Final Edition Elise Cup 250

[TonyKL]

23 minutes ago, Arregueti said:

I see. I didn't know it was planned for demolishment.

Sorry, I may have been more dramatic than intended - I know the production line is being torn down but the building I presume will be re-purposed 🤷‍♂️

[Delhard]

Just heard from Jamie, Sue’s cup is finished and out for delivery!🥳

[jimichanga]

How delayed has it been?

[Delhard]

Think it’s only about three weeks or so

[Delhard]

[jimichanga]

Will it come with a soft top or is that ‘in the post’? Fantastic colour that’s letting the Elise go out in style!

[Slow Yank]

1 hour ago, Delhard said:

WOW - is that liquid yellow? Looks awesome in the sun. 

1 hour ago, jimichanga said:

Will it come with a soft top or is that ‘in the post’? Fantastic colour that’s letting the Elise go out in style!

I was told that if you option up a hard top, the soft top is included as well (presumably in the boot).

[Delhard]

The soft top is included but might arrive later due to supply issues. They were on back order but are starting to come through now I believe

[Slow Yank]

On 20/07/2021 at 17:48, Arregueti said:

Thanks @Slow Yank

Well, time for a decision then. I really see myself in one. Just need the stars to allign. 🙂

It will be approximately 17.5 years of waiting for me by the time I show up at the dealer and take mine off the lot. If you really want it, my advice is don't wait for the stars to align as I had been doing...make them align as I did in the end (FINGERS CROSSED - I don't have the keys yet!!).

On 20/07/2021 at 20:11, jimichanga said:

Slow Yank I hope that’s just dealer BS, would be atrocious if Lotus did that.

Agreed, and but in the end they're a business and they have to make smart commercial decisions. If something holds up production  on a small few for a substantial amount of time, I can't see the company keeping employees, tooling, parts, staff etc. in the "old" factory just for those. Companies give customers refunds for unfulfilled orders all the time, so this would be nothing out of the ordinary. I would just hope that Lotus would give them something for their trouble and for holding their deposit for ~ a year (....you guys paid deposits, right?😜).

On 20/07/2021 at 20:27, Arregueti said:

I did hear similar, actually. Also in terms of specifying too many individualities. It sounded more like a "take it or leave it" approach for things like stitching, etc. There was no guarantee they could accommodate some requests.

My dealer gave me the same impression. Apparently they were able to pull some strings with the standard silver alcantara "debacle" and get me a black interior and contrasting silver/white stitching at no-cost, but custom coloured stitching was a no-go at that point. They also looked to be punishing people fiscally for one-off items like a black rear transom w/ the carbon pack, as discussed earlier in this thread.

[CocoPops]

Sneak peak…

still at factory, looking like an late august departure from factory to dealer.

[glen8]

I assume these have all been sold, and there's no chance of getting one?

Whilst I have my Emira on order, I was at Silverstone yesterday and was really taken with the 250 cup.

[Delhard]

All long gone, the Emira will be fab!

we’re at Silverstone tomorrow (no Cup yet though unfortunately)

[5pence]

I see pics are here are from the factory - is there anyway to go and view your own car in factory or is it strictly out of bounds due to covid still?

 

[CocoPops]

Out of bounds due to covid and factory move (ready for Emira)

[Bibs]

The plan is for factory tours to resume next year. 

[JG220]

mine has arrived

 

Edited August 5, 2021 by Bibs

[Slow Yank]

Congrats! Its gorgeous. That Vivid Green looks much better in that pic than it did in the configurator. Looks like you have carbon aero and a black interior?

[CocoPops]

Correct. Carbon Aero and Black interior.

[CocoPops]

Some lovely carbon fibre to fit!

[CocoPops]

Getting closer…

[Inversed]

Looking venomous!

I'm curious, how long does it take Lotus to assemble one Elise/Exige? 

Edited August 11, 2021 by Inversed

[C8RKH]

Depends how many parts are on back order

 

[Inversed]

I get that nowadays in covid times or other issues, but I meant if everything goes alright.

[C8RKH]

Parts on back order is a long running forum joke. You'll get there...

 

[Ghost]

On 10/08/2021 at 12:56, CocoPops said:

Getting closer…

Did you all ask for colored mirrors or do they come standard included instead of black not like on the configurator?