Members from the Carolinas

[Cwolf]

Nice! I think we actually briefly met at the test drive in Winston last year, you had the second test drive of the day? I’ll be swinging by flow lotus on Wednesday to see v2 colors and submit my configuration for hopefully summer delivery. They still aren’t allowed to release the cars right?

I don't remember which test drive I had. The person I did talk to (if it was you) had a number in the 80's or something like that. Not sure if that was you.

 

[Bimmernate]

I don't remember which test drive I had. The person I did talk to (if it was you) had a number in the 80's or something like that. Not sure if that was you.

Yep that was me! I test drove the hethel yellow car right before you. Good to hear you are finally going to be getting your car, it is about time! It sounds like you were able to change your spec? I remember you were a bit hesitant on the dark verdant but I thought was locked in. I also am probably ordering nimbus, tan interior, black wheels, yellow calipers. Will be checking out mist white swatch on Wednesday before final decision

 

[Cwolf]

Yep that was me! I test drove the hethel yellow car right before you. Good to hear you are finally going to be getting your car, it is about time! It sounds like you were able to change your spec? I remember you were a bit hesitant on the dark verdant but I thought was locked in. I also am probably ordering nimbus, tan interior, black wheels, yellow calipers. Will be checking out mist white swatch on Wednesday before final decision

Ha, small world. Glad to hear you can order now! I wish Lotus had all the colors that are available now when I ordered way back in 2021. The green is too dark, I saw it in person a couple months ago. As for me getting my car, I have no confidence in any timeframe. It will probably sit at the dealer for a couple months. Who knows when they will get certification and can sell them, but yeah, at least it is built and here now, or on its way.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Charlotte Lotus has only received one Emira in Dark Verdant so far. Surprising based on what other dealerships have received.

Connected with Daniel. That one is mine!

 

[ttvetdoc]

Connected with Daniel. That one is mine!

That's amazing!! Have you scheduled your 'visit' to go see your car? Congrats man.

We definitely need to get together once mine arrives. We probably live 10 minutes apart. I'm off of Antioch Church Rd. in Weddington.

 

[Jabberwocky]

That's amazing!! Have you scheduled your 'visit' to go see your car? Congrats man.

We definitely need to get together once mine arrives. We probably live 10 minutes apart. I'm off of Antioch Church Rd. in Weddington.

Heading over tomorrow around lunch time. He said it's filthy but I don't care.

We should definitely get together once we all have our cars. im over off 12 mile Creek south of weddington Rd. I was betting you were in aero plantation with that profile picture...

 

[benjh1028]

Connected with Daniel. That one is mine!

Congrats! Tell Daniel to hurry up with the Seneca Blue/Ice Grey one!

 

[ttvetdoc]

Heading over tomorrow around lunch time. He said it's filthy but I don't care.

We should definitely get together once we all have our cars. im over off 12 mile Creek south of weddington Rd. I was betting you were in aero plantation with that profile picture...

Ha! I love the houses in Aero Plantation but the runway is too short and wonky for the planes I fly.

I keep a plane hangared at the Monroe Executive Airport which is only a 15 minute drive away from the house. Planes and cars are my hobbies! I should have picked less expensive things.

 

[ttvetdoc]

Congrats! Tell Daniel to hurry up with the Seneca Blue/Ice Grey one!

I've been bugging Daniel to text me if he gets a Seneca Blue of Magma in as I really want to see those colors in person

 

[Jabberwocky]

3 just unloaded from the truck when I was checking out my DV at Charlotte Lotus.

Congratulations to whoever among you are the lucky owners!

 

[ttvetdoc]

3 just unloaded from the truck when I was checking out my DV at Charlotte Lotus.

Congratulations to whoever among you are the lucky owners!

Sweet!! I will try and make a trip up there this afternoon

 

[Bimmernate]

Ha, small world. Glad to hear you can order now! I wish Lotus had all the colors that are available now when I ordered way back in 2021. The green is too dark, I saw it in person a couple months ago. As for me getting my car, I have no confidence in any timeframe. It will probably sit at the dealer for a couple months. Who knows when they will get certification and can sell them, but yeah, at least it is built and here now, or on its way.

For what it's worth, I met up with Ken today to submit the final config. They had 3 cars delivered total so far (I think one is shadow grey, one is nimbus (not your spec), not sure of last one). I saw one of them for literally 2 minutes that i think just arrived before it was hidden away. They are parking the cars somewhere safe and leaving them on trickle chargers, so i'm sure they are being well cared for. It's not like they are sitting on the showroom floor for everyone to look at/touch. He's expecting January for the certifications to go through but as you know, Lotus, so we will see.

 

[Cwolf]

For what it's worth, I met up with Ken today to submit the final config. They had 3 cars delivered total so far (I think one is shadow grey, one is nimbus (not your spec), not sure of last one). I saw one of them for literally 2 minutes that i think just arrived before it was hidden away. They are parking the cars somewhere safe and leaving them on trickle chargers, so i'm sure they are being well cared for. It's not like they are sitting on the showroom floor for everyone to look at/touch. He's expecting January for the certifications to go through but as you know, Lotus, so we will see.

Thanks. I am calling in the next day or two to check on the second shipment. I was #4 but he said Lotus did not build them in the order they were received, so just another nice unpleasant piece of information. So we'll see.

 

[Cwolf]

Flow Lotus got four more today. Two Nimbus (one should be mine), one DV and one red. I am waiting to hear back if one of the Nimbus's is mine.

 

[Barcino2012]

My Emira arrived at Lotus Cape Fear, as the date is coming closer once CARB is passed and there are probably multiple from the Raleigh area, how about sharing an Uber XL to avoid the spouse/buddy alone drive back. I just looked at rates and it is surprisingly affordable between $110.- and $170.- bucks. Beats a one way rental, as those are $170 plus fuel, and most likely an airport dropoff/pickup.

PM me know if you are interested, I am thinking the first Sat after CARB approval. I am in the Wake Forest area, but no issues in getting dropped off somewhere closer to Raleigh/East Side of Raleigh…..

 

[Porter]

My Emira arrived at Lotus Cape Fear, as the date is coming closer once CARB is passed and there are probably multiple from the Raleigh area, how about sharing an Uber XL to avoid the spouse/buddy alone drive back. I just looked at rates and it is surprisingly affordable between $110.- and $170.- bucks. Beats a one way rental, as those are $170 plus fuel, and most likely an airport dropoff/pickup.

let me know if amybody is interested, I am thinking the first Sat after CARB approval. I am in the Wake Forest area, but no issues in getting dropped off somewhere closer to Raleigh/East Side of Raleigh…..

Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound bus service both go between Raleigh and Wilmington. Way cheaper option, and reasonably comfortable.

Here's a Greyhound example for January 20th.

 

[Porter]

is there a different routeView attachment 34895

Haha I updated the above post. They've changed Thruway so it has to include a train segment. Some weird crap in their charter. See my Greyhound example above.

 

[Barcino2012]

Haha I updated the above post. They've changed Thruway so it has to include a train segment. Some weird crap in their charter. See my Greyhound example above.

Yes, much more reasonable, and the bus station is only 1.1 miles from Lotus Cape Fear, awesome

 

[K_Squared]

I think a carpool would be fun if we're able to pick up on the same day. I'm not sure how many deliveries they'll be able to accommodate at one time but if it works out with Cape Fear, I'm in.

 

[Xroyalnavy]

I think a carpool would be fun if we're able to pick up on the same day. I'm not sure how many deliveries they'll be able to accommodate at one time but if it works out with Cape Fear, I'm in.

Depends on my allocation getting in in time. If so, I’m up for it. Wake Forest.