Many orphaned Emira available

[Wiz33]

Now on the the Automatic FE’s. How many total is that for FE1 + FE2? I forget how many first editions there were going to be in the US and Canada.

Don't hold me to it but I remember hearing that total FE V6 auto between US and CA is under 600 units.

 

[Hell4Leather]

Don't hold me to it but I remember hearing that total FE V6 auto between US and CA is under 600 units.

That sounds like a lot. There were how many manuals? 1500 give or take.

 

[Wiz33]

That sounds like a lot. There were how many manuals? 1500 give or take.

originally 900 FE 1.0 and then 600 Fe 2.0 but then they allocated more FE 2.0 to US and CA with the delay so probably over 2K.

 

[Time2Fly]

Orphaned meridian blue at Denver Lotus. (The purplish blue)

 

[Time2Fly]

And Seneca Blue, and Dark Verdant

 

[Time2Fly]

Includes free shipping in the US

 

[virtualmacho]

What is a "virtual test drive" ?

 

[Hell4Leather]

What is a "virtual test drive" ?

FaceTime walk around with the sales rep. I’ve done it on cars that were several states away before I flew out to buy it. Gives you a good look at the interior and a rundown of the features that you want to ensure are included and working.

 

[virtualmacho]

FaceTime walk around with the sales rep. I’ve done it on cars that were several states away before I flew out to buy it. Gives you a good look at the interior and a rundown of the features that you want to ensure are included and working.

Got it. Thanks.

 

[Tteape0]

Lotus of Scottsdale also has a used Emira with 1600 miles coming in, priced at 94k, means they mostly likely paid mid to high 80s for it. Looks like used market is starting to go in a normal direction.

 

[Blackthought_]

Lotus of Scottsdale also has a used Emira with 1600 miles coming in, priced at 94k, means they mostly likely paid mid to high 80s for it. Looks like used market is starting to go in a normal direction.

Dang! 94k steal at a dealership is a steal.

 

[Tteape0]

Dang! 94k steal at a dealership is a steal.

Hopefully it is a sign things are moving in the right direction for 2nd hand buyers. I know several people who are buyers in the 80Ks

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

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I saw this on Facebook today. Advertised as "brand new" but with 300 miles. How is this brand new? And how is this a good deal for a used car? I'm sure someone will pony up rather than wait, but how would anyone know how if this engine was broken-in properly? Plenty of YouTube videos demonstrating abuse of Emiras with far less miles on them, and then offered for sale as "new". Wonder if the logs can be dumped for review. I posted this on this Facebook listing, and shortly after all comments were deleted and they started over.

 

[Hell4Leather]

I saw this on Facebook today. Advertised as "brand new" but with 300 miles. How is this brand new? And how is this a good deal for a used car? I'm sure someone will pony up rather than wait, but how would anyone know how if this engine was broken-in properly? Plenty of YouTube videos demonstrating abuse of Emiras with far less miles on them, and then offered for sale as "new". Wonder if the logs can be dumped for review. I posted this on this Facebook listing, and shortly after all comments were deleted and they started over.

Pretty sure FB required a minimum mileage of 300 to be posted.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

Pretty sure FB required a minimum mileage of 300 to be posted.

Hmm… ok, not at all familiar with this then.

 

[Time2Fly]

Hmm… ok, not at all familiar with this then.

Maybe call if you're interested and they can tell you?

Technically dealer demos are also "new" if they've never been registered, but I'm guessing minimum mileage to post.

 

[weihnachts]

Hmm… ok, not at all familiar with this then.

you can also just go directly to their website to follow up/double check. I'm guessing this is the same car, listed with only 9 miles:

New 2024 Lotus Emira For Sale | Lotus Scottsdale

View photos and features of this New 2024 Lotus Emira for sale at Lotus Scottsdale!

www.lotusscottsdale.com

 

[RoryBellows]

Ironically now that I have my build sheet I seem to be finding similar specced ones all over the place.

 

[weihnachts]

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Just for curiosity's sake (as, quite unfortunately, I haven't quite yet gotten the buy in from the better half), what are some of the details on the atlantis blue, manual one? Black pack? Which suspension/interior/steering wheel/colored calipers and wheels?

 

[WarriorHockey2266]

Orphaned meridian blue at Denver Lotus. (The purplish blue)

Last time I drove by there they had quite a few left but it’s been a bit. We still got the one we had on order for my wife she’s a bit of a Lotus slut since she had an Exige with a boyfriend before we met. But it’s a bit of a rough price point I think the old price made more sense, I understand why they needed to raise it post covid but it’s still a lot for what you get so I'm not surprised a lot are still siting out there new.

I’m more concerned on Lotus surviving in the US for maintenance and parts. With the China regulations blocking EV sales, what in the world are the dealers going to be selling? Especially if they are a standalone dealer.