[** UPDATE ** Emira UK Dealer Deposits]

@Evotion Aimee at Silverstone told me a couple of weeks ago that the deposit I paid them early May was definitely all that I needed to do until September/October, and I didn't need to pay the 2k to Lotus separately

Not heard anything from them on this point yet, hence question to Bibs above. Don't want to pay a new deposit and then lose my place with Silverstone for the existing one.

[** UPDATE ** Emira UK Dealer Deposits]

@Bibsshould I wait for the refund before placing a new deposit with lotus?

[Emira deposits and build slots]

I want a launch edition, assuming they are including the KEF stereo, 12 way electric seats etc in that, don't see why you'd turn it down. At the price I've been told it's a totally straightforward decision, assuming there is a decent enough finance deal to back it... Most people will end up speccing them in anyway post launch edition, at a higher price. My main decision is the powertrain, which I'm still totally undecided on. 

[Emira deposits and build slots]

@Demolitionman13 Lotus Colchester hasn't been around long, only a couple of years I think. However I've found them pretty disinterested until now, hence my deposit being placed a while ago with Silverstone 100 miles away! 

[Emira deposits and build slots]

1 hour ago, exeterjeep said:

I wonder which dealers will be left out? Maybe there are dealers in some places who have no orders from prospective customers in their area, only cars for stock.

You would hope that all areas of the country should be able to visit to look at and discuss the car, I am sure there are many people who will want to see it before placing any sort of order, and many more want  to actually drive both versions before making a final decision.

I'll hazard a guess at Lotus Colchester being on the 'avoid' list for starters. 

[Which drivetrain have you selected?]

If its anything like the Evora, it will be fine. The exhaust flaps in the non-switchable models open at 4,500 which is well above motorway speeds. The 400 switchable version lets you go to noisy mode earlier...

[Which drivetrain have you selected?]

Bit early to decide @Bibswithout knowing price, specs, timing etc. Leaning towards the 4

[AMG Emira]

1 hour ago, Bibs said:

The warranty is 3 years, unlimited mileage FYI. 

I'd imagine Lotus will be using their own engine management which for the past 10 odd years has been encrypted so you'll need to do more than get it remapped, it'll probably need a new ECU. 

Do you know if Lotus are going to offer extended warranties after the initial 3 year period @Bibs? Appreciate it's early days but it's always been a little disappointing from an ownership perspective that nothing has been available on the current cars.

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

We don't need to finalise anything until the autumn! 

 

[Lotus Emira]

Sounds good Lee... I love the red leather personally, but it's a bit marmite. And I have my suspicions that once the Emira cup or whatever it's called is announced, I'd be thinking of moving on the first edition so do need to keep that in mind. 

 

[Lotus Emira]

If the V6 is a wholesale carry over of the existing Evora powertrain... that means along with the sweet sweet noise from the exhaust you get the existing gearbox. And clutch. And gear ratios. Which I've 'enjoyed' in a couple of forms over the past 6 and a half years, but I am not going to buy a third car with the same thing. I'm very much leaning towards the AMG. Red with silver forged wheels and the ice grey leather interior, or yellow with black wheels and black alcantara/yellow stitching. 

Glory be that you can still get a leather wheel in any event!

 

[Lotus Emira Superfans - Get involved with the LIVE Emira launch on the 6th July!]

I want to find out more about the specs/engines. If the V6 is really only 400hp then I'm not sure why you'd bother with it frankly apart from the stick shift. Especially if it's the same engine from the Evora, not the new Toyota V6. 

Also, pricing.... I'm keen, I'll leave the deposit down for the time being. The car looks fantastic and the interior also. But not 100% convinced

[LIVE Lotus Emira Launch]

Looks like a proper supercar... super short front overhang. My wallet is quaking. 

[Lotus Emira]

I don't like the slogan, 'the other sports car. It's a bit weak/

[Lotus Emira]

fingers crossed 

[Lotus Emira Superfans - Get involved with the LIVE Emira launch on the 6th July!]

My deposit is with Silverstone, they are doing a similar event as per B&C above. I can't make it, so will be on the live feed with everyone else (let's hope there's enough bandwidth...)

You'd have to be a pretty rubbish dealership not to offer to do something for people who have placed deposits at least.

[Lotus Type 131 - The Rumour Mill]

6 hours ago, Bazza 907 said:

Wow

Amazing what you can see when you're out and about.

Yes, pictures but no, won't share.

Wow, just wow.

Pics or it didn't happen 

[Lotus Emira]

Isn't the V6 going to be supercharged? I'd love it if it's NA but will be pretty surprised. 

PS - surely the sensible thing to do is cancel one of those deposits and buy a 410 exige now? Easy man maths, you're basically covering yourself off for if (or more like when) the Emira is nothing like an exige and prices harden further. I still get occasional regrets over selling my old V6 S.  

[Lotus Type 131 - The Rumour Mill]

Personally I'd rather have a larger deposit and smaller monthly payment - BMW M3 on 48months(!) pcp finance is 7.5k down but almost 1k per month - so basically 50k over 4 years - and no doubt an enormous balloon, which is flipping ridiculous although I guess that's what people who buy these cars want. Not for me, thanks. I guess the numbers I give above get to a similar position but personally I can't stomach the thought of 1k per month going out of current cash flow. 

[Lotus Type 131 - The Rumour Mill]

Actually, I think 50:50 0% finance is pretty great to be honest. That's what got me over the line with buying a brand new V6 exige. I'd like something similar for the Emira but the key thing would be 0% interest rate. Toyota have sold out the UK allocation of GR Yaris but no doubt were helped by a frankly stonking finance deal - 8k down, 299 per month on 0% interest. I'd take something along the lines of 25k down, 500 per month  for 3 years and 30k balloon. 

[Evora market watch, for discussion and to help those searching!]

If I recall correctly, that light blue one is a special edition Lotus did, one of 10. Might be perfect for what you are looking for actually @Wake. 

https://www.evo.co.uk/lotus/evora/18001/iconic-paint-scheme-for-new-lotus-evora-400-special-edition 

[Livery/Colour Options]

Your pricing is mental for the special liveries. I paid (and would pay again) 3.5k for the sprint colour scheme on my V6 - picture below for reference, plus a few hundred more for the additional gold wheels, spoiler supports etc which is consistent with what Liquid yellow (now Pearl Yellow on that cup 430) cost at the time. I'd do it again but I don't expect it to be an available option for the launch editions.

From the available options I'd take a nice metallic blue. Persian blue ideally which is the blue on my old sprint, if not essex as per the 400. 

[Lotus Type 131 - The Rumour Mill]

All the talk about customisation/light weight options etc - I'm sure that will follow in due course and following the established Porsche pay more for less model but I think the launch edition could have limited options available, may well just be a limited pool of paint choices but otherwise a 'standard' high spec for ease of factory assembly. I could live with that, so long as there is a nice blue and (more importantly) Lotus design the car properly in the first place so that my shortarse wife (as in, 5 ft 2) can reach the bottom of the clutch pedal, which she can't do in my Evora...

I am more skeptical about the likelihood of an AMG power train with each passing day - I suspect it's wishful thinking frankly. Between supplying Aston Martin and Mercedes I doubt they have a lot of spare capacity. I think it's more likely to be a Volvo unit, which isn't a bad thing necessarily. The T5 motor is at 250hp and Polestar will increase it further.

[Who will buy a 131?]

13 hours ago, DarrylV8 said:

So how many of us Lotus fanboys, have either a letter of intent or a deposit down on the Emira; yes and still nearly a couple of months to go till we learn the full details.

 

Me... 

It's very dangerous going to Lotus Silverstone, honestly, you pop in with no more intention than leaving your present Lotus on SoR and the next thing you know you're forking out more money on something new that know one knows much about! 🤣  

[Larini vs 2bular]

I have had a couple of 2bulars on different lotus and they would be my number one choice for an aftermarket silencer. I do agree with @trcm though, you just need to keep on chasing Jim on the phone very frequently.