USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[DF_Toronto]

Has anyone delivered in canada

Nothing yet as far as I know, but the first Canadian cars did land in Baltimore 1-2 weeks ago so it’s any day and they are expecting them this week. Best bet is to follow the social media of the dealership - I’m sure they will post as soon as their first cars arrive.

 

[eriegz]

Has anyone delivered in canada

No, but I was told "mid-April".

 

[B r I a n]

Is your VIN also in the list of cars that got shipped back?

Nope, 6 March 2024 is well after the cars were shipped back.

 

[Porter]

Okay, how many cars does Lotus produce a year? Based on that # alone it's deplorable how this process has been handled by Lotus management/distribution. I bet the USA dealers are just as frustrated as the customers as these cars are on FloorPlan costing the dealers monthly $$$$$.

They weren't on floor plan. The cars that were delivered to dealers ahead of the CARB approval were still owned by Lotus.

You know a bunch of us have been getting our cars right?

 

[benjh1028]

So anyone else here get a fast driving award on their first day of ownership? Just asking for a friend……

 

[JAhmed]

Congrats on the delivery! That Spyder is gorgeous too. Hope to see them both around at some of the IGMC events.

Car lives at my unit most of the time, so you should!

The Spyder stays at home and only lurks around intermittently

 

[Fasttoys]

They weren't on floor plan. The cars that were delivered to dealers ahead of the CARB approval were still owned by Lotus.

You know a bunch of us have been getting our cars right?

1. The dealer owner I spoke to told me they have been paying for the cars on F-plan once the cars are shipped to the dealers. (That was while waiting for CARB approval)
2. Yes a bunch of people have been getting their cars while a bunch of CARB dealers have not & those cars are still in the UK!
3. Carb States have not had one being delivered to a customer at this point is ridiculous.
4. Many people that been waiting in line for years still don't have their cars to me it's just poor execution.
5. In the end, I guess it depends on what side of the coin you fall on if you are not happy about the process. (Delivered Emira not Delivered Emira)

 

[Fasttoys]

Ok I’m showing off on the car
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This car looks very nice in yellow, nice combination congratulations, I typically don’t like yellow cars.

 

[Porter]

1. The dealer owner I spoke to told me they have been paying for the cars on F-plan once the cars are shipped to the dealers. (That was while waiting for CARB approval)
2. Yes a bunch of people have been getting their cars while a bunch of CARB dealers have not & those cars are still in the UK!
3. Carb States have not had one being delivered to a customer at this point is ridiculous.
4. Many people that been waiting in line for years still don't have their cars to me it's just poor execution.
5. In the end, I guess it depends on what side of the coin you fall on if you are not happy about the process. (Delivered Emira not Delivered Emira)

Who said I was happy about the process? I waited 980 days. You're preaching to the choir here.

What I said about floor plan was explicitly what my dealer told me. They said they would have rejected the shipment if it had been on floorplan and unsellable. Are you sure your dealer was being explicitly truthful about their internal financial arrangements? Or was it possibly just something to say to demonstrate to the customer (you) how they're also frustrated?

The CARB state delays is because your state legislature has decided to align themselves with California rather than the federal government. And if I was was in Lotus' shoes, I wouldn't have even manufactured the cars until regulatory approval was complete. So, I feel like the fact that your car is already produced and likely en route should be a good thing.

*>> What was your paid deposit date?

 

[DF_Toronto]

Atlantic Sky has arrived in Halifax, now awaiting the VINs . Not sure if Emira’s will be unloaded there or in Baltimore…

ATLANTIC SKY - Cargo (IMO: 9670602, MMSI: 215804000) | MyShipTracking

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[Porter]

Atlantic Sky has arrived in Halifax, now awaiting the VINs . Not sure if Emira’s will be unloaded there or in Baltimore…

ATLANTIC SKY - Cargo (IMO: 9670602, MMSI: 215804000) | MyShipTracking

Details and realtime position for the vessel ATLANTIC SKY with MMSI 215804000, IMO 9670602 that is registered in [MT] Malta

www.myshiptracking.com

Could be unloading Canadian cars there, and US cars in Baltimore. Or all of them in Baltimore since Lotus USA serves both countries.

 

[LuckysDad]

C'mon 1668!!! No Whammies!!!

 

[DF_Toronto]

Could be unloading Canadian cars there, and US cars in Baltimore. Or all of them in Baltimore since Lotus USA serves both countries.

Yup, I know the first batch of Canadian cars that arrived 2 weeks ago unloaded in Baltimore, but I’m not sure if that boat had made a stop in Halifax.

 

[CoryC]

0473 ....c'mon

 

[99Problems]

1495 for F*x sake... we are all waiting on the latest boat manifest I take it?

Us CARB state FE 1.0's that have had deposits since early July 2021 are in a bad place... Happy for my fellow Emira enthusiasts that have now got their car, yet jealous/frustrated that I can't get ANY information on where mine (that has been built and has a VIN) is...

 

[KCMO68_510]

1495 for F*x sake... we are all waiting on the latest boat manifest I take it?

Us CARB state FE 1.0's that have had deposits since early July 2021 are in a bad place... Happy for my fellow Emira enthusiasts that have now got their car, yet jealous/frustrated that I can't get ANY information on where mine (that has been built and has a VIN) is...

Lotus has hired the Communication Firm: The Lonely Island, for all inquiries about US CARB State cars.

 

[PrimalD]

1495 for F*x sake... we are all waiting on the latest boat manifest I take it?

Us CARB state FE 1.0's that have had deposits since early July 2021 are in a bad place... Happy for my fellow Emira enthusiasts that have now got their car, yet jealous/frustrated that I can't get ANY information on where mine (that has been built and has a VIN) is...

Same situation for me, July 12 2021 deposit 1476 VIN.... Sucks, but it is what it is....

 

[azlambo]

Found this nut laying on my drivers side floor mat. Looked up underneath and around seat….couldn’t find where it came from. Any ideas?

 

[CoryC]

1495 for F*x sake... we are all waiting on the latest boat manifest I take it?

Us CARB state FE 1.0's that have had deposits since early July 2021 are in a bad place... Happy for my fellow Emira enthusiasts that have now got their car, yet jealous/frustrated that I can't get ANY information on where mine (that has been built and has a VIN) is...

In the same boat (...and hopefully literally!)

 

[dgrace]

Data point: my Lotus USA Apology gift showed up today. (I'll leave it unopened and it'll go with the car to its next owner)