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  1. Lankan

    Increase in road tax (VED) to hit the Lotus Emira V6

    Ah, yes, I did miss that out in the post...duly corrected. Have been away from this forum for a while, so may not be up to speed, but when is Emira V6 production due to cease, if this is not already on the cards or it has happened already?
  2. Lankan

    Increase in road tax (VED) to hit the Lotus Emira V6

    Following the recent Autumn Budget, road tax (VED) for new vehicles with emissions beyond a certain threshold was going to effectively double. According to the following article, the Emira V6 is one of the 59, and the only Lotus in the list! 59 Cars Facing £2,745 Road Tax Increase from April 2025
  3. Lankan

    Have Lotus Customer Care gone to ground?

    Too late, as I have already cancelled, but I do certainly hope Lotus manage to pull their finger out and perform as any well established business would, which would mean putting their customers first. My experience of dealing with Lotus CC has been mixed. I think there are some staff who...
  4. Lankan

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    This is very true, and certainly in my experience, after having communicated with Lotus CC on many an occasion. I have now cancelled my order, and an excerpt from my email to Lotus CC, pasted below, will explain why: "Just to be clear I am cancelling my order since I have been frustrated with...
  5. Lankan

    Chat GPT Emira poem

    Excellent, and looks like, at least for now, ChatGPT has managed to fool GPTZero, which is supposed to identify if the text has been written by a human or AI-generated. "Your text is likely to be written entirely by a human The nature of AI-generated content is changing constantly. While we...
  6. Lankan

    My Lotus

    Very similar to my circumstances. I had already decided that delivery in Q1 2024 was fine, and confirmed to Lotus CC months ago saying so (as I had already made plans for 2023). The response "if you miss this slot (i.e. lock in on 8th March 2023) then we cannot guarantee when in 2024 yours will...
  7. Lankan

    My Lotus

    Indeed, and knowing what is involved in how to commission/set up and run such an operation, and if necessary migrate such a small number of leads/contact points between platforms, the level of incompetence really shines through. This is further exacerbated by the lack of communication within the...
  8. Lankan

    My Lotus

    Let's just say that I have my reasons, and end this conversation.
  9. Lankan

    My Lotus

    I fully understand that human error is a possibility (as the saying goes "garbage in, garbage out") and will confirm with Lotus CC once I have more info. There is much that I have not shared, but suffice to say, my order has been messed around with before this discrepancy came to light, and I...
  10. Lankan

    My Lotus

    Understand that, but the Order Reserved date has been moved forward by a year (5th Nov 2022 instead of the actual of 8th Nov 2021) without any explanation. As such, this completely blows the reservation order and delivery timelines, which perhaps explains why I was pushed out to Q1 2024, when...
  11. Lankan

    My Lotus

    Interesting...wonder what criteria Lotus used to move orders around since the dates don't reflect reality. I was first promised delivery in Spring 2023, then moved to Q1 2024 before receiving the email to confirm (lock in spec) by 8th March 2023 (not 16th March as shown in the screenshot above)...
  12. Lankan

    My Lotus

    Question to those who have access to the personalised 'My Lotus' page. Are all details shown therein accurate, except perhaps the specification of your Emira, which of course you can change? Here is an excerpt of mine - the Order Reserved date (bottom right) is a year later than the date I...
  13. __Emira - Hethel Yellow - Order Ref T131-CBBGHAJB-SA (24 Mar 2023).jpg

    __Emira - Hethel Yellow - Order Ref T131-CBBGHAJB-SA (24 Mar 2023).jpg

  14. Lankan

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    Fantastic! (y) I too have a GR Yaris Circuit Pack, and love it for what it is, so this makes it a very compelling proposition indeed. Thanks for your feedback. Must admit, I have gone off Lotus (the company, not the Emira) big time, and will know this week (depending on Lotus CC's response, if...
  15. Lankan

    I'm out - the cancellations thread

    The A110 R's purposeful looks and weight reduction (over its siblings) seems like quite the recipe. Did you test drive the S and/or GT before settling on the R? Enjoy! Good to hear that the Alpine buying experience, unlike Lotus, has been wholly positive. (y) Would be a no brainer for me if it...
  16. Lankan

    Prices increase update from Lotus - and stopping of reservations for V6 FE

    I too received my email, on 15th February, and, much like everyone else who is affected, feel quite let down, especially after having a build slot for Spring 2023 (before the price increase is said to kick in), and then being pushed out to Q1 2024. All this after Matt Windle's assurance (via...
  17. Lankan

    Forever cars

    Fantastic S1 you have there Tom, and the Alpine White S2 lurking behind (on the lift) in the second photograph is a great way of capturing the allure of the early versions of the Exige. Those are some lovely photographs. (y) Like many on here, I have already parted with my forever car (964 RS...
  18. Lankan

    📓 Journals Scoates' Magma Red Emira

    Fantastic to hear this. Would love to see a comparison between the Emira and the GT86 (or is it the GR86?). So many rate the GT86 (BRZ) and now the GR86, which to me is the classic front-engined, RWD, manual experience. Does the GT86/BRZ have a transaxle configuration, or is it only the GR86...
  19. Lankan

    Email... V6 Delayed to 2024!

    I too got the email today - FE V6 manual. Deposit placed 8th Nov 2021. Delivery has moved from Spring 2023 to Q1 2024! Yes, email received confirms it will be a First Edition. Will think about it over the weekend...
  20. Lankan

    Jay Leno burned and injured working underneath car

    A speedy recovery indeed - massive 'car guy' who likes to roll up his sleeves and get on with it. I do enjoy watching episodes of Jay Leno's Garage.
  21. Lankan

    📓 Journals Diaries of the first Lotus Emira picked up from Hethel - V6 FE - yellow / ice / silver / sport

    Congratulations. Looks lovely, and good to see that Lotus made an effort. (y) Hethel Yellow here too, and lower backpack only...
  22. Lankan

    First UK customer delivery

    Is this the same Dark Verdant? Lotus Emira - Full Tour of The UK's 1st Customer Car In for PPF - video contains an assessment of paint quality and other aspects.
  23. Lankan

    UK test drive booking process

    Didn't get to read my test drive email until around 6 pm yesterday and all slots at the dealer of my choice were taken up. Really feel for those of you who placed your deposits early, and are expecting your cars this year. You all should have been given the choice of booking your slots first...
  24. Lankan

    New member titles and recognising your contributions

    Good point. Given enough time I am sure 'Tiers' may well turn out to be 'Tears'. Oh well, roll on 2023...
  25. Lankan

    New member titles and recognising your contributions

    Ha, at least now I have a purpose in life; that of working my way up the 'Emira Forum Tiers of Recognition'. :D I will persevere, promise...
  26. Lankan

    First UK customer delivery

    Congratulations @OUI131 ! Looks fantastic, and you couldn't have chosen a better registration plate. (y) Judging by the colour of your Land Rover, I can see how DV was a hit - looks fantastic in the sun. To think we all waited all this time to see photographs of DV, and then a real car...
  27. Lankan

    📓 Journals New member with actual Emira

    OP, thank you for taking the time to share your observations and feedback. Your comments on Emira's steering (feel) and how the touring suspension rides, especially over undulating surfaces, coupled with your other observations (excerpt below), made your write up(s) a very compelling read...
  28. Lankan

    The great big "all the customer test drives" thread

    Thank you. Your feedback is representative of Emira being the perfect B road blaster that I was hoping it will be, which, coupled with the Exige S RGB and GR Yaris, will certainly keep me entertained for some time - I would not want any more power. As far as I am concerned steering feel, how...
  29. Lankan

    It's finally happening - UK customer deliveries are starting

    Excellent, and not a moment too soon. (y) However, does this mean that most of those who are taking delivery will not have test driven Emira, unless they are Harry or Schmee, or those who signed up to one or more sessions at the LDA?
  30. Lankan

    Amazing customer service!

    Congratulations. That does look rather lovely, and a standout colour indeed. (y) Enjoy!
  31. Lankan

    📓 Journals New member with actual Emira

    Congratulations! Nimbus does look good. (y) Look forward to your feedback and assessment of Emira's potential as a true competitor to Porsche.
  32. Lankan

    Emira Review Index [V6 FE]

    Indeed, I sure hope so, since that is what mine will be used for - touring, road trips, weekends away, and the occasional blasts on my own, or group drives with like minded enthusiasts...
  33. Lankan

    Emira Review Index [V6 FE]

    Interesting - thanks for posting. Surprised to see a standard GR Yaris (presumably a Circuit Pack or Rallye edition) is only a fraction slower than the Emira FE V6 manual (presumably with Touring suspension), whilst a GR Yaris (CP?), sporting Ohlins suspension, is a full second faster... Is it...
  34. Lankan

    What other “raw” cars have you owned ?

    Indeed, but I have never owned an Elise, and not a fan of open top motoring, so it had to be the Exige, and a Series 2 at that due to it being a proper lightweight, for which 260hp is more than enough for occasional road use. Having said that I have had an S2000 and a Porsche Boxster S (way...
  35. Lankan

    Hethel Yellow Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Yellow galore..... (y)
  36. Lankan

    Lotus Emira Track Experience

    Great feedback. (y) Thanks for sharing. Good to hear that turn-in is good, and Exige-like in feel. Understeer can be cured relatively easily. How was the weight transfer on turn-in if one were to compare Touring with Sport suspension? How much of an issue was the shape of the steering wheel...
  37. Lankan

    World's first Emira customer delivery?

    Congratulations @NickyBuddy ! Dark Verdant certainly looks lovely. (y) Look forward to hearing your feedback on your initial impressions and once you get to drive it for a while. Enjoy!
  38. Lankan

    Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

    o_O Wow, this is rather disconcerting to say the least! I am not sure whether we are to deduce that you are an ex-employee of Lotus or an employee who is rather disgruntled at the goings on at Lotus at present, or are someone known to someone who is, but either way, your post has been rather a...
  39. Lankan

    Emira paused, Exige instead. Fight!

    Looks fantastic! (y) The raw(ish) experience is certainly addictive when you want to go for a blast (on my own in my case). Keeps you focused, and your senses alive. What more does one want from a driver's car? Enjoy!
  40. Lankan

    V6 test drive car arrived

    Thanks for sharing. Hethel Yellow does look lovely. No upper black pack for me, and IMO all the better for it.
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