USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[bluemyself]

Still? I have not gone there recently in order to keep myself pure (LOL!) I've driven near it many times on my way to getting food. It was literally a used car dealership lot. I've seen some clean photos of social media posts from that dealership so I thought maybe they finished building it.

Of course, they could just be delaying expenditures and paying interest on that until they actually had cars to sell. Makes perfect business sense and it's exactly how I would do it.

Speaking of food, I was in the DC Poultry Market in Alexandria the other day, and while waiting for our order, remarked to my wife that there is a surprising number of Emira buyers in Alexandria. She rolled her eyes.

I used to live in Alexandria, right off the yellow line, when I worked at the Naval Research Base. Good times!

 

[netsinah]

Congrats to all now driving or about to drive their Emira! Any discussion about an extended warranty?

 

[Hell4Leather]

That’s funny

And likely true

 

[trackday14]

Which track are you running at?

Blackhawk a few times first, then likely Gingerman, Road America, maybe a few road trips for track days at Roebling Road, OIR, and/or Heartland Park. Typically one track day a month during the season. I have a lot of time at Blackhawk, so it’s a good place for me to learn the car.

 

[Aero]

Congrats to all now driving or about to drive their Emira! Any discussion about an extended warranty?

They sent me their menu for Lotus Protection prices. Seemed very high and the time share selling tactics pitch didnt help either. I'm usually against extended warranties any way.
Your dealer prices may vary.

 

[brainf18]

Now I have six weeks or so to get the engine break-in done before my first track day of the season!

Just do a 1000 mile road trip. Break in complete!

 

[Time2Fly]

They sent me their menu for Lotus Protection prices. Seemed very high and the time share selling tactics pitch didnt help either. I'm usually against extended warranties any way.
Your dealer prices may vary.
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None of that is warranty coverage. It's PPF, paint, windshield, and wheel protection. The real worry is the reliability.

 

[Chris]

This news has added lightness to my steps today! Congratulations to all! This certainly has been an exercise in patience, and it is paying off. Now we have proven to the car community that North American Lotus enthusiasts are die-hards!!!

 

[Aero]

None of that is warranty coverage. It's PPF, paint, windshield, and wheel protection. The real worry is the reliability.

The Axiom VSC was explained as basically that. He tried to use language to imply that it extended the factory full warranty to 6 years until I grilled him on what was covered under it. Basically a powertrain warranty.
Also the cheap PPF isn't much coverage listed at that price.

 

[Maurice R]

Signed sealed and delivered yesterday late afternoon. It’s fricking awesome. Drove straight home and been staring at it all the time. Had to pinch myself self many times to make sure I was not dreaming. Believe I was actually the first one delivered

 

[Time2Fly]

The Axiom VSC was explained as basically that. He tried to use language to imply that it extended the factory full warranty to 6 years until I grilled him on what was covered under it. Basically a powertrain warranty.
Also the cheap PPF isn't much coverage listed at that price.

Ah, yeah. I'm trying to figure if the VSC is worth it. The Internet doesn't have a lot of good answers.

 

[Maurice R]

Had PPF front and quarter panels as well as ceramic coating
Color is way better than I expected. No paint issues.
Going on a 300 mile drive this weekend and will post after with my thoughts

 

[KCMO68_510]

Signed sealed and delivered yesterday late afternoon. It’s fricking awesome. Drove straight home and been staring at it all the time. Had to pinch myself self many times to make sure I was not dreaming. Believe I was actually the first one delivered

 

[Rev2Red]

Picked her up

 

[bif]

These cars are so great looking. Lotus knocked design out of the park. Now I need to go get mine.

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

Just got the phone call from my dealership in Orlando ! My car is ready for delivery !

 

[Finbarqs]

Anybody going to PPF the entire car? Checking on how much that would be…

 

[Newguy1354]

Anybody going to PPF the entire car? Checking on how much that would be…

Search, "film" in title and you'll get a lot of info.

Congratulations to everyone getting their cars! Keep the delivery photos coming!

 

[Coreyalert3]

Just took the first delivery from Lotus Charlotte!! Magma Red looks great in the

 

[netsinah]

The Axiom VSC was explained as basically that. He tried to use language to imply that it extended the factory full warranty to 6 years until I grilled him on what was covered under it. Basically a powertrain warranty.
Also the cheap PPF isn't much coverage listed at that price.

Definitely disappointing and somewhat concerning if a bumper-to-bumper extended warranty to the OEM warranty isn’t available. The VCS may be more tempting if it covers a clutch replacement, since my understanding is the entire engine must be removed to work on the clutch, given the mid-engine design.

Must one buy these at point of sale? Or any dealership and any time before the OEM warranty expires? Are these prices negotiable? Any advice based upon experience, is welcomed.