USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[spiorro]

Lotus of Naples wants me to pay 20,000 over MSRP may have to renegotiate that. That being said I did get in on canceled order last August but with the inconsistency of this auto maker not sure I feel comfortable paying 20,000 over MSRP did anyone else get this added onto there purchase?

 

[Pegasi]

Lotus of Naples wants me to pay 20,000 over MSRP may have to renegotiate that. That being said I did get in on canceled order last August but with the inconsistency of this auto maker not sure I feel comfortable paying 20,000 over MSRP did anyone else get this added onto there purchase?

I could be wrong but the majority of the forum members are not paying the ADM (additional dealer markup). If I were you I would try to see if I could get another allocation somewhere else before I start to negotiate. I hope you are in a situation that allows you to wait for the car.

A lot of people on this forum have had similar cars to this Emira. I have never driven a mid engine car prior to the Evora and Emira last year. I will wait forever for it, I don't care about the time.

 

[TCB]

Lotus of Naples wants me to pay 20,000 over MSRP may have to renegotiate that. That being said I did get in on canceled order last August but with the inconsistency of this auto maker not sure I feel comfortable paying 20,000 over MSRP did anyone else get this added onto there purchase?

I have my order at Naples dealership and it is at MSRP. I would not pay $20K over MSRP.

 

[LuckysDad]

I could be wrong but the majority of the forum members are not paying the ADM (additional dealer markup). If I were you I would try to see if I could get another allocation somewhere else before I start to negotiate. I hope you are in a situation that allows you to wait for the car.

A lot of people on this forum have had similar cars to this Emira. I have never driven a mid engine car prior to the Evora and Emira last year. I will wait forever for it, I don't care about the time.

$20k ADM!
That's absolute insanity.
I would 100% cancel that order.
Lotus Philly, no adm at all and just the initial $2500 deposit. No BS from these guys.

 

[scarzie]

I have my order at Naples dealership and it is at MSRP. I would not pay $20K over MSRP.

Same, Aug 2021 deposit

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

Maybe it's because of my age, but I have a much greater appreciation and awareness of the scope of time now. Friends and family are gone. Most of the places I hung out at and grew up with are gone. Entire city blocks were torn down to the ground and apartments built in their place. I can't even take a cruise down memory lane; it isn't there anymore.

I remember iconic cars, moments in time, races, etc. The Emira is IT. It's the last ICE car Lotus will make. Stellantis has already ended the run of the ICE Alfa Romeo Giulia and dismantled the factory. I still have my 2017 Giulia and it's a keeper. Gorgeous car, inside and out. A joy to drive, even on long trips. So I will have the last ICE Alfa Romeo sports sedan, and the last ICE Lotus sports car.

To me the Emira represents the end of a lifetime of memories, of all the people, places, races I went to, racetracks that are long gone now, etc. After 72 years, 7 weeks is almost nothing.

"So I will have the last ICE Alfa Romeo sports sedan, and the last ICE Lotus sports car."
Just loving that!

 

[Rupes]

I notice a number of dealers posting social media videos and in each one the cars are re-positioned or re-located or rearranged in some manner. So essentially they are getting in our cars, starting them up, and moving them around the lot. I find this a bit frustrating. The delays only make it worse.

Man, you'd hate to see what those port/dock workers are doing to your car then.

 

[Maurice R]

I could be wrong but the majority of the forum members are not paying the ADM (additional dealer markup). If I were you I would try to see if I could get another allocation somewhere else before I start to negotiate. I hope you are in a situation that allows you to wait for the car.

A lot of people on this forum have had similar cars to this Emira. I have never driven a mid engine car prior to the Evora and Emira last year. I will wait forever for it, I don't care about the time.

I have driven mid engine cars for last 20 years. You will not be disappointed.

 

[MIGZ]

I notice a number of dealers posting social media videos and in each one the cars are re-positioned or re-located or rearranged in some manner. So essentially they are getting in our cars, starting them up, and moving them around the lot. I find this a bit frustrating. The delays only make it worse.

It not your car until its paid off, right now its the dealers car, if you finance its the banks cars, pay cash it could be your car.

 

[Time2Fly]

Unless your dealership decides to add a 10-20k markup to bring it in line with "market value"...

In which case they can eagerly consume a parcel of phalluses.

 

[MPD]

Lotus of Naples wants me to pay 20,000 over MSRP may have to renegotiate that. That being said I did get in on canceled order last August but with the inconsistency of this auto maker not sure I feel comfortable paying 20,000 over MSRP did anyone else get this added onto there purchase?

No way I would pay $20k over for this car. But I realize some people have the $$ to get the car and it works for them. I met a guy this weekend that paid $50k over for the same Z06 that I paid MSRP. He was totally fine with it so to each their own. Good luck with your decision

 

[Hell4Leather]

Just updated, no Lotus yet.

New Vehicle and Engine Certification: Executive Orders for newly-certified Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Chassis Certified Medium-Duty Vehicles | California Air Resources Board

The New Vehicle and Engine Certification Program is responsible for the certification of new engines, vehicles, powertrains, aerodynamic devices and other new certifications. Vehicles and engines may be sold and otherwise produced in California only if approved by Executive Order (EO) after...

ww2.arb.ca.gov

You have to wonder if something like what Stellantis faces in this article is happening here; mainly two different standards for certification based on how well the company played ball early on (allegedly)

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2023/12/06/stellantis-petition-california-carb-greenhouse-gas-emissions/71827777007/

 

[DerTheDer]

Don't pay over market please. It let's the dealers know it's ok

 

[brainf18]

Lotus of Naples wants me to pay 20,000 over MSRP may have to renegotiate that. That being said I did get in on canceled order last August but with the inconsistency of this auto maker not sure I feel comfortable paying 20,000 over MSRP did anyone else get this added onto there purchase?

Gator is selling its positions for MSRP.

 

[kitkat]

You have to wonder if something like what Stellantis faces in this article is happening here; mainly two different standards for certification based on how well the company played ball early on (allegedly)

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2023/12/06/stellantis-petition-california-carb-greenhouse-gas-emissions/71827777007/

Don't know much about framework agreements but this seems to be a fleet wide agreement type of system.

I don't have the expertise to understand exactly what is being achieved to get a fair take on Stellantis or CARB's side.

Here's BMW's agreement: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/final-bmw-framework-agreement.pdf

 

[saknibs]

Gator is selling its positions for MSRP.

Lotus SLC also has a few allocations as of last week.

 

[bif]

Good news is it’s not just us. 911s are now on a stop sale for some chip issue most likely related to emissions.

 

[Newguy1354]

Lotus of Naples wants me to pay 20,000 over MSRP may have to renegotiate that. That being said I did get in on canceled order last August but with the inconsistency of this auto maker not sure I feel comfortable paying 20,000 over MSRP did anyone else get this added onto there purchase?

I would suggest looking for a barely used one. I'm sure there will be a few and then the owner gets out at about MSRP and you don't have to pay that mark up.

 

[Hell4Leather]

I would suggest looking for a barely used one. I'm sure there will be a few and then the owner gets out at about MSRP and you don't have to pay that mark up.

20k over? Get an Evora GT and have some fun until the shine wears off on some Emira’s

 

[Maurice R]

Arrived home to a nice surprise. The Lotus gift. It’s very nice.