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Can the Emira get door dings from shopping carts and closely parked cars that open their doors into yours? Years ago my parents had a Saturn and that was a big marketing point that GM talked about in their ads. Of course paint is paint and maybe they’re more likely to get paint damage than...

TMI!

I'll have to research what a single pay lease is. But it does seem like a 44 thousand dollar depreciation in 3 years seems excessive. But, at that point you have the option to buy the car for 56 K and it might be worth 10-15 thousand more than that (pure speculation of course). My2 main...

I think a compact, high revving V8 would be amazing. The one from the Ariel atom revs to over 10000 rpm and makes 500 hp. I bet it would fit!

I have driven both versions of the Emira and have been in M3s and M5s in the past, but I don’t own either so take this for what it’s worth. When I think about getting a fun car, I want something truly unique and special that feels way different from average cars. That rules out for me cars...

I was thinking that maybe I did the right thing by cancelling my order so I could avoid the early hiccups that you all endured. Maybe I was wrong though because the price has skyrocketed!

Hey all, I looked and there was a conversation a year ago about leasing but it ended without much resolution. I have never leased a car before but I am wondering about doing a 3 year lease on a left over 2024 i4. There are some deals to be had right now if paying cash but I am not sure about...

Yeah, here the GTS starts at 105 K USD and with only minor options is quickly 113. The lotus configurator with pricing came out today and my fully loaded Emira is 112K. Overall, pretty similar I guess.

Pretty good jump from what you can get a new 2024 right now. I had a dealer offer 8K off sticker for a fully loaded i4 on the lot. This will be an 18K jump from that offer to MSRP on a new 2026. I am trying to decide on ordering and paying sticker price or waiting and see if my dream spec...

we are each unique but at 6'6", I don't fit in the corvette or the supra. I like them both a lot though. If I were to get a Porsche, I would get the 911. I have never liked the bland looks of the Cayman unless it's the GT4 but that is huge money. The Emira fits me and is fun and looks...

I’m confused. Aren’t they all 20 inch wheels and have been since launch?

https://www.lotuscars.com/en/press/news/lotus-introduces-2026-emira-v6-se-and-emira-turbo Unless an official lotus employee comes on and spills the beans this is all that’s out there.

I’m making the same decision. Pricing is going up around 4K for the 2026 models but will have more driving aids (a little less so for the manual car but still some technology over the 25s). Also , better cooling, improved damper setup, smoother shifting for both auto and manual, slightly...

At least we figured it out!

I am amazed that you can take this all apart and get it back together again! I think if I was the owner I would have accepted the "totaled" check and bought a new one!

Oh no!! So sorry that happened on top of your already frustrating experiences! I am not superstitious generally but maybe you walked under a ladder or crossed the path of a black cat recently? Bummer!

I was in the contest too. I had a little over a hundred entries. Congrats to you! I would have loved to win of course but I have a different spec in mind so I guess I'll just have to buy my own soon.

Do you happen to have front license plates installed? I have heard from others that if they're mounted slightly high it can trigger issues there (even if it seems it's far away from the sensor).

You can see it on the configurator

This is good to know. The local dealer here was doing the math based on sticker price and was talking about all the brands they sale and which companies are passing it on to the buyer and which were absorbing them.

The UK tarrifs were signed weeks ago at 10 percent. They were 2.5 in the past. The 15 percent you are referring to was the deal with the European Union. So on a 100K car, the price will go up roughly 7.5K if all the costs are pushed onto the buyer.

Is this still happening with 2024 cars? If not, there must have been a solution found at the factory.

Thank you! I did ask him for a breakdown showing all fees so I could start picking away at those as we potentially make a deal. And this is very helpful to know that 8-9K off sticker might be achievable elsewhere.

Thanks Jinba, I thought Benjh's comments were to the OP and I didn't want to hijack that thread. So I started a new one. I think I could live with these slight differences if the 2024s have been sorted out for the most part.

Okay, help please if you don't mind. My dealer texted me today and offered to sell to me this car for 99K. It's the i4 with sport suspension and full black pack. The sticker is 104,180. It's a new 2024. I have been planning on ordering an Atlantis blue with the same Ice Grey interior but...

My dealer is offering me a Meridian blue, 2024 i4, with full Black Pack for 99K. It's basically 5 thousand off sticker. I have been planning on ordering and was excited about the new drivers aids but with price increases and tariffs, the next batch will likely be closer to 115K for the same...

That is a great point. Driving in manual mode would be fun and learning to shift at the correct times would be engaging!

That is a bit ironic! It’s not that I’m worried what other people think, I’m truly back and forth. I love manual transmissions most of the time (not in traffic of course). For just fun driving I think they’re perfect. I have had many and this is what I’m used to. But the i4 experience...

Just a mid decision update. I am going to put in an order for a 2026 so I have another month to decide. I went back and drove the i4 again. This time I took my wife. It was fun and I loved it. Then I ran into an Evora Owner at a food truck. He had just finished a mountain canyon drive...

Are these V6 or i4 cars experiencing these issues? Or both?

Hey all, I think I’ve finally decided on Atlantis Blue for my order. I like Seneca but it’s a little too bold for me (I’m a bit of an introvert). I saw the Meridian in person and it’s basically black unless the noon day sun is shining right on it. I’ve always wanted a blue car since I’ve...

This hasn’t been a problem where I live but it could be in LA or NY I guess. I’m pretty rural. My truck and my MachE both have it and I really like the feature.

That’s what I was afraid of. Fingers crossed. 🤞

Thank you. That’s what it means here in the US for sure. I’m surprised nobody is talking about that for 2026 since it’s been a big ask on these forums.

The UK site says this about the 2026 Emira. Do you think this means Keyless entry where you walk up to the car with the key fob in your pocket and the door unlocks? Or does keyless entry in the UK just mean that you can use a fob to unlock the doors (and not actually have to have a key?)

It’s weird though isn’t it that the guilt is there. I’m a save the manual guy and it’s not “cool” to prefer the DCT. But, I do.

I test drove the Elise when it first came out but didn't pull the trigger. It was a fun car but a bit too small for me.

Well, after years of placing deposits, canceling deposits, reading everything I can find, and watching every video on the internet, I finally got to drive two Emiras today. I am 6'6" and fit just fine. Okay, maybe a little snug, but I can't fit in the C8, the NSX (either Generation), or many...