Counting the days... + factory tour question

[Kristof Thys]

Hi guys,

 

got an Exige S in Military Grey on order.  Should be delivered here in Belgium first week of July.

 

Quick question: need to be in London on June 4th and want to go and see the Lotus factory.

 

 

Practically: how do I arrange this?  Do I email Lotus UK, do I ask my dealer, ...?

 

In short: all tips & tricks are welcome!

 

 

 

 

[Bibs]

Your dealer should be able to arrange it easily. If not, let me know and I'll put you in touch with the right people

[The Pits]

Military grey, stunning colour, a great choice!

 

Probably what I would have chosen for an Exige S.

 

Hope the tour works out. You could always do one of the driving Academy days if you're travelling from Belgium, that way you'll get to drive the Hethel track too.

[Kristof Thys]

thanks guys!  Just rang the dealer, he's going to send me the contact details.  Saw on the website that june 4th is the next available date... just hope they can squeeze me (and 2 collegues) in.  Will keep you updated.

 

On a side note: damn this wait is hard, especially with the super nice weather over here!

[Bibs]

Make sure you book the deluxe tour and get a visit to Classic Team Lotus too. It'll be the highlight of your day

[Kristof Thys]

Make sure you book the deluxe tour and get a visit to Classic Team Lotus too. It'll be the highlight of your day

 

Will do, just waiting for the dealer to come back to me

[Seven Elleven]

Why is a Factory Pick up not possible anymore? I want to pick up mine, but got the Info, this is not feasible anymore...so sad...

[Ja5on]

Really, that's rubbish. That's one of the big draws for me.

[The Pits]

It must be because it would cost them money to set up that service and do the final prep, registration and pdi that the dealer does. Porsche charge quite a bit (over £1000) for factory collection don't they? I don't think Lotus would get many takers if they started charging for it.

[Seven Elleven]

I think, they charged the prep in the past. On the other side, the Transport will be deducted, so it would be Slightly cheaper for us in Austria. I wouldn't mind the charge either.

It is my fifth Lotus and the first new car, that's why i have been Thinking about it. A Trip to UK is always nice and especially to Lotus.

[Bibs]

Last month's EVO said that Audi charge £500 for a factory pickup.

[Snoopy1969]

In german car factories the "pickup Service" is the alternative to the delivery costs that are charged seperately if you buy a new car (no matter where you live in Germany...). The factory pickup might contain several Special Services, can be a tour can be a Special multimedia Nonsens (whatever...)

[Seven Elleven]

In the meantime, i would be already completely satisfied, if the car is finally ready. It is now 3 months delay to the initial delivery date. I am close to change my mind and visit the next Porsche dealer and take away a Cayman....

[Ja5on]

That's sad to hear buddy, they given you any explanation to why?