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I don't know about you, but when I see the thread entitled "How bad will the Emira depreciation be?" pop up from time to time on this Forum, I take this and some of the comments in the thread, as being too negative and focused on the short term. I know I know; it's a neutral title so I'm likely overly sensitive. However I really like my Emira, as do others who see and ride in it. I think it deserves more praise. Sure, it got off to a less than stellar launch, with production delays and some quality control issues. However those can be expected with a lower production-run vehicle and the issues seem to have been largely ironed out over time, resulting in some owners like me (driving the "second generation" V6) not experiencing any vehicle problems. No, even these newer builds aren't perfect, however unless you're talking about a Lexus/Toyota or Acura/Honda vehicle, most other vehicle manufacturers have their fair share of quality control issues. That said, read the reviews on the Lexus LS 500 for the past few years...
IMO the Emira:
1. LOOKS FANTASTIC and if nothing else, all reviewers seem to agree on that.
2. HANDLES "LIKE A LOTUS" so it maintains the Lotus reputation for cornering and that old-fashioned more raw-feeling true sport car drive.
3. Is a readily-usable "daily driver" with its enhanced interior, plentiful options (for Lotus) and wider stance.
4. May appreciate over time, with the purported advent of electric vehicles (now delayed, soon to be replaced with hybrids?) and due to #1 and #2 above. Moreso if the Emira has a limited shelf-life and Lotus/Geely stops production in the next couple years.
5. Provides (a.) a mid-engine design (which others have), (b.) the choice of a manual transmission (which few have), and (c.) double-wishbone suspension (which very few have), and (d.) it's not as heavy (lighter than many of its competitors), all of which contribute to #2 above. Those 4 attributes (a. to d.) may not be together anywhere else in one vehicle, other than the Emira?
While no one can predict the future with certainty, my money is on the Emira doing well in the long term. Let's be more optimistic, shall we?
IMO the Emira:
1. LOOKS FANTASTIC and if nothing else, all reviewers seem to agree on that.
2. HANDLES "LIKE A LOTUS" so it maintains the Lotus reputation for cornering and that old-fashioned more raw-feeling true sport car drive.
3. Is a readily-usable "daily driver" with its enhanced interior, plentiful options (for Lotus) and wider stance.
4. May appreciate over time, with the purported advent of electric vehicles (now delayed, soon to be replaced with hybrids?) and due to #1 and #2 above. Moreso if the Emira has a limited shelf-life and Lotus/Geely stops production in the next couple years.
5. Provides (a.) a mid-engine design (which others have), (b.) the choice of a manual transmission (which few have), and (c.) double-wishbone suspension (which very few have), and (d.) it's not as heavy (lighter than many of its competitors), all of which contribute to #2 above. Those 4 attributes (a. to d.) may not be together anywhere else in one vehicle, other than the Emira?
While no one can predict the future with certainty, my money is on the Emira doing well in the long term. Let's be more optimistic, shall we?
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