USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[NicolasB]

Let's blow this thing past 600 pages, let's aim for 1,000!

 

[Idalee07]

I feel like it’ll hit 1000 before I get my car.

 

[Julian73]

That was my understanding as well.

Yes we were told that. Now the word is that Lotus wants to wrap up the First Editions in 2024 model year, not roll into a third year. After all don't they want to be delivering Base models followed shortly by S and R's.

Does it really matter what they label it as? If they label a 2025 model they are liable to meet those regulations now rather than await 1/1/2025, I know Europe has more stuff kicking in then, US seems to ratchet down emissions levels annually, but that may have already been anticipated. Only consumer issue to model year is for short term flippers, where a later year implies the car may be a year younger when it may only be six months younger. Anyone that keeps a car for three or more years probably isn't effected.

 

[trackday14]

I feel like it’ll hit 1000 before I get my car.

I feel like it will hit 1000 before I get my car back from service…

 

[brainf18]

That was my understanding as well.

Lets face it, NOBODY INCLUDING LOTUS knows what the heck they are going to do. They haven't met one single production goal or proposed timetable since announcing. Lotus doesn't even try to communicate to its customers...Never mind its dealers. Examples include, the CARB debacle that was laughable, and the "secret" snip-its of information regarding future models or when production will shift to "all electric" is worth about as much as LOT stock after the IPO. (which is a kind way of saying not much) Heck, they can't even deliver the 2.0 or Auto in North America. As a reminder of their incompetence, Lotus STILL does not have CARB approval for those models.

The one thing we know for sure is that Lotus has no real plan and is just paving the sidewalk as they go. Anyone who thinks this ship has a rudder hasn't read the Lotus strategic plan document. It contains some WILDLY optimistic (unrealistic) projected sales and revenue numbers that have zero chance of being achieved. Point to this mild rant is that speculating what Lotus might or might not do is pointless. If you expect them to overpromise, under-deliver and not communicate throughout the entire process, then you'll be completely satisfied.

 

[Eagle7]

I though V6 autos will be MY 2025?
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I hadn't seen that, thank you. What a mess. A first edition that lasts for years lol.

 

[T6061]

I received an email this morning from my salesman at Eurocar (Lotus of OC) with my VIN for the Emira letting me know the car is on the water. I'm guesstimating 7-10 days to cross the pond, with a week at the PDI center back east before being trucked to the dealer here in California. They are estimating late April/early May. Just thought I would share for other west coast depositors. My initial deposit was 7/15/2022 with a build spec submitted 9/29/2023 for a V6 manual 2.0 car. I missed the first two allocations at Eurocar but was offered a 2.0 build slot a couple of months later. I believe I was in the high thirties on their wait list (no way to know for sure). I asked this morning when their first cars would be hitting and when they expected their two demo cars (which I understood to have been ordered as part of their initial allocation) and he said the first cars should be here in a couple of weeks and that their demo cars where still a couple of months out. He suggested I would have my car before they received their demos.

I asked about factory PPF offerings and whether they had an in-house or local shop that offered PPF/Ceramic and he said they had an outside shop they have worked with for years and they were "masters of their craft." He said he stood by their work without reservation. Front clip (bumpers/fenders/hood/mirrors) he estimated at $4k with a full PPF between $9-11k. Given the Ferrari, Lambo, Bently, Rolls, Porsche (GT2/3/4 etc) inventory they have, I would guess they are able to deliver to a pretty high maintenance customer (I'm not one of those!). These were just estimates and of course everything is pretty expensive here in SoCal but maybe given the volume of Emira's they expect to deliver we can get a group buy rate that's more reasonable. I absolutely don't mind paying for first rate work but I figure once they have done 2-3 full wraps they will be a well oiled machine which will lower their labor cost and allow them to offer a bit better deal.

 

[Barcino2012]

I hadn't seen that, thank you. What a mess. A first edition that lasts for years lol.

And I think the V6 is out by ‘26…..

 

[3A3968M]

Has anyone that is waiting for a car from North Jersey Lotus had their Emira off loaded from the Atlantic Sea in NJ on 30th/1st gotten confirmation from their dealer that they will for sure be trucking the cars to Baltimore, only to be sent back to NJ? Did they give you a turnaround time given your cars are actually stateside? Thanks in advance!! I'm on the 4/7 arrival, Atlantic Sun and am beginning to get my ducks in a row, so to speak.

Summit dealership is aware the cars have arrived in NJ port but no farther details available.
I hope we get our cats before the summer driving season is over…

 

[Rainier]

Lets face it, NOBODY INCLUDING LOTUS knows what the heck they are going to do. They haven't met one single production goal or proposed timetable since announcing. Lotus doesn't even try to communicate to its customers...Never mind its dealers. Examples include, the CARB debacle that was laughable, and the "secret" snip-its of information regarding future models or when production will shift to "all electric" is worth about as much as LOT stock after the IPO. (which is a kind way of saying not much) Heck, they can't even deliver the 2.0 or Auto in North America. As a reminder of their incompetence, Lotus STILL does not have CARB approval for those models.

The one thing we know for sure is that Lotus has no real plan and is just paving the sidewalk as they go. Anyone who thinks this ship has a rudder hasn't read the Lotus strategic plan document. It contains some WILDLY optimistic (unrealistic) projected sales and revenue numbers that have zero chance of being achieved. Point to this mild rant is that speculating what Lotus might or might not do is pointless. If you expect them to overpromise, under-deliver and not communicate throughout the entire process, then you'll be completely satisfied.

 

[drjazzsk]

I received an email this morning from my salesman at Eurocar (Lotus of OC) with my VIN for the Emira letting me know the car is on the water. I'm guesstimating 7-10 days to cross the pond, with a week at the PDI center back east before being trucked to the dealer here in California. They are estimating late April/early May. Just thought I would share for other west coast depositors. My initial deposit was 7/15/2022 with a build spec submitted 9/29/2023 for a V6 manual 2.0 car. I missed the first two allocations at Eurocar but was offered a 2.0 build slot a couple of months later. I believe I was in the high thirties on their wait list (no way to know for sure). I asked this morning when their first cars would be hitting and when they expected their two demo cars (which I understood to have been ordered as part of their initial allocation) and he said the first cars should be here in a couple of weeks and that their demo cars where still a couple of months out. He suggested I would have my car before they received their demos.

I asked about factory PPF offerings and whether they had an in-house or local shop that offered PPF/Ceramic and he said they had an outside shop they have worked with for years and they were "masters of their craft." He said he stood by their work without reservation. Front clip (bumpers/fenders/hood/mirrors) he estimated at $4k with a full PPF between $9-11k. Given the Ferrari, Lambo, Bently, Rolls, Porsche (GT2/3/4 etc) inventory they have, I would guess they are able to deliver to a pretty high maintenance customer (I'm not one of those!). These were just estimates and of course everything is pretty expensive here in SoCal but maybe given the volume of Emira's they expect to deliver we can get a group buy rate that's more reasonable. I absolutely don't mind paying for first rate work but I figure once they have done 2-3 full wraps they will be a well oiled machine which will lower their labor cost and allow them to offer a bit better deal.

9-11 k for ppf? That’s absolutely crazy. Unless they are padding it a lot it should in no way cost that much. There are tons of ppf installers in so cal. It is true that with ppf you get what you pay for, but this seems a bit exorbitant.
Did they ever get a test car like Galpin did to drive around? Hopefully they get some sort of demo car much sooner than stated.

 

[Porter]

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Holy crap, that's it folks. We've reached Peak Forum Madness. It's all downhill from this masterpiece.

 

[Magma]

Holy crap, that's it folks. We've reached Peak Forum Madness. It's all downhill from this masterpiece.

How do you even do that??

 

[Gprodigy]

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This is what happens when you have a forum of skilled people who can afford a $100k car, then drive them nuts.

Next time have A.I. make a Netflix documentary called "Where TF is my Lotus" staring Liam Nelson.

 

[zero2sixtystudios]

9-11 k for ppf? That’s absolutely crazy. Unless they are padding it a lot it should in no way cost that much. There are tons of ppf installers in so cal. It is true that with ppf you get what you pay for, but this seems a bit exorbitant.
Did they ever get a test car like Galpin did to drive around? Hopefully they get some sort of demo car much sooner than stated.

@T6061
I have a PPF/Wrap/Cermic coat/Tint shop that is offering a special deal to all Emira owners along with a free photo session in our studio. We are offering $5995/$6995 for a full wrap depending on material.
My car is scheduled to arrive in NY on 4/7/24. Hopefully it will be here by months end.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

9-11 k for ppf? That’s absolutely crazy. Unless they are padding it a lot it should in no way cost that much. There are tons of ppf installers in so cal. It is true that with ppf you get what you pay for, but this seems a bit exorbitant.
Did they ever get a test car like Galpin did to drive around? Hopefully they get some sort of demo car much sooner than stated.

"There are tons of ppf installers in so cal" @drjazzsk Can you recommend a few good shops (preferably in OC) so that we can shop this around? I'm also a depositor at Eurocar.

 

[iVTECdailyy]

@T6061
I have a PPF/Wrap/Cermic coat/Tint shop that is offering a special deal to all Emira owners along with a free photo session in our studio. We are offering $5995/$6995 for a full wrap depending on material.
My car is scheduled to arrive in NY on 4/7/24. Hopefully it will be here by months end.

Does this include window tint and wheels?

I know you are offering this as a discounted rate, but I’ve gotten much better quotes in the last few days. All the big name shops in SoCal.

Not trying to devalue your work, you charge what you charge, I’m just researching quite a bit before spending all that money.

 

[Rainier]

How do you even do that??

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[T6061]

@T6061
I have a PPF/Wrap/Cermic coat/Tint shop that is offering a special deal to all Emira owners along with a free photo session in our studio. We are offering $5995/$6995 for a full wrap depending on material.
My car is scheduled to arrive in NY on 4/7/24. Hopefully it will be here by months end.

Thanks for info. Will keep you folks in mind!

 

[morphious]

I got a quote for full custom wrap with design, printing, and installation for around $5,500. Didn't think that was bad for a one off.