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Original for me, my view is that most Ferrari etc designs are over done now. I think the Lotus team put the pencil down and had a well deserved pint at the right time.

Agree with your Porsche sentiments gents, I’ve had 6 911s over 30 odd years which apparently no longer makes you a worthy customer 🤷‍♂️ frankly Porsche and their nonsense can piss off! 😁 have high hopes Lotus will be more an enthusiasts marque. On the Rolex front, I may be one of the few that...

I did the same, July 12th deposit, although my delay decision was based on getting a new property build finished before I take delivery. I am very much drawn to the white with black pack rendering on the other thread 😍 so will order a base and spec myself when I can.

I’m looking forward to getting to the UK in Feb (hopefully) for work where I’d like to get to Morgan & Lotus for tours. Ironically, I had to pay “luxury” car tax when it came into the country 😶 I asked if they can point out the luxury I’ll pay the tax!

Morgan 3 wheeler, 100hp, 525kg, no power assisted anything, no stereo, no windscreen wipers, no doors, air cooled, great fun to drive especially at legal speeds😁

You win mate 😳 thought we had it rough!

I’m a 3rd generation Morgan driver, I remember as a lad belting around Kent with my grandfather in his 3 wheeler, and with my father in London & Oz in a +4😁 I think companies like Morgan & lotus have nailed it, the right mix of very uniquely English design and with the oily bits provided by the...

I’m keeping my 3 wheeler Leonard and will add the Emira, it’s very hard to explain how good they feel to drive, it’s not like anything else, it’s a bit like riding a motorbike that handles like an old 911 without a helmet 😁👍 I’d class it as an enthusiasts car, non of it makes sense and we love...

I started out preferring the black pack for my original spec green car, however have changed my mind (many times 😀) and would no longer spec the black roof. To my eye, the top photo looks and flows better, however this is not to suggest the black pack version doesn’t look good, it does. You will...

Thanks Tom, helpful info as always. I’m happy to be an early adopter as long as this type of update, IE painted body shells are released & other full production details rollout over next few months. Be good to see actual interior colourways in time as well. I’m quite enjoying the buildup.

Totally understand, I do remember a dark day indeed when I once had to get the my own ice for my gin & tonic 😱😁 the horror. Just kidding mate, your money, your choice. I was down the road on another 911 purchase, I knew exactly what to expect from Porsche, turned out that is what pushed me...

Thanks for the heads up, very good information. My preference is for a classic British combination- green with tan , if its closer to the configurator colour all well & good - it brings upper black pack back into play for me. Given Australian cars are expected months after the Brits I’m hoping...

A good behavioral example of how a population behaves in a country that was founded by gaolers 😁 (US - Jailers) (common misunderstanding that Australia was founded by convicts)

Agreed, think you’d be hard pressed to to pick a scheme that didn’t look great For the Emira.

Same colour scheme as me 👍👍👍

All of the extra government taxes, duties etc. we’re supposedly put in place to protect the local car industry which no longer exists, funny how the taxes stayed though! I was told some time ago when I was buying a 911 that the Australian government makes more from a 911 sale than Porsche do 😱...

You bet, I’m used to being gouged on everything in Oz. I was going to get a 911 Carrera 2 base model, which with options was about 300k so I’ll chalk this up to saving 100k 😁

I think your right, forgot the stamp duty 🤦

Agreed, I’m hoping at night it’s looks almost black, I’ve always enjoyed the stark differences of my cars colours here, I had a metallic forest green 911 that had those characteristics. I won’t be surprised if the green here looks a bit closer to the configurator green. Won’t know until I see it.

You might lose those details in the Uk, with the sun belting down on the green hear on the southern Gold Coast you’ll need sunglasses to look at it 😁

local configurator has been updated. Looks like ~AU$195k in my state drive away Which is in line with my expectations. My spec: v6 Auto, touring V spoke Silver wheels, black brake calipers Verdant Green Tan Leather Black Alcantara steering wheel with red nappa inserts Homelink if it works here

Thanks Tom, I had landed on no black pack as I’m going the all silver wheels and think you’re spot on with the other silver bits being a nice accent, then I saw the rear lights shot you posted on the blue w black which so thought I’d ask the q from those that have seen the car and samples. I’ll...

The more details I see, the happier I get, thanks again for the pics TomE. Appreciate your thoughts on the black pack on the green with a tan interior? I’ve not seen colour samples in person but from your previous posts and others, would the black roof be that noticeable? as green appears to be...

Given my skills lay elsewhere, I’ll add a credit card & auto club membership to that toolkit and be good to go.

Thanks for the pics, continues to confirm my green colour choice 👍

I think this sits firmly in personal preference territory, after all beauty is in the eye of the beer holder 😀

For me it comes down to risk appetite for cars, I’m comfortable to pre order cars sight unseen and without a test drive for trusted companies that have been in Australia for a long time. I bought my Morgan 3 wheeler having never seen one in the metal, glad I did. I understand anyones reluctance...

Thanks TomE appreciate all the info, you’re doing more work than my dealer currently 😁, I’ll Be interested to see if LC remains active for the Australian market, I think the Mustang has to have LC disabled for our market so assume it’s not legal. Anyone know? I personally wouldn’t use it. Mine...

Agree, I was planning on the upper black pack for my green, after TomE posted various samples and renederings a little more accurate than the configurator I am going coloured roof. I could always get it vinyl wrapped black at a later date. I also want the silver lotus decal & exhaust tips as I’m...

👍 and 🍻when you’re in Bris/Goldie and agree on the 4c.

Agreed I want to see them do well and am pleased they are producing a car that suits my needs as a daily, fun and interesting, I’m prepared to give lotus Oz some slack, if I wanted the “Porsche experience” I’d go get it. I’ve had 6 911,s over 30 years and enjoyed all however, respectfully in my...

You got in nice and early, not really an issue for me if I miss first round of deliveries (might get offered an I4fe if I miss the v6fe🤷‍♂️) be interesting where we end up in OZ and how they manage the roadshows and pre orders - hopefully by the time it starts here they will be able to give an...

Hello mate, I got my deposit down July 12th, you?

Thanks very much for all of your efforts TomE, very helpful. I don't think Oz get pricing and samples until late Oct and not sure if/when a show car will be here. Your comparison & interior sample pics have cemented v6fe auto, dark verdant, tan & silver wheels for me. Hopefully see mine late 22...

I’m going with the v6fe auto, green no black pack, tan, silver wheels w black calipers.

Thanks for posting these pictures, I’m sticking with the Green, tan interior, living in the “sunshine state” and moving to the beach, I think the colour will work well.