Anyone received their 30 day notification yet?

[JohnHoward]

Just sharing this as it might help someone.
I emailed CServ yesterday to ask (due to an almost nailed on bleak mid winter handover) if we could do the factory handover then have it dropped off at home (not for free i would pay of course).

Came back today saying its not an option.

I hate salt especially on Loti - you can hear them fizzing if they get any salt on em!!!!

Might get a transporter waiting at the gate and go for factory collection anyway.....

It is amazing how inflexible they are, they simply do not care a jot about their customers. The more you hear about their terrible customer service/comms/attitude the more you reconsider.
I made a simpe enquiry on Monday and they said they would come back to me. Four days later and still no update. Absolutely hopeless.

 

[TomE]

I put my deposit down in October 2019 with a dealer. In 2021 i was refunded this with the dealer saying to go on the Lotus web site and pay deposit there. The dealer said i would be given a 32 degit number, give that to them and i would retain my place.

That was the process, but Lotus messed up the recording of original deposit date correctly for many pre-reveal people despite saying they’d sorted it.

 

[EspritGuy]

New contributor here, I have had my place since May 2020 before reveal with my main dealer, who assured a car slot. When it was known that obtaining a car slot was to be direct with Lotus - they told me to deposit online, this was after Goodwood, so was truly dismayed at this. However, I did manage to get an FE slot, ( won’t go into details) but like all have been dismayed by the continual push back of delivery. I was down for Spring, then May, June then build in July delivery in August, then August build September delivery, yesterday became Either November/December.After selling my Evora400 last October, I was hoping for the Emira this year, but have lost out all year on motoring activities. (Track days and tours)

The big issue I have is wanting to test drive a car. Now I am a long term Lotus guy- Elan S3 in 1971. lotus Elite in 1978, Esprit Turbo X180, Lotus Elise S1, Evora S Sports Racer, Evora 400. So fully understand the lotus magic on ride and handling.

I have specified:
Magma Red
Black pack
Ice interior
Privacy glass
Silver wheels
Black brake callipers
Sport Suspension
Michelin Cup tyres

The reason I want to drive one is to check the gearbox graunch has gone in low gears (they have beefed the box up) pertinent to Evora’s and Exiges both my two new Evora’s had it and I don’t want the Emira to have it!
Window seals have been sorted.
And finally tour versus sport feel, I fear that I will not get the opportunity to check based upon the dealer cars being what looks like Sport Demo - tour test drive, or am I reading too much into this
LCS want me to confirm the above spec today, but after months and months cannot get a drive. I am so frustrated.

Thanks for sharing.
I feel compelled to ask: Did you choose your screen name after digesting all the promises/ production/delivery disappointment?

 

[Forlorn]

Thanks for sharing.
I feel compelled to ask: Did you choose your screen name after digesting all the promises/ production/delivery disappointment?

Guess I was watching the series “Sharpe” and looked at the Forlorn Hope” who had no chance of surviving going into the battle breach. I feel it’s been a battle with no hope of winning. Hence the word “Forlorn” was appropriate. But I do “hope” but it seems a moving target all the time. Jeez I just feel they are trying too many things all the time. It’s been said before but in my opinion the gestation to get the V6 Exige to market, seemed to just happen in double quick time. But, this car has been talked about for years before the reveal. But apart from a new interior ( and body panels) I cannot see the pinch points to get this done.

 

[Lots_Of_Trouble]

They wanted me to confirm before locking in, I did change from privacy glass after seeing both options on a visit to the Lotus academy, it would appear I could have changed more, but decided to stick with red even though I had been tempted by yellow and blue

Wait,so let me get this right-you have had until NOW to lock in your spec and your delivery is November ,YET most of us that deposited early had to lock in JANUARY without making any changes,before seeing the latest configurator and are still also NOVEMBER delivery (October build)????

Lotus-you are an absolute joke

 

[DJS]

As I understand it anyone locking their spec in last week or this is a November build if that’s start of November that could potentially mean an end of November delivery. November builds should be deposits 11th of July onwards.

That’s from what I’ve read on here.

 

[EspritGuy]

Guess I was watching the series “Sharpe” and looked at the Forlorn Hope” who had no chance of surviving going into the battle breach. I feel it’s been a battle with no hope of winning. Hence the word “Forlorn” was appropriate. But I do “hope” but it seems a moving target all the time. Jeez I just feel they are trying too many things all the time. It’s been said before but in my opinion the gestation to get the V6 Exige to market, seemed to just happen in double quick time. But, this car has been talked about for years before the reveal. But apart from a new interior ( and body panels) I cannot see the pinch points to get this done.

Take your pick: new partner, new factory, Covid, supply chain, conflict, labor, new regulations.
And let us not forget the alchemy of reproducing Dark Verdant and springing it upon an anxious population who considered it Project Mirage.
I like your word Gestation.
Forlorn is forearmed.
Now see the recent Custom Plates thread posts.
Cheers!

 

[Scruff111S]

Guess I was watching the series “Sharpe” and looked at the Forlorn Hope” who had no chance of surviving going into the battle breach. I feel it’s been a battle with no hope of winning. Hence the word “Forlorn” was appropriate. But I do “hope” but it seems a moving target all the time. Jeez I just feel they are trying too many things all the time. It’s been said before but in my opinion the gestation to get the V6 Exige to market, seemed to just happen in double quick time. But, this car has been talked about for years before the reveal. But apart from a new interior ( and body panels) I cannot see the pinch points to get this done.

Agreed, also when the first Evora came out, from memory took 27 months from blank sheet of paper to production. I think Lotus should go back to that way of working, especially the 3 years we have all been through.

 

[Tailslides]

Wait,so let me get this right-you have had until NOW to lock in your spec and your delivery is November ,YET most of us that deposited early had to lock in JANUARY without making any changes,before seeing the latest configurator and are still also NOVEMBER delivery (October build)????

Lotus-you are an absolute joke

I have always thought the lack of flexibility on configuration was not completely necessary, considering the vehicles are still so far from production, especially for something as minor as glass, wheel colour etc.. Your lock in was probably for Spring production, maybe four of five months ahead of delivery, mine is August lock in for possibly December delivery, so not too dissimilar timings, the slip in production has exasperated the situation of course.

My friend who has a Boxster GTS4.0 on order for 18 months has just heard his order, for delivery in October, is no longer possible with no estimate available, the price has risen and will rise again. Porsche offered him another car without many of the options he has ticked!

At least Lotus have kept their specifications and price constant, the delay is frustrating and the level of communication has irked some deposit holders, it cannot have been an easy time for Lotus as they move to being a higher volume manufacturer.

We have to continue to be patient or go elsewhere

 

[BeHappy]

Lotus can't tell me why! I suspect it's because I optioned Homelink, as a lot of others with it have been pushed into Month 2. But a few people in Month 1 do have it and have later deposits then me. It makes no sense.

A lot of the 120 people with pre-reveal deposits have been delayed two months into Month 2, with nothing unique about specs and with no explanation from Lotus. So people with reveal/Goodwood deposits are getting cars earlier than people who placed deposits in 2020 and Q1/Q2 2021. Very poor when you consider these people had enough faith to place deposits with very little info about the car and the majority are Lotus enthusiasts rather than speculato

Wait,so let me get this right-you have had until NOW to lock in your spec and your delivery is November ,YET most of us that deposited early had to lock in JANUARY without making any changes,before seeing the latest configurator and are still also NOVEMBER delivery (October build)????

Lotus-you are an absolute joke

Yep I’ve said this a few times on here we’ve been locked in for like 8 months and some that are same delivery month of November had until August 19th so literally only a couple of months ish - early depositors have been penalised on all fronts and they are now getting cars at same time anyway - absolute joke that can’t change anything or even omit additional spec !!!!

 

[1500 GT]

As I understand it anyone locking their spec in last week or this is a November build if that’s start of November that could potentially mean an end of November delivery. November builds should be deposits 11th of July onwards.

That’s from what I’ve read on here.

Locked in my spec on Tuesday of this week for a November build, deposited on 13th July 21. Decided not to delay until March as starting to get some enthusiasm back after months of apathy and don't like the idea of getting kicked out of the queue after 14 months.
V6 manual
Dark Verdant
Lower Black Pack
Silver Wheels
Yellow Calipers
Ice Grey Leather
Alcantara Wheel
Tracker

 

[jimbobc]

Locked in my spec on Tuesday of this week for a November build, deposited on 13th July 21. Decided not to delay until March as starting to get some enthusiasm back after months of apathy and don't like the idea of getting kicked out of the queue after 14 months.
V6 manual
Dark Verdant
Lower Black Pack
Silver Wheels
Yellow Calipers
Ice Grey Leather
Alcantara Wheel
Tracker

sounds a lovely spec!

 

[1500 GT]

sounds a lovely spec!

Forgot the Touring Suspension bit!

 

[Scruff111S]

what wait... you had to pay a deposit? ahhhh thats why I haven't got my car yet..... the damn deposit
we have another 7-10-15-20 days before people do test drives.... its going to be thin on here until then

I don't think it makes that much difference if you have paid a deposit or not. The wait is still years.

 

[Scruff111S]

Yep I’ve said this a few times on here we’ve been locked in for like 8 months and some that are same delivery month of November had until August 19th so literally only a couple of months ish - early depositors have been penalised on all fronts and they are now getting cars at same time anyway - absolute joke that can’t change anything or even omit additional spec !!!!

As I have said before. My first deposit was 5th October 2019. My car has no extras on it. Yet people who paid there deposit around launch, and later, are getting there cars before me. I had a chat with the dealer yesterday, he thinks it is perhaps my wheel choice or caliper colour which are maybe items that have not yet made it to Hethel. If this is the case, then a phone call explaining the situation and giving me the option of changing to items that are in stock. Or is this a bit to clever for Lotus?

 

[TomE]

What are your wheel and caliper choices? I've got DC wheels and black calipers. I know others with the same who are getting delivery a month before me, despite later deposits. We've seen cars already with these components on.

My hunch is Homelink is affecting mine, but I don't think you have it?

 

[Scruff111S]

What are your wheel and caliper choices? I've got DC wheels and black calipers. I know others with the same who are getting delivery a month before me, despite later deposits. We've seen cars already with these components on.

My hunch is Homelink is affecting mine, but I don't think you have it?

Diamond cut wheels and yellow calipers. No home link.

 

[TomE]

Could be DC wheels I guess, but plenty have been seen on pre-prod cars and around the factory. It was the silver wheels that seemed in short supply.

 

[Scruff111S]

Could be DC wheels I guess, but plenty have been seen on pre-prod cars and around the factory. It was the silver wheels that seemed in short supply.

Well the dealer was only guessing as to the reason.

 

[ksegg]

Wait,so let me get this right-you have had until NOW to lock in your spec and your delivery is November ,YET most of us that deposited early had to lock in JANUARY without making any changes,before seeing the latest configurator and are still also NOVEMBER delivery (October build)????

Lotus-you are an absolute joke

Plot Twist: "NOVEMBER" delivery will be postponed to November, 2023 for FE.