I'm out - the cancellations thread

[Lotustoronto]

I'm out after 763 days since initial deposit.
I've been priced out.
Originally was $119k plus HST plus pdi/freight luckily no ADM at my dealer..
then bumped up a few times to $129.9k plus HST plus pdi/freight and the new Luxury Tax..
now its $134.9k plus HST plus pdi/freight now doubled and Luxury Tax.

So basically it went in 2years from $130k-$140k all in to today its now $185k. all in.
I initially was ok with $130k then said ok to $150k and then I stretched my max to $160k.. now with base pricing etc my conifig went to $185k all in ...
No thanks Lotus.. Zero communication and its been a frustrating experience not knowing much. The configurator is still not updated with Canadian pricing on base and options . Pathetic..
My dealership was fantastic though. I was still on the waiting list with no order date in foreseeable future and prices keep going up. I know there is inflation but at $185k Lotus can take a hike. I'm not rich. Its gone up like $55k since my deposit. Who's to say it won't go up some more by the time I place an order. At $185k there are several other options. But my budget is $150k to $160k all in.

Forget PPF, ceramic and some minor upgrades... I couldn't even afford that with all these price hikes....

Now what to do with my personal license plate that cost $400 ish. and some other Emira items. lol

Maybe I'll buy a demo or used one in the near future... but I was told in Canada prices will probably be high for a while.

That's too bad. I agree that CDN pricing is a little out of reach for what it is. Especially compared to a 718 GTS or even a 911T.

 

[Ftype]

That's too bad. I agree that CDN pricing is a little out of reach for what it is. Especially compared to a 718 GTS or even a 911T.

In the UK used cars have halved in value and have been plagued with mechanical and bodywork issues. Buy a Porsche

 

[Lotus64]

In the UK used cars have halved in value and have been plagued with mechanical and bodywork issues. Buy a Porsche

Porsche doesn't offer the same visual drama or driving engagement. The 718 GTS and 911T aren't in the same league as the Emira.

 

[Ftype]

Porsche doesn't offer the same visual drama or driving engagement. The 718 GTS and 911T aren't in the same league as the Emira.

No the GTS & 911 are two leagues above and are considerably more reliable and better built. I recommend you visit the Lotus factory if you need convincing and test drive both - I have !

 

[Lotus64]

No the GTS & 911 are two leagues above and are considerably more reliable and better built. I recommend you visit the Lotus factory if you need convincing and test drive both - I have !

By that same logic, the LC500 is leagues above the 911 T / GTS and considerably more reliable and better built. Which is fair to say. But when it comes to drama, engagement and dopamine, none of those compare to the Emira.

The 911 T / GTS are too pedestrian and detached to be mentioned in the same breath as Emira. Try McLaren Ferrari, Lamborghini....... That's who we get confused for.

I'm out after 763 days since initial deposit.
I've been priced out.
Originally was $119k plus HST plus pdi/freight luckily no ADM at my dealer..
then bumped up a few times to $129.9k plus HST plus pdi/freight and the new Luxury Tax..
now its $134.9k plus HST plus pdi/freight now doubled and Luxury Tax.

So basically it went in 2years from $130k-$140k all in to today its now $185k. all in.
I initially was ok with $130k then said ok to $150k and then I stretched my max to $160k.. now with base pricing etc my conifig went to $185k all in ...
No thanks Lotus.. Zero communication and its been a frustrating experience not knowing much. The configurator is still not updated with Canadian pricing on base and options . Pathetic..
My dealership was fantastic though. I was still on the waiting list with no order date in foreseeable future and prices keep going up. I know there is inflation but at $185k Lotus can take a hike. I'm not rich. Its gone up like $55k since my deposit. Who's to say it won't go up some more by the time I place an order. At $185k there are several other options. But my budget is $150k to $160k all in.

Forget PPF, ceramic and some minor upgrades... I couldn't even afford that with all these price hikes....

Now what to do with my personal license plate that cost $400 ish. and some other Emira items. lol

Maybe I'll buy a demo or used one in the near future... but I was told in Canada prices will probably be high for a while.

Really sorry man. The price increases were painful and I was concerned about the same thing. My only consolation was choosing my ideal color. Hope you can get into one eventually as prices come down. It's worth it.

 

[Jinba ittai]

No the GTS & 911 are two leagues above and are considerably more reliable and better built. I recommend you visit the Lotus factory if you need convincing and test drive both - I have !

You’re both right. Refinement vs emotion. What are you after?