USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[Livinglegend]

Which dealer are you with?

Mtl

 

[brainf18]

Dang, wouldn’t a repaint devalue the car since it’s no longer considered original paint?

Answer to the dealer....Get me another undamaged car thank you very much

 

[seriously]

Went to see my car at Galpin before pre delivery inspection. We noticed serious damage on the roof, likely scraped against something metal during transport. Sales rep said it will be repainted of course. Otherwise the car looked happy, i was worried the other Emiras would pick on her but they all seemed to get along. Spec is Vivid red over tan.
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So this confirms that Galpin is getting FE2.0 randomly also. How did you get notified that your car was coming and how long it would be? I randomly check in, but get no proactive comms.

 

[Time2Fly]

Answer to the dealer....Get me another undamaged car thank you very much

At the very least, a service panel painted by the factory.

 

[SONOFEMERY]

So this confirms that Galpin is getting FE2.0 randomly also. How did you get notified that your car was coming and how long it would be? I randomly check in, but get no proactive comms.

My Emira was recently delivered to Galpin. It was a FE 2.0 when I ordered it, now they're saying it's a FE 1.0. Very confused as to why. Also, my sticker MSRP seems higher than other Emiras with the exact spec I saw when I visited yesterday. Would love any info/advice people have about this! More info in this post if interested!

 

[seriously]

My Emira was recently delivered to Galpin. It was a FE 2.0 when I ordered it, now they're saying it's a FE 1.0. Very confused as to why. Also, my sticker MSRP seems higher than other Emiras with the exact spec I saw when I visited yesterday. Would love any info/advice people have about this! More info in this post if interested!

Super bizarre. I would push for no ADM at whatever the sticker says. If it is FE 1.0 that they are giving you, then I would stick to my guns. They can make you wait for a FE 2.0. That's up to them, but they also confirmed with me no ADM for FE 2.0.

 

[SONOFEMERY]

Super bizarre. I would push for no ADM at whatever the sticker says. If it is FE 1.0 that they are giving you, then I would stick to my guns. They can make you wait for a FE 2.0. That's up to them, but they also confirmed with me no ADM for FE 2.0.

Same exact thing happened to me! They confirmed no ADM for the 2.0 when I submitted the build sheet. Now that it's delivered they're saying it's a 1.0... but the MSRP matches more the 2.0? A bit all over the place

 

[Raskits]

Same exact thing happened to me! They confirmed no ADM for the 2.0 when I submitted the build sheet. Now that it's delivered they're saying it's a 1.0... but the MSRP matches more the 2.0? A bit all over the place

What dealer is this? Galpin as well?

 

[SONOFEMERY]

What dealer is this? Galpin as well?

Yep Galpin

 

[scarzie]

Yep Galpin

Maybe they're just assuming the first to arrive to them are all 1.0s even though it's been proven 1.0s and 2.0s have been coming in at the same time?

 

[Raskits]

Maybe they're just assuming the first to arrive to them are all 1.0s even though it's been proven 1.0s and 2.0s have been coming in at the same time?

But if they submitted the finalized order months ago... They should already know by then if it's a 2.0 or 1.0 . It would say it on the order entry

 

[scarzie]

But if they submitted the finalized order months ago... They should already know by then if it's a 2.0 or 1.0 . It would say it on the order entry

Agreed, it should also be obvious from the sticker. It seems like dealer ignorance

 

[Raskits]

Agreed, it should also be obvious from the sticker. It seems like dealer ignorance

That but really hard to believe something like that can be overlooked by a dealer. What's more likely is a planned tactic to get as much money as possible.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

The Atlantic Sun which arrived on the 1st doesn’t seem to have anything for Lotus.

Hopefully the next ship arriving will

 

[DF_Toronto]

The Atlantic Sun which arrived on the 1st doesn’t seem to have anything for Lotus.

Hopefully the next ship arriving will

Do you mean Atlantic Sky? I’m seeing that one on May 1.

Sun on May 7 - https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9670614

I’m see May 1ish for Sea…

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Do you mean Atlantic Sky? I’m seeing that one on May 1.

Sun on May 7 - https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9670614

I’m see May 1ish for Sea…

No, I’m seeing the Atlantic Sun arrived May 01 from Liverpool UK to Newark NJ

The last record showing for Atlantic Sky was on 4/30.

I do see an Atlantic Sea arrived May 01 but nothing for lotus.

 

[T6061]

Received a call from my salesman at Lotus of Orange County (Eurocar) this morning (5/3). He said my car (FE 2.0 Osmium/Ice Grey) is through PDI in Baltimore and ready to be shipped to the dealer. The car will depart when 5 more cars are ready to ship (to the same dealer). He said typically 6-7 days to get here once on the road. They will do the dealer PDI and detail the car for delivery. Nova's spreadsheet had my car in NJ on 4/7 so that might give a sense of turnaround time at Baltimore although the whole first in/ last out lottery probably has a lot to do with turnaround times. Original deposit was 7/15/2022. Was 39th or so inline at Eurocar and missed out on their first and second allocations. Was finally offered a 2.0 build which was confirmed on 8/29/2023. Wasn't expecting the car ahead of others in front of me but I put this down to the last in/first out approach to storage at Hethel, shipping and PDI. I certainly haven't been pestering them for updates (that they wouldn't have anyways.) He shared that they have been checking before delivery for HVAC operation/brake discs/pads based on issues mentioned here in the forum and that the first six cars delivered have had no issues thus far (of course, it's been not much more than two weeks). I asked for a quote for full PPF and ceramic on the wheels/brake calipers and fiddly bits that would be difficult to wrap (side and rear vents) and he said he would reach out for a quote. They work with Elite Clear Bra in Huntington Beach and if you just want the front clip they typically come to the dealership to install but if they are going to wrap the whole car they do it in their shop. They appear to use EXPEL. Not sure if they can source STEK but will ask once I have their quote. They will be sending an invoice so I can complete my financing (probably Navy Federal Credit Union) and I told him I was planning for around $117k including freight and sales tax-7.75% here in OC/registration fees and he said that sounded about right to him. Will update if there are any surprises. Have to give Zach credit. He has called whenever he had something useful to share (three times - once to offer the 2.0 build, once to say my car was on a boat and share a VIN and the call this morning with a shipping update). Given the way Lotus seems to operate, I can't ask for more than that.

 

[Lotusdoesit]

Went to see my car at Galpin before pre delivery inspection. We noticed serious damage on the roof, likely scraped against something metal during transport. Sales rep said it will be repainted of course. Otherwise the car looked happy, i was worried the other Emiras would pick on her but they all seemed to get along. Spec is Vivid red over tan.
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Hey Nitro I have the same spec ordered with Galpin. How has your experience been to date from sales? Jack and Moe have been the two I have been working and so far so good. I'm sorry this happened what an unwelcomed first impression.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

Received a call from my salesman at Lotus of Orange County (Eurocar) this morning (5/3). He said my car (FE 2.0 Osmium/Ice Grey) is through PDI in Baltimore and ready to be shipped to the dealer. The car will depart when 5 more cars are ready to ship (to the same dealer). He said typically 6-7 days to get here once on the road. They will do the dealer PDI and detail the car for delivery. Nova's spreadsheet had my car in NJ on 4/7 so that might give a sense of turnaround time at Baltimore although the whole first in/ last out lottery probably has a lot to do with turnaround times. Original deposit was 7/15/2022. Was 39th or so inline at Eurocar and missed out on their first and second allocations. Was finally offered a 2.0 build which was confirmed on 8/29/2023. Wasn't expecting the car ahead of others in front of me but I put this down to the last in/first out approach to storage at Hethel, shipping and PDI. I certainly haven't been pestering them for updates (that they wouldn't have anyways.) He shared that they have been checking before delivery for HVAC operation/brake discs/pads based on issues mentioned here in the forum and that the first six cars delivered have had no issues thus far (of course, it's been not much more than two weeks). I asked for a quote for full PPF and ceramic on the wheels/brake calipers and fiddly bits that would be difficult to wrap (side and rear vents) and he said he would reach out for a quote. They work with Elite Clear Bra in Huntington Beach and if you just want the front clip they typically come to the dealership to install but if they are going to wrap the whole car they do it in their shop. They appear to use EXPEL. Not sure if they can source STEK but will ask once I have their quote. They will be sending an invoice so I can complete my financing (probably Navy Federal Credit Union) and I told him I was planning for around $117k including freight and sales tax-7.75% here in OC/registration fees and he said that sounded about right to him. Will update if there are any surprises. Have to give Zach credit. He has called whenever he had something useful to share (three times - once to offer the 2.0 build, once to say my car was on a boat and share a VIN and the call this morning with a shipping update). Given the way Lotus seems to operate, I can't ask for more than that.

Thanks for that update! Turnaround time at the port (and having to be shipped from NJ to Baltimore for PDI) definitely disappointing though. Do you know if Eurocar is shipping closed truck from Baltimore?

 

[T6061]

Thanks for that update! Turnaround time at the port (and having to be shipped from NJ to Baltimore for PDI) definitely disappointing. Do you know if Eurocar is shipping closed truck from Baltimore?

I do not know. I thought we had another member take delivery from them last week (Nimbus/red?). Perhaps they know.