Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

[Wake]

I just wish they would tell everyone what was going on instead of this stupid individual phone calls / emails. Send out a mass email saying “almost all deliveries have been delayed by X months (sounds like 2)” with a more personalise email/call to follow up.

 

[Tonyshepp]

No e.mail for me yet, so just phoned Customer Care. My deposit was 7th July 2021 for a V6 auto and I was told that my build is with senior managers and I will get a phone call or e.mail in the next week with an update.
I asked if they had Type Approval for the V6 Auto and they said they thought they had, but when I said I don't think they have, they didn't say anything further. It is still not possible to get V6 auto UK insurance quotes, so unless Type Approval was granted in the last few days and awaiting upload by Thatcham into the insurance databases, I can only assume that it remains without Type Approval.
In summary, last week's email promised an update that hasn't happened without my input. I am now waiting for another week. If some people are being told January and Lotus are contacting people in order, I can only assume that my car will be beyond January.

@JohnHoward i tihnk its fair to say "us January deliveries" isnt cast in stone. I was a locked in October build and before that July and before that etc etc. I wouln't feel too dispondent yet.. beyone what we already feel.

 

[duff]

Did anyone who received the email and then spoke to CS ask about spec changes?

 

[TomE]

@JohnHoward i tihnk its fair to say "us January deliveries" isnt cast in stone. I was a locked in October build and before that July and before that etc etc. I wouln't feel too dispondent yet.. beyone what we already feel.

Agree. I've now had 6 changes of date and each one happens about 4-6 weeks before the date I've previously been advised, bumping the date by 1-2 months.

So why would I believe this latest delay, advised 4-6 weeks before Oct build/Nov delivery and moved 2 months later, is going to be any different? I'd like to be optimistic and there are some signs of progress, but I'll wait until it's arrived at the dealer before I'm convinced

 

[emiraspain]

Damn, found my 2nd email from Lotus in Promotions (Gmail) @12.10 - first one came to my primary inbox.

Looks like i too may be January Delivery. Peak Season for drop in pricing on Spyders

and were they promoting anything? hhaa

 

[Emira]

Sorry that I'm probably late to the party here but why is it seemingly so hard to get Type Approval for an auto?

 

[DJS]

Sorry that I'm probably late to the party here but why is it seemingly so hard to get Type Approval for an auto?

It probably means someone has to do some proactive communication

 

[JohnHoward]

Sorry that I'm probably late to the party here but why is it seemingly so hard to get Type Approval for an auto?

That is the $6million question.

I have posted my thoughts in this thread at post #2581, #2583 and #2608

 

[Tonyshepp]

Just imagine how long the delay to an I4 FE will be now we have nearly all been moved to next year.

 

[New to Lotus]

Yes not many cars on the road till at least q2 next year. Rubbish from lotus.

 

[BeHappy]

Are you manual or auto?

Manual

 

[Scruff111S]

LCC have said I'm scheduled for Dec build and Jan delivery. Checkout likely to be during Dec. Dealer demo cars "imminently".

So it looks like Protect/Enhance email and Update (we'll call you) email are going to everyone in batches being built from now to end Dec, including the Update email also going to people who've already checked out.

There is a batch of cars about to be scheduled into deliveries, which I interpret as the 25-ish who have already done checkout.

A few have been told Oct build and Nov delivery. Not seen anyone so far saying they've been told Nov build and Dec delivery. Most seem to be Dec build and Jan delivery.

Edit: except @emiraspain just posted as the first I've seen with a Nov build and Dec delivery.

Myself like @emiraspain have now been told November build December delivery from October build November delivery.

 

[Scruff111S]

I'll sit staring at the phone, waiting for the call, then fumble it, drop it, and scream as it shatters on the floor!

Can I ask, when did you put your first deposit down?

 

[Scant]

Myself like @emiraspain have now been told November build December delivery from October build November delivery.

Yep, got my email and phone call today. I’ve moved from an October delivery to a November build and a December Delivery. Although this is still an “estimate”.

 

[BeHappy]

Did anyone who received the email and then spoke to CS ask about spec changes?

I did he just logged it and said he’d come back to me next week - probably not holding much hope but I will then probably bump it into March and get new reg to get colour change on callipers- It’s the least that they can do - or still considering cancelling it all hinges on how good demo ride is

 

[emiraspain]

I wonder, not that it really matters, but in any case I wonder, how many of the 20/25 for November delivery are famous car / or just famous general people.
We know Harry is there, I guess although he is away, Shizzy is possibly still there.
I would say Jenson Chocolate Buttons car is there.
A few other famous car people have to have ordered one...surely... and a few other celebs....

I'd say half are slots for these people..
The only surprising thing here is that I, being quite famous myself...to myself.... am not mixed in there also.

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

I wonder, not that it really matters, but in any case I wonder, how many of the 20/25 for November delivery are famous car / or just famous general people.
We know Harry is there, I guess although he is away, Shizzy is possibly still there.
I would say Jenson Chocolate Buttons car is there.
A few other famous car people have to have ordered one...surely... and a few other celebs....

I'd say half are slots for these people..
The only surprising thing here is that I, being quite famous myself...to myself.... am not mixed in there also.

Didn't they tell you that my Auto is in the 25 famous?

 

[prestonc]

Can I ask, when did you put your first deposit down?

I was 7th July

 

[Scruff111S]

Imagine. You call me, while we're chin wagging, lotus call, I miss the call, I call back, they pick up, I get too excited, fumble the phone, drop it, scream as it shatters on the floor!

I feel like a Tory politician, full of dilemma

Lotus make the Tory's look like they are an efficient, reliable, mega organised super smooth set up.

 

[emiraspain]

Didn't they tell you that my Auto is in the 25 famous?

haha..its all very hush hush.... top secret... Im guessing at least one member of the royal family will have one..
one MP... maybe not....
a few actors....