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You're showing us history, not the future. You didn't account for the risk. However, I will say that if you can get a 2.45% loan and pay 0% tax on capital gains, that's pretty amazing. That unique situation doesn't apply to the rest of the world. I'd probably take advantage of it - but would...

What's your reason for the negativity? The message was directly from Lotus and there's already precedent. As far as your strawman, yes Lotus has money and Geely is investing heavily into the marquee as the upscale/luxury offering.

Can you please list out those cars? I feel like I've gone back/forth on it many times and nothing is as appealing for less than 2x the price. Of course when we compare to used there are a few more options, but still 1.5x+ price. I've considered the McLaren 570, Audi R8, Huracan EVO RWD...

Yes. I'm traveling right now and can't find it, but there was a post/pics showing previously delivered cars to the US waiting in enclosed hangers.

Had this same concern, but for a different reason. I was worried my paint would get damaged while sitting outside. Had my dealer confirm directly with Lotus that this will not be the case. I think, in general, we tend to obsess and overthink things while we wair

That seems to be the norm these days... inflation all over. By the way, I'm curious, have you owned a Mustang before or have seen the latest releases? I'm only asking because a buddy and I recently went to the Ford dealer to look at them and were very unimpressed with the interiors. The engine...

That's how I feel about many EVs and then I remember how often I use the supercharger for our long trips and how fast/convenient it is. Some places I charge along the highway have non-Tesla Level 3 chargers, but they're such a pain to use and if I have to charge anywhere but major highways...

It's really soft nappa leather and too delicate for our asses - no joke. Had the seat been designed with ribs, to allow it to compress in stead of stretch, or a firmer padding underneath, or even in a way that there isn't a single piece of leather end-to-end, or maybe even using a different...

The only way to know for sure is instrument with Dragy. That way you can tell exactly, on the same car, in the same conditions, etc. You can even see what it is with/without 1ft rollout. Someone who knows how to launch well (not as trivial as it may seem), just needs to get a Dragy and show us...

Any updates on the leather/interior?

I know we're comparing the Cayman and Emira, but I'd just like to remind everyone that if you don't already have a Cayman on order you've missed the boat. Order an Emira ASAP, if you want a new ICE car. 1. Several Caymans (despite the price hikes) are already cancelled for 2024 2. ALL ICE...

Excellent video! Agree with others, great to hear from actual owners. The car looks stunning in that launch spec. I went for the same, but with an ice grey interior. Question: your seats looked like they had yellow stitching, but I didn't see that in the steering wheel. Is the Alcantara steering...

It's not just DCT's, it's also the gearing those fast shifts allow (and in turn additional gears). The reason for the cars' weight has nothing to do with emissions. The Evora GT was already 3.1-3.2k lbs depending on options (lots of carbon fiber options in those as well). Emira is right around...

A little cross-forum posting, but this is important: https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/new-colors-available-does-it-change-anything-for-you.539916/post-6241642 Splinter Orange, Jupiter Purple and Atmospheric Green. Now those sound like some interesting colors choices. Won't help me with my FE...

My understanding is that those with FE 1.0 (and locked in price) are locked into the original 6-colors. The additional colors are available to FE2.0 (and future base) deliveries, but with the new price.

Hah, came here to post that I noticed the changes as well.... I don't think these new colors really change anything about the colors I like. Unfortunately no better/brighter green.

Saw the M2 in person, there are a few things that are just unforgivable and are so unlike the BMW I'm used to. The plastic side skirts going up into the metal rear quarter panel looks super awkward in person. Interior is actually nice albeit a bit overdone. Some of the technology/infotainment...

On forums we tend to overemphasize the most minute of details and obsess over them as if they're what's keeping us from world peace. The 2GR-FE engine has been in production for well over a decade and is considered one of the most reliable engines made by the most reliable brand out there. The...

Warranty is 3-4 years depending on region. Maintenance is 7-years (reference). You failed to mention how much these warranty extensions cost: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/ferrari-warranty-options-and-pricing-as-of-8-18-2022.663929/ There's no free lunch and when Ferrari offers you...

That's the right way to do it! Car will look great, but we're still waiting for the before pics! ;) Expecting after pics as well!

As has been said many times by our resident advocate-turned-kvetch Sir @TomE, Lotus doesn't watch nor care about these forums. However, given that @Eagle7 is well connected to Matt Windle, Gavan Kershaw and Russell Carr (as evidenced in his various parables and quotations of the Lotus...

I remember and these things used to piss me off. I don't know if you remember, but I complained about all sorts of things early on as well. Remember when I asked the US Lotus rep about the 'detuned engine' and he said it 'will NOT be detuned.' Well, that ain't happening as we now know. Finding...

Who's your dealer? They sent emails a month ago saying that the car are delayed due to "certification." In the US, dealers are our primary form of communication. Ironically, I was away from the forum for like 3-4 months and it didn't bother me at all that I didn't have constant updates. We all...

I wish for the same, but unfortunately, the evidence is to the contrary. If you have a confirmed First Edition order in place, then can call your dealer and get an update. That's what I did and I got some information I needed about my car as well as dates with future updates. I asked whether...

Very poetic, but for the sake of the future owner: please don't die in your Emira. Thanks for your understanding ;) Don't worry, you'll get your car sooner than you think.

Beautiful! Congratulations! Keep both, get rid of a kid(ney) or something ;)

One can hope. My biggest concerns with the Emira, from day 1, was depreciation due to production volume (and messaging!), not market/macro economic forces. The problem with Lotus marketing of saying they'll "build as many cars as they can" is that they remove the perception of exclusivity, which...

Yes, but I can't go into specifics, unfortunately.

Great write-up. Something to consider is to swap out the pads to ceramic pads. A friend of mine is a detail nut and does this to all of his new cars as soon as he brings them home. Ceramic pads will help with dust but also that initial aggressive bite. Might be just the ticket for, what I'll...

People who actually use their brakes (at the track) switch out to steel. Carbon ceramics are typically chosen for street cars for aesthetic reasons. Lots of tiny improvements, but not really worth the ~$10k cost of entry. Slightly better braking on the street, don't rust, less dust, weight tiny...

Maybe it's a European thing, but they have the weirdest dyno charts that are impossible to read. First of all, it doesn't specify correction factors and for some reason I've seen the optimistic DIN used from European Lotus tuners; whereas in the US tuners use SAE. Also, Komo-tec's charts always...

Really? I was just in a few 992's yesterday and found the cabin super tight. Was very hard to get in/out, once the seat and steering wheel are adjusted properly. The steering rack felt in the way of my knee, etc. Had to contort to get in/out. I couldn't believe it to be honest, which is why I...

6'2" here, I thought it was incredibly spacious. More-so than the Porsche's for example. At least going based on memory, I've only been in the car twice: during the reveal and then a test drive.

Not really sure what you're implying here? If you have information, share it. I'm going to put my money where my mouth is, but I'd like to make a decision based on good information. There's usually a lot of folklore and (second-hand) "opinions" in forums. Tough to know what to take seriously...

Are you sure the rods are forged? I've read the opposite and that they're a weak link. You can see JUBU's take here: Here's Komo-tec's take: Now, these statements are probably a bit conservative, given that these upgrades aren't part of Komo-tec's "EV4-475" upgrade.

I'm going from memory, but I thought it was something like 460hp for street and 430hp for track. Even in your link, there's a post that says: A turbo will generate much more torque than the twin-screw, so that's also a good confirmation. Also... if I can get results like these...

The Achilles heel of the Evora platform, when it comes to power modifications, has been the transmission. Or that's the information I've read and even propagated myself. It's one of the reasons I even debated ordering a v6. I'm used to fast cars and the concern was that the Emira just isn't fast...

That wheel gap is pretty standard, actually. That's what you see from a normal viewing angle without crawling around. Here's the car I test drove, looks the same to me. Certain colors may visually accentuate it?

Given your location, is it safe to assume our taxes are paying for you future Emira? ;) If so, you're welcome. April is my favorite time of the year, that's when I learn the kind of luxury sports car I could have bought and thrown off a cliff. More palatable to think of it that way... :ROFLMAO: