aEdMIRA Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 it's really good because you can go anywhere! the next of kin was a bit strange, could it be there are test drives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marclurr Posted September 17, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Imagine? I suspect it's in case you choke on a peanut. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailslides Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Roll on the 18th October at Central Lotus, we are looking forward to seeing the Emira at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mctaff Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 26 minutes ago, aEdMIRA said: it's really good because you can go anywhere! the next of kin was a bit strange, could it be there are test drives? Yes I was puzzled about the next of kin! No mention of driving license though… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mctaff said: next of kin! Perhaps these are the +1's that got mentioned somewhere as an extra person to tag along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 So not a great buying experience so far - I live 15 miles from Hethel, and nearer than Stratton who have been downgraded to service only and are further away than that. Colchester not possible due to date/time so I’m now having to take a day off and undertake a 6-hour round trip to Silverstone on a Monday. There really needs to be a Hethel event too, in the absence of a local “retailer”….. 🤬 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washy Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Just sorted out my trip to Silverstone on the 1st October. Nicely getting real now😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashead1105 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 All the colchester slots have gone, I got timed out of the site while waiting for a guest to confirm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freefall_junkie Posted September 17, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Washy said: Just sorted out my trip to Silverstone on the 1st October. Nicely getting real now😎 Yup, it's exciting. Also new configurator goes live on Monday I've been told. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiralust Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) I got an "Emira Priority Reservation Showroom Event Invitation" email at 18:53, I've booked for 20-21:30 28th September at my local which was Bell and Colvill. It seems the evening slots were not on that roadshow link previously shared in this thread. Do I bring my mate who loves cars or the misses who hasn't seen it yet... 😬 If we're having a sweepstake again, I'm going to guess it will still be Blue giving it is their launch colour Edited September 17, 2021 by Emiralust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Emiralust said: Do I bring my mate who loves cars or the misses who hasn't seen it yet... 😬 Well I suppose it is a question of how much persuasion she needs to let you buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncx Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Washy said: Just sorted out my trip to Silverstone on the 1st October. Nicely getting real now😎 Unless you have a different list from me I think you must mean 1st November, the car seems to be down south during the first half of October. Meanwhile, despite the risk that I might cancel, Lotus are allowing me to have a close-up look. Are they stark raving mad ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Booked into Silverstone on Nov 1. The evening slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E1M2I3R4A Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, Emiralust said: I got an "Emira Priority Reservation Showroom Event Invitation" email at 18:53, I've booked for 20-21:30 28th September at my local which was Bell and Colvill. It seems the evening slots were not on that roadshow link previously shared in this thread. Do I bring my mate who loves cars or the misses who hasn't seen it yet... 😬 If we're having a sweepstake again, I'm going to guess it will still be Blue giving it is their launch colour Ditto. Will be at B&C for the earlier evening slot on 28th and have same wife/mate dilemma…. Was down at Goodwood today - some lovely old motors there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusAmateur Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Emiralust said: I got an "Emira Priority Reservation Showroom Event Invitation" email at 18:53, I've booked for 20-21:30 28th September at my local which was Bell and Colvill. It seems the evening slots were not on that roadshow link previously shared in this thread. Do I bring my mate who loves cars or the misses who hasn't seen it yet... 😬 If we're having a sweepstake again, I'm going to guess it will still be Blue giving it is their launch colour Jamie@ B&C confirmed to me today that it will be the blue one as it is the ‘finish ready’ one and the closest to how the production cars will look. Especially the quality of the interiors. It does not have an engine though so no hope of hearing the soundtrack or dreaming of driving it. Strictly a static demo - just to get us excited to see and feel it in the flesh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Evotion Posted September 17, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 "During week commencing 20th September, Lotus will being calling and emailing all of their Emira Priority customers, which of course you are, with instructions on how to configure your Emira and will be required to pay a further fully refundable configured option fee of £3,000. As a Priority build customer you will receive a personal call and then an email from Lotus, please do bear in mind however that due to the large volume of deposits it might be a week or two before you receive your call from Lotus." Get your credit card ready... 2 Quote If it has an engine, I am there to thrash it. My Emira Videos | Into Motorcycles? Motorcycle Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frickin_idiot Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Just registered for Silverstone Lotus - all went exactly as planned. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus-in-Notts Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 That’s interesting Ade, I wonder if Lotus will stagger the configured option orders until people have had chance to see the car……? at which point I’ll happily hand over the pennies with a big grin 😁 Now seeing as it’s the static demo model, I’m back to the V6 or I4 conundrum. This might just be decided on the flip of a coin 🤦♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Silverstone booked here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg | ValetPro Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Booked for the 30th at Bell and Colville. Thanks Jamie. Quote All the Best Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefall_junkie Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Evotion said: "During week commencing 20th September, Lotus will being calling and emailing all of their Emira Priority customers, which of course you are, with instructions on how to configure your Emira and will be required to pay a further fully refundable configured option fee of £3,000. As a Priority build customer you will receive a personal call and then an email from Lotus, please do bear in mind however that due to the large volume of deposits it might be a week or two before you receive your call from Lotus." Get your credit card ready... Interesting! I've not received that email. Perhaps staggered by the date booked for the roadshow? Mine isn't until October 16th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washy Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 10 hours ago, duncx said: Unless you have a different list from me I think you must mean 1st November, the car seems to be down south during the first half of October. Meanwhile, despite the risk that I might cancel, Lotus are allowing me to have a close-up look. Are they stark raving mad ? Yes sorry I did mean November. ☺️Got over excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailslides Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 9 hours ago, LotusAmateur said: Jamie@ B&C confirmed to me today that it will be the blue one as it is the ‘finish ready’ one and the closest to how the production cars will look. Especially the quality of the interiors. It does not have an engine though so no hope of hearing the soundtrack or dreaming of driving it. Strictly a static demo - just to get us excited to see and feel it in the flesh. By the time this individal car gets around the country, it will have had more bums on seats than a taxi. Should be a test of the durability of the interior 😉 Does anyone have an idea of when the initial production cars will begin rolling out of Lotus, has it already commenced building test cars? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daveb99 Posted September 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I’ve just had an email from Lotus: ”Dear Dave, We are excited to announce that Emira is now available for viewing at our retailers, however we have been overwhelmed with bookings. As an Evora Launch Edition owner we would like to offer you some rare unobtainium spare parts for your Evora in exchange for hosting a roadshow event for Emira in your dusty garage. Options include door latch mechanisms, window regulators, headlights, and rear sail panels. Please confirm you have a large supply of bacon and eggs and a greasy old frying pan with a loose handle. New screws for your pan handle are available from Lotus @ £19.99 plus VAT. Be quick before they go out of stock. We anticipate a strong take up for this option. Be aware some customers are coming from Porsche/McLaren so ensure they are given extra bacon, but absorb the fat before installation in the sandwich so as to avoid potential chino stains. Conversely, Lotus owners will be content with one hastily bronzed rasher that falls out of the bap during usage, as they are accustomed to such practices. Lastly, we will be sending you Emira signage for your garage door and badges for your Evora, including the larger diameter (6”) nose badge, designed by our local primary school children here in Hethel. Please practice a full reveal with your neighbours but don’t waste your bacon on them such that it becomes a back-order item. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards Emira ‘Overflow Car Park’ team” 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 9 hours ago, LotusAmateur said: Jamie@ B&C confirmed to me today that it will be the blue one as it is the ‘finish ready’ one and the closest to how the production cars will look. If it’s the static model (I.e the blue one) I take it that it will just be the car that was at Goodwood? I don’t feel quite so bad about not being around to attend the roadshow. I’m sure all the information given at the events will filter onto here anyway. 9 hours ago, Nimbus-in-Notts said: Now seeing as it’s the static demo model, I’m back to the V6 or I4 conundrum. This might just be decided on the flip of a coin 🤦♂️ I’m much the same, hopefully the decision might be easier (or made for me!) when the prices are released in the coming weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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