USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[Zardoz]

End of next month

My dealer informed me that cars will be arriving next month. I am in either 2nd or 3rd delivery of FE1.0. I am thinking January 2024 for mine. Taking it all with a grain of salt.. I am a believe it when I see it guy.

 

[Nova]

My dealer informed me that cars will be arriving next month. I am in either 2nd or 3rd delivery of FE1.0. I am thinking January 2024 for mine. Taking it all with a grain of salt.. I am a believe it when I see it guy.

Which dealer are you getting your car from?

 

[Eagle7]

According to my guy at Bellevue, they aren't receiving all their cars, just the first batch. So it looks like they're shipping according to the order group schedule. I asked about the destination charge, but he said they haven't been told yet.

 

[DerTheDer]

Anyone ever change their state inspection month? I'd rather not have my Emira due for inspection every winter.

Yes to easy to do. Just get it re inspected in summer and roll from there.

 

[Zardoz]

Which dealer are you getting your car from?

Long Island

 

[Pegasi]

Anyone ever change their state inspection month? I'd rather not have my Emira due for inspection every winter.

Check the rules for your state. In Georgia you can get it 12 months in advance.

"How far in advance can I get emissions test in Georgia?
GCAF recommends the vehicle be tested four to six weeks prior to the registration renewal date; however the vehicle may be tested earlier if needed. A vehicle inspection report (VIR) is valid for 12 months or one registration renewal, by the same owner."

 

[Medic518]

I sent an email to mine (Lotus of Austin/Hitech Motors) but nothing yet. They have been extremely poor so far so I don't expect them to have any information. They are probably finding out stuff after we do.

I'll text my dealer tomorrow - he usually responds right away..

 

[Maurice R]

I'll text my dealer tomorrow - he usually responds right away..

In TX new vehicle get 2 years then every year

 

[silent cilantro]

I'll text my dealer tomorrow - he usually responds right away..

Awesome, let us know what they tell you please!

 

[robrmon]

So are you just planning on flipping then -- locked into a deposit or something?

I'm guessing miles are by far the major resale factor here -- just don't drive it.

No intention to flip. But all things equal it’s a marginal factor, but agreed on miles. I’m a pre reveal depositor, I put a deposit on this thing before it had a name, let alone knew what it looked like…

I’ve owned my Evora since new. I expect to keep this one also, also on the look out for an Elise as a track car.

 

[vcappp]

Spoke with my dealer (summit nj). Stated no new information at all. Delivery expected to start in Dec. I’m part of group 2.

There are four groups. So I’m guessing if it’s a Dec-Jan delivery window every 2 weeks would roughly be a delivery window. So the 3rd-4th week of Dec I might see my vehicle (group 2)

Dec 1-15 group 1
Dec 16-31 group 2
Jan 1-15 group 3
Jan 16-31 group 4

This is all pure guess and speculation. My experience from direct communication tells me I’ll be told it’ll be delivered in June 2025. Lol

Thanks for sharing the information. just curious, New Jersey is one of the states that require CARB. How do they sell Emira without getting CARB? Is only EPA enough?

 

[maplesyrup]

Does EPA approval mean Canadians will start to see the cars too? Or is Canada also waiting for CARB to clear? official websites dont seem to be mentioning either

 

[Nova]

Thanks for sharing the information. just curious, New Jersey is one of the states that require CARB. How do they sell Emira without getting CARB? Is only EPA enough?

They can't. The implication is that they hope to get CARB certification by delivery time. It's not a sure thing.

 

[410 JPS Fan]

Thanks for sharing the information. just curious, New Jersey is one of the states that require CARB. How do they sell Emira without getting CARB? Is only EPA enough?

Lotus will wait for Carb, same thing happened for Evora 400. It's about a month after EPA

 

[morphious]

Kind of weird question, does the dealer really care who buys the car once they take delivery since it is not a direct to customer model in NA? I ask because I have a FE1.0 allocation and after the years of waiting, health is changing, and love of driving much less than over 2 years ago, thinking about letting mine go. I am 90-95% positive I will let the car go, but not looking to flip it. It would be nice to get my $5k deposit back but not sure they would sell it to somebody besides me. If I buy it and resell, then the new owner would be second owner and I would rather that person have first ownership. I have fought so hard to keep my mind into buying this car as it was going to be my last sports car purchase, but feel I am keeping feelings of youth alive while not realizing the truths of age.

 

[4MIR3]

Will they deliver to dealers and issue a stop sale? or will they be held at Port until CARB?

 

[Wiz33]

To be taken with a large grain of salt but Boardwalk told me they expect CARB approval late Nov.

 

[Lotustoronto]

Kind of weird question, does the dealer really care who buys the car once they take delivery since it is not a direct to customer model in NA? I ask because I have a FE1.0 allocation and after the years of waiting, health is changing, and love of driving much less than over 2 years ago, thinking about letting mine go. I am 90-95% positive I will let the car go, but not looking to flip it. It would be nice to get my $5k deposit back but not sure they would sell it to somebody besides me. If I buy it and resell, then the new owner would be second owner and I would rather that person have first ownership. I have fought so hard to keep my mind into buying this car as it was going to be my last sports car purchase, but feel I am keeping feelings of youth alive while not realizing the truths of age.

Your dealer probably could accommodate your request. Fairly straightforward I would think. What is your age if you don't mind me asking?

 

[allenyao09]

According to my guy at Bellevue, they aren't receiving all their cars, just the first batch. So it looks like they're shipping according to the order group schedule. I asked about the destination charge, but he said they haven't been told yet.

I placed an order for Emira at Park Place too 1 year ago. But I haven't heard much updates since then. lol

 

[Rainier]

Kind of weird question, does the dealer really care who buys the car once they take delivery since it is not a direct to customer model in NA? I ask because I have a FE1.0 allocation and after the years of waiting, health is changing, and love of driving much less than over 2 years ago, thinking about letting mine go. I am 90-95% positive I will let the car go, but not looking to flip it. It would be nice to get my $5k deposit back but not sure they would sell it to somebody besides me. If I buy it and resell, then the new owner would be second owner and I would rather that person have first ownership. I have fought so hard to keep my mind into buying this car as it was going to be my last sports car purchase, but feel I am keeping feelings of youth alive while not realizing the truths of age.

If your contract is for MSRP, I expect they'd be more than happy to take the car off you and sell it for overs; you might even be able to negotiate getting your deposit back + a little profit.