I'm 6 months in and 2600 miles, so almost exactly 1/2 way along the same journey. I agree with everything you've said, the only thing I disagree with is the colour, I really love my Magma and won't be changing it, but colour is always down to individual taste so that's fine. Great video and great car.
Cool. Yeah, colour is the most subjective thing of all - just don't park your car next to mine 😛 I still cannot think of any other car out there that competes with it. A Macca 570 has no manual and costs crap loads more to run. Have you also found that the car seemingly gets better and better. It has some kind of magic. Have you taken it on the track yet?
@RevMonkey It's funny I got collared in a car park the other day by a chap who wanted to know about the car. He said he'd seen a pro boxer (Connor Benn I think) the week before in London getting into his Mclaren and it wasn't a patch on the Emira looks wise! I think part of a car getting better is that you just get more used to it and more confident driving it. I haven't tracked it and probably won't. I have a GT86 that I would be more likely to track but either way too busy with work for the foreseeable future, I'm afraid!
@@paultune1696 Fair enough. I was very anxious on the track but the car is so capable, by the first bend, I simply new it would not let me down. I still believe the car will become an icon.. Just don't know how long it will take 😁
Cracking car, loved them since Harry did his first video on the Emira. Stunning to look at and looks like it shifts! Drive back in my home town W.O.T ! Bring it to the Black Swan in Ockham 2nd Sunday of the month 👍
Ah cool. Anything that keeps classics loved and running is a great thing. Picked up my 1981 classic today after having a lot of work done on it. Video on it coming out in the week!
Hi Adrian, I used to work for Lotus & remember meeting you a couple of times. Your enthusiasm was infectious. So I’m really delighted to see how happy you are with the Emira. All the best. Nigel
Ha, yeah, I had no idea. It made no sense so assumed they made an error. So, still decent wear and I guess that shows decent even wear across the tyre. You can tell I never look at these things.. 😁
None at all. Early days really. Alcantara is a fabulous man-made material tyat has been at the top end of car interiors for decades. Leather tends to sag and is more slippery. I'd go for Alcantara in all sports cars and leave leather to luxury vehicles, where it is indeed lovely.
It's good to hear that after a year of ownership, the bloom hasn't fallen off the rose so to speak. It sounds like even after you've gotten used to it and it isn't new anymore, it still delivers, proving it's more than just a pretty face. Despite being much more refined than past Lotus cars, it still has that Lotus magic. Got mine on order, can't wait to get it! I was also surprised to see that there's a charge for downloading factory software updates. Shouldn't that be a warranty service??
Well said. Yeah, not everything in that service seems to add up but whatever.. It's still a 6th of a Ferrari or Bentley service. Have you been on a test drive?
That doesn't seem too bad at all. My BMW M240i always seems to require about $1000 for the yearly oil change/service. I'm usually not a fan of satin finishes as a general rule, but that red just looks "right" on that car. It makes it stand out much more, especially with the curvy, exotic lines of the car. Brilliant!
Good question. Of course, any company can insure all or most of ones cars but you'd hope there was a discount. Certainly worth calling them and finding out.
I didn't have the seatbelt issue, the wiper issue and its never gone into limp mode or missed a beat. Not saying it is perfect but fundamentally the car has been a superb ownership experience thus far.
it is not good and not bad. Given the other cars I own it is very good! I'd say 18MPG in the real world with a lot of spirited driving. Low 20s is likely achievable with a lighter right foot. The DCT engine is smaller, lighter and has a turbo so I would expect to see economy gains of about 5mpg.
That’s an interesting point of view. Which I can totally agree. It feels slow on a straight line. I tested it on the German Autobahn. But there are many other things that make up for that such as the sound which is at the top of the list. I will do further tests this weekend on a road full of corners. Hope to enjoy it😊
@@RevMonkey thansk! i am considering getting an Emira this year. Maybe I will miss doing silly things in every kind of weather with my RS3 (Quattro system is simply amazing) but I am sure I would enjoy an Emira as well. Would you recommend it as a daily?
@@chris_4044 I daily the Emira. Going out in the rain shortly! I did like my RS3 a lot (got nicked) but you'd be surprised how the much better dynamics of the Emira makes up for the RWD. Overall, not even close and feels like a huge upgrade. I never really looked back at the RS3 but one just stares at the Emira whenever the chance arises. Having both would be a really good 2 car garage actually!
@@RevMonkey i think you couldn’t have said it better. I have an almost full spec RS3 2023 and it would be a dream to keep both the RS3 and an Emira, but I am too young for that and need to save some money too (just turned 26). So I would have to sell my RS3. One last question. Do you think the Emira struggles in the snow? Would you go to a Ski Resort with an Emira?
I'd love to drive the original, the early naughties cars and the last derivative to find out myself! My first thought though was they were engineered to be fast and happen to look damn good too. There might be magic in the engineering. Certainly, Ford put a lot of effort into that one. Not sure about the modern variants as nobody ever speaks about them. Didn't Jeremy Clarkson get one and then sold it as not that driveable?
@@RevMonkey I believe that Clarkson sold his because of problems with the Alarm, I bet he wishes he still had it now considering current values! … but that gen 2 GT comprehensively thrashed the Ferrari 360 of the day, if you reviewed a GT I’d definitely watch, just be careful as they are allegedly like to spin on old tyres!
No I have not yet. It is likely better as a daily, when you consider getting stuck in traffic. It wont match the sound of the V6 but will still be an epic car.
Great to see someone enjoying owning the Emira. I considered buying one but after all I read online, I decided to get a Jaguar F-type V6 manual instead last Christmas. I'm just as excited about it as you are 😊
I love the F-Type. Always turns my head and I was 100% either going to get the V6 S or the V8 likely in SVR guide. I believe it was the best looking car until the Emira came out. I had to get a Larini exhaust mind to match the aural impact of the Jaguar but does not pop in the same way. Other than that, very different cars in the way they put power down, the Jag being more GT, more comfy and less raw which clearly and deservedly suits more people in the real world, especially if it an only car and daily. Am in Surrey if you wish to do a comparison video! Ade
@@RevMonkey thanks for replying. I'm very happy with the almost immediate power delivery of the V6. I daily mine on A and B roads around West/South Yorkshire where I'm based. The manual transmission (only 200 were built for the UK market) makes it all more entertaining. I'd be happy for you to feature it in a comparison video if you fancy a trip up north. We have some of the best scenery roads around here. I've just detailed it so it's arguably the best it's ever looked. Search for Caldera Red Manual V6 on the F-type UK forum and you'll find it easily.
@@JWL-UK I wish I lived up there mate. I know you have some speed camera issues but some epic roads! Wicked you have a manual version. Absolute keeper. I have a suspicion I will have an F-Type at some point in my life.
F-Type was my designated target for the last few years but when I could finally afford to make a move, the Emira caught my eye. Both are beautiful designs. I don't love everything coming out of Jaguar these days but the F has the soul of the old designs.
I think I have only seen one nimbus on the road. Blue and yellow seem the common colours to me. I do love NImbus. That with red leather was on my other order as I placed two deposits. No privacy and no black pack of course. I can't actually recall what suspension setup I went with on the nimbus.
@@rayjoedef Yeah, sports. I was never going to get Touring on a Lotus sports car. Bit like finally bedding Margot Robbie and putting a blindfold on so you can't even see her. 😁
Apparently..... speakers bed in a bit like tyres and engines. There is a noticeable different in the quality of the Kef speakers now. It still does not go that loud but loud enough and there is zero distortion at that highest level. So, yeah, give it time and forgive the car its early sins 😁 What spec did you settle for?
Seneca black pack V6 Manual Touring alcantara. Red calipers - diamond cut wheels. I was at Hethel yesterday - well worth a visit. I’m now getting quite excited 😂
@@meenboli Wicked. You'll be desperate to run the car in as quickly as possible so you can start giving it some real wellie. Still rarely seen cars on the road. If you are ever near Surrey you should come and hear my one.
Great to hear. It gets better and better doesn't it. I feel like I have a secret which others don't know about. I remain shocked that the car isn't held in super high regard. I think, on day, it will be,
Yeah I bought one, it was in the garage for 2 months and when returned it had issues with a fans and windows so I sold it and bought a porsche 718 4L, its a much better car and much better put together. I really wanted the lotus to be awesome but its more the cosmetic outside than the build quality of the car.
Interesting. Like the delay on news built originally the Emira does not seem to like sitting still. I drive mine daily and have no issues ever. Paint.. well, I PPFd it but it looked fine to me originally. Shame your experience was poor. The car is amazing and gets so much better with age, maturing process that the Porsche won't match but I agree it is better out of the box! If you are near surrey and want to flavour a really sorted Emira with a Larini exhaust then pop over. Then again, as good as the 718 is, you will have nightmares of regret 😛 Nah, you can't go wrong with a Porsche. I have one too! Undeniably better built. Better car? Generally speaking, yes. Better experience? No chance, well, not in one that works! 😆. I need to drive one back top back myself to really know which one feels faster on the road, or just feels better. Surely you wince when you see an Emira on the road? There is surely no arguments on the looks.
@@RevMonkey The Emira looks amazing that I think maybe the reason that so many have given it great reviews / benefit of the doubt. The Porsche though has a flat 6 / 4 letre engine with PDK and goes much better than the Emira and It sounds mental as its naturally aspirated engine
@@RobTSLAWell, that means more weight. 3.5l should be enough, especially with the supercharger. The stock car sounded fine. Mine sounds amazing but it cost £3k to achieve it.
Get in touch with customer service and tell them that you are happy to have "your chosen spec" should one become available. Might happen, it has before, as people have pulled out.
If you have any questions - I am a long term owner now. Will do a 10000 mile update soon. Two big problems have arisen but were sorted under warranty. LOVE the car. Decided not to sell it.
Finally, the Lotus brand seems to have gotten it right with their lineup of beautiful cars; only to throw it all away for the sake of electrification. This will be the eventual downfall of Lotus, once and for all. Leave the EV market to Tesla and carry on building the cars people want - those you charge with a petrol nozzle.
Yeah. Overall, I have to agree. Lotus should have remained a builder of amazing engaging sports car and only perhaps gone as far as a hybrid motor. China makes the electric stuff. Alas, business is business and time will tell if putting all eggs into the EV basket will break them.
Dunno yet!! I hope not. I can always knock it down to sport or tour but I would rather not. I will go on another track day in a couple of months when the weather has improved and I will likely have to pick the most lenient track.
Well, yeah. I find it strange anybody would order a fabulous car like this in an Auto. Then again, I feel the same about DCT. I would always go for a manual option. I just believe it makes it more of a drivers car. ua-cam.com/video/YW5R-oxEZjk/v-deo.html
One was the left seat belt and one was the wipers. Neither of which were wrong on mine but they did them anyway. There have also been about 3 software updates, the last one being on my 1 year service last month.
I’m considering one when my currently lease runs out but not sure I could go back to a manual. I know purists would want to kill me for that but thoughts on the automatic model?
Well, I am of course a manual fan but DCT and Auto have their place, the former being necessary for huge power. The car is still epic regardless of the 'box. Auto will be more relaxing so better on the longer journeys. It is not as good as the DCT on the i4 version though but the V6 is the engine of choice.
Maybe I'll let you know in a few months. My order for a V6 Auto is in with delivery expected in the dead of winter. So the review will have to wait for the snows to melt 😊 To head off the inevitable: I'm old, I'm lazy, I've driven manual cars for decades, I don't think I'll ever see a track and I expect to sit in traffic a lot. The flappy paddle will suit me fine.
@@Silent700 Ha.. Yeah, I would naturally question why one would opt for a not that good Auto on a Lotus! In terms of relaxed driving you are 100% better off with the DCT 4-cyl but have to give up on the glorious V6. Have your test driven the Auto box on the Emira? You really, really should try it first as you might be able to jump into the DCT.
@@RevMonkey I'm sold on the superiority of the V6 (it's two numbers more than four!) but there was also the fact that with the 4 cyl, it was going to be another year until they're ready to ship. The only demonstrator we got in the States was a V6 manual.
@@Silent700 Ah right. The US delays have been ridiculous. I assume it is just too expensive and logistically difficult to import a LHD car over from Europe? V6 will always be the sought after one though we are seeing some bad depreciation (for all cars to be fair) in the UK.
lol charging you for a software update twice seems a bit of a joke, maybe they're wording it incorrectly on the invoice. £500~ is great only thing to worry about is the potential charges for when things go wrong, but that's what warranty is for. How much did you pay for the track day? And does it affect your insurance with Adrian Flux?
I will ask when I next speak to them. Nobody really knows what sort of expense the Emira will throw up, say, after 5 years. Track days average at about £250 for a full day - open pit lane. Insurance. Never told them! 💀 But keep it quiet 😁 Risk it for a biscuit! 😊
Yeah.. I did not get the itemised PDF and it does seem strange. I can't be arsed to contest it in case they forgot something else as I am happy with the amount overall. 😁
I now cannot imagine selling it. Well, ONLY if I have sold all my other cars AND a perfect SLS or Aventador Roadster gets my attention but that is a long shot.
All my cars go up for sale as I like to try different cars. This car is on an Until Sold package and the price will never be hit. So, it is with me, it is amazing and it has been 18 months. If it stays with me for life then that is fine with me.
Very impressive car. I'd take it over any other sports car. Re: American cars..true, however, the Cadillac CTS Blackwings, some Camaro's have known to have that 'magic', etc by some publications beating out the Germans.
I had to look that Blackwings up! Looks like a strong performer but damn, it's not exactly pretty! 😝 I do love the older US cars, particularly the muscle stiff and also have a real love of the Corvette C1 and the C2 Coupe. Probably awful to drive but who cares, they look epic!
Ha, it is my car at least! I am only a small channel. I was thinking it might more attention. Maybe I should move to scantily clad women, that always works 😁
In some cars you can't even get to it. A lot of servicing is tick-boxing bollocks like having to use an authorised dealer to do work on performance cars.
Oh dear! If you have a complaint like that make sure that you always go to the onbudsman. AF would not knowingly scam you, they are too big and reputation is everything. Still, a reminder for us all to record our conversations! Easy download by App these days.
I don’t expect to have to record every conversation when trying to take out car insurance and I’m sure most other people don’t either. The recorded message says ‘calls may be recorded’ but when I asked them to go through the first call, to find where they confirmed what I was saying, they somehow couldn’t find the recording. Doesn’t sound like a reputable company to me!
Your enthusiasm for that car is obvious. Nice one. 👍
I love it... it is very close between this and my integrale now in terms of affection. Similar but different cars . Ha.😁
Looks and sounds like the biz dude. Glad you are keeping it now.
Me too. Such a good car now. Has aged like a fine Bordeaux. 😁
I'm 6 months in and 2600 miles, so almost exactly 1/2 way along the same journey. I agree with everything you've said, the only thing I disagree with is the colour, I really love my Magma and won't be changing it, but colour is always down to individual taste so that's fine. Great video and great car.
Cool. Yeah, colour is the most subjective thing of all - just don't park your car next to mine 😛
I still cannot think of any other car out there that competes with it.
A Macca 570 has no manual and costs crap loads more to run.
Have you also found that the car seemingly gets better and better. It has some kind of magic.
Have you taken it on the track yet?
@RevMonkey It's funny I got collared in a car park the other day by a chap who wanted to know about the car. He said he'd seen a pro boxer (Connor Benn I think) the week before in London getting into his Mclaren and it wasn't a patch on the Emira looks wise!
I think part of a car getting better is that you just get more used to it and more confident driving it. I haven't tracked it and probably won't. I have a GT86 that I would be more likely to track but either way too busy with work for the foreseeable future, I'm afraid!
@@paultune1696 Fair enough. I was very anxious on the track but the car is so capable, by the first bend, I simply new it would not let me down.
I still believe the car will become an icon.. Just don't know how long it will take 😁
Cracking car, loved them since Harry did his first video on the Emira. Stunning to look at and looks like it shifts! Drive back in my home town W.O.T ! Bring it to the Black Swan in Ockham 2nd Sunday of the month 👍
Ah, what's that about? Have you got a link?
[checks my hectic event calendar]
March 1oth - am free!
He got rid of his as well.
The Elise S1 has small front mud flaps! Look forward to more Lotus content. Cheers.
Cool. Not sure when they went out of fashion. The hard bit is finding some that fit and suit the Emira.
Yay. More Emira content. Keep them coming.
Absolutely... lots more to do.
I am an Adrian Flux user. Never had a problem in many years now. Keeps my MGB on the roads 🏎
Ah cool. Anything that keeps classics loved and running is a great thing.
Picked up my 1981 classic today after having a lot of work done on it.
Video on it coming out in the week!
Hi Adrian, I used to work for Lotus & remember meeting you a couple of times. Your enthusiasm was infectious. So I’m really delighted to see how happy you are with the Emira. All the best. Nigel
Love it. Great work on that thumbnail too! 😆
Ha. I can't take credit for that 🤩
Your tyre report figures are for the outer/middle/inner areas of the tyre.
Ha, yeah, I had no idea. It made no sense so assumed they made an error.
So, still decent wear and I guess that shows decent even wear across the tyre.
You can tell I never look at these things.. 😁
I so want to get one of these. Keep watching your videos and I am now in a darn frenzy.
There are some good values ones in the used market now. Go for it! Astonishing car.
Still loving that red Ade. Great vid. thanks.
Cheers. Yeah, like the car, it has gotten better. The car looks new always. I really love it.
Looks stunning. Cayman drivers must be green with envy.
Well, they are driving an excellent car themselves but, looks wise, yeah... Cayman shape is pretty old now.
I swear you are more delighted with the Lotus than any of the other cars. 😀
Yeah, as it has surpassed my expectations.
@@RevMonkeythat’s good to hear picking mine up soon…, I’m in the states so we’re just now getting first editions in…
@@actionfaction2558 Finally! Exciting times.
@@actionfaction2558Hey, how long from order to delivery date? And congrats hope you enjoy the car!
That's a reasonable service cost. I would also be happy with that. It is a Lotus after all! 😜
Yeah, well said. Have to be happy really.
Any wear at all on the Alcantara areas, especially the steering wheel?
None at all. Early days really.
Alcantara is a fabulous man-made material tyat has been at the top end of car interiors for decades.
Leather tends to sag and is more slippery.
I'd go for Alcantara in all sports cars and leave leather to luxury vehicles, where it is indeed lovely.
It's good to hear that after a year of ownership, the bloom hasn't fallen off the rose so to speak. It sounds like even after you've gotten used to it and it isn't new anymore, it still delivers, proving it's more than just a pretty face. Despite being much more refined than past Lotus cars, it still has that Lotus magic. Got mine on order, can't wait to get it! I was also surprised to see that there's a charge for downloading factory software updates. Shouldn't that be a warranty service??
Well said.
Yeah, not everything in that service seems to add up but whatever.. It's still a 6th of a Ferrari or Bentley service.
Have you been on a test drive?
No, not yet, but I've owned a Lotus before and I know they're a great handling sports car. @@RevMonkey
@@markd3250 Yep, that is where they excel for sure. Somehow some people still knock it.
That doesn't seem too bad at all. My BMW M240i always seems to require about $1000 for the yearly oil change/service. I'm usually not a fan of satin finishes as a general rule, but that red just looks "right" on that car. It makes it stand out much more, especially with the curvy, exotic lines of the car. Brilliant!
Ah interesting. Seems BMW and Merc prices are still relatively mad.
The car looks ace in the flesh. it is the way it throws shadows.
Does Adrian Flux have a multicar option?
Good question. Of course, any company can insure all or most of ones cars but you'd hope there was a discount. Certainly worth calling them and finding out.
wow - still waiting to be able to afford one here in Switzerland - here they cost 120k :(
Wow. That is madness. Still, I assume it is still a 1/3rd the cost of a Ferrari 296?
Glad to hear the car is continuing to improve. Have you not had any of the issues experienced by some?
I didn't have the seatbelt issue, the wiper issue and its never gone into limp mode or missed a beat.
Not saying it is perfect but fundamentally the car has been a superb ownership experience thus far.
Bit of a mad question but what is the economy like on the Emira? DO you think the DCT car will be a lot better on gas?
it is not good and not bad.
Given the other cars I own it is very good!
I'd say 18MPG in the real world with a lot of spirited driving.
Low 20s is likely achievable with a lighter right foot.
The DCT engine is smaller, lighter and has a turbo so I would expect to see economy gains of about 5mpg.
Any idea what the software updates did? Are they specific to the first service or were they due anyway?
Absolutely no idea and forgot to ask. I assume this is something that will happen every service, for whatever reason.
That’s an interesting point of view. Which I can totally agree. It feels slow on a straight line. I tested it on the German Autobahn. But there are many other things that make up for that such as the sound which is at the top of the list. I will do further tests this weekend on a road full of corners. Hope to enjoy it😊
Great. Overall the car is amazing and still fast. 400 HP is still enough! Round the bends it is superb, even in the wet.
@@RevMonkey thansk! i am considering getting an Emira this year. Maybe I will miss doing silly things in every kind of weather with my RS3 (Quattro system is simply amazing) but I am sure I would enjoy an Emira as well. Would you recommend it as a daily?
@@chris_4044 I daily the Emira. Going out in the rain shortly!
I did like my RS3 a lot (got nicked) but you'd be surprised how the much better dynamics of the Emira makes up for the RWD. Overall, not even close and feels like a huge upgrade. I never really looked back at the RS3 but one just stares at the Emira whenever the chance arises.
Having both would be a really good 2 car garage actually!
@@RevMonkey i think you couldn’t have said it better. I have an almost full spec RS3 2023 and it would be a dream to keep both the RS3 and an Emira, but I am too young for that and need to save some money too (just turned 26). So I would have to sell my RS3.
One last question. Do you think the Emira struggles in the snow? Would you go to a Ski Resort with an Emira?
@@chris_4044 Umm, even with the settings on Normal, snow would be too much without snow chains on I reckon.
I think it would be too tense otherwise!
That tyre and brake wear does sound very good given that its not the lightest car in the world. Ade, you are not trying hard enough! 🐵😁
Ha, I thought I was! 😄
Not being picky, but the Ford GT is an American Car with Magic
I'd love to drive the original, the early naughties cars and the last derivative to find out myself!
My first thought though was they were engineered to be fast and happen to look damn good too. There might be magic in the engineering. Certainly, Ford put a lot of effort into that one. Not sure about the modern variants as nobody ever speaks about them.
Didn't Jeremy Clarkson get one and then sold it as not that driveable?
@@RevMonkey I believe that Clarkson sold his because of problems with the Alarm, I bet he wishes he still had it now considering current values! … but that gen 2 GT comprehensively thrashed the Ferrari 360 of the day, if you reviewed a GT I’d definitely watch, just be careful as they are allegedly like to spin on old tyres!
@@garyhawkins9246 I am in a few clubs but I don't know anybody who owns one!
I do love the shape of the latest one.
I really enjoyed the video. What a wonderful car! Perfect choice and perfect color! Greetings from Berlin (Germany).
Great. I am going to Munich in a few months to see Adele in concert!
I wish I was taking the Lotus but my wife prefers to fly! 😄
Have you been in the automatic car, or that AMG car yet? I wonder if is a better prospect for most people.
No I have not yet. It is likely better as a daily, when you consider getting stuck in traffic.
It wont match the sound of the V6 but will still be an epic car.
finally a passionate owner - just ordered mine - arriving in 2 weeks from the bond in sydney
Great! What spec did you go for and how long have you had to wait?
Ade
Great to see someone enjoying owning the Emira. I considered buying one but after all I read online, I decided to get a Jaguar F-type V6 manual instead last Christmas. I'm just as excited about it as you are 😊
I love the F-Type. Always turns my head and I was 100% either going to get the V6 S or the V8 likely in SVR guide. I believe it was the best looking car until the Emira came out.
I had to get a Larini exhaust mind to match the aural impact of the Jaguar but does not pop in the same way.
Other than that, very different cars in the way they put power down, the Jag being more GT, more comfy and less raw which clearly and deservedly suits more people in the real world, especially if it an only car and daily.
Am in Surrey if you wish to do a comparison video!
Ade
@@RevMonkey thanks for replying. I'm very happy with the almost immediate power delivery of the V6. I daily mine on A and B roads around West/South Yorkshire where I'm based. The manual transmission (only 200 were built for the UK market) makes it all more entertaining. I'd be happy for you to feature it in a comparison video if you fancy a trip up north. We have some of the best scenery roads around here. I've just detailed it so it's arguably the best it's ever looked. Search for Caldera Red Manual V6 on the F-type UK forum and you'll find it easily.
@@JWL-UK I wish I lived up there mate. I know you have some speed camera issues but some epic roads!
Wicked you have a manual version. Absolute keeper.
I have a suspicion I will have an F-Type at some point in my life.
F-Type was my designated target for the last few years but when I could finally afford to make a move, the Emira caught my eye. Both are beautiful designs. I don't love everything coming out of Jaguar these days but the F has the soul of the old designs.
i4 nimbus on order....biting at the bit!! thanks for the video
I think I have only seen one nimbus on the road. Blue and yellow seem the common colours to me.
I do love NImbus. That with red leather was on my other order as I placed two deposits.
No privacy and no black pack of course. I can't actually recall what suspension setup I went with on the nimbus.
are you sport on your spec? Can't recall...by the way, the PPF on the red is way better than the gloss....imo
@@RevMonkey
@@rayjoedef Yeah, sports. I was never going to get Touring on a Lotus sports car.
Bit like finally bedding Margot Robbie and putting a blindfold on so you can't even see her. 😁
Talking of insurance, how much is it and does it compare favorably with rivals?
Yeah, I guess so. It is new so has no history of theft so I thought the premium was pretty decent.
How has the stereo managed to improve itself? 🤔
It’s a genuine question - I collect mine in about 6 weeks.
Apparently..... speakers bed in a bit like tyres and engines. There is a noticeable different in the quality of the Kef speakers now.
It still does not go that loud but loud enough and there is zero distortion at that highest level.
So, yeah, give it time and forgive the car its early sins 😁
What spec did you settle for?
Seneca black pack V6 Manual Touring alcantara. Red calipers - diamond cut wheels.
I was at Hethel yesterday - well worth a visit.
I’m now getting quite excited 😂
@@meenboli Wicked. You'll be desperate to run the car in as quickly as possible so you can start giving it some real wellie.
Still rarely seen cars on the road.
If you are ever near Surrey you should come and hear my one.
I agree, had mine for 8 months, absolutely love it..
Great to hear. It gets better and better doesn't it.
I feel like I have a secret which others don't know about. I remain shocked that the car isn't held in super high regard.
I think, on day, it will be,
Yeah I bought one, it was in the garage for 2 months and when returned it had issues with a fans and windows so I sold it and bought a porsche 718 4L, its a much better car and much better put together. I really wanted the lotus to be awesome but its more the cosmetic outside than the build quality of the car.
Interesting. Like the delay on news built originally the Emira does not seem to like sitting still. I drive mine daily and have no issues ever.
Paint.. well, I PPFd it but it looked fine to me originally.
Shame your experience was poor. The car is amazing and gets so much better with age, maturing process that the Porsche won't match but I agree it is better out of the box!
If you are near surrey and want to flavour a really sorted Emira with a Larini exhaust then pop over.
Then again, as good as the 718 is, you will have nightmares of regret 😛
Nah, you can't go wrong with a Porsche. I have one too! Undeniably better built.
Better car? Generally speaking, yes. Better experience? No chance, well, not in one that works! 😆.
I need to drive one back top back myself to really know which one feels faster on the road, or just feels better.
Surely you wince when you see an Emira on the road? There is surely no arguments on the looks.
@@RevMonkey The Emira looks amazing that I think maybe the reason that so many have given it great reviews / benefit of the doubt. The Porsche though has a flat 6 / 4 letre engine with PDK and goes much better than the Emira and It sounds mental as its naturally aspirated engine
@@RevMonkey It does need a bigger engine though I think with better sound
@@RobTSLAWell, that means more weight. 3.5l should be enough, especially with the supercharger.
The stock car sounded fine. Mine sounds amazing but it cost £3k to achieve it.
@@RobTSLA You mean its not even a manual!? OMG. No a driver's car then 🙂
You need to come and hear my Emira...
! year with this FABULOUS Car!! A huge smile for every mile.
Check out Adrian Flux at www.adrianflux.co.uk
I ordered a blue one but kinda regret it. I didn't want to wait for the elusive DCT anyway.
Get in touch with customer service and tell them that you are happy to have "your chosen spec" should one become available. Might happen, it has before, as people have pulled out.
Thanks for sharing this. It did indeed answer a lot of open questions I had. I liked and subbed. 👍👍👍
If you have any questions - I am a long term owner now. Will do a 10000 mile update soon. Two big problems have arisen but were sorted under warranty. LOVE the car. Decided not to sell it.
what button mesh with your exhaust mod did you do?? does the mode button mesh with the exhaust mod you did?
The exhaust uses the existing valve. There are no mods. Just louder across the range and goes mad at the higher revs.
You can put the tyre pressures in you cluster in any mode using the left side steering wheel controls.
Cool. Not realised that. Usually it is there by default. The car definitely has the odd electrical gremlin flare up.
LOL. Make your mind up. Now it's a keeper. 😁😁
Ha. I reserve the right to keep changing my mind 😜
Sport or touring suspension?
Sport!! I was never to get Touring suspension on a Lotus 'Sports' car.
Im so close to pulling the trigger on one of these, awesome car!!
What are your current concerns? Maybe i can help.
Also, my own car is for sale and its spectacular.
500 pounds is not bad at all I used to own a v10 plus and spent like over 1000 euros on the service
What exhaust package have you added?
Larini cat delete and back box.
Sounds AMAZING!!!
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@@RevMonkey cool thanks for the reply!
Finally, the Lotus brand seems to have gotten it right with their lineup of beautiful cars; only to throw it all away for the sake of electrification. This will be the eventual downfall of Lotus, once and for all.
Leave the EV market to Tesla and carry on building the cars people want - those you charge with a petrol nozzle.
Yeah. Overall, I have to agree. Lotus should have remained a builder of amazing engaging sports car and only perhaps gone as far as a hybrid motor. China makes the electric stuff.
Alas, business is business and time will tell if putting all eggs into the EV basket will break them.
Any issues with the exhaust on track days? Because it sounds awesome!
Dunno yet!!
I hope not.
I can always knock it down to sport or tour but I would rather not.
I will go on another track day in a couple of months when the weather has improved and I will likely have to pick the most lenient track.
Most go to China, so not many in UK yet.
You just be right..
You can change your oil and filter at Toyota
I guess so, never though about it though I'd stick to Lotus for the main services.
You say the car feels faster? Is that just the new can mate?
The new exhaust system frees the car up a lot, which helps. Definite difference in delivery at all revs.
Neeeeeeeeeeooooooooowwwwwww. Great sound and car.
😁
Sweet car brother! I'd love to get one up here In Canada. Currently driving a GR Supra and having a blast!
Similiar sort of car. Both fun when the snow comes! 😁
Nice car
I do love it!
So, it’s slow and has electronic gremlins?
Does anyone have the auto v6 ? Heard that there’s a delay on it from when you pull the paddle
Well, yeah. I find it strange anybody would order a fabulous car like this in an Auto.
Then again, I feel the same about DCT. I would always go for a manual option. I just believe it makes it more of a drivers car.
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what about those recalls for 2023?
One was the left seat belt and one was the wipers. Neither of which were wrong on mine but they did them anyway. There have also been about 3 software updates, the last one being on my 1 year service last month.
The mudflats might mess up you’re airo
Yeah.. I'd better keep it below 150 mph... 😁
I’m considering one when my currently lease runs out but not sure I could go back to a manual. I know purists would want to kill me for that but thoughts on the automatic model?
Well, I am of course a manual fan but DCT and Auto have their place, the former being necessary for huge power.
The car is still epic regardless of the 'box.
Auto will be more relaxing so better on the longer journeys. It is not as good as the DCT on the i4 version though but the V6 is the engine of choice.
Maybe I'll let you know in a few months. My order for a V6 Auto is in with delivery expected in the dead of winter. So the review will have to wait for the snows to melt 😊
To head off the inevitable: I'm old, I'm lazy, I've driven manual cars for decades, I don't think I'll ever see a track and I expect to sit in traffic a lot. The flappy paddle will suit me fine.
@@Silent700 Ha.. Yeah, I would naturally question why one would opt for a not that good Auto on a Lotus!
In terms of relaxed driving you are 100% better off with the DCT 4-cyl but have to give up on the glorious V6.
Have your test driven the Auto box on the Emira? You really, really should try it first as you might be able to jump into the DCT.
@@RevMonkey I'm sold on the superiority of the V6 (it's two numbers more than four!) but there was also the fact that with the 4 cyl, it was going to be another year until they're ready to ship.
The only demonstrator we got in the States was a V6 manual.
@@Silent700 Ah right. The US delays have been ridiculous. I assume it is just too expensive and logistically difficult to import a LHD car over from Europe?
V6 will always be the sought after one though we are seeing some bad depreciation (for all cars to be fair) in the UK.
lol charging you for a software update twice seems a bit of a joke, maybe they're wording it incorrectly on the invoice.
£500~ is great only thing to worry about is the potential charges for when things go wrong, but that's what warranty is for.
How much did you pay for the track day? And does it affect your insurance with Adrian Flux?
I will ask when I next speak to them.
Nobody really knows what sort of expense the Emira will throw up, say, after 5 years.
Track days average at about £250 for a full day - open pit lane.
Insurance. Never told them! 💀 But keep it quiet 😁 Risk it for a biscuit! 😊
Adrian flux quoted 2k...600 with Admiral
Interesting. On what?
taking the mickey charging for software updates imho
Yeah.. I did not get the itemised PDF and it does seem strange. I can't be arsed to contest it in case they forgot something else as I am happy with the amount overall. 😁
Lovely car . No don't sell it .
Right now, that is the plan but one never really knows.
Thanks for sharing invoice. Was interesting ! ✧♡(◕‿◕✿) and nice sound :D happy for ya, don't sell it
I now cannot imagine selling it. Well, ONLY if I have sold all my other cars AND a perfect SLS or Aventador Roadster gets my attention but that is a long shot.
So you've had it for less than 1 year, and it's up for sale in auto trader. It must be the best ever made.
All my cars go up for sale as I like to try different cars. This car is on an Until Sold package and the price will never be hit. So, it is with me, it is amazing and it has been 18 months. If it stays with me for life then that is fine with me.
Why does the paint on that car look so dull like its faded in the sun over 20 years?
It's a satin stealth PPF covering it all.
Guess you have to see it in the flesh. It looks amazing as it really accentuates the curves.
Very impressive car. I'd take it over any other sports car. Re: American cars..true, however, the Cadillac CTS Blackwings, some Camaro's have known to have that 'magic', etc by some publications beating out the Germans.
I had to look that Blackwings up! Looks like a strong performer but damn, it's not exactly pretty! 😝
I do love the older US cars, particularly the muscle stiff and also have a real love of the Corvette C1 and the C2 Coupe. Probably awful to drive but who cares, they look epic!
Boooooo on th AI art thumbnail. I am starting to avoid all videos with ai art thumbnails. You own the damn car, just put it in the thumbnail.
Ha, it is my car at least!
I am only a small channel. I was thinking it might more attention. Maybe I should move to scantily clad women, that always works 😁
@@RevMonkey women get views. A blurry video with a blonde and brunette got 4.1k 😂😂
@@autodigitvlogs Ha, yep. Sex always sell. Am trying to line up some lovely ladies for a reaction video 😄
Millage shows not your daily or you have multiple cars and only use it at weekends.Or you don't drive .
your choice.
I do use it as my daily. 12 mile trip to work and back. I have other cars too of course.
Theyre not common i think people are holding onto their money.
Yep, state of the marketing. Hopefully, not too far from a turnaround but I am not overly optimistic.
Amazing how people these days can't even change their own oil.
In some cars you can't even get to it. A lot of servicing is tick-boxing bollocks like having to use an authorised dealer to do work on performance cars.
Americans have never had it??? 🤣
I think they are only just starting to get their customer cars. Been a shocking delay due to approvals I believe.
Wouldn’t touch Adrian Flux with a barge pole. Totally lied to me to get me to take out the insurance and then denied it when I came to renew. AVOID
Oh dear! If you have a complaint like that make sure that you always go to the onbudsman. AF would not knowingly scam you, they are too big and reputation is everything.
Still, a reminder for us all to record our conversations! Easy download by App these days.
I don’t expect to have to record every conversation when trying to take out car insurance and I’m sure most other people don’t either. The recorded message says ‘calls may be recorded’ but when I asked them to go through the first call, to find where they confirmed what I was saying, they somehow couldn’t find the recording. Doesn’t sound like a reputable company to me!
@@neilparry14 Yeah, nobody bothers but this illustrates why we all need to be more diligent, on any call regarding money, finance or insurance.
@@neilparry14 Meant to say. I have two Android Apps recording conversations. Not for the reason above as it happens but I have a crap memory! 😀
SUPER Lotus Emira!!!!!!!!!!!!!