USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[Nova]

TX has a front plate requirement but it seems to be commonly ignored. I havent had one for 5 years and after just eye balling traffic it seems like 30% of cars also dont have one

Same for VA. Tons of VA-registered cars rolling around with no front plates.

 

[EspritGuy]

Nope, 200 was the mark. We’ll get our exclusive information “soon”

Actually, this threshold earns us another 'allocation.'

 

[azlambo]

Actually, this threshold earns us another 'allocation.'

FE 3.0 - another 500 cars. Put your deposits down now! April build/June delivery!

 

[Maurice R]

TX has a front plate requirement but it seems to be commonly ignored. I havent had one for 5 years and after just eye balling traffic it seems like 30% of cars also dont have one

TX law has one but it was not renewed so not enforceable unless you get pulled over by a small town local officer who does not know the law and just wants to F with you. Been there done that but still to not have front plates on any of my cars
I do have this on my Subaru BRZ

 

[DerTheDer]

Where is our savior Scott? Cheers to some good news tomorrow, or at least November.

 

[morphious]

In CA, they are testing decal front plates. Front plates are required here, 2 out of 3 have one in my house.

 

[eriegz]

Wow that’s huge

So then he's saying the certification went through on a Saturday? Highly dubious...

 

[DerTheDer]

Alright everyone. When I come back from work I wa t some solid news about passing certifications! Have a great day.

 

[Hell4Leather]

TX law has one but it was not renewed so not enforceable unless you get pulled over by a small town local officer who does not know the law and just wants to F with you. Been there done that but still to not have front plates on any of my cars
I do have this on my Subaru BRZ

I’m also in Texas but can’t find that non-renewed law (not sure what laws have to be renewed). Last information I found shows it’s still enforced up to a $200 fine even for a Tesla which doesn’t come with a front plate mount.

Texas doesn’t have inspection anymore so there’s that. Also no emissions check in my county. ~reason #437 why I don’t give a flying F about CARB certification.

 

[CHEESE]

Alright everyone. When I come back from work I wa t some solid news about passing certifications! Have a great day.

No news for you! Come back... 1 year!

 

[Max]

I want to get the quote attribution right:
was it Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin or McLaren?

Not in the same league, but it's an old saying for commodities traders.

 

[Tapezzi]

I drove a v6 manual today in Naples. I agree the engine sound was just average even with open exhaust valves. Shifter feel is FAR different than my Elise, much more crisp. The shifter in the Elise feels like a wet noodle this is like loading a rifle. Acceleration decent. Aesthetics I loved in person. Interior is FAR more refined than anything lotus has ever made and quite comfortable. Loved the steering. Seems like a fun daily-drivable little sports car, and for the price it looks like a far more expensive vehicle. Nice to get a warranty etc. If you are looking for true modern super car performance you may be disappointed though. I’m keeping my deposit - supposed to deliver in March.

 

[Rainier]

This tortoise beat the Lotus Emira past the 4000th post in this thread.

 

[sl_austin]

Your deposit was with the Dealer in Austin? I was told I was #70 when I put my deposit down in early Dec '21, and at the end of July I was told a few people had dropped off the list, but "not enough to affect your place very much."

Your order was for a V6? I4?

Seems maybe more people have dropped out than we think? Last I knew they got 15 FE1 V6 cars, but don't know #s for FE2 or I4 FE.

Yes. I stopped by the Austin dealer on Friday, and pulled out. We talked for a little while, he (JK) was not aware of any FE 1.0 vs 2.0. He suggested his expected allocation would be slated for build in the Feb/Mar '24 time frame, with expected delivery June/July '24.

Good luck to you and all who continue to wait.

Cheers, SL

 

[azlambo]

Alright everyone. When I come back from work I wa t some solid news about passing certifications! Have a great day.

The solid news is, the GM from my dealership heard from some unknown source at Lotus, that EPA certification was received last Friday. Of course, this cannot be verified. But, I DO have first hand knowledge that the non U.S. spec demo car I drove last Saturday was a joy!

 

[VL3X]

The solid news is, the GM from my dealership heard from some unknown source at Lotus, that EPA certification was received last Friday. Of course, this cannot be verified. But, I DO have first hand knowledge that the non U.S. spec demo car I drove last Saturday was a joy!

It sounds like both you and @TwitchDoc both heard this from the same dealer (Scottsdale), right? Would be great news if true... Anyone get confirmation from a different dealer yet?

 

[Maurice R]

It sounds like both you and @TwitchDoc both heard this from the same dealer (Scottsdale), right? Would be great news if true... Anyone get confirmation from a different dealer yet?

Excuse my total ignorance but is epa certification the same as carb certification
It not then the wait continues

 

[azlambo]

Excuse my total ignorance but is epa certification the same as carb certification
It not then the wait continues

Different things!

 

[Maurice R]

Different things!

That’s what I thought. So now we wait on CARB certification before any NA cars can be delivered.

 

[DerTheDer]

That’s what I thought. So now we wait on CARB certification before any NA cars can be delivered.

I think we need to first verify that dealer wasn't talking out their butt. I really hope they werent!