Dark Verdant and.....

[EM33RA]

You got in nice and early, not really an issue for me if I miss first round of deliveries (might get offered an I4fe if I miss the v6fe) be interesting where we end up in OZ and how they manage the roadshows and pre orders - hopefully by the time it starts here they will be able to give an indication when you can expect delivery.

I think you hit the nail in the head. I want to see Lotus do so well and I’ve owned a coupe and do have a soft spot for them as a business overall. Been lucky enough to own some Italian Supercars but Lotus as a package just in my Evora 400 with all its drawbacks and build quality niggles is still very special/unique.

 

[Rob]

I think you hit the nail in the head. I want to see Lotus do so well and I’ve owned a coupe and do have a soft spot for them as a business overall. Been lucky enough to own some Italian Supercars but Lotus as a package just in my Evora 400 with all its drawbacks and build quality niggles is still very special/unique.

Agreed I want to see them do well and am pleased they are producing a car that suits my needs as a daily, fun and interesting, I’m prepared to give lotus Oz some slack, if I wanted the “Porsche experience” I’d go get it. I’ve had 6 911,s over 30 years and enjoyed all however, respectfully in my opinion they have become a dime a dozen especially on the Gold Coast. I’m looking for something a little less common and interesting. Finally, for me, Porsche made the 911 too good! And more of a GT car than a sports car in my view however I’m mid 50s now and accept that you’ve got to go where the market wants. I like a bit more rawness like my 80s & early 90s 911s. These reasons had a lot to do with buying my Morgan 3 wheeler which is just raw and so much fun to drive - especially at legal limits!

 

[EM33RA]

Agreed I want to see them do well and am pleased they are producing a car that suits my needs as a daily, fun and interesting, I’m prepared to give lotus Oz some slack, if I wanted the “Porsche experience” I’d go get it. I’ve had 6 911,s over 30 years and enjoyed all however, respectfully in my opinion they have become a dime a dozen especially on the Gold Coast. I’m looking for something a little less common and interesting. Finally, for me, Porsche made the 911 too good! And more of a GT car than a sports car in my view however I’m mid 50s now and accept that you’ve got to go where the market wants. I like a bit more rawness like my 80s & early 90s 911s. These reasons had a lot to do with buying my Morgan 3 wheeler which is just raw and so much fun to drive - especially at legal limits!

Mate I absolutely love the Morgan 3 wheelers, super cool and most definitely unique. I’ve currently got a 4C and love it for every reason others hate it. I’m down in Sydney mate and if you’re ever down this way I’ll buy you a beer. I’m also very lucky my Mrs is a bit of a rev head and allows me to splash out on cars I tell her we don’t have kids so might as well spend it on cars and holidays. Have an epic week ahead champion.

 

[Rob]

and when you’re in Bris/Goldie and agree on the 4c.

 

[TXEMIRA]

Now that I’ve been lusting over the “Racing Green” 2018 Evora 400, I’m really hoping Verdant is a sleeper color and really digging that ice grey leather to lighten up the interior.

 

[Leonard]

Agreed I want to see them do well and am pleased they are producing a car that suits my needs as a daily, fun and interesting, I’m prepared to give lotus Oz some slack, if I wanted the “Porsche experience” I’d go get it. I’ve had 6 911,s over 30 years and enjoyed all however, respectfully in my opinion they have become a dime a dozen especially on the Gold Coast. I’m looking for something a little less common and interesting. Finally, for me, Porsche made the 911 too good! And more of a GT car than a sports car in my view however I’m mid 50s now and accept that you’ve got to go where the market wants. I like a bit more rawness like my 80s & early 90s 911s. These reasons had a lot to do with buying my Morgan 3 wheeler which is just raw and so much fun to drive - especially at legal limits!

No way I almost bought a 3 wheeler before putting deposit on the Emira. I think I will still end up with one at some point. Take it you love yours?
My take on them is that they are the perfect anecdote to modern busy roads where you need to find your fun at the speed limit or below!

 

[Rob]

No way I almost bought a 3 wheeler before putting deposit on the Emira. I think I will still end up with one at some point. Take it you love yours?
My take on them is that they are the perfect anecdote to modern busy roads where you need to find your fun at the speed limit or below!

I’m keeping my 3 wheeler Leonard and will add the Emira, it’s very hard to explain how good they feel to drive, it’s not like anything else, it’s a bit like riding a motorbike that handles like an old 911 without a helmet I’d class it as an enthusiasts car, non of it makes sense and we love them all the more for it. I’m generally not a person that likes to be the center of attention, big mistake driving this, takes forever arriving and leaving anywhere, it’s the happiest car I’ve owned. Buy one while you can Leonard, they’re not allowed to make them anymore (no windscreen wipers) I think there’s only ~2500 of them worldwide. I’ll be keeping mine and hang it my wall once I’m told I’m not allowed to drive anymore

 

[TomE]

My local Lotus dealer, Bell & Colvill, are also Morgan dealers. Lovely cars and the three wheelers are beautiful and idiosyncratic.

I’ve never driven one but can imagine they are an adventure every time.

 

[Rob]

My local Lotus dealer, Bell & Colvill, are also Morgan dealers. Lovely cars and the three wheelers are beautiful and idiosyncratic.

I’ve never driven one but can imagine they are an adventure every time.

I’m a 3rd generation Morgan driver, I remember as a lad belting around Kent with my grandfather in his 3 wheeler, and with my father in London & Oz in a +4 I think companies like Morgan & lotus have nailed it, the right mix of very uniquely English design and with the oily bits provided by the Germans, Japanese & the Americans in the Morgans air cooled engine.

 

[Leonard]

I’m keeping my 3 wheeler Leonard and will add the Emira, it’s very hard to explain how good they feel to drive, it’s not like anything else, it’s a bit like riding a motorbike that handles like an old 911 without a helmet I’d class it as an enthusiasts car, non of it makes sense and we love them all the more for it. I’m generally not a person that likes to be the center of attention, big mistake driving this, takes forever arriving and leaving anywhere, it’s the happiest car I’ve owned. Buy one while you can Leonard, they’re not allowed to make them anymore (no windscreen wipers) I think there’s only ~2500 of them worldwide. I’ll be keeping mine and hang it my wall once I’m told I’m not allowed to drive anymore

Omg I'm in love with it
Not sure I can justify both is all Although I know I want one REAL bad!!!

 

[frazzer]

I’m keeping my 3 wheeler Leonard and will add the Emira, it’s very hard to explain how good they feel to drive, it’s not like anything else, it’s a bit like riding a motorbike that handles like an old 911 without a helmet I’d class it as an enthusiasts car, non of it makes sense and we love them all the more for it. I’m generally not a person that likes to be the center of attention, big mistake driving this, takes forever arriving and leaving anywhere, it’s the happiest car I’ve owned. Buy one while you can Leonard, they’re not allowed to make them anymore (no windscreen wipers) I think there’s only ~2500 of them worldwide. I’ll be keeping mine and hang it my wall once I’m told I’m not allowed to drive anymore

Would love one, but don't enjoy the attention, this isn't something you can turn up discretely in!

 

[Leonard]

Would love one, but don't enjoy the attention, this isn't something you can turn up discretely in!

That noise tho with the V twin

 

[frazzer]

That noise tho with the V twin

Need to unsubscribe from this thread before I do something silly like buy one . Honestly, if I had a garage...

 

[Leonard]

Need to unsubscribe from this thread before I do something silly like buy one . Honestly, if I had a garage...

I have a garage, but it's tiny. Oh hang on......

 

[frazzer]

I have a garage, but it's tiny. Oh hang on......
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Just need the matching goggles

 

[Mike-engel]

I’m keeping my 3 wheeler Leonard and will add the Emira, it’s very hard to explain how good they feel to drive, it’s not like anything else, it’s a bit like riding a motorbike that handles like an old 911 without a helmet I’d class it as an enthusiasts car, non of it makes sense and we love them all the more for it. I’m generally not a person that likes to be the center of attention, big mistake driving this, takes forever arriving and leaving anywhere, it’s the happiest car I’ve owned. Buy one while you can Leonard, they’re not allowed to make them anymore (no windscreen wipers) I think there’s only ~2500 of them worldwide. I’ll be keeping mine and hang it my wall once I’m told I’m not allowed to drive anymore

This is really cool! And in the right color

 

[GarrethN]

This is really cool! And in the right color

A beautiful example that’s available now if anyone wants a little runaround while they wait……..

 

[frazzer]

View attachment 1153A beautiful example that’s available now if anyone wants a little runaround while they wait……..

at £60k its quite a premium over the retail - but I expect they'll appreciate since Morgan stopped making them last year

 

[Leonard]

View attachment 1153A beautiful example that’s available now if anyone wants a little runaround while they wait……..

I love it but 60k is a lot for 3 wheels
I dont think

at £60k its quite a premium over the retail - but I expect they'll appreciate since Morgan stopped making them last year

Why i was looking at 35k. As safe as putting your money in gold I imagine

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

at £60k its quite a premium over the retail - but I expect they'll appreciate since Morgan stopped making them last year

I heard they were planning to launch a new model, guess it will be available same time as the Emira.
Only difference is you don't have to think about the color of the rims and calipers!