TheMotizzle
Well-known member
After being a member of this forum for years and having a deposit down since July 2022, I'm proud to say I finally have the Emira home, PPF/ceramic and all!
Why did it take so long?
I always wanted the i4 and DCT. I had a very specific spec I wanted. I put the deposit down knowing I would be financially ready in about 2 years (kids out of preschool, wife back at work). My allocation came up summer 2023 and I wasn't financially ready yet so I passed, but kept my deposit. Had I known the delays, I would've just ordered, but I was trying to be a good customer and not leave Galpin with a custom order that isn't ready to be paid for. Fast forward to Winter 2024/2025 when I'm ready. I tell my Galpin I'm ready and they say production for i4 FE has stopped and the next i4 will be 2026. I confirmed this with other dealers. Unfortunately, they don't have any inventory that matches my needs. They tell me they can trade, but based on my specs they said I'd need to wait until 2026. No prob, I've waited this long. Then tariffs hit. I decide to scan every dealer's inventory in America and find two cars that match my spec (SF and Miami). I fly to SF, test drive the car and buy it on the spot. Was able to get squeezed in for PPF two days later and I drove it back to LA.
Impressions:
I tell people it's an 11 out of 10. This car is absolutely everything I hoped for and more! A total dream to drive. From the long drive from SF to LA, to open roads, to sitting in LA traffic, this car is perfect in all situations. Power, handling, looks, and just overall emotion are off the charts! I won't get into the techincal. Everyone's already posted all about it. All I can say is the little things that I thought might be a problem (i.e. downshift delay) were not an issue at all. Besides Android Auto disconnecting wirelessly, everything is flawless. I don't even think twice because every time I'm in this car I feel like an absolute king. I've dreamt of owning a Ferrari or Lotus since I was a teenager and the Emira is absolutely everything I hoped for. Zero compromises. I honestly wouldn't trade this car for a Ferrari. I'm so impressed.
Shout outs:
Endless love for my wife for supporting my dream since day one. She told me to put the deposit down. She told me to fly up and see the car. She's had my back on this completely.
YOU GUYS! This forum has been an absolute wealth of information and a wonderful community. Thank you for all your contributions. I hope to meet some of you one day!
All the kids that wave and give thumbs ups. Seeing kid's reactions is one of the coolest things. I was you and remember every exotic I ever saw as a kid.
Why did it take so long?
I always wanted the i4 and DCT. I had a very specific spec I wanted. I put the deposit down knowing I would be financially ready in about 2 years (kids out of preschool, wife back at work). My allocation came up summer 2023 and I wasn't financially ready yet so I passed, but kept my deposit. Had I known the delays, I would've just ordered, but I was trying to be a good customer and not leave Galpin with a custom order that isn't ready to be paid for. Fast forward to Winter 2024/2025 when I'm ready. I tell my Galpin I'm ready and they say production for i4 FE has stopped and the next i4 will be 2026. I confirmed this with other dealers. Unfortunately, they don't have any inventory that matches my needs. They tell me they can trade, but based on my specs they said I'd need to wait until 2026. No prob, I've waited this long. Then tariffs hit. I decide to scan every dealer's inventory in America and find two cars that match my spec (SF and Miami). I fly to SF, test drive the car and buy it on the spot. Was able to get squeezed in for PPF two days later and I drove it back to LA.
Impressions:
I tell people it's an 11 out of 10. This car is absolutely everything I hoped for and more! A total dream to drive. From the long drive from SF to LA, to open roads, to sitting in LA traffic, this car is perfect in all situations. Power, handling, looks, and just overall emotion are off the charts! I won't get into the techincal. Everyone's already posted all about it. All I can say is the little things that I thought might be a problem (i.e. downshift delay) were not an issue at all. Besides Android Auto disconnecting wirelessly, everything is flawless. I don't even think twice because every time I'm in this car I feel like an absolute king. I've dreamt of owning a Ferrari or Lotus since I was a teenager and the Emira is absolutely everything I hoped for. Zero compromises. I honestly wouldn't trade this car for a Ferrari. I'm so impressed.
Shout outs:
Endless love for my wife for supporting my dream since day one. She told me to put the deposit down. She told me to fly up and see the car. She's had my back on this completely.
YOU GUYS! This forum has been an absolute wealth of information and a wonderful community. Thank you for all your contributions. I hope to meet some of you one day!
All the kids that wave and give thumbs ups. Seeing kid's reactions is one of the coolest things. I was you and remember every exotic I ever saw as a kid.
