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I think your dealer had super powers. Other CARB state customers didn't have VINs. I still don't. Still waiting...I'm in a CARB state... had my VIN since the beginning of December. Even shows up for insurance quote purposes. Its a valid registered VIN registered with NHSTA.
Nope. We don't know until the ships dock and unload.Hey boys.
Is there any way to track which emira-carrying ships are at sea?
At this point, I’d prefer for CARB be resolved in February to avoid most of the Chicago-area winter.Ight lets get the carb bullshit over with already!
hey hey hey us southern states don't need that bad jujuAt this point, I’d prefer for CARB be resolved in February to avoid most of the Chicago-area winter.
What is this "winter" you speak of???At this point, I’d prefer for CARB be resolved in February to avoid most of the Chicago-area winter.
I'm assuming your dealer is Park Place in Bellevue? Who is your salesman?Just got back from my vacation, and my dealer texted me my VIN (I am in WA, a CARB state)...
I also test-drove both 2.0T and 3.5 MT while I was in Hangzhou, China (the headquarters of Geely (and Alibaba, etc) is in Hangzhou). Both cars are supposed to have 400 hp + of power but the power delivery is completely different. Yeah I know from the charts you can tell, but the drives are so different. The AMG engine has so much torque down at the lower rpm range if you are in the right gear. You feel the power by pressing the gas pedal. The AMG engine gives you a feeling of a monster sitting behind you. While the 3.5 2GR engine provides a much lighter, nimble, and agile feeling. It is counter-intuitive, I know, how does a heavier car provide a lighter, more delightful driving experience? I guess it has to do with the linear power output powered with a manual transmission. The gear ratio is short so I can row the gears even on public roads with speed cameras everywhere.
Which engine is better, I cannot say. But I sure know I prefer the 3.5 MT powertrain 100%. As to how the Emira compares to my GT4 RS parked to the left, I prefer to own both. Porsche drives very differently than Lotus. Driving a Porsche GT product is to let the rational you take control, you feel the adrenaline rush, sensational stimulation, etc after pushing it to a certain level. If you are not over 5k rpm or less than 0.6 cornering G, a Porsche GT car does not reward you much. An Emira on the other hand, gives me instant reward when I press the gas pedal or just turn it around a corner. It is a car that can easily make you laugh.
I am pretty happy with my garage lineup, Emira for weekend fun drives and canyon drives, and Porsches for the track.
I haven't driven my Emira yet, but your words sum up exactly why I've been happy to wait for this car. Thank you....If you are not over 5k rpm or less than 0.6 cornering G, a Porsche GT car does not reward you much. An Emira on the other hand, gives me instant reward when I press the gas pedal or just turn it around a corner. It is a car that can easily make you laugh.
Just got back from my vacation, and my dealer texted me my VIN (I am in WA, a CARB state)...
I also test-drove both 2.0T and 3.5 MT while I was in Hangzhou, China (the headquarters of Geely (and Alibaba, etc) is in Hangzhou). Both cars are supposed to have 400 hp + of power but the power delivery is completely different. Yeah I know from the charts you can tell, but the drives are so different. The AMG engine has so much torque down at the lower rpm range if you are in the right gear. You feel the power by pressing the gas pedal. The AMG engine gives you a feeling of a monster sitting behind you. While the 3.5 2GR engine provides a much lighter, nimble, and agile feeling. It is counter-intuitive, I know, how does a heavier car provide a lighter, more delightful driving experience? I guess it has to do with the linear power output powered with a manual transmission. The gear ratio is short so I can row the gears even on public roads with speed cameras everywhere.
Which engine is better, I cannot say. But I sure know I prefer the 3.5 MT powertrain 100%. As to how the Emira compares to my GT4 RS parked to the left, I prefer to own both. Porsche drives very differently than Lotus. Driving a Porsche GT product is to let the rational you take control, you feel the adrenaline rush, sensational stimulation, etc after pushing it to a certain level. If you are not over 5k rpm or less than 0.6 cornering G, a Porsche GT car does not reward you much. An Emira on the other hand, gives me instant reward when I press the gas pedal or just turn it around a corner. It is a car that can easily make you laugh.
I am pretty happy with my garage lineup, Emira for weekend fun drives and canyon drives, and Porsches for the track.
Yes. My Salesman's initial is DK.I'm assuming your dealer is Park Place in Bellevue? Who is your salesman?
It will definitely worth your wait!I haven't driven my Emira yet, but your words sum up exactly why I've been happy to wait for this car. Thank you.
Absolutely. Once the turbo has some boost, it will give you big torque like a V8 for sure. The driver does have to maintain the RPM, otherwise it will take a while for the big turbo to spin up (1500 rpm at 5th gear is like a granny's Avalon).Yea, the small turbo 4s that MB makes has HUGE torque output at low RPMs, giving you that push into the seat feeling. It's uncanny how they are able to do this, giving a small engine the feeling of a big V6/V8.
Yes, my dealer said I can make changes due to the delay…I4.I heard that us V6 auto/I4 customers can change our specs because of the delay. Has anyone contacted their dealer, or your dealer contacted you about that?
Snap!It's a good Friday, Just got my VIN today. Car is still at Hethel but expected to ship within 2 weeks. Looking at end of February for delivery. Deposit holder since October 2021. The end is in sight. Thrilled at the news.