Received good news from my dealer

I got a call from my SA informing me that lotus has resumed shipping of cars to the US and I should get my car soon.
Yay.
Anyone else got a call from the dealer?

 

[UCLAFC]

Given current tariff rates only 7.5% higher than previous, and my price went up 6.4%, looks like Lotus didn’t absorb any of the tariff as lotus USA gets the car for well under MSRP at port. I’m ok with this. Though I wish I knew what that assessed value at port is. I can’t help but wonder if the dealer is getting an extra cut taking advantage of this mess. That’s where I’d have a major issue.

 

[brkump]

My dealer called me Tuesday afternoon as well.
- Car is produced (gave me VIN)
- Lotus is asking dealers to immediately confirm with each customer whether they intend to complete the purchase. If yes, the car will be on the boat by end of the week. If no, the car will be reallocated to another dealership that they deem most appropriate (waiting list, demand, etc)
- MSRP went from $105,xxx to $112,xxx
- Dealer needs to know in next 24-48 hours.
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Well, that was unexpected and abrupt. Dealer was considerate in that they offered a simple refund if walking away is chosen option.
I'll need some time to ponder the abrupt timing and determine if my bank can confirm the financing underwriting in that time period. On principle alone, I am averse to paying the increased MSRP and that likely is a deal breaker for me if they aren't able to honor the original order sheet. I may research to see if there is any obligation for the original MSRP to be honored based on state law or the order documents. I doubt it, but it's a valid question to consider.
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I'd be interested to hear if any dealers are honoring the original order price or other details from anyone else in the same boat?

 

[Beachbum]

FX rates will be playing a part in this too. GBP to USD has been going GBPs way for the last 2 or 3 months