Will you buy one today?

[admu]

I will be accepting delivery in 3-4 weeks. Finally, after a year and a half of waiting, I will be getting my Emira. But instead of being totally ecstatic, I feel ambivalent. With the uncertainty of Lotus' future, should I still go ahead and buy one?

 

[billjax]

I will be accepting delivery in 3-4 weeks. Finally, after a year and a half of waiting, I will be getting my Emira. But instead of being totally ecstatic, I feel ambivalent. With the uncertainty of Lotus' future, should I still go ahead and buy one?

I only buy sport cars that I am excited about. I would not buy one that I am ambivalent about, but I am really enjoying my Emira!!!

 

[Blackthought_]

You gotta play to win, man. Thats like you saying you don’t want to date someone bc you may break up and life will suck for a little

 

[KAR120C]

Lotus has been uncertain about it's future for many years, and owned by different companies along the way. I have no doubt that Lotus will continue on, even if under a new owner.

I've owned and driven many different sports car marques. Lotus remains, IMO, the best driving experience. The Emira is my 5th Lotus and I keep coming back to them - and it sure isn't because I think they are a rock solid company.

Make your choice based on your priorities

 

[UCLAFC]

I will be accepting delivery in 3-4 weeks. Finally, after a year and a half of waiting, I will be getting my Emira. But instead of being totally ecstatic, I feel ambivalent. With the uncertainty of Lotus' future, should I still go ahead and buy one?

Was yours held up overseas due to tariffs? If so I’m in the same situation. My dealer hasn’t really provided any timeline. They had me confirm intent to purchase a month ago, also gave me a VIN but no updates since.

 

[robrmon]

I will be accepting delivery in 3-4 weeks. Finally, after a year and a half of waiting, I will be getting my Emira. But instead of being totally ecstatic, I feel ambivalent. With the uncertainty of Lotus' future, should I still go ahead and buy one?

Yes. I’ve just been for a drive, there is nothing else like it

 

[NJemira85]

I will be accepting delivery in 3-4 weeks. Finally, after a year and a half of waiting, I will be getting my Emira. But instead of being totally ecstatic, I feel ambivalent. With the uncertainty of Lotus' future, should I still go ahead and buy one?

I think a lot of this comes down to expectations and priorities. If you want stability and certainty, clearly this is not the way. I’m just being real.

Like buying an Alfa or McLaren and saying you care about reliability. Just plainly absurd.

If it’s about looking cool, no one even knows what the hell a lotus is.

If you want to drive something raw and different, bc you love driving it, despite knowing it will be a zoo to keep on road and brand may go bankrupt a few times over next 8-36 months, then this is the way!

I keep telling ppl, a used mc20 is basically free now . It’s got way more snob appeal. Same with McLaren gt. used these cars are so cheap now it’s wild. The damn emira / evora keep holding their value.

There’s no right or wrong answer. Just get what you like!

I mean Jesus, bmw still makes m cars in theory. With (shitty but genuine) manuals even! Sure the m2 weighs 4000lbs but still..

My expectations for reliability are shackled to the ocean floor. I’m going to enjoy it while it works and modify it pretty aggressively and whatever happens happens. Auto supercars just too boring. Personally, I just can’t care about another 700hp auto.

At least the Toyota engines are cheap to replace!

 

[crestima]

You gotta play to win, man. Thats like you saying you don’t want to date someone bc you may break up and life will suck for a little

Agreed, he's "got to play to win", but it's more like he doesn't want to date because he may end up getting married and life will suck for the rest of his life.

 

[admu]

Was yours held up overseas due to tariffs? If so I’m in the same situation. My dealer hasn’t really provided any timeline. They had me confirm intent to purchase a month ago, also gave me a VIN but no updates since.

Yes, my car was held up by the tariff.
I got a call from my dealer last week saying my car is on the boat heading for the states and will take 3-4 weeks to get to the port and 1-2 weeks to transport to their shop.

 

[admu]

Agreed, he's "got to play to win", but it's more like he doesn't want to date because he may end up getting married and life will suck for the rest of his life.

You guys are funny. That's why I come here a lot. I'm not afraid to ask questions because I know folks here have the same interest and passion and support each other.

 

[UCLAFC]

Yes, my car was held up by the tariff.
I got a call from my dealer last week saying my car is on the boat heading for the states and will take 3-4 weeks to get to the port and 1-2 weeks to transport to their shop.

Nice! What dealer did you order through?

 

[admu]

Lotus has been uncertain about it's future for many years, and owned by different companies along the way. I have no doubt that Lotus will continue on, even if under a new owner.

I've owned and driven many different sports car marques. Lotus remains, IMO, the best driving experience. The Emira is my 5th Lotus and I keep coming back to them - and it sure isn't because I think they are a rock solid company.

Make your choice based on your priorities

Kids are gone. Finances are in order. It's my turn now to prioritize myself.
I fell in love with the Emira the first time I saw it. Thank you for your reply. You just reminded me the reason why I ordered it.

 

[LotsOfTriumphsUsuallySexy]

My wife actually got tired of hearing about Lotus for 25 years and told me to go get it. She is right life is short and you have to balance financial maturity against enjoying life. The Lotus news are certainly concerning but I expect to keep the Emira forever or pass it to one of my boys so I don’t worry about resale value.

 

[UCLAFC]

My wife actually got tired of hearing about Lotus for 25 years and told me to go get it. She is right life is short and you have to balance financial maturity against enjoying life. The Lotus news are certainly concerning but I expect to keep the Emira forever or pass it to one of my boys so I don’t worry about resale value.

Same lol. Wife said just get it. As long as it doesn’t affect our savings, girls 529’s. I’ve got an EVO X and a C63s. The Emira will be my third car. I always grow attached to my vehicles, they all offer something different. I’ve got 2 girls and each will be able to drive one of my other cars once they’re old enough.