats...

    Everyone is different so people should of course make their own decisions. Hope they work for you (and everyone else) The one thing I have learnt over the years though is that the very best seats feel right from the off. They don't need adjustment and fit 99% of all body types.
  11. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    Lol I'm just not a big fan of the seats... 👀 😅 Sure a few people will rip them out and add some Evora Sparco seats or Recaros and it will be a game changer along with some engine, exhaust and chassis mods/tweaks I did consider rolling the deposit over to the base i4 which I think will get...
  12. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    This is personal preference again and I'm medium build and 5'9 But the seats for me missed the mark and were neither sporty or comfortable. Sporty - They don't go low enough - The side bolsters aren't supportive enough. - The head rest is more of a lower head rest and it feels unsafe to me in...
  13. Leonard

    Let's talk about the Emira's seats...

    This is personal preference again and I'm medium build and 5'9 But the seats for me missed the mark and were neither sporty or comfortable. Sporty - They don't go low enough - The side bolsters aren't supportive enough. - The head rest is more of a lower head rest and it feels unsafe to me in...
  14. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    I think its just a point of interest to see % of people still in and % of people out and why. Post game interview is a great way of putting it. As it may help someone elses game. I am not going to go into a diatribe about why I have cancelled, don't see the point, especially as I'm generally...
  15. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    I have a Polestar 2 being delivered in January now so that means I can concentrate on a purely weekend only toy now. The Emira was lacking the drama I was looking for in this regard. Test drove the Alpine A110 and was very impressed. A lot more frenetic than the Emira, but I'm not ready for an...
  16. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    Test drive last Friday Based upon the above and a couple of other factors I cancelled my order at 7.30am this morning and in true "you couldn't make this up fashion" I have just received my Emira checkout email at 11.30am o_O (no slight intended towards Lotus here, just impeccable timing)...
  17. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    Same as any car forum. Fan boys, haters and realists. I've always been in the latter camp no matter the car model. Always looking for the positives but not afraid to mention the shortcomings. I'm out of this forum for now, even if im not quite finished with the car/brand quite yet. It's been...
  18. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    I dont think thats fair at all. Ive always been balanced in my opinion. I'm 90% out at this point based on recent forum comments that back up my original thoughts and also conversations ive had privately with Lotus. It's a massive disappointment overall. It's just a shame is all and I keep...
  19. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    Sorry 😞 Don't want to be that guy, but it is what it is no...?
  20. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    It's true, it's a shit show and we either accept that and the future fall out or don't. I know the fan boys don't want to hear it but it's currently where we are at
  21. Leonard

    Porsche announces new manual 911 T, looking pretty comparable to Emira (sub 100k before options)

    By a 991.2 T and a 40k weekend car of your choice
  22. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    It kind of supports the chaotic unfinished cars waiting for parts argument...
  23. Leonard

    Nimbus FE coming in time for Christmas

    LOVE that you have daily driven the Elise, legend ❤️ Congrats that is some Xmas present. Look fwd to seeing it as that was my second fave spec... almost, almost....
  24. Leonard

    Porsche announces new manual 911 T, looking pretty comparable to Emira (sub 100k before options)

    Pick of the range allegedly! 🥰
  25. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    Because like Lotus they are renowned now for having reliability problems (wrongly or rightly) Plus McLaren cost more to fix, so less takers, more depreciation
  26. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    The spec on that is exquisite 👌
  27. Leonard

    Depreciation/Appreciation on New Lotus Emiras

    £86,300
  28. Leonard

    Depreciation/Appreciation on New Lotus Emiras

    I thought you didnt get much back. And then the new owner has to pay 2 grand???? Something to take into account
  29. Leonard

    Depreciation/Appreciation on New Lotus Emiras

    Yup you defo did well to read between the lines there lol
  30. Leonard

    Depreciation/Appreciation on New Lotus Emiras

    How does UK Car tax work anyway if you sell in a new car immediately. Do you even have to tax it, can you SORN it from new...? Or do you pay it and it stays with the car for one year transferable? So a new buyer wouldnt have to pay until year 2?
  31. Leonard

    Depreciation/Appreciation on New Lotus Emiras

    Nope 85k is exactly what I thought so must be right ;) 😇 Nobody is buying sports cars way over list anymore, especially in the middle of winter. Im pretty sure that in 6 months you wont have to wait you can just choose your specification from the models available new on autotrader and pay...
  32. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    Could actually be better for me. Can make my mind up in an informed way after a couple of test drives early Dec and have a few things in place personally. Plus gives them another month to sort out all the teething problems ;)
  33. Leonard

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    Same, you know that means it is no longer build Nov and delivery Dec, but now build Dec and delivery Jan/Feb...
  34. Leonard

    Nimbus Grey Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    25 miles further North again we will be talking Baps :LOL:
  35. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    I bet the M240 is a belter of a car. Make an awesome fun non EV daily
  36. Leonard

    Emiras advertised for sale on other sites

    It could be good for residuals, so could help you if dealers are having to buy at a higher price and then market at a higher price It could also mean there isnt the interest and lots get sent to auction which i think would be bad.. A lot WILL end up at specialist dealers which will be a half way...
  37. Leonard

    2.0 EMIRA has arrived in China

    Having them behind your head along with the air intakes you are gonna hear those bad boys SPINNNN!
  38. Leonard

    Emiras advertised for sale on other sites

    They literally are not allowed as part of their contract. There is a 12 month clause I believe that stops them reselling them. If Lotus were centrally controlling this stock I could understand it. BUT its all going to go through BCA surely, so what is the point of that!? Dealers have to tell...
  39. Leonard

    2.0 EMIRA has arrived in China

    Beefy 4cyl sound pretty good at tickover. Just not particularly sonorous at higher revs..
  40. Leonard

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    Still get a nice bit of Pork for that money
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