Emiralust Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 (edited) Hi Everyone, I thought perhaps this could have it's own topic for everyone to share their own experiences and photographs. Customer services latest update on test drives: "The latest information we have received advised test drives will be available at Lotus Centres coinciding with first deliveries and that all customers will have an opportunity to test drive prior to committing. We have been chasing for further updates as we approach July and have been informed all customers will be contacted within the next week." Looking forward to hearing about your test drives! Edited June 9 by Emiralust Adjusted after seeing Tom had posted on another forum about it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted June 9 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 9 Still an element of "coming soon" about how they're going to run it and when. It's been an unresolved issue since December, when early depositers were told about test drives when making second deposits. The delays have impacted on timing and sequence, so there will no longer be a gap between dealer demos arriving and first customer deliveries. Hence I'd been told special arrangements were being made for people in the July delivery batch. But still no details on that on Monday when I asked again. It's good there's an undertaking to let everyone have a test drive before having to commit, but still not clear how that works for July people and whether it means delaying your delivery. More info due next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mctaff Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 # for the patient 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denno Posted June 11 Report Share Posted June 11 Has there been any comms around i4 test drives? Presume not but would the end of the year be realistic? Quote Future wish list - Exige V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Evotion Posted June 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 11 I've heard nothing but if we stick with the 3 to 4 months behind theory then October/November is a possibility. I'd like to think that they will beat this so that people can get their hands on them quicker. We will see. 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...
Gold FFM MJON Posted June 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 11 28 minutes ago, Denno said: Has there been any comms around i4 test drives? Presume not but would the end of the year be realistic? Following my last message from Lotus (below) my first deposit was second week July and they have not asked for further since. So personally can’t see there being any demo i4 this side of Christmas? Your Emira is scheduled to be completed in 2023, we hope to be able to confirm an estimated month early 2023. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted June 11 Report Share Posted June 11 (edited) I had 2023 quoted to me for i4 demonstrators This also slightly dampened my expectations for a december 22 delivery of i4FE Edited June 11 by simonb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted June 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 11 Press drives for i4 should be in September and first customer deliveries are November, so I'm guessing dealer demos in Oct/Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted June 11 Report Share Posted June 11 13 minutes ago, TomE said: Press drives for i4 should be in September and first customer deliveries are November, so I'm guessing dealer demos in Oct/Nov. That sounds a bit more encouraging on timescales, but do wonder if it may slip before we get to that time. Type 132's are expected to get to a showroom at the end of the year, with customers getting their hands on it in Q1 2023, looks to make it a busy time for Lotus retailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM MJON Posted June 12 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 12 On 11/06/2022 at 16:28, TomE said: Press drives for i4 should be in September and first customer deliveries are November, so I'm guessing dealer demos in Oct/Nov. November for first customer deliveries sounds ambitious! But time will tell 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted June 12 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 12 Maybe. A lot can happen between now and November but that's what Lotus have been telling i4 FE people with early (pre-reveal) deposits over the last few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 I am fairly early and was told november build for december delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denno Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 The dilemma I have of not being able to test drive an i4 until November is I have a test drive booked with a different marque in a couple of weeks but not keen to place an order until I test drive the Emira which I’ve had a deposit down on since 12th July. Unless I put a deposit down on the other car regardless and pull one of the deposits once I have tried the both and made a decision. Quote Future wish list - Exige V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mctaff Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 Two deposits- go for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM DaveC72 Posted June 13 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 13 13 hours ago, TomE said: Maybe. A lot can happen between now and November but that's what Lotus have been telling i4 FE people with early (pre-reveal) deposits over the last few weeks. They've been communicating? Shush your mouth Not heard a thing here, and I reckon I'm reasonably near the top of the list for i4s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mctaff Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Silverstone told me late July for demo cars today. Looks like I might be delaying so I can get behind the wheel first. Frustrating!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg4lotus Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Just get the car. Keep the faith. It'll be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mctaff Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I will... just wanted a go first, so I could be much more excited for the month wait!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 On 11/06/2022 at 16:28, TomE said: Press drives for i4 should be in September and first customer deliveries are November, so I'm guessing dealer demos in Oct/Nov. catchpole should like it, if he liked this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alvitdk Posted June 28 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 28 Hi new here from Texas. Just placed an order ( I know I am let to the party) after waiting for the last 6 month on my Porsche GTS 4.0 allocation and stumbled across this marble of a sport car. Placed my order, of course another 18 month minimum wait, but still enjoying my 981 S for time being and looking forward seeing all those gorgeous deliveries you guys will take way before me, good luck! Dealer in Dalles claims first demo Emira will arrive by September for a test drive, looking forward to it! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 Welcome and congratulations 👍 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 On 13/06/2022 at 21:14, Mctaff said: Silverstone told me late July for demo cars today. Does anyone know if this is still the plan/target, or has this gone back. Having looked at other threads it may be a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Evotion Posted July 13 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13 I live in hope but have a suspicion it will be August, given the external issues. 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...
Gold FFM TomE Posted July 14 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 14 Customer Care told me August for dealer demo cars when I spoke to them earlier this week. Couldn’t say when in August, but people on factory tours this week have seen cars in production and been told they are dealer demos, including several LHD ones. LOG41 in Sept in the US is publicising they will have Matt Windle and a fleet of Emiras available to drive. I suspect those will go on to be the US dealer demo cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Evotion Posted July 15 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 15 I imagine a 1000 people will get to drive the Emira before us... marvellous. 😊 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...
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