Lotus Emira

[JimH]

I had my Emira test drive there, before Hethel was even up and running for those.... 😉

[Nick Sticks]

Me too 😁

[tim_marra]

Reading this is a complete shambles. Is lotus being run by the HoC these days?

[C8RKH]

10 minutes ago, tim_marra said:

Reading this is a complete shambles.

Been saying that for ages re Lotus 2.0. A complete dogs dinner that people keep on making excuses for.

Shambles? I could think of other expressions including not getting drunk in a beer factory......

[tim_marra]

1 hour ago, C8RKH said:

Shambles? I could think of other expressions including not getting drunk in a beer factory......

Or asking Welsh brewery workers if they are looking forward to Euro 2024 

[Karl.]

So are we saying that Lotus could be returning to a traditional style dealer?

[Bibs]

https://forums.thelotusforums.com/topic/87449-future-of-lotus/?do=findComment&comment=1041639

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My other point in that post is that the agency model will soon be dead and Lotus are going back to wholesale so we can enjoy good relationships with our local dealer again. They listened, they've changed it. 

 

[Karl.]

This is great news, ive been into Lotus Ashford so many times they are probably sick of the sight of me, for those not local it’s situated fairly close to the Ashford designer outlet so you’re able to drop the wife there and pop into Lotus for a chat. One of the most important factors for me of this difficult journey is supporting the local dealer so the car will be delivered there.

[Al]

Sorry if a little of topic heading and I'll post elsewhere.  

Well I have just driven mine from Central Scotland to Almalfi Coast area in Italy and back with a few scenic detours through 9 countries over a few alp passes and covered 3,400 miles in the 22 day holiday and it never missed a beat.  Dash says averaged 27.5mpg which I was happy with considering the Autobahn cruising speeds.  Apple Car-Play did give a couple of minor probs on 1 day but I suspect something not related to Lotus.  Having said that another Emira on holiday in convoy had recurring AC issue.

Also they are practical as well as track capable.  All this fitted in with my wife & I still sitting in our normal seating positions.  Yes that is 4 carry-on's plus rucksacks etc.   In fact there was more - I had forgotten about in door pockets and storage locations.

[Bibs]

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