USA/Canada Delivery Thread

Looking for some advice. The Emira I put a deposit on last year just showed up at the dealer. I had a signed purchase agreement from when I put the deposit down (first screenshot) but the dealer just sent me an updated purchase agreement (second screenshot) that's higher. The window sticker (third screenshot) shows charges for options that were implied in the original offer (configuration) code as well as a Transportation and Port Processing fee. How has the sales process been for others who put deposits down prior to the new tariffs? Were there purchase agreement changes and how did you / would you navigate them? I'm not comfortable sharing who the dealer is until this plays out.

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This is consistent with what i went through, the previous price was pretarrif, and went up about 7k to 116,700 post tariff delivery. My dealer was always straightforward with price increase, let me know even before car shipped from Hethel. Finally got my car back from ppf just last week and no regrets on my end. 150 miles commuting to work this past week and I’m all smiles. Def worth the wait, no issues so far, car has fired right up every time, no CELs, just waiting to hit 1k and open her up in track mode. I know it sucks we have to pay more but Lotus wasn’t going to eat those tariffs and who am I kidding, I was willing to pay the xtra after waiting almost 2 years.
 
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I was given the option to get a full refund on my deposit in light of the increased price. I also asked if I could swap the wheels onto a separate, cheaper 2024 Emira they had but was told they can't deviate from what's speciie d on the sticker. Also asked about 2026 pricing and was told they don't have any for the V6. The pics they've sent me (below) made me realize that I just need to have this thing. Picking it up on Wednesday.

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I was given the option to get a full refund on my deposit in light of the increased price. I also asked if I could swap the wheels onto a separate, cheaper 2024 Emira they had but was told they can't deviate from what's speciie d on the sticker. Also asked about 2026 pricing and was told they don't have any for the V6. The pics they've sent me (below) made me realize that I just need to have this thing. Picking it up on Wednesday.

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Congratulations! I think you made the right call. Any price increase is a tough pill to swallow when you thought you already had a deal. However there’s nothing at the increased price point that I’d be more drawn to. The Porsche doesn’t excite me and nothing else comes with manual transmission unless you’re willing to buy older/used.
 
Congrats! Beautiful spec! Totally know the feeling. I wasn’t too happy with price increase but as soon as I picked her up from the dealer I have to say that what the last thing on my mind when I saw the car in person. Even now I always walk to the garage to see the car before going to bed and kissing my little ones goodnight 😝 C63 goes outside in driveway.
 
Nice! That was my spec also, but with yellow calipers until it was cancelled. Same situation with the price increase too, but you can’t look at it and not want it. Congratulations!
 
I was given the option to get a full refund on my deposit in light of the increased price. I also asked if I could swap the wheels onto a separate, cheaper 2024 Emira they had but was told they can't deviate from what's speciie d on the sticker. Also asked about 2026 pricing and was told they don't have any for the V6. The pics they've sent me (below) made me realize that I just need to have this thing. Picking it up on Wednesday.

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Cosmos black and tan interior is a great combo.
 
I was doing some sleuthing because I am expecting my Emira soon and I noticed that the ‘Sample Shipment From Lotus Cars Usa Inc” on Import Genius' Lotus page lists a bill of landing (GB2510203) containing 8 Emiras and weighing 11,944 KG. Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Track and Trace tool confirms the VINs that Import Genius lists:
  • SCCLEJAX9SHD11187
  • SCCLEJAX0SHD11207
  • SCCLEJAX4SHD11162
  • SCCLEJAXXSHD11201
  • SCCLEJAX9SHD11190
  • SCCLEJAX7SHC11184
  • SCCLEJAX1SHC11195
  • SCCLEJAX3SHD11153
It appears these were all discharged on October 25.

@Nova is the expert here and I could be misinterpreting but thought 7 others might find this useful.
 
I was doing some sleuthing because I am expecting my Emira soon and I noticed that the ‘Sample Shipment From Lotus Cars Usa Inc” on Import Genius' Lotus page lists a bill of landing (GB2510203) containing 8 Emiras and weighing 11,944 KG. Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Track and Trace tool confirms the VINs that Import Genius lists:
  • SCCLEJAX9SHD11187
  • SCCLEJAX0SHD11207
  • SCCLEJAX4SHD11162
  • SCCLEJAXXSHD11201
  • SCCLEJAX9SHD11190
  • SCCLEJAX7SHC11184
  • SCCLEJAX1SHC11195
  • SCCLEJAX3SHD11153
It appears these were all discharged on October 25.

@Nova is the expert here and I could be misinterpreting but thought 7 others might find this useful.
This is correct. A handful of US and CA cars arrived on 10/25. I'll update the sheet when I get a chance.
 
dealer called saying my car is here! of course it's going to snow next week
 
dealer called saying my car is here! of course it's going to snow next week
Consider purchasing an extra set of rims, for use with all-season (A/S) tires, which is what I did. I assume you're about to park your car for the winter, which means you'll have lots of time to acquire new rims. I start off with my A/S tires in the spring, so my Emira is on the road early and can even navigate a bit of snow on the road, if the temperatures are OK. I put on the OEM rims with their summer tires (you may have the Cup2's), for track/summer use when it's warm out. Then with the colder temps, put the A/S back on, to get some more drive time before winter parking. Following this tire use pattern, one year I only parked my sport car (a C8 Corvette back then) for 3 months, when we had winter weather arrive later in Edmonton at the very end of November...then the roads/temperatures were OK earlier at the start of March. Something for you to consider, if like me you plan to daily drive your Emira and want to maximize your drive time.

OR if you're really into track use, the Cup2's are the ticket, however I'd worry about their handling in the rain, when daily driving on them during the summer months, but that's just me.

I also purchased Aerie V2 rims at the start of the winter months (around now), which gave plenty of ship time, while the car was parked. Aerie isn't quick but their rims and pricing are great, plus they help with the cross-border fees. The Black Friday and X'mas sales just around the corner, for Aerie or other rim sellers, are even better for saving dough. Whatever you do, good luck with your new Emira, which is nothing but ++ FUN to drive! That's why I use it as my daily; I'd miss it too much otherwise. Welcome to the Forum!
 
Consider purchasing an extra set of rims, for use with all-season (A/S) tires, which is what I did. I assume you're about to park your car for the winter, which means you'll have lots of time to acquire new rims. I start off with my A/S tires in the spring, so my Emira is on the road early and can even navigate a bit of snow on the road, if the temperatures are OK. I put on the OEM rims with their summer tires (you may have the Cup2's), for track/summer use when it's warm out. Then with the colder temps, put the A/S back on, to get some more drive time before winter parking. Following this tire use pattern, one year I only parked my sport car (a C8 Corvette back then) for 3 months, when we had winter weather arrive later in Edmonton at the very end of November...then the roads/temperatures were OK earlier at the start of March. Something for you to consider, if like me you plan to daily drive your Emira and want to maximize your drive time.

OR if you're really into track use, the Cup2's are the ticket, however I'd worry about their handling in the rain, when daily driving on them during the summer months, but that's just me.

I also purchased Aerie V2 rims at the start of the winter months (around now), which gave plenty of ship time, while the car was parked. Aerie isn't quick but their rims and pricing are great, plus they help with the cross-border fees. The Black Friday and X'mas sales just around the corner, for Aerie or other rim sellers, are even better for saving dough. Whatever you do, good luck with your new Emira, which is nothing but ++ FUN to drive! That's why I use it as my daily; I'd miss it too much otherwise. Welcome to the Forum!
Thanks for your tips! I am definitely thinking about getting a new sets of rims+tires. I see you went for the all season tires, I was thinking getting a winter/snow tires for cold weathers like November to April, whenever it's sunny and no snow on the road. (I don't think I can control myself and let it sit for the whole winter). I am wondering why you didn't go for a snow tire? Thanks
 
Thanks for your tips! I am definitely thinking about getting a new sets of rims+tires. I see you went for the all season tires, I was thinking getting a winter/snow tires for cold weathers like November to April, whenever it's sunny and no snow on the road. (I don't think I can control myself and let it sit for the whole winter). I am wondering why you didn't go for a snow tire? Thanks

Use of road salt in Alberta is not like in Ontario. I wouldn’t drive it here. Not worth the corrosion damage. Tuck it away, save on insurance and run the hell out of it come spring.
 
Thanks for your tips! I am definitely thinking about getting a new sets of rims+tires. I see you went for the all season tires, I was thinking getting a winter/snow tires for cold weathers like November to April, whenever it's sunny and no snow on the road. (I don't think I can control myself and let it sit for the whole winter). I am wondering why you didn't go for a snow tire? Thanks
Hi there. I am in Canada. I live in Ontario and although I don't drive my Emira in the winter I do have a set of gloss black OEM wheels that I would consider selling. They are mint condition but I bought 2 sets of lighter aftermarket wheels. I will attach a pic from when I first bought the car.
What colour is your car and whereabouts do you reside? Jason
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Thanks for your tips! I am definitely thinking about getting a new sets of rims+tires. I see you went for the all season tires, I was thinking getting a winter/snow tires for cold weathers like November to April, whenever it's sunny and no snow on the road. (I don't think I can control myself and let it sit for the whole winter). I am wondering why you didn't go for a snow tire? Thanks
To answer you question: having winter tires for those "shoulder seasons" (on either side of the true winter months) when it's colder, would work well. However winter tires will wear out sooner than A/S tires, on dry pavement and warmer temperatures. I think the A/S tires are fine, for my usage.

But winter tires are "a must" in my opinion, if you're going to drive in the dead of winter. You always need to worry about the ambient temperature and its effect on the tire rubber compound...so A/S tires will freeze or remain harder and have poor tracking/braking, when it's too cold, which is why the softer compound of a winter tire is needed, in those really cold months.

I always worry about "safety first" which is why my winter vehicle is all-wheel-drive on demand, with winter grips; and sand in trunk; to offset the front engine weight. I'd worry too much driving the Emira during Edmonton's winter months, with its rear wheel (only) drive and being lower to the ground. I see some Porsche owners driving their vehicles in the winter months, but at least most of them are all-wheel drive. I don't know how they navigate taller hard-packed ruts that form on the road with the freeze/thaw cycle. That's when they risk damaging their front splitter and side skirts, or just getting "hung up" if the ruts get really bad.

All that said, I agree with Jinba ittai: in Ontario you also have to consider road salt, which is more commonly used there, during the winter months. However that's mitigated somewhat (it's not so bad) with the Emira body being more resistant to salt/corrosion, because its exterior body panels (for example) are made of TCA Ultra Lite (not aluminum or steel). But then you must consider the other Emira body components and even bolts/screws, being exposed to salt.

As usual, you decide, based upon your preferences and risk tolerance.
 
Hi there. I am in Canada. I live in Ontario and although I don't drive my Emira in the winter I do have a set of gloss black OEM wheels that I would consider selling. They are mint condition but I bought 2 sets of lighter aftermarket wheels. I will attach a pic from when I first bought the car.
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Mine is mist white + black hood, I live in Toronto. I haven't done any research on tire choice, size etc. If I end up needing an extra sets I will dm you! Thanks for lettimg me know
 
Mine is mist white + black hood, I live in Toronto. I haven't done any research on tire choice, size etc. If I end up needing an extra sets I will dm you! Thanks for lettimg me know
Sounds good. I like the white and black combo so the spare rims will probably look great. I am in Belleville, 2 hours East of Toronto. DM if desired. We can always line them up in front of the car to see what you think.
 

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