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Having owned both- GT4 is streets ahead of the Emira in almost every way. As for not feeling as special? -sitting in buckets, looking over the rear wing I again have to disagree! Each to their own!

Not sure it’s OCD. Surely when you buy something new you would like it to be in good condition on arrival? I understand you or anyone wants to drive your car but you should be excited about receiving it, shouldn’t you? “Handover day” should be something special after such a long wait. Not a...

Don’t bet it will be shiny. The cars are held in an airfield before home delivery. It then depends on which delivery guy you get. Fingers crossed it will be perfect. Mine was delivered in a closed trailer (I expect they all are) and was not clean. It also had scratches on the front and rear. The...

That makes sense! Typical man reply from me only thinking about myself!

No need for the pie! Its only because I have been watching the market like a hawk and having owned the GTS 4.0, an Emira and a new GT4 all in the last 3 months I am in a good position to see values. I think the 4.0 GTS is the closest rival. The Emira is by far the best looking car. The Cayman...

Agreed, small first hit then should sit well. A very good car (even at the new price!)

Correct. I watched the market. I was not in it to make money- of course if its offered fantastic. No point waiting ages (like all the other cars for sale) Put it on at the correct money and sell it. Everyone is different but If I don't want something I offer it at the correct price and its gone.

Understand your point but I think generally Flippers are moaned about (mainly on Forums) because they are taking cars off people who want them and selling them purely for profit. That always being their intention from the start. I do feel (and I am one of them!) that they wanted the Emira but...

All the demo cars seats were baggy. That was my first impression and 1 car had only done 800 miles. I think alcantara is the way to go with the Emira to save baggy seat!

There were no flippers for the Emira. Flippers is a bit of a grey area anyway. To get any car that you can "flip" you have to spend fortunes at a dealer. A GT3 which you can (or could of) for £80k over list when they first came out. Anyone cannot just walk in and buy a GT3. They have to have...

Hello Nellie, sorry to correct you but you are wrong. I got that number from Auto trader. Have another look- There are 21 GTS 4.0 for sale. This is the Emira competitor (or supposed to be) Not the 2.5 GTS (old car) or the GT4 (above the Emira) The GTS 4.0 as I stated in my last post. This the...

Agreed, and the number is rising daily. There are move Emiras for sale now than Cayman 4.0 GTS and that car is 3 yrs old.

There is the initial depreciation and then they keep reasonable money. Thats because they are low numbers. The Emira will not be low numbers, that's the worry.

They are selling at £83k, just not with silver seats ;)

Flippers don't buy Lotus! They have always depreciated heavily and have never been an "overs" car brand. Hence the Emira now available on Autotrader "under list" Add the high interest rate and not many cars available to "flip" apart from GT Porsche and rare Ferraris.

I am 6ft2 and have no problem with the Porsche buckets. At first it seemed tricky but everyone finds their way of entry and exit! Once in I find them as comfy as "normal" sports seats.

It is going up to 9.9%. In line with the competition. Porsche is already there.

To be honest I have no idea! I let the dealer deal with it all. That’s how he earns his commission. Tyre kickers or dreamers drive you mad when selling privately. I also don’t really want to know unless someone makes a real offer then he can call me. Of course everyone is different and may want...

It’s not sold so as yet not good! It’s only been a week and with the worst weather etc not ideal selling conditions. However as everyone is watching Autotrader keenly not much has sold! I went down the dealer route just for ease and have used them before. Will post my full experience at some...

I have a car on Autotrader. Not a “flipper” but happy to receive abuse from everyone to take it off the other fella 👍😂

Me too- looks unreal in the flesh. By far the best colour! I don't think anything is selling at the moment. This snow is not helping! If we had some nice spring sunshine I think things would start to move.

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No, it was delayed… again. Arrives Thursday.

Thank you Andrea.

I didn't buy the car to sell originally. Like most, with the huge delay and simply terrible handling from Lotus I purchased another car. I am not looking at getting a crazy high price or chancing my arm like the dealers that cannot shift any Emiras (looking on Autotrader!) £5k over my outlay for...

Delivery March 2nd on new plate Brand new Magma Red Emira FE for sale 3.5 V6 Manual Black pack Sports suspension Silver Wheels Yellow calipers No privacy glass Black Alcantara yellow stitching Beat the wait, offers over £85k Get in touch if interested.

Very well put.

Kicking the ball into your own net...

Will sell for 5k over ;)

Did they actually proceed with the car? Very unlikely. Possibly put £2k refundable deposit down at the beginning when they thought Lotus would pull it off and then took their money back. It's a shame as everyone hates flippers yet if they were involved then it would mean its a product in...

Currently the Emira is worth £5-10k over list. Advertised for more but realistically not reaching that. Just chancers and dealers with Sale or Return vehicles with nothing to lose. No flippers as suggested by previous posts. There are no "professional" flippers in the Lotus market. Like many...

I don't think you have flippers in the Lotus market. At least not any that are any good at it! Any Emiras that are coming up or will come up for sale are for numerous reasons. Deposit down over 18 months ago, still no sign of a car. Terrible communication from Lotus. Car reviews not actually...

At this rate they will be under list and available to the buyers who did not put a deposit down, whilst the early depositors have to pay full retail and wait for their cars! This world we live in is such a wonderful place!

Still £10k above list. Mine would seem like a good deal (if I do not get the £20k over of course! :love:)

You are bloody right there, I have just done it! :sick:;)

If Lotus trys to sell the car at £90k they will be in big trouble. Pricing it over Porsche for a lesser product (subjective!) is suicide.

I apologise if you feel I was getting personal. You were commenting on it explaining it was not worth if for you. However you were talking about my situation. It was me selling the car. My choice. A truce, I hope you enjoy your car, when it comes ;)

I was not buying the car just to sell. I wanted the car but the market and world has changed. Certain outcome -It will sell (maybe not at 20-30k over) But yes for 5k. No luck involved or skill. Simple. No complications at all- Be an early deposit payer. Get your car early. Sell it if you...