Greetings from Chattanooga! New 2024 Emira V6 FE Owner.

[SocketMonkeyGarage]

Greetings Everyone!

I'm Brandon and I recently acquired a friend's 2024 Emira V6 First Edition. He and I were both considering a reservation, back when they were announced; But when we ended up configuring exactly the same unit, I decided to let him have the Lotus and I moved on to a few other cars.

Fast forward a year, during which I watched and admired the car, after he took delivery in March of 2024; I witnessed the ownership experience (glitches and all), first hand, and he was gracious enough to let me drive the car on occasion. It was as close to owning as I could get, until today.

I had always said, "When you get ready to move on from this one, I'd like to have the first opportunity to make an offer." Last week, that call finally came. We quickly agreed on a price and set about formalizing the deal.

He had already sent the car down to Atlanta, for it's 12 month scheduled maintenance, to address the occasional non-start issue, and see why the Check Engine recently illuminated. I've asked him to let me pick the car up, once it is done, so that I can experience the Lotus Service department for myself; since it will become a familiar element of Lotus ownership.

Needless to say, I am extremely excited and looking forward to enjoying this car.

I also have a burgeoning YouTube Channel, where I feature a few of my other cars, and I am planning on some content that features the Emira.

Thanks, and I look forward to being a part of this forum and the Emira ownerhship "club".

 

[SocketMonkeyGarage]

Here are a couple of shots, taken right after delivery in 2024. The car appears in the background in quite a few of my videos. I'll get better photos once it's back from Service.

 

[Jinba ittai]

Nice spec. Welcome aboard!

 

[SocketMonkeyGarage]

Nice spec. Welcome aboard!

Thanks!

 

[Tod]

That car looks sweet! Congratulations!

 

[Sandalwood]

Greetings Everyone!

I'm Brandon and I recently acquired a friend's 2024 Emira V6 First Edition. He and I were both considering a reservation, back when they were announced; But when we ended up configuring exactly the same unit, I decided to let him have the Lotus and I moved on to a few other cars.

Fast forward a year, during which I watched and admired the car, after he took delivery in March of 2024; I witnessed the ownership experience (glitches and all), first hand, and he was gracious enough to let me drive the car on occasion. It was as close to owning as I could get, until today.

I had always said, "When you get ready to move on from this one, I'd like to have the first opportunity to make an offer." Last week, that call finally came. We quickly agreed on a price and set about formalizing the deal.

He had already sent the car down to Atlanta, for it's 12 month scheduled maintenance, to address the occasional non-start issue, and see why the Check Engine recently illuminated. I've asked him to let me pick the car up, once it is done, so that I can experience the Lotus Service department for myself; since it will become a familiar element of Lotus ownership.

Needless to say, I am extremely excited and looking forward to enjoying this car.

I also have a burgeoning YouTube Channel, where I feature a few of my other cars, and I am planning on some content that features the Emira.

Thanks, and I look forward to being a part of this forum and the Emira ownerhship "club".

Congratulations! Robert (black roof Hethel Yellow) and I (yellow roof Hethel Yellow) had heard rumors of a third Emira in Chattanooga, but we had not seen it. Feel free to PM me for a drive!

 

[Dragoon]

Congrats, and welcome to the forum!

 

[EspritGuy]

Here are a couple of shots, taken right after delivery in 2024. The car appears in the background in quite a few of my videos. I'll get better photos once it's back from Service.

Nice .... gas stop at Taco Bell. Have you heard you can keep food warm in the trunk? It's a nice touch. Skip the Dairy Queen.

 

[SocketMonkeyGarage]

Nice .... gas stop at Taco Bell. Have you heard you can keep food warm in the trunk? It's a nice touch. Skip the Dairy Queen.

Are you saying I can proof bread in the trunk?

 

[EspritGuy]

Are you saying I can proof bread in the trunk?

Pizza runs are more rewarding, as you can count on it to keep your order warm. I suspect trunk temperature corelates with RPMs. Translate your drive settings as follows:
Touring = warm,
Sport = re-heat and
Track = bake. You've no doubt heard the term 'hot lap?'
Plus, damp swimsuits are a thing of yesteryear.
Your results may vary.

 

[Beachbum]

Pizza runs are more rewarding, as you can count on it to keep your order warm. I suspect trunk temperature corelates with RPMs. Translate your drive settings as follows:
Touring = warm,
Sport = re-heat and
Track = bake. You've no doubt heard the term 'hot lap?'
Plus, damp swimsuits are a thing of yesteryear.
Your results may vary.

Damp swimsuits, then lead to paint bubbling at the rear of the car

 

[VL3X]

Congrats! Welcome to the club.

 

[SocketMonkeyGarage]

Congratulations! Robert (black roof Hethel Yellow) and I (yellow roof Hethel Yellow) had heard rumors of a third Emira in Chattanooga, but we had not seen it. Feel free to PM me for a drive!

Will do! Seeing your Emiras at Cars and Coffee was a welcome surprise, this past March. I'll reach out once I finally take possession.

I've also passed you (or Robert) on Old Cummings Highway, on occasion. I believe at least two of us live in the Lookout Valley area. I consider the roads up to, and around, Raccoon Mountain to be my personal shakedown and stress relief test track (with full consideration of the hikers, bikers, and established speed limits, of course).

In true form, the car has been in service since ownership transferred. 'Awaiting parts', was the last I heard. So once I run to pick it up in Atlanta, I'll reach out to arrange a meet up.

Are three cars enough for a "Emira Takeover?"

Thanks again for the warm welcome.

 

[SocketMonkeyGarage]

Thanks all, for the kind greetings! Now, I must dig through the forum to quickly absorb all I can, and learn from you all, when it comes to this car.

 

[Vampyre]

Congrats!!! Looking good!

 

[Sandalwood]

Will do! Seeing your Emiras at Cars and Coffee was a welcome surprise, this past March. I'll reach out once I finally take possession.

I've also passed you (or Robert) on Old Cummings Highway, on occasion. I believe at least two of us live in the Lookout Valley area. I consider the roads up to, and around, Raccoon Mountain to be my personal shakedown and stress relief test track (with full consideration of the hikers, bikers, and established speed limits, of course).

In true form, the car has been in service since ownership transferred. 'Awaiting parts', was the last I heard. So once I run to pick it up in Atlanta, I'll reach out to arrange a meet up.

Are three cars enough for a "Emira Takeover?"

Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Yes, Robert lives in Lookout Valley, and he mentioned today that he met you at the O'Reilly. I'm in East Brainerd, so I am more likely to be found around Apison or Suck Creek doing my mischief. Looking forward to our Emira takeover!