Lotus of Austin: Evora! - LotusTalk

Charlie Lunsford · 06-03-2009, 10:45 AM

okay everyone, I just recieved word that we will have on site a Lotus Evora on Saturday June 20th! Lotus is sending 2 "test" Evoras cross country for testing and calibration and have agreed to stop by a few select dealers to show the cars. Keep in mind that the cars are "test" vehicles and will not be pristine "show cars". I am excited to have the opportunity to pre-show this amazing car to the public. I will keep all posted on times and what we have planned to display this amazing vehicle as the date gets closer. I invite all interested future Evora owners out to take a look and ofcourse any who want to drool over it!!!

jesterbot · 06-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Can you confirm whether or not one will make it to Houston (Star Motor Cars) while in Texas?

Thanks

Charlie Lunsford · 06-03-2009, 12:28 PM

As of right now Kevin I don't know for sure....

JDSTUBB · 06-04-2009, 11:08 AM

The Texas Schedules is
Friday, June 19th Overseas Motors (Dallas) 6pm-8pm
Saturday, June 20th Star Motors (Houston) 12 pm-2pm
Saturday June 20th Austin Lotus (Austin) 6pm-8pm

The information sent out to the dealers was that these vehicles will be crude and not the finished product. All times will be approximate due to traffic etc.

...m... · 06-04-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JDSTUBB

The Texas Schedules is
Friday, June 19th Overseas Motors (Dallas) 6pm-8pm
Saturday, June 20th Star Motors (Houston) 12 pm-2pm
Saturday June 20th Austin Lotus (Austin) 6pm-8pm

The information sent out to the dealers was that these vehicles will be crude and not the finished product. All times will be approximate due to traffic etc.

...i realise you're closed on sunday, but no showing in san antonio?..

Bavarian Motorist · 06-04-2009, 12:00 PM

Wrong thread maybe, but any NY/NJ showings?

toedrag · 06-04-2009, 12:10 PM

I know where I'll be Friday, June 19th from 6pm-8pm then.

Thanks for posting the sched, JDSTUBB.

RichS · 06-04-2009, 12:43 PM

Charlie, any chance of seat time (even passenger seat)? Or is this just going to be a 'check it out' type of thing?

Either way I'll be there.

MikeinAlexandria · 06-04-2009, 01:16 PM

What about Criswell in Gaithersburg, Maryland? I'd love to see how the Evora looks. Of course I still think Lotus should have brought the Europa to the US as well...

JDSTUBB · 06-04-2009, 01:20 PM

I have to apoligize on the part of Lotus to our San Antonio customers for LOtus not giving us any consideration for brining the new Evora to San Antonio after all of the serivce and dedication we have had to them for the 10 plus years. It is a beautiful car and hope everyone can get a chance to see it somewhere in Texas.

jesterbot · 06-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Thanks so much for the schedule!

Very excited to go preview it!

Charlie Lunsford · 06-05-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

Charlie, any chance of seat time (even passenger seat)? Or is this just going to be a 'check it out' type of thing?

Either way I'll be there.

Rich we are hoping to work something out to get some seat time in the car. I have talked with Bo up at H2R to see about using the track on Sunday morning, but as of right now we cant make any promises.

SweetDaddyD · 06-05-2009, 11:59 AM

For those of you who didn't get a chance to check out the Evora at LOG, definitely go see it. It's quite a striking car in person and looks much better than it even did in the pictures. I thought in the pics- OK nice car, but it really wouldn't appeal to me and they are going for a different market. After seeing in person it was more- Holy crap, I'd buy that thing. You could just as easily see a Ferrari badge on it as a Lotus badge. They have really payed attention to the detail, fit/finish, etc with this car.

dickedup · 06-05-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Lunsford

okay everyone, I just recieved word that we will have on site a Lotus Evora on Saturday June 20th! Lotus is sending 2 "test" Evoras cross country for testing and calibration and have agreed to stop by a few select dealers to show the cars. Keep in mind that the cars are "test" vehicles and will not be pristine "show cars". I am excited to have the opportunity to pre-show this amazing car to the public. I will keep all posted on times and what we have planned to display this amazing vehicle as the date gets closer. I invite all interested future Evora owners out to take a look and ofcourse any who want to drool over it!!!

Please find a few hotter chicks to slink around the vehicle this time will you?

dickedup · 06-05-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Lunsford

Rich we are hoping to work something out to get some seat time in the car.

I have talked with Bo up at H2R to see about using the track on Sunday morning, but as of right now we cant make any promises.

If you can pull it of than great. Think the car would look good zooming about that kart track down in San Marcos.

IsellLotus · 06-06-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

What about Criswell in Gaithersburg, Maryland? I'd love to see how the Evora looks. Of course I still think Lotus should have brought the Europa to the US as well...

No Criswell.........

LordZ · 06-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Lunsford

Rich we are hoping to work something out to get some seat time in the car. I have talked with Bo up at H2R to see about using the track on Sunday morning, but as of right now we cant make any promises.

I'll be there if you can do that.

Let us know!

Abe · 06-06-2009, 06:35 PM

Just to clear the air about the Evora and its pit stops...

The sole purpose of Evora being here and at LOG29 was for testing and calibrations only. It just so happened to be the timing made perfect sense for a LOG viewing (there's was actually a good chance the Evora wouldn't have made it to LOG). The route the Evora is to take were planned in advanced as is the case when introducing a new model to the US. The technicians from the UK whom will be driving the 2 Evoras, never even planned to visit dealers however, Lotus Cars USA asked the factory if this would be possible and as long as it does not interfere with their schedule, Lotus UK agreed hence the 2-hour window to see the cars.

Lotus will do everything in its power to bring 2 more cars later this year so that each dealer has the opportunity to have their own viewing with their clientel. I hope this clears the air for some of the dealers wondering why they are not show casing the car. Thanks

Abe

Charlie Lunsford · 06-08-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe

Just to clear the air about the Evora and its pit stops...

The sole purpose of Evora being here and at LOG29 was for testing and calibrations only. It just so happened to be the timing made perfect sense for a LOG viewing (there's was actually a good chance the Evora wouldn't have made it to LOG). The route the Evora is to take were planned in advanced as is the case when introducing a new model to the US. The technicians from the UK whom will be driving the 2 Evoras, never even planned to visit dealers however, Lotus Cars USA asked the factory if this would be possible and as long as it does not interfere with their schedule, Lotus UK agreed hence the 2-hour window to see the cars.

Lotus will do everything in its power to bring 2 more cars later this year so that each dealer has the opportunity to have their own viewing with their clientel. I hope this clears the air for some of the dealers wondering why they are not show casing the car. Thanks

Abe

Thanks for the clarification Abe. We are excited to see the car!!

06-03-2009, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 350	Lotus of Austin: Evora! okay everyone, I just recieved word that we will have on site a Lotus Evora on Saturday June 20th! Lotus is sending 2 "test" Evoras cross country for testing and calibration and have agreed to stop by a few select dealers to show the cars. Keep in mind that the cars are "test" vehicles and will not be pristine "show cars". I am excited to have the opportunity to pre-show this amazing car to the public. I will keep all posted on times and what we have planned to display this amazing vehicle as the date gets closer. I invite all interested future Evora owners out to take a look and ofcourse any who want to drool over it!!! __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

06-03-2009, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 456	Can you confirm whether or not one will make it to Houston (Star Motor Cars) while in Texas? Thanks __________________ 20XX Lotus Evora SC 2009 Star Raider 2007 F-150 Lariat 2006 SY Elise - SOLD

06-03-2009, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 350	As of right now Kevin I don't know for sure.... __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

06-04-2009, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Wrong thread maybe, but any NY/NJ showings? __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

06-04-2009, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
toedrag Crunchy Smurf Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 254 Images: 25	I know where I'll be Friday, June 19th from 6pm-8pm then. Thanks for posting the sched, JDSTUBB. __________________ 2006 Laser Blue Elise -aka, Blue Lightning 2.0, The Little Blue Car, my automobile soul mate

06-04-2009, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
JDSTUBB Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23	The Texas Schedules is Friday, June 19th Overseas Motors (Dallas) 6pm-8pm Saturday, June 20th Star Motors (Houston) 12 pm-2pm Saturday June 20th Austin Lotus (Austin) 6pm-8pm The information sent out to the dealers was that these vehicles will be crude and not the finished product. All times will be approximate due to traffic etc.

06-04-2009, 12:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Charlie, any chance of seat time (even passenger seat)? Or is this just going to be a 'check it out' type of thing? Either way I'll be there. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

06-04-2009, 01:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 460 Images: 5	What about Criswell in Gaithersburg, Maryland? I'd love to see how the Evora looks. Of course I still think Lotus should have brought the Europa to the US as well... __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

06-04-2009, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
JDSTUBB Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23	I have to apoligize on the part of Lotus to our San Antonio customers for LOtus not giving us any consideration for brining the new Evora to San Antonio after all of the serivce and dedication we have had to them for the 10 plus years. It is a beautiful car and hope everyone can get a chance to see it somewhere in Texas.

06-04-2009, 01:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 456	Thanks so much for the schedule! Very excited to go preview it! __________________ 20XX Lotus Evora SC 2009 Star Raider 2007 F-150 Lariat 2006 SY Elise - SOLD

06-05-2009, 11:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	For those of you who didn't get a chance to check out the Evora at LOG, definitely go see it. It's quite a striking car in person and looks much better than it even did in the pictures. I thought in the pics- OK nice car, but it really wouldn't appeal to me and they are going for a different market. After seeing in person it was more- Holy crap, I'd buy that thing. You could just as easily see a Ferrari badge on it as a Lotus badge. They have really payed attention to the detail, fit/finish, etc with this car.

06-06-2009, 06:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2,125	Just to clear the air about the Evora and its pit stops... The sole purpose of Evora being here and at LOG29 was for testing and calibrations only. It just so happened to be the timing made perfect sense for a LOG viewing (there's was actually a good chance the Evora wouldn't have made it to LOG). The route the Evora is to take were planned in advanced as is the case when introducing a new model to the US. The technicians from the UK whom will be driving the 2 Evoras, never even planned to visit dealers however, Lotus Cars USA asked the factory if this would be possible and as long as it does not interfere with their schedule, Lotus UK agreed hence the 2-hour window to see the cars. Lotus will do everything in its power to bring 2 more cars later this year so that each dealer has the opportunity to have their own viewing with their clientel. I hope this clears the air for some of the dealers wondering why they are not show casing the car. Thanks Abe __________________ Formerly known as BMW1

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