Factory Tour Thread

[Leonard]

Or, maybe you'll brighten their day from seeing a nice car!

Yes.. I can really see the warehouse and operational teams being bowled over with happiness at the sight of my gorgeous new Lotus

 

[VL3X]

Or, maybe you'll brighten their day from seeing a nice car!

Or just get a bumper sticker that says "My other car is a Yaris."

 

[eriegz]

Yes.. I can really see the warehouse and operational teams being bowled over with happiness at the sight of my gorgeous new Lotus

Ok then, some other options:

• Show up with donuts & coffee for everyone
• Let them sit in it / check out the engine
• Take them out for a spin

I certainly wouldn't feel resentful if someone did the above for me!

 

[Leonard]

Or just get a bumper sticker that says "My other car is a Yaris."

I used to have a "my other cars a Porsche" sticker on my 300 pound Skoda Fabia (I had a Porsche at the time of course so)

 

[Leonard]

Ok then, some other options:

• Show up with donuts & coffee for everyone
• Let them sit in it / check out the engine
• Take them out for a spin

I certainly wouldn't feel resentful if someone did the above for me!

Yeah will see if Liz Truss has finished off our economy or not in the next 8 weeks

 

[Pugwash]

I used to have a "my other cars a Porsche" sticker on my 300 pound Skoda Fabia (I had a Porsche at the time of course so)

I used to have “my other car is a Caterham” on the back of my DB7.

 

[Leonard]

I used to have “my other car is a Caterham” on the back of my DB7.

OK you win

 

[Pugwash]

OK you win

Maybe another 300 pound Fabia will fix your work issue above?

 

[Leonard]

Maybe another 300 pound Fabia will fix your work issue above?

Trouble is they are now 1500 pounds
But yes would definitely get a 3rd car commuter.

 

[VL3X]

I used to have a "my other cars a Porsche" sticker on my 300 pound Skoda Fabia (I had a Porsche at the time of course so)

I want to get a sticker on my GTI that says "My daily driver is your race car." That might actually upset some though! And to be fair, the GTI is a blast on the track. I just roll my eyes when I see all these younger owners with their pops & bangs tunes dropping thousands of dollars into a FWD hot hatch then bringing it to the drag strip to run 15s instead taking it to a proper road course and actually increasing driving ability.

 

[MPD]

Yes.. I can really see the warehouse and operational teams being bowled over with happiness at the sight of my gorgeous new Lotus

I hear ya, I have a 12 year old sports car that was gifted to me. Nothing special but looks very nice and is perfect condition. I show up to work and even that gets me the stink eye. The company I work for is all about doing good in the world so anyone showing up in a fancy car doesn't go over well. The CEO still drives a 30yo Honda. Thus, the Lotus and my other cars never go anywhere near the office. Should I care, no, but I don't need extra issues at work in my life

 

[Jimblob]

At this rate I may need something a little more under the radar than the Emira. A Q car Yaris maybe
At present in all good conscience I dont think I could turn up to work in something that looks like it cost £100k+ Would honestly feel like I'm rubbing people's noses in it as so many are suffering.
And yup I care too much!

I’m 100% with you on this.

 

[EspritGuy]

The Emira Forum member waiting for the elusive exclusive Lotus factory tour revelations....
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The visual representation of
Soon, as in not yet or
worth the wait.
So. Let's not rush things. But love your enthusiasm.

 

[EspritGuy]

Yeah will see if Liz Truss has finished off our economy or not in the next 8 weeks

My other car is a bicycle (sticker).

 

[Leonard]

My other car is a bicycle (sticker).

I do have 3 bikes just in case it gets real bad....

 

[Cachaco131]

I hear ya, I have a 12 year old sports car that was gifted to me. Nothing special but looks very nice and is perfect condition. I show up to work and even that gets me the stink eye. The company I work for is all about doing good in the world so anyone showing up in a fancy car doesn't go over well. The CEO still drives a 30yo Honda. Thus, the Lotus and my other cars never go anywhere near the office. Should I care, no, but I don't need extra issues at work in my life

Don't fall for that apparent trap. The CEO may not like flashy cars but have a 1000 bottle wine cellar with $1,000 wines. It's all relative and if people judge you then maybe you are not in great company...

 

[emiraspain]

Emira depositors once they see the new Emira pricing and car loan rates.... @Leonard
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I really think you are OVER ESTIMATING things... !!..
there will be no parachutes for the jumpers hahah

 

[digilotus]

I used to have a "my other cars a Porsche" sticker on my 300 pound Skoda Fabia (I had a Porsche at the time of course so)

Problem. Solved.

 

[JXJ]

2001 Skoda Fabia my second car and the dogs first car

 

[MPD]

Don't fall for that apparent trap. The CEO may not like flashy cars but have a 1000 bottle wine cellar with $1,000 wines. It's all relative and if people judge you then maybe you are not in great company...

Agree it's all relative and context matters. The company is really good but there will always be people that judge, it's just human nature. Almost everyone is paid a good bit less than market wages but money isn't why people work here. I've busted hump and saved, invested, made good financial decisions that have allowed me to be in a position to have fun toys. For me, I've decided not to make it a talking point and just enjoy on the weekends. But when I drive my large 2500 that is also expensive, no one gives it a second look. Funny how that works.