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May I ask how this manifested itself...? (not asking for a friend)

I have this - it's quite rare - heard it only a handful of times in 8 months. You feel like somethings about to snap in the door opening mechanism - and you can't repeat it.

It is for sure. 👍🏻 Anyway - It’s a bit industrial, but so am I 😂

Thanks @khamai - I'll do some digging and see what I can find 🙏

I have a CNC/manufacturing company in the north of England and I'm currently doing some work for a customer of mine. I visited his house recently to assist him with a project, rebuilding an huge planetary clock (I'll post photos of it eventually!). As a thank-you he handed me a box and told me...

I also tipped over the 1k mark on Thursday! (had mine since October) 👍🏻

Hi - did you ever sort this.? It described my audio exactly! I've had mine Emira since October 2024, and it's only really seen the light of day due to bad weather in the last couple of months. I noticed the awful bass rattle/squelch as soon as I left the dealer. It only does it with the...

Can we have a different thread about the 'scamdemic'? - I can go on about that one for hours! 😂 And, these things will sort themselves out I think, when the various industries of each country apply pressure - and the various governments realise it isn't working properly. Things are generally...

"Thankfully a GT4RS sits in the garage for me to enjoy." I think this is what we call a first world problem... 😉

@Eagle7 - You’re probably right to be fair 🙏🏻 However - the subject is a problem - and it’s directly connected to the purchase of an Emira. It’s a tricky one - we all have an opinion (albeit not the same one).

I'm liking your use of the word 'idiot' here - it's a very accurate utilisation of the word.

30% of Teslas are made from overseas parts - therefore Trump's Tariffs will simply cause an inflation increase in the US, making US cars harder to sell overseas. Economics doesn't appear to be his, or his administration's strong point.

Not so sure - generally speaking, Europeans like European and Japanese cars - (and China are making inroads) - the perception of US cars is that they are not good enough. I'm not saying they're not, I'm saying that's the belief.

Elon won't see the 25% tax - the US government will. And I expect that it would, due to sentiment, lead to less sales in the UK. And possibly more sales in the US - everybody is going to be driving the same car! 😂

Yes I know - the VAT is irrelevant, almost everything has 20% VAT (including the Emira - £15,207 in my case). But it should be evened out - Tesla would have a lot to lose from that.

UK should put 25% tariff on Teslas - then Musk can go crying to his buddy about what a cock up he's made. Sounds only fair to me...

It's this kind of dictatorship control that makes me very uncomfortable.

The fact that the USA imported half of its car sales last year tells you that people don’t want to be forced to buy American cars, just like British people don’t want to be forced to buy British built cars etc. I’m pretty sure (on the whole) that what’s going on is not what the Americans voted...

Not all companies are large. It’s not good. For the US either.

I think Trump/Vance/Musk are a shocking combination. What has happened to the world? How do manufacturers legislate for this? - all electric, not all electric, hybrid, hydrogen. Wouldn’t be surprised if they all went bust!

There are still cars on the Lotus website (albeit at dealers dotted about the country) - and they are still showing at list, or very close - good way to get them snapped up maybe...

Yes agreed - I'm assuming it might stem the 2nd hand price drop a little... And the question isn't as simple as what can people afford - it's whether they think it's worth it, compared to what else is available for the money...

What do people think of the new pricing? Will it kill future sales? (the base price is higher than I expected) Just gone through the configurator and mine comes in at £108k on the road. I'm unsure I would have paid that despite how much I love the Emira.

I knew you were going to mention the S&P500 - I've been touting it's values to all I meet - It may be heading for a fall in 2025 - maybe not - but it's a dead sure long term investment.

Can't fault you - good shout. Hope it comes off - because it looks superb!

How did you put a deposit down? - no mention of the Type 135 on the Lotus UK website (as far as I can tell!)

Both received - and both exceptionally good quality! Thank you 🙏🏻

Hmm - wasn't expecting that reaction 😂 I didn't say I wasn't interested in the discussion - I wouldn't be here if that was the case. Nor did I say the conversation is meaningless - perhaps I should have started with the term 'It doesn't bother me'. And by that I don't mean I'm loaded, so I...

I have no interest in the depreciation - I first looked at the photos back in September 2021 (I know this because I saved them to my Dropbox account) - and as of October 2024 it appeared in my garage (It's not been out much due to the weather!) The person who owns my Emira after me will be...

I have 3 words of advice. Don't Do It That's it. 😉

How do you want us to do this - here or via a DM ? Cheers Tony

I've not had it done - and now I'm worried. Having said that I've had it only 4 weeks, and it's rained every weekend since so it's not moved out of the garage apart from the 1st day, so it's quite safe at the moment!

I'd like to think the UK government have recently learnt a lesson that you can't just dip your hands in up to the elbow and help yourself - but I'll probably be proved wrong! Yeah - I agree - I don't think the Emira will ever bee a hybrid (good!). It's a good way to separate the 135 from it though

I think what this really tells us - especially when you look at the losses car makers are struggling with, and the general apathy towards EV in the first place, is that the (UK) government(s) have got it wrong yet again. Making up policies with zero understanding of what they are talking about...

Pretty sure the Lexus RX450H uses the same Camry engine (it's a 3.5L V6 - I know that much as my dad has one!). It's a hybrid - just needs the supercharger strapping on top from what I can see. And it's quietness removing (adding sand to the oil should do it).

I have an Audi S5 that I cooked my discs - and they warped. You 'can' have them skimmed at a machine shop - but I wouldn't bother. It's new discs I'm afraid - once they're gone, they go worse when hot, and better when cold. Looks like you've got them excessively hot at some point. I drove...

Yes I agree - it does look like damage - like the kind you get from denim jeans studs... You can buy a filler paste to hide it.