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Lets hope he keeps it AND drives it!

@LotusLeftLotusRight - for your Cair-O-Port, how sturdy is the frame? I’m looking at something to go under my carport (reasonably sheltered but ultimately outside!) - trying to guayule how steady the structure is? I’d be able to secure with bungy cords to the carport roof as well.

Incredible scenes! 🙂

Have to say these +2s are fabulous things to look at, one of my favourite Lotus designs for sure!

I think it looks excellent and if its engaging to drive then all the better; 272bhp in 1100 kg for a daily driver - perfect! Unsure about the raised legs driving position, over a long journey isn't that a problem for blood pressure??

Presumably a lot of the full EV cars have been bought on lease hire through businesses or equally through employee benefits such as salary sacrifice where the extremely high purchase price is offset. In the used market no one can afford them, particularly in light of no more cheap finance. Most car manufacturers have shot themselves in the foot with the EV into the premium market place as it will lead to market stagnation if people can’t get rid of the EVs they have and are unable to buy new as a result. I think MG and Renault are taking a better approach with lower end EV models but I seriously question the build quality and longevity of MG cars - and that’s not based on their historical reputation

I think JayEmm makes a good point about parts availability, I’d love to get back in an Evora but I’m out off by both parts prices and availability.

Sorry to hear this @KennyN - I guess we can only hope that people at Lotus are reading this seriously and take action to do something about this ridiculous customer care, whoever is in charge of this service has failed in my opinion. There appears to be very little accountability and ownership of the issues coming out from Lotus and like you say, often it is how the issues are managed and dealt with and not the issues themselves (though you've had some serious ones) that lead to a ruined experience and rejected car. On the flipside you get to fall back to the Zuffenhausen Turbo sh*tter!

Yes, his chatter is 100% cheese IMO!!

I've been saying this for a while now - you can't 'just' manufacturer your way out of climate change. Repairing, reusing, and repurposing are far more powerful tools at curbing emissions. In the case of cars, its exactly about buying used and keeping what you have for longer. It's a little way off yet, but vast majority of existing ICE engines can either a) use synthetic fuel or b) be converted over to run on hydrogen (see JCB for their work on developing conversion kits on their heavy equipment vehicles) (shared elsewhere but worth a watch if you've not seen it already)

Love those seats!!

My guess would be a lot of repair work using available parts. Price is honestly insane!

I came across this practice many years ago when looking at a car for an ex - it was a great price but the catch was the V5 which wouldn't be in her name for 12 months. At the time, I think it had more to do with the company essentially being a hire company but in practice was selling the cars. The car had to stay on their books for 12 months and after that we got the V5. It didn't particularly bother me at the time and I'm not sure it would now to be honest as the V5 isn't proof of ownership anyway, so as long as you have the paper work to prove you've bought and fully paid for the vehicle it shouldn't be a problem...unless you need to sell within 12 months of course!

Yes, I’ll be there! Happy to convoy up if you’re going?

Stunning that one - If only I had the spare money 😞

They get under your skin, and when you get under theirs the engineering is great to look at, and they are fun to work on!

You’ve not kept it long enough to make any difference unfortunately 😞 assuming in part that it’s being replaced by another brand new EV being built?

100%, I have photo of it with the same number plates; it was originally a demo car at Snows Lotus Hedge End. Summer 2018 was when I had it for the day about a month before I opted for and bought my Evora S. It was an amazing car, know what you mean about black though, also hides how much carbon is on the car.

If I were lucky enough to have the funds, I think it'd be a really close call between an Emira and 410 sport, but at the moment, I think I'd go with the 410 sport! Infact, I spent a day enjoying that very 410 above around the new forest a few years ago and it was excellent!

What is the difference between posting on LFS and making a forum post for something you have for sale? Is it linked to trading and/or license rules or is just a preferred thing to have done since the site is SEO and can result in better hits for the seller?

This weekends GP has passed me straight by! Only caught the channel highlights on Youtube. Looked like a decent fight between KMag and Charles who remains as despondent as ever (even Sainz seems down spirited). I did think it interesting at the speed delta on some of Maxs' overtakes; it's so much faster it does make the opposition look like a computer game set on easy. Personally, I think it is Alonso making the season interesting - there's real fire in his eyes and he is loving being at Aston Martin. Whatever they are doing for him I hope they keep it up!! By contrast Lance Stroll couldn't look any less interested.

Hey Dave - Tomorrow night! (10th!)

Out of interest, what goes in to the wheel arches to provide sound insulation?

10th sounds good then! 🙂

The Empress of Blandings at Copythorne perhaps? Suggested dates from me are 9th, 10th, 16th or 17th May