Lotus Emira 300-Mile Update: What Broke Already?

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Lotus Emira. Update and what went wrong.

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  • @mhappy7782
    @mhappy7782 3 місяці тому +19

    Just got back from a 2000ml road trip with my year old Emira through France . Now reached 5000mls on the clock. No problems apart from phone not connecting to apple play straight away sometimes. Never had such attention and happy smiling people looking at my Emira.

  • @Kyle-nr6nm
    @Kyle-nr6nm 3 місяці тому +18

    As much as I want this car, the price tag is a bit high so I went for a CPO 992 Carrera S basically same price as this new. Mainly for the carefree ownership.

    • @moonman_8935
      @moonman_8935 3 місяці тому +2

      It is high for a little bit more a C8 ZO6 is a total monster.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +1

      Get one. If you don't like it you can always sell it.

    • @Kyle-nr6nm
      @Kyle-nr6nm 3 місяці тому

      @@v317865 yeah but resale value for british cars aren’t so good. Or else I would’ve gone Vantage

    • @TheHesK9
      @TheHesK9 3 місяці тому

      The Emira has the same problem with price in the US as the Corvette has in the UK

    • @wall1
      @wall1 3 місяці тому

      That's good because you see porsches everyday and I'm glad my emira will be exclusive and more rare on the door and way better looking lol

  • @nigeriaroberts678
    @nigeriaroberts678 27 днів тому +2

    I still think this car is worth it to buy.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  27 днів тому

      100 % this is an awesome car I would buy this car over a thousand times again

  • @Drquimbaymatumbo
    @Drquimbaymatumbo 2 місяці тому +7

    Thats what the 3 year warranty is for....iron out all the kinks.

  • @autojunkyfl
    @autojunkyfl 3 місяці тому +7

    I also had an evap error via CEL with only 30 miles on my new Emira. Upon clearing the code and filling the gas tank, I never saw the code again. I’m at 1100 miles now. The car is so sick, I’m blown away

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing

  • @bbokdoong
    @bbokdoong 3 місяці тому +40

    I have heard about the horrible reliability of Lotus, but the check engine light at 300 miles is ridiculous. 😂

    • @sveeny
      @sveeny 3 місяці тому

      To be fair, if it‘s a factory defect the chances of it coming up very early are obviously the highest.

    • @richardcollis5576
      @richardcollis5576 3 місяці тому +19

      Bit of an urban myth, but like anything online youll always find the complaints first.

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому

      @@richardcollis5576 Florida has had a check cognition light stuck on since the mayflower.
      Where else can you find a ex president who knew about and called their next door neighbor quite the ladies man who said smingly that he likes em young? A entire cognitively dissonant fester of pathetic with free universal healthcare kept on backorder due to the malignant slow clappers for that cartooned mafia themed easter bunny.
      Myth?

    • @Hinjima92
      @Hinjima92 3 місяці тому +6

      Lotus stands for Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious.

    • @blazefreak.
      @blazefreak. 3 місяці тому

      Lotus= Lots of trouble usually serious

  • @DavidMyers-o7w
    @DavidMyers-o7w 2 місяці тому +9

    I have a (used) 2018 Evora 400 - took delivery of it May 2024. No warranty, had about 19,000 miles on it, and I'm the 4th owner. Am I crazy? Nope. Although Lotus cars are known for having issues - most are small and niggly. I had my engine light come on about 300 miles after I bought it - I went through the owner's manual, tried to figure out what happened, thought I'd made a big mistake buying it. I found in the owner's manual one sentence that says (not verbatim) "after you fill your fuel tank ensure you turn the fuel cap until you hear it click "at least" 3 times". I went out, turned my fuel cap 5 times - drove the car several miles and on the 3rd start the problem resolved itself and it has not come on since. These cars are still somewhat hand-built and quirky - but - there is nothing on sale today that is better to drive than a Lotus.

    • @waynepurcell6058
      @waynepurcell6058 2 місяці тому

      EVAP codes. I hate that shit. I bought a Miata several years ago that has chronic CEL. It has a bad canister. I don't live in a county that does emissions checks, so I've never fixed it, and I'm not going to. It's not dangerous for "this" particular engine so I say F**K it. I just plug my reader in every now and then to see if another code besides PO4- whatever to check if something else may need attention. If I knew how to do it, I'd just flash the fault codes for EVAP out of my system. I don't even need that shit where I'm at.

  • @stms4411
    @stms4411 3 місяці тому +10

    You do realize that you don’t need to take a car to a dealer for tire issues, right? Also - changing a windshield is likely a non issue for companies that do this for a living.
    Sucks that these things are happening, but you’re overreacting to how to address these things.

    • @keephim1st247
      @keephim1st247 3 місяці тому +3

      Agree, COSTCO, BJs, and Discount auto will fix the nail issue

    • @mcld4214
      @mcld4214 3 місяці тому +2

      I think its more so he paid a premium for it and wants premium service. so no chance of nicks on the new wheels, paint, wrap etc. Doesn’t want to take any chances

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +1

      The problem is the car is so expensive and I don't trust the mom and pop shops. Plus it's a very new car and who knows what they will damage. I had an Audi that they damaged the VIN number and even Audi could never fix it. This is why I want to take it back to the dealer hoping that they know better than the mom and pop shops

    • @craigh3461
      @craigh3461 2 місяці тому

      For windscreens dealers usually sublet out to specialists.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      @@craigh3461 yeah, still broke. I want my car back.

  • @xote316
    @xote316 11 днів тому

    What kind of Porsche do you have to wait 4 years to get???

  • @Wiz33
    @Wiz33 3 місяці тому +4

    Sorry to hear about your problem but I just passed 500 mine with zero problem.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      I am happy you had no problems. My windshield really sucks and the flat tire but I can't put that on Lotus. Makes me sick as it cost so much to ship.

    • @Wiz33
      @Wiz33 3 місяці тому

      @@v317865 did they figure out the CEL?

  • @onethousandtwonortheast8848
    @onethousandtwonortheast8848 3 місяці тому +3

    We were just at the Naples Lotus dealership two days ago. We specifically went to look at the Emira. I am surprised at how much better the car looks in person!

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      Did you see my car there?

  • @tresjolieme81
    @tresjolieme81 15 днів тому

    I want one just waiting for the automatic version

  • @ORACLEFASTMONEYTRADER
    @ORACLEFASTMONEYTRADER Місяць тому +1

    Mine is coming from louts naples soon hope its ok

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому

      I wish I could say it was a trouble-free experience, it was not. My biggest problem is the stupid SOS check engine light never seems to go away it's a pain in the rear. I'll tell you I would buy this car over a thousand times, it is that great.

  • @freekvanrijn1665
    @freekvanrijn1665 3 місяці тому +4

    Looks absolutely stunning

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      It looks great. The video does not get the full car on how great it looks.

  • @ms8742
    @ms8742 3 місяці тому +2

    I have had my Emira 3 months and had a CEL come on within the 2nd day. It was code U0416 which was a Power train system code for "invalid data received from control module". Reset it and never seen again and I am at 1500 miles. Also had to get the HVAC fan resistor replaced at about 600 miles. Also, got a CEL for the EVAP canister which is a known issue. Does not affect driving and parts are on order. Car is fun, just has these minor gremlins which can be frustrating, but hopefully they are going away as I address them.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      Yeah, still a great car.

  • @salimrandall
    @salimrandall 3 місяці тому +1

    Toyota/Lexus engine, transmission, and electrical harness. I think you’re going to be okay. No car is perfect.

  • @tommy516
    @tommy516 Місяць тому +1

    So are British cars in general just junk? McLarens always have problems, so do Ranger Rovers, you're saying Lotus is the same? If that's the case, British cars being problematic seems to be the case.

    • @luke_rr4474
      @luke_rr4474 Місяць тому

      They’re now Chinese

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому +1

      Yeah but every time I drive it it's awesome

  • @martinpye549
    @martinpye549 3 місяці тому +2

    My mate here in the UK has one , and he's had no probs at all. It's a bloody great car. His other car is a fair bit slower...a 1969 army Land Rover. I know which one I like driving in.

  • @wall1
    @wall1 3 місяці тому +8

    So many haters that dont know anything about lotus. Nobody wants a Porsche they are buying this car for its bargain its looks and exclusiveness. Porsches vettes etc etc u see everyday im glad the haters who say buy a Porsche etc etc are saying that bc means the emira will be more rare

    • @VandelayyIndustries
      @VandelayyIndustries Місяць тому

      Funny because you don't see Porsche owners making these kinds of videos at this milage 🤣 just because your precious lotus isn't doing well doesn't mean you need to have tempertantrums online.

  • @v317865
    @v317865  3 місяці тому +3

    This really is a special car.

  • @ralphsmallblock4367
    @ralphsmallblock4367 3 місяці тому +2

    Nice car expect a little of the unordinary sports/ supercar that’s how they are. As long as it drives the way it looks be thankful

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      It drives very nice. Its a more of the soft side vs the Evora.

    • @ralphsmallblock4367
      @ralphsmallblock4367 3 місяці тому

      @@v317865 very impressive

  • @tedpapas
    @tedpapas Місяць тому +1

    Nice car , I just got the same spec with black out back window , car is incredible , congrats , no window crack on mine .

    • @v317865
      @v317865  Місяць тому

      @@tedpapas have you had any check light I've had three low tires and sos. I've had more check engine lights on this in one month that I had on my evora

    • @tedpapas
      @tedpapas Місяць тому

      @@v317865 nothing yet , sometimes I get a left front warning that I’m close to a car or object but I’m not , but i have a feeling it may be picking up the road depending on the angle of turn , as front is pretty low , but I have not had time to drive it , so will see , I’m at 90km only , Canadian car .

  • @annenominous7220
    @annenominous7220 10 днів тому

    you got a lemmon brother, i hope, otherwise... not fantastic.

  • @nyccontrabass3489
    @nyccontrabass3489 Місяць тому +1

    You can get tires fixed anywhere. Even walmart

    • @v317865
      @v317865  Місяць тому

      @@nyccontrabass3489 you go to Walmart and tell me how that works out. Get the oil change too.

    • @nyccontrabass3489
      @nyccontrabass3489 Місяць тому +1

      @@v317865 already did for my Giulia Quad. No issues with the tires. I wouldn’t go for oil, but tires? No issue. You can go anywhere and get tires mounted or fixed for that matter. Walmart charged me $10 per tire to mount and balance pilot sport cup 2 tires. I hit 173mph the other day.

  • @mic2349
    @mic2349 Місяць тому

    Looking for trouble just to increase a noise for what reason and attention.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  Місяць тому

      @@mic2349 What trouble? Do you do things to make your items better?

  • @AtypicalDriver
    @AtypicalDriver Місяць тому +1

    That's a really good color!

  • @moimoi4725
    @moimoi4725 3 місяці тому +2

    The Evora 400/GT is lighter and Faster. Emira is too civilized, not what Lotus was all about.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +1

      Evora seems faster and sounds a lot better. I'm going to be removing the third catalytic converter hopefully that will make the sound better

    • @meenboli
      @meenboli 3 місяці тому +2

      Yep - but that philosophy was sending Lotus under - they can't survive selling a few hundred cars a year.
      The Emira is a massive step into the sports car arena for those who don't what to go hardcore from the outset.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +1

      @@meenboli I agree. The world was not mass-produced and was not ready for most people. The mirror is definitely is a well-built machine and it's much more luxury and drives a lot smoother. Can't tell you yet if it's as fun. But I will soon

    • @awesomehero123
      @awesomehero123 3 місяці тому +2

      Please upload a video on the exhaust sound after taking off that cat. Curious to see how much of a difference it'll make

    • @meenboli
      @meenboli 3 місяці тому

      @@v317865 Better had be - I've had one on order for 18 months!
      In fact I was at the Chapman family home yesterday as a guest at their garden party!
      It felt very special indeed 😊

  • @davebarkley8773
    @davebarkley8773 Місяць тому

    Then buy used and get one with complete service records and all recalls and issues fixed by the first owner. Let the first owner give it a shakedown. I don't like the idea of buying a new and first model of a car but that is just me. BTW, I have a 50-year-old Lotus that I can start up and drive anytime that I have had for 17 years.

  • @m3doc24
    @m3doc24 3 місяці тому +2

    Sooooo glad Lotus pushed my I4 build out to 2025 so it made my decision to cancel my order easy. Immediately bought a Porsche Turbo S.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  27 днів тому

      I have a Porsch, and the lotus is more fun. I did order another car. 718 GTS 2024 manual as well. I will do an update once I get it in Dec. Maybe it will be a 2025.

  • @SH57578
    @SH57578 2 місяці тому

    Why go to a lotus dealer for a tire repair.. can do it yourself in 10 minutes.

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow 2 місяці тому +1

    great update

  • @BorisArtemyev
    @BorisArtemyev 3 місяці тому +1

    The CEL is due to the EVAP pressure valve - I had the same problem.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +1

      Did you just reset the codes or did you have something replaced?

    • @BorisArtemyev
      @BorisArtemyev 2 місяці тому

      @@v317865 I had to bring the car to the dealer and they replaced the pressure relieve valve and the charcoal canister.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      Reset. I should have the car back in a week or two.

  • @vagabond1776
    @vagabond1776 Місяць тому

    Hopefully you don’t have the window molding/whistling issue….that would annoy me the most, especially during car washes.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому

      I take it through a touchless car wash, passenger side leaks a little just like my evora.

  • @maddycatgamer83
    @maddycatgamer83 2 місяці тому

    3rd cat delete will void the warranty, you have to read the manual. Don't believe what "the guy at the dealership said...". it's in writing

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      @@maddycatgamer83 not per the dealership I go to. They are doing the work.

  • @lookn2find
    @lookn2find 2 місяці тому

    Anyone can change it. They'll run masking tape down the pillars, along the roof etc. A company that cuts out and replaces windshields all day is going to give you much less risk of damage. The person that does it at Lotus probably rarely replaces a windshield. He could've worked at a Windshield replacement/repair company, though. So it's possible someone at Lotus might be really good at it.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому

      What was really nice I had Porsche changed the tire am they actually had to call Lotus to get the specs to do the bolts. I can tell you porsche has really won my respect most people would just tighten it and go on their way

  • @Vinrx7
    @Vinrx7 2 місяці тому

    Any issues with the front windshield condtantly fogging up or the interior starting to rattle? I've heard those complaints more than once. Wanting to pull the trigger one one but want to know what im getting myself into.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      @@Vinrx7 I only had it foe two weeks and will get it back next week but no issue that I know

  • @truetech4158
    @truetech4158 3 місяці тому +1

    A garden variety floridian priest of which there are many, walks into a auto purchase and says I hope you take cash, either way it will have to be written off as a business expense with tax free dollars.

    • @yonatanclark8242
      @yonatanclark8242 3 місяці тому

      Is this a joke or is this guy a priest?

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому

      @@yonatanclark8242 A bronx tale, a florida gothic. Doubt its more than a joke but in many cases you know it isnt.
      Along the road of life drive safely and mindful the potholes, the portholes along the information highway of the dark web.

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому

      @@yonatanclark8242 they deleted my reply to you. Do the math.

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому

      @@yonatanclark8242 check your email comment notifier, you might still be able to read yesterdays reply to you.

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому

      @@yonatanclark8242 they just deleted 1 of 2 replies to you, do the math.

  • @elih9588
    @elih9588 Місяць тому

    This was painful to watch, dude buy a mercedes.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому

      I have a Porsche as well, need a variety

  • @kaioser
    @kaioser 3 місяці тому

    The window crack will continue to expand unless its fixed by resin professionally …?

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, it's bad. Dealership does not have one. I guess It will take time.

  • @StevenWong-nt7zv
    @StevenWong-nt7zv 3 місяці тому

    Hi Andrew waht are you using to sead and reset your codes in your Emira ?? make and model please and thanks Steven

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      Veepeak Mini Bluetooth OBD II Scanner for Android ONLY, Auto Check Engine Light Code Reader Car Diagnostic Scan Tool






      Not sure how good it is

  • @ce7190
    @ce7190 2 місяці тому

    Had evap code. I tighten gas cap slowly and thoughtfully, went away

    • @v317865
      @v317865  Місяць тому

      Lol, no gas cap in this car. Just the door.

  • @notyou1760
    @notyou1760 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the honest video. If you don't mind me asking, who are you using for insurance?

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      USAA. Not necessarily a he lowest cost.

  • @StevenWong-nt7zv
    @StevenWong-nt7zv 3 місяці тому

    Hi Andrew what are you using to read and reset your codes make and model please , thanks

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +1

      Veepeak Mini Bluetooth OBD II Scanner for Android ONLY, Auto Check Engine Light Code Reader Car Diagnostic Scan Tool
      This is the item I got I had to download a third party app to use it. Not sure how well it works I only used it once

  • @jdev232
    @jdev232 3 місяці тому

    Cant build a porsche?? Mustve been a 911? I know they are getting away from the manual for a year or so, but thats next year. There's a handful of odd paint to sample colors out there for sale, i would've assumed those were customer ordered cars? Yes, the intro of hybrid/ electric is killing of the manual gearbox. 🤬

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      Yes I'm working on a 718 now but the dealership doesn't want to sell it unless I give him a trade-in I think it's crappy but hey that's the way to get it.

    • @theclutch19
      @theclutch19 3 місяці тому +1

      ​. Because they want to screw you with ADM AND screw you with a very low trade in value. I'm a multi Porsche owner and will never buy another until my salesman of 20+ years goes to hell.

  • @tobiaszdabkowski5450
    @tobiaszdabkowski5450 2 місяці тому

    Tire you could easily touch up by yourself.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      @@tobiaszdabkowski5450 yeah, that is the plan.

  • @eyh8erc
    @eyh8erc 3 місяці тому

    My brake pad cracked after 100 km

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому

      sorry. That sucks.

  • @shiks98
    @shiks98 3 місяці тому

    Did you break-in the car?

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      I have 300 Mi on it now unfortunately it's going back to the dealership to get the front windshield replaced. I thought this would be a good time to have them also replace all the black plastic with carbon fiber. I will do an updated video with all the carbon I've added without changing the look of the car

  • @chrisedge5007
    @chrisedge5007 2 місяці тому

    Looks a nice car but can’t help feeling that I would buy German

    • @v317865
      @v317865  2 місяці тому

      @@chrisedge5007 I had both. As an everyday car I would do German as a rare fun car this is it.

    • @cbotten106
      @cbotten106 2 місяці тому +1

      Porsche windshields will crack too, just keeping it real.

    • @chrisedge5007
      @chrisedge5007 2 місяці тому

      As an investment has to be Porsche lotus will drop quick in value

    • @waynepurcell6058
      @waynepurcell6058 2 місяці тому

      @@chrisedge5007 Lol. Go find an Elise that has dropped in value without being totaled. Those GD things are like a guaranteed stock fund. I've been after an Elise for twenty years. No such thing as a bargain there, like EVER.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  28 днів тому

      I am happy lotus covered it under warranty.

  • @Docinaplane
    @Docinaplane 3 місяці тому

    I'm in Florida also. If you are getting the cat delete from GRP, you might also want to consider a cold air intake if they make one for the Emira. As for the windshield, I would think Lotus would cover this under warranty, or perhaps your insurance would cover it. You bring back a memory for me. Way back in the day I had a 1996 NSX-T. Initially, when I was looking for one, I found one in the Tarpon Springs area of Florida which the owner had bought in Ocala. After agreeing to buy it in Tarpon Springs, I met him at the Ocala dealership to finish the deal. As we were looking the car over, I saw the front windshield had a long vertical crack in it which was not there when I saw the car a week before. He said, don't worry, your insurance will cover that. I was there with my girlfriend. I took her hand and said, we are leaving. He followed me to her car and was still talking as we drove off. I bought a different one over the phone as we drove home. Had that car 25 mostly trouble-free years before I sold it.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +2

      Hi,
      I'm hoping that by removing one catalytic converter, the Emira I hope will sound more like the Evora. I just got my Evora back, and wow, it's so different. I think I prefer the driving experience of the Evora, but I like everything else about the Emira. I'll look into getting a cold air intake. I also got a custom steering wheel from GRP. Check out my short video for the Emira, and I'll have to make another one for the Evora.

    • @Docinaplane
      @Docinaplane 3 місяці тому

      @@v317865 Perfect. The Emira is a better daily and the Evora is more of a weekend car.

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому

      Florida is due for a recall, it's ran by deluded myth mafia types, takes stockholm syndrome not to notice it.

  • @---rg1gb
    @---rg1gb 2 місяці тому

    Geeze

  • @Barry-26
    @Barry-26 3 місяці тому

    Broke or broken

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      Yes it's broken, I'm very sad but hopefully it can be fixed and hopefully it's trouble for you after work

  • @86drive86
    @86drive86 3 місяці тому +1

    I feel for you, been in a similar situation with my new Porsche Cayman GTS. At 332 miles and one month old it threw a check engine light and went into limp mode. I had it towed to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong so they reset and sent me home. Thankfully it hasnt come back now at 3k miles and enjoying the drives. Hopefully just a one time glitch for you too!

  • @jaystrix
    @jaystrix 3 місяці тому +1

    I drive an evira gt with over 20000 miles on it ( not babied miles) I track it often, and ive never had a single issue with the car.

  • @asforemita
    @asforemita 3 місяці тому +3

    Every english car is like that shit.

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому +2

      Put this car against any other car and tell me what people will look at. It may not be the most refined or the most luxury car but it's definitely the most outstanding looking car in this price range

    • @truetech4158
      @truetech4158 3 місяці тому +2

      @@v317865 your a shadowbanhappy egotist, duly noted, lol.

    • @asforemita
      @asforemita 3 місяці тому +2

      @@v317865 Yeah, like looking good with a broken leg 🤣🤣🤣

  • @skylerallens
    @skylerallens 3 місяці тому

    And they say European cars are "more reliable" than American lol

    • @v317865
      @v317865  3 місяці тому

      I had an Audi, porsche and both are better. Not as nice looking but more reliable.

    • @JOHNMcVICAR-jh5bp
      @JOHNMcVICAR-jh5bp 3 місяці тому

      MAYBE FOR THE EXTRA COIN HE SHOULD HAVE TAKERN A SECOND HAND HELLCAT STILL THE LOTUS DOES LOOK SWEET WHEN IT'S FIX UP🏎️

  • @xxxmarekxxx505
    @xxxmarekxxx505 23 дні тому

    SUPER Lotus Emira!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jonknestrick5219
    @jonknestrick5219 2 місяці тому

    Of course, the nearest dealership is 150mi away. This isn't a honda. See how close Aston Martin dealerahips are to eachother.