Here's why I sold my Lotus Emira and bought a McLaren..

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  • Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
  • I recently decided to sell my Lotus Emira and then went on the hunt for something special to replace it with and here it is!
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  • @ThorneyMotorsport
    @ThorneyMotorsport 5 днів тому +1203

    Appreciate the shout out, glad we could help.

    • @brianiswrong
      @brianiswrong 5 днів тому +25

      You should be congratulated for your honesty on what to look for and how much £££ a seemingly " showroom fresh " used mclaren can bite you .

    • @NowGoWalkOutTheDoor
      @NowGoWalkOutTheDoor 5 днів тому +12

      Damn it, now I definitely know its a mclaren before the cover came off! Thanks Thorney!

    • @McLaren750S
      @McLaren750S 5 днів тому +5

      Mclaren Legends.

    • @Accountank
      @Accountank 5 днів тому

      Top tip, don't read the comments before watching the video, if you don't want spoilers on the video ​@@NowGoWalkOutTheDoor😅

    • @terryreynolds582
      @terryreynolds582 4 дні тому +7

      I’m sure it will be coming your way for servicing 👍

  • @pauldorset2124
    @pauldorset2124 5 днів тому +1010

    The fatal comment, “We’ll just go and have a look!” 😊

    • @WarmwaterEddie
      @WarmwaterEddie 5 днів тому +20

      How many times have I "just" said that.

    • @sjr999r
      @sjr999r 4 дні тому +46

      My mother said that to me about my oldman ‘he’s just gone to look at it’
      Yeah mum,but he’s taken the trailer with him 🫣

    • @terryreynolds582
      @terryreynolds582 4 дні тому +2

      @@WarmwaterEddie +1

    • @HQBProductions
      @HQBProductions 4 дні тому +7

      “….but you see it was an absolute bargain….” Yes…just having a look is a very dangerous move!😀😀😀😀

    • @Mr1974tps
      @Mr1974tps 4 дні тому +1

      my wife knows what that means now (after a few cars bought 'having a look') so any man maths is strictly reviewed before appointments are made...!

  • @MattBradshaw
    @MattBradshaw 4 дні тому +69

    It’s a testament to Harry and the way he comes across that he can say something like, “I walk into the garage and I don’t know which car to choose” and not sound the slightest bit pretentious.

    • @secretsquirrel3793
      @secretsquirrel3793 4 дні тому +2

      I wonder how often the Countach goes to Tesco's, given that it's the preferred car for any trip?! "Just nipping to the shops love" ... Several hours later the red missile pulls into a small Ullapool supermarket carpark.

    • @TheAlkennedy
      @TheAlkennedy 4 дні тому +3

      And then follow up with "it's nearly always the Countach" and we all nod like of course it is!

    • @stevezodiac575
      @stevezodiac575 2 дні тому +1

      And that is why we can relate to him, even though our transport options are more limited. In my case: my car, the wife's car (no thank you), the bike, or the bus. Hmm perhaps I need a motorcycle again..?

  • @911hillclimber
    @911hillclimber 4 дні тому +34

    Master class of presentation. No tat, no screams and whoooop whoops, just a compelling watch. Pure 'Harry' Great stuff, and look forward to more on the experiences with the car.

  • @GTSCarLife
    @GTSCarLife 5 днів тому +621

    This is exactly the kind of openness and personal conversation that made so many of us subscribe to Harry in the first place. Congratulations on your new McLaren!

    • @markstewart7559
      @markstewart7559 4 дні тому +7

      Yes, exactly, Harry makes you feel like he’s telling you as a friend. This isn’t something you can just conjure up, it’s genuine.

  • @TelepartyPlays
    @TelepartyPlays 5 днів тому +502

    Really respect Harry’s openness on his full thought process, the cars he considered and the cost involved. As a viewer it’s nice to have a window into this.

  • @matauboy
    @matauboy 4 дні тому +36

    The nice thing about Harry is he takes you along with him . He's spending 50-60 K on a car and you're glad he managed the deal. 😮😊

  • @olliet2977
    @olliet2977 4 дні тому +26

    A comparative Lotus Emira alternative would be an A110 or Alfa 4C. Not a McLaren 4x the value. The emira must be very good value if this is considered a replacement

    • @TheSaint491
      @TheSaint491 2 дні тому +2

      This is a matter of perspective: fundamentally the emira is very similar to the evora 400, which is a 50k car these days. With lotus still having qc issues, can you honestly say you’d have the looks and interior of the emira over 40k saved in your pocket with an evora? Another point to consider is depreciation, which matters to all of us, harry included. The emira has been unusual for a lotus in that they’ve lost nearly 20-25k in a small amount of time, compared to the steady residuals lotus usually have. McLaren by contrast have smoothed out the depreciation now they’ve changed their building practices with the change in management, so they’ve all slowed right down. See John thorns videos for more.

    • @danmel3978
      @danmel3978 День тому +2

      4x the value? You're not a math whiz are you

  • @berger756
    @berger756 5 днів тому +371

    I'm happy for Harry and his new ride! Now back to reality and my 2013 Volvo S60 T5 with 145,000 miles.

    • @HammAlexander
      @HammAlexander 5 днів тому +4

      4 cilinder ford? So sorry....

    • @seanhershey3390
      @seanhershey3390 5 днів тому +3

      xc70 owner here..

    • @Canadian_Gamer
      @Canadian_Gamer 5 днів тому +18

      I would rather your T5 over Harry’s new “purple” ride 😆🍆

    • @explorelondon3695
      @explorelondon3695 5 днів тому

      😂😂

    • @sanmiguel4019
      @sanmiguel4019 5 днів тому +33

      @@HammAlexander Wrong, T5s had the 5 pot lump, lovely engine actually!!!

  • @eljayr4669
    @eljayr4669 5 днів тому +1009

    When Britains most respected motoring journalist wants out, that is a serious kick in the teeth for Lotus. Wishing you all the best with your McLaren.

    • @apb3251
      @apb3251 5 днів тому +152

      When a millionaire drops a £90k car for one that cost 4x that when new, only an idiot would think it was the fault of Lotus. Like if you trade in a Dacia Duster for a McLaren 570, not really a kick in the teeth for Dacia is it

    • @eljayr4669
      @eljayr4669 5 днів тому +67

      @@apb3251 I am not an idiot and you have completely missed the point I was making. Incidentally if you bought a McLaren after a Dacia, it would be an upgrade and good luck to you.

    • @splodge5714
      @splodge5714 5 днів тому +41

      So Harry didn't like the Lotus. Big deal. When he's fed up with the McLaren I suppose they will fold.

    • @greenwoodys
      @greenwoodys 5 днів тому +3

      Or both 😏

    • @apb3251
      @apb3251 5 днів тому +38

      @@eljayr4669 then you have missed my point. Lotus will sell numbers of these cars, already happened in China due to the owner. The supply issue in the UK is over and the second hand market has them near new for £68k so Harry is getting out before the loss is significant but him trading it in is not the fault of Lotus, he admits he just didn’t drive it enough to justify keeping it. Something anyone with multiple cars has faced in the past.

  • @Woohoo-1122
    @Woohoo-1122 4 дні тому +33

    Could tell it was a McLaren immediately but wasn’t sure which one… they all look similar to be fair.

  • @user-lj6yu4sx1j
    @user-lj6yu4sx1j 4 дні тому +35

    Harry - having fun a 650s Spider for 15,000 miles, the Michelins are far superior to the Pirelli’s. It’s like night and day. So much more grip, poise and feel.

    • @coolguy_2997
      @coolguy_2997 3 дні тому +2

      It’s actually hard to name a tire manufacturer nowadays that is inferior to Pirelli in terms of grip levels in their sport line series. Any pick of good Chinese, Japanese, or South Korean brands will be far better, while being cheaper

    • @razor1uk610
      @razor1uk610 6 годин тому

      I could never trust tyres made in/by/for the PRC, upon any expensive and/or any high performance vehicle ever.
      Perhaps for a cheap runabout, but even then, so many EU & Japanese tyre companies offer better averagely cheap tyres with longer more trustworthy pedigrees of quality control and construction materials, than the future repercussions that WILL be found in time, with Mainland Chinese tyre companies products, as all PRC products eventually and inevitably do suffer from .

    • @coolguy_2997
      @coolguy_2997 4 години тому

      @@razor1uk610 your ‘trust’ is your subjective feeling based on nothing actually, because many of Michelin and other EU brands actually produce a giant share of their products in China, because it’s by far the largest and most profitable car market in the world, so logistics-wise it’s well-reasoned , moreover its easier and cheaper to renew equipment in China, therefore products are produced of better quality. Moreover, if you ever were at a current track, drifting or time attack event, you would know that the majority of even track-prepped Ferraris and Porsches now run on Nankang tires, that are relatively affordable while being on par or better performing than best EU competition. The world is changing so get your knowledge up to it.

  • @BobTheBlue
    @BobTheBlue 5 днів тому +622

    Looks like Mrs Harry has told him “no more new cars unless you sell one first!”😂😂😂

    • @richardcarter1000
      @richardcarter1000 5 днів тому +4

      Know the feeling

    • @Adriaaan
      @Adriaaan 5 днів тому +79

      He's said for years he has a one in, one out policy.

    • @Resist_Oppression
      @Resist_Oppression 5 днів тому +27

      A real man doesn't listen to his wife when it comes to cars

    • @andrewgurney6019
      @andrewgurney6019 5 днів тому +3

      @1 Car, one handbag , a pair shoes and a holiday in the Med.

    • @gnicholaus4890
      @gnicholaus4890 5 днів тому +5

      Happy wife happy life 😂😂😂. Better than wife ask for another birkin

  • @Ground53
    @Ground53 5 днів тому +141

    Forget the car, thanks Harry I have discovered the bank of England inflation calculator😂
    . You learn something new everyday

    • @HUMC5
      @HUMC5 5 днів тому +15

      Too bad the inflation numbers are cooked. Real inflation is over 5%.

    • @treystone1993
      @treystone1993 4 дні тому

      ​@@HUMC5Sadly, yes, the entire western world has decided to consider their citizens as morons incapable of understanding maths and are publishing pure fiction as their results for their inflation calculations.

    • @procatprocat9647
      @procatprocat9647 День тому

      @@HUMC5 Explain how you get that

  • @dcartellone2659
    @dcartellone2659 4 дні тому +13

    Went through the whole process of specing the Lotus. To get rid of it so soon. Actually Lotus looked alot better in my opinion.

  • @navion1946
    @navion1946 4 дні тому +13

    To be honest I’m more excited about the Emira. You can always buy higher speed, but the Emira strikes a neat balance of great, accessible performance and economy.

    • @rowen0fstrata
      @rowen0fstrata 2 дні тому

      Yeah that’s where I’m at too. Looks like he caved to the power of branding.

    • @scottcrawford3745
      @scottcrawford3745 День тому +2

      @@rowen0fstrata I don't believe that he "caved" at all. He upgraded. That McLaren is a hell of a car. Ride like a firm luxury sport sedan. Steer like go-carts. And accelerate like the Devil Himself is after your car's soul.

    • @davidfoster3814
      @davidfoster3814 День тому +1

      Agreed.
      Also I think the McLaren , especially in such a dark colour, looks so aggressive .
      The Emira looks pure class .

    • @razor1uk610
      @razor1uk610 6 годин тому

      Seems like a few comments are posted by Lotus company employees family members friends, trying to keep the hype train rolling for investors & customers of a lpoor customer care model, methinks....
      I wonder how they'll bite ..?😅

  • @christianabandabella235
    @christianabandabella235 5 днів тому +339

    Sign of the times: going back to old or used cars because there aren't good new ones anymore.

    • @jimboh.2654
      @jimboh.2654 5 днів тому +27

      There absolutely are but they cost 350k

    • @fraserwright9482
      @fraserwright9482 5 днів тому +7

      Yeah I think that's a bit rich, this was £350,000 in today's money and this was a £50,000 with a trade in. A 765 is what he wanted, but he isn't spending 150k

    • @OldskoolCatflap
      @OldskoolCatflap 5 днів тому +28

      The powers that be would rather you didn’t drive at all. If a buying a new car is uninspiring and far too costly for most, that suits them just fine.

    • @Digiphex
      @Digiphex 5 днів тому +7

      @@OldskoolCatflap As long as they can drive and eat lots of meat!

    • @Matthew-ll9ke
      @Matthew-ll9ke 4 дні тому

      At what point in the video did he mention wanting a 765?​@@fraserwright9482

  • @obsidian....
    @obsidian.... 5 днів тому +200

    17:35 It looks very Purple in this Video Harry 👍

    • @johnandrews3568
      @johnandrews3568 4 дні тому +4

      that's the amethyst in amethyst black.

    • @obsidian....
      @obsidian.... 4 дні тому

      @@johnandrews3568 Maybe go to the timestamp and find out what I'm talking about...

    • @openbabel
      @openbabel 3 дні тому +2

      @@johnandrews3568 Its at its best in sunlight, where you experience a purple light on the bodywork. I am waiting for McLaren to start making the carbon fibre body panels in coloured strands. My choice would be black with a race red weave. That will blow your sox off with a matching mc laptop p1.

  • @EleanorPeterson
    @EleanorPeterson 3 дні тому +5

    If I were in Harry's position - walking into the garage, wondering which car to take for a thrash around the B-roads - I think that more often than not I'd pick the Elan.
    Sophistication is all very well, but it can be a pain, too. Compared to today's ever-more bloated techno-toys, the Elan has all the sophistication of a bike, and that's what makes it [for me] such a long-term winner.
    How nice to have a simple, lightweight, analogue, old-school car with an entry/ignition key and ordinary door handles, a simple engine and gearbox, and a well-sorted suspension. Modern cars seem to treat the driver as an optional accessory - just part of their 'assisted cruise' specification.
    They decide how you can operate them (I get the impression that some won't even let you open the doors if they're not in the mood); the Elan just does what you tell it to. I like that. Yes, it's a Lotus, and yes, it'll probably go wrong, but at least you can beat it over the head with a Haynes manual and put it right yourself.

    • @razor1uk610
      @razor1uk610 6 годин тому

      I wonder if Harry should get or has a MST Escort in a relatively basic/simple to trolling weapon spec that'd be as easy of usability, reliability, driver enjoyment & feel etc as the old Lotus is, does...?

  • @frankyork5808
    @frankyork5808 4 дні тому +6

    So nice to see that Harry is a mere mortal too. We have all been sucked in by the hype of a new car hitting the market and purchased something we ultimately didn't really want. The power of advertising and the associated hype. Good luck with thr McLaren. She looks a beauty.

  • @opusgazelle
    @opusgazelle 5 днів тому +48

    When you took that 750S down through France your enthusiasm for it was infectious…nice to see a new addition to the garage.

    • @TheAlkennedy
      @TheAlkennedy 4 дні тому +2

      When I saw the car covered I though he'd gone and bought one. Though he's got very close without spending nearly as much!

  • @sheilamorrison1954
    @sheilamorrison1954 5 днів тому +149

    I love the way a "sports exhaust" is an option on a hypercar.

    • @lptomtom
      @lptomtom 4 дні тому +13

      They'll fleece their gullible customers on everything they possibly can

    • @ArmadilloGodzilla
      @ArmadilloGodzilla 4 дні тому +3

      Should rather be called Sportier Exhaust

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z 4 дні тому +10

      Ask Ferrari owners about paying thousands just to install Car Play.

    • @geztaylor
      @geztaylor 3 дні тому +4

      Just crazy isn't it, I saw Ferrari charging 7.5k for electric seats on a 600k car the other day.

  • @marky9117
    @marky9117 2 дні тому +1

    Nice to know even Harry does the old “Low to high” filter.
    It’s my go-to setting the moment the classifieds page loads up. 😄

  • @patrickm4566
    @patrickm4566 4 дні тому +2

    That is an absolute stunner Harry, congratulations! Thank you for all the effort you go to in order to share your automotive journeys with us. Your style of presenting is top notch and I am always so excited when you upload something new. Enjoy the new addition to the garage!

  • @bblair2627
    @bblair2627 5 днів тому +51

    The story and the thought process from the Lotus to the Mclaren was genuinely fascinating. I went out to the drive and looked at my Civic for a few moments and my wife shouted "don't even think about it". Thing is, I was going to keep the Civic and upgrade her! hey ho

    • @razor1uk610
      @razor1uk610 6 годин тому

      Civic's do have a strong and wide range of well developed thorough parts availabilities open to them, some of which aren't relativistically expensive either for the gains.
      Plus a lot of good & reasoned knowledge among their tuning owners clubs, forum group's, communities etc;
      ...with a bit of self research to spot & ignore the few egotestical fools offering bad advice within those said communities.

  • @davidtaylor9593
    @davidtaylor9593 5 днів тому +281

    Harry, when YOU bail on Lotus, I fear for the company.

    • @hughstultz7849
      @hughstultz7849 5 днів тому +8

      Worrying times I fear for L-o-t-u-s

    • @Jay-xr3sb
      @Jay-xr3sb 5 днів тому +26

      15k-20k lost on a few thousand miles of driving

    • @romulus_
      @romulus_ 5 днів тому +32

      @@Jay-xr3sb such is depreciation. somehow, I think he'll be okay.

    • @oldmcdonald6319
      @oldmcdonald6319 5 днів тому +15

      ​@@Jay-xr3sbbet it earned more than that in video views though

    • @cdb5001
      @cdb5001 5 днів тому

      Geely already destroyed Volvo. They're just doing their next assassination.

  • @chrisjonckheere8138
    @chrisjonckheere8138 4 дні тому +3

    I’ve been been following your channel for ages and love your contributions very much. This one though I am in a little bit of a shock. I took delivery of my Emira 6 weeks ago and must say it is a wonderful car and achingly beautiful to look at even at standstill. I can confirm all the troubles to order the car as well as getting it delivered. I can also agree that the Geely way of using the Lotus badge for selling electric cars is not the way forward, although it certainly kept Lotus alive. Your decision, although I have to respect it, will certainly not help Lotus, since you are one of the only UA-camrs giving the best and right advice. Your Emira trip helped me with having to wait so long for mine. I am going to miss it in your garage.

  • @RCDriftTok
    @RCDriftTok 4 дні тому +1

    Great choice looks brilliant! I loved my 650s spider owned it around 18 months and would definitely recommend them!

  • @alanwayte432
    @alanwayte432 5 днів тому +94

    I own an Evora 19plate, initially I was excited about replacing it with an Emira, the interior was astonishing in terms of functionality and quality, but something put me off, yes the Evora is not as civilised, but this morning I took it for a 5am trip to our cottage in Wales, traffic was light, I am still smiling at 5pm❤

    • @AnagramAutoclassics
      @AnagramAutoclassics 5 днів тому +6

      And observed every 20 mph limit, of course. 😉

    • @spencerbrowning4126
      @spencerbrowning4126 5 днів тому +5

      I loved my 19 plate GT410 Sport in Monaco white. Got Emira now which I equally love

    • @themidnighttavern6784
      @themidnighttavern6784 5 днів тому +2

      I personally view the evora as being far more desirable. Imo, it's the best looking car lotus ever made, and they're apparently extremely reliable, at least the automatic versions are. I'm genuinely planning on getting one in the coming years.
      I don't think you're missing out on much with this new lotus, it looks like a lumpy frog.

    • @stardogMLB
      @stardogMLB 5 днів тому +2

      ​@@themidnighttavern6784the Evora is, indeed, a nice looking car. I personally think the Elite is the best looking Lotus with a huge nod to the mid-90's Espirit.

    • @axe2grind244
      @axe2grind244 5 днів тому +5

      Gimme a supercharged Emira with a 6 speed and I’d need plastic surgery to remove the smile from my face.

  • @Renzsu
    @Renzsu 5 днів тому +20

    Wow that's quite a car, I love the yellow accents and even that large lettering on the seats. Beautiful color as well, always thought that purple made for quite a classy and confident look.

  • @tfrowland
    @tfrowland День тому +2

    Does anyone recall in his Lotus factory visit when Harry was talking to the Lotus engineer and enthusiastically described the Emira as looking like a budget McLaren?😂

  • @chriswaggett163
    @chriswaggett163 3 дні тому +3

    Thanks Harry, for walking the journey many of us take!
    However, I was struck by the McLaren’s horrendous depreciation made worse by the inflation adjustment factor, making it 50-66% by my rough maths. Ouch!
    The Lotus holds its value way better & at a 1/3rd the price is definitely not 1/3 the car. I expect servicing will be 3x too.
    I have contemplated the same dilemma but ended sticking with my 2017 Evora 400 as it’s sublime handling & 400bhp is perfect for real world canyon carving in Colorado, USA.
    The problem with McLarens IMHO is far too much unusable power outside the track that combined with insane initial MSRP & depreciation is a complete killer.
    Great reviews ‘though & luv the color.
    Enjoy.

    • @garethmcrae668
      @garethmcrae668 2 дні тому

      650S has depreciated and stabilised though- whereas Loti...

  • @MiataBRG
    @MiataBRG 5 днів тому +129

    I'm a bit bored of my new Astra. Might put another £50k in to PX for something else...

    • @mattWallJsy
      @mattWallJsy 5 днів тому +2

      And you’ll still only have a third of a McLaren…. 😢

    • @DueGreg
      @DueGreg 5 днів тому

      It is more than 50% of a 650s

    • @beastieboy3926
      @beastieboy3926 5 днів тому +2

      So your happy to part with £51 K. Ha,only jokin`.There`s nothin` wrong with an Astra.

    • @scabthecat
      @scabthecat 4 дні тому +10

      I've decided to put a new tyre on my Fiesta because I just don't like driving with a bald tyre.

    • @davidfoster3814
      @davidfoster3814 4 дні тому

      Good move !

  • @Driffttt
    @Driffttt 5 днів тому +18

    Congratulations Harry

  • @vintagevinylvets1187
    @vintagevinylvets1187 4 дні тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this video Harry. I learned a lot. I think you have the best car videos by a MILE. Very thorough, very informative and entertaining. Can’t wait to watch your first road trip!!🙏🏻🏁

  • @pwolsey42
    @pwolsey42 4 дні тому +5

    I am gutted that Harry is selling his Emira but kudos on the replacement. As a diehard Lotus fan and Emira owner I am acutely sensitive to how the vibe on the Emira is trending - and it seems that we are out of the honeymoon period when everyone was just so stoked to get their hands on one. Warranty issues and "I'm selling my Emira" style videos and posts now appearing. What is interesting are the cars replacing Emiras in the garage and the cars that Emiras get cross shopped with. Porsche, McLaren, C8 Corvettes - these are all outstanding cars that are much more expensive (in Australia) than the Emira. I'm happy to own a car with super car looks but 1/2 to 1/3 the price.

  • @AntoniusTyas
    @AntoniusTyas 5 днів тому +176

    The Geely vision of Lotus is to use Lotus credential to sell Geely products. No disrespect to Chinese cars, my friend owns an Omoda 5 and it is a really good car, but I absolutely despise what Geely is doing. Those new Lotus people have been calling old Lotus fans and workers as 'bobblehats'.

    • @_Ben4810
      @_Ben4810 4 дні тому +1

      The Geely vision is to sell cars & build a profitable brand. They're not jumping on the Lotus brand, heritage or credentials to flog other Geely products whatsoever. If they were bringing out Lotus Volvo, Lotus Polestar, Lotus Zeekr or even Lotus London Taxi variants then fair enough, but they're pushing Lotus in an unprecedented direction which Colin Chapman (& Fred Bu$hell....) could only have dreamed of.
      Let the cryboys cry, because had they not bought Group Lotus, continuing to build an ever decreasing 300no Elises a year would have turned Hethel into a self storage facility or a Banham Poultry chicken farm to cover the overheads.

    • @mrrakalanov
      @mrrakalanov 4 дні тому +3

      Omoda? You are from russia?

    • @MrMightyytau
      @MrMightyytau 4 дні тому +19

      I absolutely agree, To me and other old Lotus people, the last Real LOTUS's were the Elise Exige and Evora,

    • @michaelbarton4787
      @michaelbarton4787 4 дні тому +9

      Sadly oldies remember brands as they used to be, so having a great big EV SUV is just goig to kill the brand in alot of peoples eyes.....

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 дні тому +7

      The plan from the beginning was to use the brand equity to compete in the massive luxury race of China. This is why you protect your culture and Lotus is a huge part of British culture

  • @spencerbrowning4126
    @spencerbrowning4126 5 днів тому +29

    I still love my V6 Emira

    • @paulhayes5793
      @paulhayes5793 5 днів тому +5

      3 year warranty and manual 400bhp. Spot on if you can only have 1 car.

    • @gbarton800
      @gbarton800 4 дні тому +2

      Agreed, a Lotus w/warranty over a McLaren without.
      I would like better seats and a lower seating position in my Emira. Still doing research… 🧐.

    • @deanchur
      @deanchur 4 дні тому

      It's what the 3rd NSX should have been.

    • @stevetillett3537
      @stevetillett3537 3 дні тому

      @@gbarton800 I have the solution to the seats. I promise.

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube 3 дні тому +2

    Harry's videos are always so transparent, one of the many things to love about them !

  • @d23bw
    @d23bw 5 днів тому

    nice one Harry. Can't wait for further vids. That sound of the engine in the closing seconds is sublime. Thanks.

  • @hamidq9547
    @hamidq9547 5 днів тому +6

    I love the story of this purchase! You’ve just described the process so many of us go through I suspect - whatever the budget!

  • @PixelVogue
    @PixelVogue 5 днів тому +51

    Jack at Royal Steering wheels isn't too far from you Harry, man to see to sort out the steering wheel 👍 Done afew for me over the years.

    • @baronvonhoughton
      @baronvonhoughton 5 днів тому

      Agreed, I got mine done there. Super job.

    • @rare6499
      @rare6499 5 днів тому

      Done a few for me in the past and always doesn’t fine job 😎

    • @neilparry14
      @neilparry14 5 днів тому +1

      Had mine done by Royal, great job.

    • @SmallBlogV8
      @SmallBlogV8 5 днів тому

      Can also confirm, does a good job.

    • @atom999
      @atom999 4 дні тому

      100pc agree. Retrimmed steering wheen will make the car feel fresh

  • @gmr409
    @gmr409 4 дні тому +5

    Beautiful Harry, just beautiful. All McLaren are wonderful, but this one is rare and special. A perfect addition to the garage.

  • @flat4-
    @flat4- 4 дні тому +1

    Congrats Harry, this really is a car for you. I wish you many safe and fun lives with it and keep the video's coming. !!!

  • @FELIXTOO2
    @FELIXTOO2 5 днів тому +11

    Lovely spec on that Harry, congrats!!

  • @gregsheppard1457
    @gregsheppard1457 5 днів тому +6

    Congrats. You can hardly keep the smile off your face!

  • @davidmurray3685
    @davidmurray3685 4 дні тому +2

    Geez Harry! I absolutely love the way you tell a story. Brilliant ❤

  • @antburman
    @antburman 4 дні тому

    Congratulations Harry. Lovely thought process about your new car. Thank you!

  • @roadracerkorea7594
    @roadracerkorea7594 5 днів тому +3

    Congratulations Harry, very good choice!

  • @huzaifanadeem188
    @huzaifanadeem188 5 днів тому +5

    Cool spec !, Can't wait for a road trip video in this beauty!!!!

  • @MichaelsFJRestorationProject
    @MichaelsFJRestorationProject 4 дні тому

    Utterly stunning Harry! Fabulous. Really look forward to seeing more of this. Michael

  • @LoudModeOn
    @LoudModeOn 4 дні тому

    Stunning spec! Congrats Harry, perfect addition to the garage!

  • @matthewcole1933
    @matthewcole1933 5 днів тому +18

    What a find! Stunning Sir! 👏👏😎

  • @devanshgupta9860
    @devanshgupta9860 5 днів тому +8

    That is a pretty special colour. Looks great!

  • @StarHorseLover2012
    @StarHorseLover2012 4 дні тому +118

    The only thing he could find to replace an £80'000 Lotus was a £280'000 McLaren. Praise indeed for Emira, I would say.

    • @TrustMeIKnowEverything
      @TrustMeIKnowEverything 4 дні тому +9

      650s are about 70 to 90k 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

    • @JaviLavandeira
      @JaviLavandeira 4 дні тому +17

      @@TrustMeIKnowEverything Used. On a 8-10 year old car. Looks like you're the clown in the conversation.

    • @jetplume
      @jetplume 4 дні тому +3

      ​@@JaviLavandeira So it's much faster and better to drive despite being 10 years older, then?

    • @baoquoc3710
      @baoquoc3710 4 дні тому

      there are used Emiras now. You can't figures put who's the bigger clown than who.

    • @davidsparavec8996
      @davidsparavec8996 4 дні тому +3

      @@TrustMeIKnowEverything That says everything about the 650.

  • @greengreenie55
    @greengreenie55 4 дні тому

    A nice view of the full though process behind the decisions. Thanks for being so open about these things.

  • @niosanfrancisco
    @niosanfrancisco 5 днів тому +12

    WOW ! LOVE THE COLOUR. !

  • @chawenhalo0089
    @chawenhalo0089 4 дні тому +4

    10 yrs old McL... Brave pill going on a long trip...

  • @pt99810
    @pt99810 4 дні тому

    Terrific choice Harry and great detail in video. Your honesty, openness and authenticity are compelling. Lookingh forward to video of your driving new toy!

  • @richardmcbride538
    @richardmcbride538 День тому

    Nicely Done!
    A great story building, and it slipped away again! Only to really shine getting into 2023. Fascinating side-line-stories revving quietly.
    Thank you.
    Richard:Toronto

  • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
    @kasperkjrsgaard1447 5 днів тому +115

    Bugger, I thought the Lotus was a winner? 😮
    Edit; okay, makes sense now. 🤔

    • @Lemma01
      @Lemma01 5 днів тому +8

      Quite - as a Lotus fan, I'd swap for £50k (if I was allowed...). 🎉

    • @gavinsullivan9015
      @gavinsullivan9015 4 дні тому +2

      Ditto. But a 650s I’d be out the door too!

    • @ArchimedeanEye
      @ArchimedeanEye 4 дні тому +4

      Car seems okay, company is a dud

    • @TG-ts3xn
      @TG-ts3xn 4 дні тому +1

      It’s Chinese lol

    • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
      @kasperkjrsgaard1447 4 дні тому

      @@TG-ts3xn Company is owned by Geely, but all production is in UK.

  • @arches92
    @arches92 5 днів тому +3

    The Emira was a great daily and a pretty bullet proof car all in all. I think he will regret that.

  • @pdawson06
    @pdawson06 4 дні тому

    Congrats Harry. Looks amazing!

  • @volvo-express
    @volvo-express 4 дні тому

    Really can feel how much you love your new purchase!!

  • @donnyc6374
    @donnyc6374 5 днів тому +46

    👏 beautiful classy choice as always, Sir Harry never disappoints. Enjoy in health and looking forward to the 650 content - another epic road trip!

  • @skodakid1
    @skodakid1 4 дні тому +7

    Great video- I love the fact Harry could be talking about any expensive car he has or wants but never sounds like a show off - just a proper car enthusiast ….. he consistently shows the young UA-camrs like JWW or TGE how to do it.

    • @ianmuir3640
      @ianmuir3640 4 дні тому

      JWW is not bad but he likes to play the rich guy show off

    • @robertosacchi689
      @robertosacchi689 3 дні тому

      @@ianmuir3640 Shmee150 even more so

    • @spainter1985
      @spainter1985 3 дні тому

      Very true, he's not a tosser like JWW

  • @ferrariscuderia4290
    @ferrariscuderia4290 2 дні тому

    Very nice! I'm excited for you and hope to see an in-depth review of it soon!

  • @plbyrne
    @plbyrne 4 дні тому

    Fantastic Harry, well done.

  • @Chogie14
    @Chogie14 5 днів тому +4

    Wall played Harry.
    That's a big win

  • @darraghokeeffe7877
    @darraghokeeffe7877 4 дні тому +3

    If you didn’t know anything about McLaren and saw that car. You’d say it was brand-new. That design has not aged one second.
    It’s not really fair to compare it to the Lotus. They are so far apart in the marketplace, in the ethos, and in the performance.

  • @_marcus_does_
    @_marcus_does_ 3 дні тому

    Happy for you Harry!🎉

  • @NoSleepTilGitmo
    @NoSleepTilGitmo 4 дні тому

    Congratulations, Harry, love the color and all the cf extras!

  • @joedesi99
    @joedesi99 4 дні тому +37

    Drove an Emira on track. It’ll blow the minds of 90% of most people. Fantastic little sports car.

    • @pobinr
      @pobinr 4 дні тому +2

      Oh but it's not as fast as a car costing 4x as much 🙄

    • @joedesi99
      @joedesi99 4 дні тому +6

      Can you really drive these cars as they are intended on public roads though? End up just getting frustrated as you never come near their limits which is when you start to connect with the car. They only work on track and even then the risk of having a very expensive accident is high so most owners don’t push it

    • @jamesw1659
      @jamesw1659 3 дні тому +1

      I did the Lotus Driving Experience at their test track at Hethel, and I agree completely. It is a superb little sports car. It is also prettier than most of the competition.

  • @oneeleven9832
    @oneeleven9832 5 днів тому +3

    Beautiful Harry👌reckon you did well there. I’ve had Elises & Exiges in the past even had an Emira on order cancelled though..thought the same thing about Lotus going the wrong direction & currently running McLaren 570gt from Thorney Motorsport 👍

  • @Reko_89
    @Reko_89 2 дні тому

    Absolutely love Harry! Very happy for you living out your wildest car fanatic dreams! Very inspiring!

  • @RedBatRacing
    @RedBatRacing 4 дні тому

    Welcome to the club. Never thought I'd have Harry follow my lead :) Makes me feel even better about my purchase, not that I wasn't already excited about it.

  • @seanhershey3390
    @seanhershey3390 5 днів тому +72

    I still hate black wheels on anything

    • @LawrenceTimme
      @LawrenceTimme 5 днів тому +2

      Bit racist

    • @mimo5383
      @mimo5383 4 дні тому +2

      @@LawrenceTimme Which bit?

    • @nickpage2949
      @nickpage2949 4 дні тому +3

      And wheels with an even number of spokes don’t work

    • @8arcbal
      @8arcbal 4 дні тому +5

      Agree - silver alloy wheels looks great. Good example is Harry's ex Emira.

    • @mikeholling8830
      @mikeholling8830 4 дні тому +1

      Yeah couldn’t agree more.👍🏻

  • @codys9arage
    @codys9arage 5 днів тому +38

    Today the Nimbus Grey Emira I ordered is being delivered.
    I waited for two years.
    I played your Emira video many times while I was waiting for it.
    Thank you.
    From Japan.

  • @lloydbrock2711
    @lloydbrock2711 4 дні тому

    Congratulations Harry. Love the excitement of a new chariot!

  • @slowrvr
    @slowrvr 4 дні тому

    Looks fantastic, look forward to seeing more of it.

  • @sutats
    @sutats 5 днів тому +46

    +1 if you're old enough to remember the 12C was initially named MP4-12C.

    • @robertdavies922
      @robertdavies922 5 днів тому +3

      Old enough to have one in the garage 😊

    • @jimpydj
      @jimpydj 5 днів тому +3

      And me 😊

    • @STERNWAERTS
      @STERNWAERTS 5 днів тому +4

      sounds like a calculator model

    • @tm55555
      @tm55555 4 дні тому +1

      @@STERNWAERTS excuse me, it's a fax machine and also I have one in the garage 😄

    • @baoquoc3710
      @baoquoc3710 4 дні тому +1

      Well it would be hilarious if you see a Tesla named X-AE-A12 too.

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_88 5 днів тому +8

    A supercar with a real engine, a V8! Congratulations on your new purchase Harry...

    • @Jabber-ig3iw
      @Jabber-ig3iw 4 дні тому +1

      ‘Real’ supercars as you call them have V12s🤷‍♂️

    • @Desertduleler_88
      @Desertduleler_88 4 дні тому +2

      @@Jabber-ig3iw McLaren’s beat V12’s.

    • @EvoraGT430
      @EvoraGT430 4 дні тому

      @@Jabber-ig3iw Carrera GT and Lexus LFA say otherwise.

  • @nicoeyewear
    @nicoeyewear 4 дні тому

    Yes Harry!!! Fantastic choice as always!!!! Love the colour…..Keep up the good work 🫡

  • @alamocannon3791
    @alamocannon3791 4 дні тому +1

    Customer of mine waited 18 months for his Lotus. After a year he looked at the the new Corvette. They both turned up the same day, I was there. He had to choose which one to keep. Yep, He kept the Stingray and what a terrific car it is.

  • @WFOSA67
    @WFOSA67 5 днів тому +4

    Brilliant choice and will be a pleasure to watch the journey.

  • @nigelbond4056
    @nigelbond4056 5 днів тому +61

    Lotus are playing a dangerous game. Over priced and under delivered; their self-inflicted woes are sure to continue.

    • @TheAlkennedy
      @TheAlkennedy 4 дні тому

      It's such a shame, they are designing really really beautiful cars.

    • @treennumbers
      @treennumbers 3 дні тому

      Lotus gonna Lotus, as the kids say.

  • @kiwi335d
    @kiwi335d 4 дні тому +2

    Great video Harry. I see allot of people commenting on the idea that you selling the Emira is somehow a kick in the teeth for Lotus, however if one looks around at all the amazing cars in your shed, then it is easy to see why the Emira should be the one chosen to go. It was great to see the videos of you spec’ing, ordering, visiting the build at the factory, new car pick up day and the fabulous road trip abroad in the Emira. I’m not sure what else you’d need the Emira for, when you have all those other performance cars sitting there waiting in the shed, but I am sure the next owner will be as excited to take ownership of the Emira as you were. Congratulations on the beautiful McLaren and looking forward to some amazing video content with it soon.

  • @WashburnD10
    @WashburnD10 4 дні тому

    Best wishes Harry. Congratulations & may you enjoy this wonderful piece of engineering for a long time to come.

  • @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
    @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 5 днів тому +5

    Got super excited when he mentioned that GT... That's the McLaren I'd choose.

    • @PSUK997
      @PSUK997 4 дні тому +1

      I sold one once and the client traded in a Mulsanne in that he was currently doing a serious mile road trip in. EVERYTHING from the Mulsanne fitted inside. It was remarkable and hilarious at the same time!

  • @carolnoel9348
    @carolnoel9348 5 днів тому +5

    definitely a step up over the Lotus

    • @EvoraGT430
      @EvoraGT430 4 дні тому +2

      Umm it was £300K new!

    • @4Kandlez
      @4Kandlez 4 дні тому +1

      Yes a 50k step up

  • @carstenrubner520
    @carstenrubner520 4 дні тому

    Great to see Harry light up like its christmas....nice present to give your self.🙏..

  • @D3Brian
    @D3Brian День тому

    An enthusiast’s review can be intoxicating to watch. Regardless of the subject matter, enthusiasm shines through every time. Enjoy the car Harry!

  • @NightfallDrives
    @NightfallDrives 4 дні тому +4

    Congratulations Harry, great choice. Hoping to put a 650s spider alongside my Evora someday, if your ownership doesn’t bump up prices 😆 Sad to see Emira go, let me know if you’d like to sample an original Evora S for a bit 👍

  • @carneylad
    @carneylad 5 днів тому +23

    The horror story I’m having with my Eletre R is unreal. Been completely bricked for 8 weeks after being in various service centres for weeks prior to that. Nightmare.

    • @drfisheye
      @drfisheye 4 дні тому +9

      So a true Lotus after all. Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious.

    • @jammy_rex3038
      @jammy_rex3038 4 дні тому

      Sorry to hear that, sounds a painful experience... Could you elaborate on your story with the car, I'm sure it will be something that others would be interested in hearing the details of? I was astonished at the lack of efficiency in the electric drivetrain when Harry tested one on his channel.

    • @BertoniBertone
      @BertoniBertone 4 дні тому

      Why ‘buy’ a BEV in the first place ? Not you of course …but the vast majority ‘acquire’ a BEV from a BIK tax dodge standpoint and create a use-case from there. We all make mistakes. I suspect you won’t be moving out of your car into a Taycan….?

  • @rayhaanf
    @rayhaanf 4 дні тому

    Fantastic choice Harry. Love it.

  • @grahamcartwright5141
    @grahamcartwright5141 3 дні тому

    Enjoy it in good health Harry, all the best.

  • @biffabeau
    @biffabeau День тому +4

    Thought the Lotus was a better looking car.

  • @allanr2123
    @allanr2123 5 днів тому +9

    Fantastic choice.

  • @mnw533
    @mnw533 4 дні тому

    A stunning purchase, you look so very happy with it. I'm now looking at the classifieds!

  • @kevletmein
    @kevletmein 4 дні тому

    It’s awesome when someone like Harry ends up finding a true gem of a car. The gods aligned for a motoring Gent. Keep the videos coming 💪🏻