Order Placed - Dark Verdant over Ice Grey V6/M!

[daSchtick]

On December 23rd, I finally placed an order for my 2025 Emira! Here are the details: Dark Verdant over Ice Grey, V6, manual, touring suspension, lower black pack, 20" silver 10 spoke wheels, yellow brakes and badges, alcantara steering wheel, and KEF audio.

It's not expected until late summer, and I am already anxious for it to arrive - I am not sure how some of you waited years for your cars!

I am located near Hilton Head, SC, and am working with World Imports/Lotus of Jacksonville. I'm sure I will have plenty of questions once it arrives, however I will probably mostly lurk for now in order to learn as much about the car before it arrives.

Thanks for this very informative forum, as this seems like a very active community, especially given the relatively small number of cars.

 

[Tod]

That will be a gorgeous spec! Congratulations! I like the idea of the ice interior and Dark Verdant exterior! The yellow calipers will add a nice pop of color too! This is an AMAZING CAR! You are going to love it!

 

[chirowolf]

Congratulations! I picked up a very lightly used Dark Verdant Green V6 FE in December. Was on the fence about the nimbus gray or the verdant green.
A verdant green showed up with 1500 miles within 20 miles of me (Lotus is rare in the Midwest). Pictures of the verdant green really do not do it justice while pictures of the nimbus gray almost make it look better.
Once I saw it in person I bought it. mine has the tan interior and black wheels.
I think the ice gray looks stellar. Nice choice

 

[daSchtick]

Nice find! I was on the fence about purchasing a used one versus ordering a new one. I settled upon a new one with the help of my wife and daughter who both told me to get exactly what I wanted for once.

However, the wait is definitely a challenge.

 

[SJM]

Congratulations! I picked up a very lightly used Dark Verdant Green V6 FE in December. Was on the fence about the nimbus gray or the verdant green.
A verdant green showed up with 1500 miles within 20 miles of me (Lotus is rare in the Midwest). Pictures of the verdant green really do not do it justice while pictures of the nimbus gray almost make it look better.
Once I saw it in person I bought it. mine has the tan interior and black wheels.
I think the ice gray looks stellar. Nice choice

My situation is very similar to yours. Verdant on tan, black wheels, lightly used 3000km.
Was very keen on Nimbus also but love the Green look now.

 

[daSchtick]

Welp - the bad news is that I did not receive the car I ordered. BUT, the good news is that my dealership just received a '25 that was configured very similarly, but in my original first choice color combo! That said, I picked up my SENECA BLUE over TAN V6 Manual last Friday from World Imports in Jacksonville, FL!

My waiting game is over, I have my car, I avoided tariffs, and was able to apply my order deposit to this purchase - a WIN WIN WIN! I drove 4 hours along back roads home, and I must say I really enjoy this car! As much as I loved Seneca Blue in the showroom, I had no idea that it has so much metallic flake in it until I saw it in the sun after I had already signed! The color is amazing, as is the sound! I am also enjoying the feeling of the engine pulsing through the chassis, even at idle, as well as the amazing steering feel/precision. I have not experienced a car with so much soul since my test drive of the Lotus Elise many years ago. I definitely agree that this car is an occasion! Here are a few quick phots of my new Emira, which I have named Nigel!

 

[sonor8s]

Seneca is a stunning color. It pairs so well with the yellow and black accents. Congrats and enjoy in good health.

 

[SJ4]

Congrats! See you around the “Hood” I am close by with my Meridian Blue one.

 

[DomE]

Congrats ! Love the color… Enjoy!