Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by GraemeLotus » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:39 am

Rag_It wrote:
SAJ wrote:First hand confirmation things are going smoothly at the factory, pictures taken today by James from Seloc.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 268&type=1

Those pics have really made me want to do a factory tour (don't want to say, before it is too late!) but do we fancy a tour if I speak to Graeme to see what he can do for a March tour perhaps?

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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by thorburn » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:42 am

Gareth wrote:Lotus's need to be brightly coloured....just looked for a Krypton Evora but then I spotted this @ MMC. 8) 8)
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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by neil » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:46 am

GraemeLotus wrote:
Rag_It wrote:
SAJ wrote:First hand confirmation things are going smoothly at the factory, pictures taken today by James from Seloc.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 268&type=1

Those pics have really made me want to do a factory tour (don't want to say, before it is too late!) but do we fancy a tour if I speak to Graeme to see what he can do for a March tour perhaps?

Dave
Sounds like you've now appointed yourself as organiser. :thumbsup

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2nd of April looks ideal :thumbsup (ties in nicely with the trip back from Spa)
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Post by douglasgdmw » Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:29 pm

It would appear that the Spyder is de-riguer choice for cancelled V6 orders :wink:

We cancelled the V6 on 22nd and started looking through our Plan B list (Aston V8, Audi R8, 911 GT3, AC Cobra & Mercedes C63) and purchased this on 24th.
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Sad that we will be Lotus-less for a while but may get back in a V6 again.

Also big thanks to Chris on advice after spotting he has purchased one as well on here :thumbsup

Looks like Scottish Elise now hold 2% of the manual UK Spyders & 1% of the UK allocation.

We will still be going to the LEGs meets as even though we don't have a Lotus we still have the brand at heart. Just a pity the V6 did not work out.

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Post by ed » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:00 pm

Mmmhhh nice wheels! 8) :thumbsup
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Post by craigs135s » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:15 pm

Looks great George :thumbsup

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Post by j2 lot » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:52 pm

Didn't see that coming George I thought you were fairly committed to the V6? :shock: A shame that it didn't work out but I can understand your frustration. You must have been quite close to delivery though? :?

Hope you enjoy the new car ( 2 Porker family now?)
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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by SAJ » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:36 am

Congrats George.

I'm sure you will have many great miles in the new motor.

Staying strong on this side....hopefully I'll have some good news in the coming weeks.
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Post by douglasgdmw » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:09 am

j2 lot wrote:You must have been quite close to delivery though? :?
Would have been April delivery for standard spec.

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Post by douglasgdmw » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:10 am

SAJ wrote:Congrats George.

Staying strong on this side....hopefully I'll have some good news in the coming weeks.
Due me a bacon buttie at the next meet were at if I've helped you get yours earlier.

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Post by ChrisG » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:33 am

8) 8) 8)
douglasgdmw wrote:It would appear that the Spyder is de-riguer choice for cancelled V6 orders :wink:

We cancelled the V6 on 22nd and started looking through our Plan B list (Aston V8, Audi R8, 911 GT3, AC Cobra & Mercedes C63) and purchased this on 24th.
Image

Sad that we will be Lotus-less for a while but may get back in a V6 again.

Also big thanks to Chris on advice after spotting he has purchased one as well on here :thumbsup

Looks like Scottish Elise now hold 2% of the manual UK Spyders & 1% of the UK allocation.

We will still be going to the LEGs meets as even though we don't have a Lotus we still have the brand at heart. Just a pity the V6 did not work out.

George
8) 8) 8)

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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by SAJ » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:44 am

douglasgdmw wrote:
SAJ wrote:Congrats George.

Staying strong on this side....hopefully I'll have some good news in the coming weeks.
Due me a bacon buttie at the next meet were at if I've helped you get yours earlier.

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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by DJ » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:29 am

Congrats to Chris G and George. Those Spyder's are lovely :thumbsup . I had a real good look in and around one when the Boxster was up at Fort Kinnaird a few months ago. You have both shown photos with the roof up but the double speedster style humps make the car look fantastic when the roof is off 8) . In fact I don't think the phots do it justice or show the curves as well as in the metal. Just lovely. Loving the Fuch style (? can't quite see clearly in the pic) wheels George. Where did you get it as doesn't look like Edinburgh showroom?

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Re: Would this concern you if you were buying a new Lotus?

Post by shooomer » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:37 pm

douglasgdmw wrote:It would appear that the Spyder is de-riguer choice for cancelled V6 orders :wink:

We cancelled the V6 on 22nd and started looking through our Plan B list (Aston V8, Audi R8, 911 GT3, AC Cobra & Mercedes C63) and purchased this on 24th.
Image

Sad that we will be Lotus-less for a while but may get back in a V6 again.

Also big thanks to Chris on advice after spotting he has purchased one as well on here :thumbsup

Looks like Scottish Elise now hold 2% of the manual UK Spyders & 1% of the UK allocation.

We will still be going to the LEGs meets as even though we don't have a Lotus we still have the brand at heart. Just a pity the V6 did not work out.

George
:thumbsup 8) I came close to buying a black one in Nov

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Post by douglasgdmw » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:13 pm

DJ wrote: Loving the Fuch style (? can't quite see clearly in the pic) wheels George.
Where did you get it as doesn't look like Edinburgh showroom?
DJ,

Trip down to Dick Lovett Porsche Swindon on Saturday to pick up the car and drive it up the road. Arrived back on Sunday.

The wheels are 19" Carrera II S wheels. The low weight ethos is for the slightly lighter Spyder wheels but also concerned about the number of potholes in Edinburgh for buckling them.

Mostly motorway on the way up but popped into see some friends in Moffat so took the A701 back, car felt nicely planted even in the greasy conditions and definitely not lacking in feedback. Buckets seat will defintely be used to hold ourselves in place when the better weather comes :lol: I know people go on about Porsche quality but there is great tactility in the switchgear and everything feels so right. D

Very impressed so far and can't wait to get the roof off.

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