Graham Ridgway Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 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...
KennyN Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I've just received an email informing me that my Emira will now be in production during October, disappointed doesn't come close. I'm considering telling them to keep it until next March, I've little use for it Nov-Feb. In the meantime, if something else catches my eye, it will be difficult to resist. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I got the same! I will be taking it though. I want it now! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beady Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I have just received an (unprompted) email update on my order - so i assume lots of you will be getting the same email today - check your junk folders! States a production date now confirmed of October. Does not mention delivery date so i assume this to be November. I believe I am in the second batch and was originally notified of July production / Aug delivery - so 3 months delay. hope this is helpful 4 minutes ago, KennyN said: I'm considering telling them to keep it until next March, I've little use for it Nov-Feb. I will definitely be doing this- but will wait until after the test drives as I might also want to use that delay to make a spec change - if the spec changes results in an even longer delay, then who cares, waited long enough already. Higher risk is for Lotus that too may of us get bored and look elsewhere. Used prices starting to come down now too. Quote construction and property consultants : My company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, Beady said: States a production date now confirmed of October. Does not mention delivery date so i assume this to be November. Ah. That’s a good point. I read it as October delivery first time around… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiralust Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Same email for me, I have always been batch 1 and my email reads production October which to mean means November delivery based on what they're said previously. First feeling is that I would delay if not cancel at this point unfortunately. Timings are out for me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted August 10, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I've had my email and have been delayed from August production to October production, so assume that'll be November delivery. I'm aware some people have been told they are September production and hence likely October delivery. So I'm no longer Month 1 / Batch 1 and have been delayed more than others, which is presumably something to do with my fully loaded spec (chip supply for Homelink and/or tracker maybe?). Disappointed to have dropped from one of the first 20 cars into Month 2 and delivery at the start of winter. Reflecting on what that means I'll do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM DaveC72 Posted August 10, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Pfft. I don't even have a month, just a year... 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Well. That’s annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Stone Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 In an unlikely development, the guidance in the email update for my I4 reserved “delivery” has come forward from Q1 2024 to “2023”. But I’m keeping my expectations in check! 1 Quote But remember one thing: don't lose your head to a woman that'll spend your bread: Lotus Turbo Esprit (89-11); Lotus Esprit GT3 (12-14): Lotus Evora S (14-17); Lotus Esprit V8 SE "UK Last 15" (18-...) Lotus Emira FE I4 (2024...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 first batch i4 Your Emira is estimated to be produced in 2023 and we will confirm a production and delivery timing very early in the year. Over the coming months we will of course remain in touch and we will be providing more information regarding financial services, trade-in and insurance products that you may be interested in. starting to sound like the new TVR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGB Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Same Email for me, so November delivery. I wonder, if I did delay delivery until March/April, what would happen to the car in the meantime ? If it's just going to end up stuck in a field somewhere for 5/6 months, then I think I would rather have it sat on my drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I would have thought that if you asked for delayed delivery it would result in a delay to the build to the month before your requested delivery. They don't want to be storing cars either I'd imagine. It's worth bearing in mind too that this is the 'every day' Lotus. It's been designed as a daily sports car so will be just fine to drive through the winter, if fact what I do with my Evora without any issues. 1 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...
Gold FFM Evotion Posted August 10, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 This is at best... We might still not see an Emira this year. I am just disillusioned. So what is the magic lottery spec that gets you an actual car in October? I am Scheduled October so November delivery like Tom. Magma, black wheels, no black pack, no privacy glass, yellow callipers, alcantara seats and wheel, Sports with Goodyears. 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...
Matt W Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) My Exige was similarly delayed last year, due June, arrived end of October, I asked about taking delivery in spring and was pretty much refused. Gladly we had a mild winter so was able to get some use, but frustrating it spent a lot of time stationary. Slightly cheekily I asked if there was anything they could go to 'soften the blow', to which the dealer agreed to honour the original deal of the first inspection service remaining free (which is free anyway) and 1/4 tank of petrol... Edited August 10, 2022 by Matt W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Emira Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, DaveC72 said: Pfft. I don't even have a month, just a year... I received the same email having been told two weeks ago that I had a build in December with delivery in January. This has moved to maybe some time in 2023 possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
390ja Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Quite a late placed i4 order here and have the vague “confirm production in early 2023” email too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ridgway Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I moved my batch 1 V6 to an i4. Latest was delivery in December, got the sometime in 2023 email with context e in the new year. So that's Feb delivery at the very earliest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frickin_idiot Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 The communication from Lotus is leagues ahead of another manufacturer that my partner is dealing with. Zero communication from dealership or manufacturer since the order was placed in February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 So no customer cars being built in Sept it seems. My July 10th deposit has now also put me into an Oct build slot. I hope they are not taking a gamble on the parts supply being resolved by Oct and that the cars will actually get built in Oct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted August 10, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I've seen 4-5 people across various forums who have Sept build and Oct delivery. Includes people who placed deposits 6-8 July 2021, months after me, but I'm now Nov. The only factor I can deduce so far is my inclusion of Homelink has delayed my delivery much more than other people's - presumably a chip supply issue? I have the tracker optioned too, but others with tracker, no Homelink and pre-reveal deposits appear to now be ahead of me with Oct delivery. Of course if I now try to delete Homelink I will incur a +6 month delay... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Well I got the email stating October build also but the laugh of it is I have never been wanting a V6 and have said i4 all along and even probably wait for better colour choice own spec car! I was a 2nd day of Goodwood deposit or so. I was expecting late spring so this was a bit of a shock today! Mind you I'm warming to accepting a i4 First Edition and compromise on the limited colour palette. Quote A LEGS man and proud to declare it! Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland Autocar's Best UK Drivers Car 2009. Car's Performance Car of the Year 2009; Evo's Car of the Year 2009. Top Gear Sports Car of the Year 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rambo Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 All these delays just mean you have more time to enjoy driving your existing Evora, Exige, Elise or battered M100. That should be good news 👍 And you'll still get good days in Oct, Nov and Dec. When your Emira arrives Unfortunately Lotus have no control over Brexit, Covid, wars or anything else that is affecting the current supply chain. So, get out there and drive your Lotus like you stole it. It will put the smile back on your face 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ridgway Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Have I understood correctly that October delivery is now the earliest customer car delivery month? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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