EVORA at the Los Angeles Car Show! - LotusTalk

SKYVUE · 10-03-2008, 03:18 PM

Dale from SilverStar Lotus told me that the Lotus Evora will be at the auto show (November!). After that, the EVORA will be displayed at Thousand Oaks Lotus Dealership!

Good news.

I assume Beverly Hills is out of the Lotus business, and Thousand Oaks business will increase...

--Hal

LARRY · 10-03-2008, 04:20 PM

Go to the LA Auto Show website.

Click on the special Press Day advanced showing.

I'll see you there Hal.

No crowds...way cool.

shay2nak · 10-03-2008, 04:22 PM

what about 09 cup car?

SUTOL111x · 10-03-2008, 04:28 PM

What about an S260?

kestrel74 · 10-03-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SUTOL111x

What about an S260?

S260 seems to be THE ticket !

Allan Gibbs · 10-03-2008, 05:07 PM

So, who's planning on meeting at the LA Autoshow?

daysineuropa · 10-03-2008, 08:14 PM

Hi Hal,
Unless Silver Star sales gets their act together, I will be surprised if they sell another car.

Do they really think people are going to buy a car just to test drive it?

The only competent sales guy I met was in their Mazda dealership and they closed that.

Would it kill them to have a Lotus sign outside?

I look forward to good experiences with Richie in service, but can safely say my 2013 S 295 will likely be bought from someone other than Silver Star.

See you on the Sunday run.

Cheers,
Mark

SUTOL111x · 10-03-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daysineuropa

Hi Hal,
Unless Silver Star sales gets their act together, I will be surprised if they sell another car. Do they really think people are going to buy a car just to test drive it? The only competent sales guy I met was in their Mazda dealership and they closed that. Would it kill them to have a Lotus sign outside?

I look forward to good experiences with Richie in service, but can safely say my 2013 S 295 will likely be bought from someone other than Silver Star.

See you on the Sunday run.

Cheers,
Mark

They might just do that, I mean sell a car without a test drive – to me. I have met Spencer, the sales manager, though a courteous introduction by Abe (thank you again), and Spencer is a good guy. I could go to any number of dealers, but I chose to first try to support my local dealer because I think it is important to maintain a dealer in my area. Consider giving Spencer a chance to change your mind. Hope to see you out there next year!

daysineuropa · 10-04-2008, 12:06 AM

Good luck with that Steve. I would have preferred to buy local for same reasons but this was the last of many sub-optimal experiences with Silver Star sales departments. I can appreciate that had I got directed to your contact, I may have had a better experience. I visited twice, was completely ignored the first time (along with another older gentleman who I actually believed wanted to buy the Cup car!) and just felt I wasted my time the second time.

I explained to the sales guy I dealt with that I had never even sat in an Elise and was a slow and careful buyer. If I was buying a Cup Car I could understand it but am I being unreasonable in asking to drive the damn thing to see if I even like it? All I got was "no test drive and no price negotiation". I told him that is why he was probably still selling 2006 cars and took my leave.

I found Newport European through this forum and had an entirely positive experience. I was buying the cheapest car in a showroom with Spyker, Lambo and Rolls-Royce and received the courtesy and professionalism that would get return business.

I look forward to meeting you out on one of Hal's adventures.

Cheers,
Mark

FLuXeXigeS · 10-04-2008, 01:22 AM

can us lotus owners get beyond the velvet ropes for an up close and personal look at the Evora and maybe even a 2-11?

Bavarian Motorist · 10-04-2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

can us lotus owners get beyond the velvet ropes for an up close and personal look at the Evora and maybe even a 2-11?

Not likely.....

Jack · 10-04-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by daysineuropa

Good luck with that Steve. I would have preferred to buy local for same reasons but this was the last of many sub-optimal experiences with Silver Star sales departments.

Not my my experience -- Silver Star has always been good to me and any of my referrals/friends...including allowing us to have lengthy test drives. It must be because I'm an old fart!

DeanG · 10-04-2008, 07:15 AM

Lamborghini dealers are apparently as friendly as Lotus dealers. A friend of mine has a new Ferrari (less that 18 months old) and is looking to add a new Lamborghini to his garage. Imagine his surprise when he can’t get a salesman to return his telephone calls. I had always thought that service was part a parcel of high end sales.

alil'britdifferent · 10-04-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

can us lotus owners get beyond the velvet ropes for an up close and personal look at the Evora and maybe even a 2-11?

It was possible at the London motorshow (at least I was able to), so I don't see why not.

UndercoverBrother · 10-04-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SKYVUE

Dale from SilverStar Lotus told me that the Lotus Evora will be at the auto show (November!). After that, the EVORA will be displayed at Thousand Oaks Lotus Dealership!

Good news.

I assume Beverly Hills is out of the Lotus business, and Thousand Oaks business will increase...

--Hal

Yeah, my friend in chicago said that Fox Valley will have it after the Chicago Auto Show. It would be nice to see it in person.

SUTOL111x · 10-04-2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daysineuropa

Good luck with that Steve. I would have preferred to buy local for same reasons but this was the last of many sub-optimal experiences with Silver Star sales departments. I can appreciate that had I got directed to your contact, I may have had a better experience.

I look forward to meeting you out on one of Hal's adventures.

Cheers,
Mark

Hey Mark:

I still haven't even driven an Exige and I have been planning on a purchase in 2009 for a year now - crazy! Actually, I don't care where or even if I get to drive an Exige before I buy, so I didn't even ask for a test drive. It will make my first drive like the first time I got to unbotton this girl's top and...., well another forum for that!

The first time I visited Silver Star, I was approached by a knowledgable sales person - well, knowledgable until he insisted that the radiator was in the back!

Spencer is an enthusiast and a genuinely nice guy, so I wish you had met him first.

Until I decide on a car, I will live vicariously through you and the other LT'ers, so keep posting and I will see you next year!

Best,

SUTOL111x · 10-04-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

...It must be because I'm an old fart!

I am old, I just pretend I am not and ignore it! (It was nice to meet you last April at Silver Star and nice 2-11, by the way, holy cr@p!!!)

RSduce · 10-04-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DeanG

Lamborghini dealers are apparently as friendly as Lotus dealers. A friend of mine has a new Ferrari (less that 18 months old) and is looking to add a new Lamborghini to his garage. Imagine his surprise when he can’t get a salesman to return his telephone calls. I had always thought that service was part a parcel of high end sales.

I guess you have never been to Lamborghini Chicago/Fox Valley Motorcars then!

I would LOVE to earn your friends business! PM me his number and I will definately take care of him!

SKYVUE · 10-04-2008, 09:39 AM

I spent a a lot of time at Silverstar when I bought the USED (carl's Elise) Lotus. They treated me fairly and did not apply any pressure. I did get a test drive. Spencer, Dale and Russ are good guys and people that are good to work with. It was a very good buying experience. The only bad experience was the transferrable warranty. That's all.

The salesman (Roger Pittman) was superb! Unfortunately he's not there anymore.

After I bought the '05 Elise, I was visiting the showroom (again) and Dale and Russ gave me the keys of the '07 ExigeS! Terry and I drove it (without a salesmen)....now that is trust! I didn't even ask to test drive it.

It comes down to the salesman's judgement. This car is expensive and letting any pimple-faced teenager to drive it is Lotus Suicide! But the salesman should be there in the passenger seat as the first test drive. The first drive in the '05 Elise was the twisties in Santa Monica mountains!

Now, let's get back to the topic! Evora will be displayed at Silverstar after the LA Car show! Will they let us to test drive it??

I'm an old fart too!

--Hal

andrewgotanelise · 10-04-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Not likely.....

Last year i just waved my keys and said " i got one " . That was good enough to get in and get up and personal with the s240s elise scs and the club racer

10-03-2008, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,740 Images: 1	EVORA at the Los Angeles Car Show! Dale from SilverStar Lotus told me that the Lotus Evora will be at the auto show (November!). After that, the EVORA will be displayed at Thousand Oaks Lotus Dealership! Good news. I assume Beverly Hills is out of the Lotus business, and Thousand Oaks business will increase... --Hal __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

10-03-2008, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,183	Go to the LA Auto Show website. Click on the special Press Day advanced showing. I'll see you there Hal. No crowds...way cool. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

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Allan Gibbs Evora Waiter (2010/2011) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,066	So, who's planning on meeting at the LA Autoshow? __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S 2008 Audi TT (MKII)

10-03-2008, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
daysineuropa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Malibou Lake, CA Posts: 37	Hi Hal, Unless Silver Star sales gets their act together, I will be surprised if they sell another car. Do they really think people are going to buy a car just to test drive it? The only competent sales guy I met was in their Mazda dealership and they closed that. Would it kill them to have a Lotus sign outside? I look forward to good experiences with Richie in service, but can safely say my 2013 S 295 will likely be bought from someone other than Silver Star. See you on the Sunday run. Cheers, Mark __________________ 2007 Elise - BRG And so the mods begin.................... 2006 BMW M Roadster 2005 Volvo XC-70 (Beagle carrier) 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Coupe

10-04-2008, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
daysineuropa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Malibou Lake, CA Posts: 37	Good luck with that Steve. I would have preferred to buy local for same reasons but this was the last of many sub-optimal experiences with Silver Star sales departments. I can appreciate that had I got directed to your contact, I may have had a better experience. I visited twice, was completely ignored the first time (along with another older gentleman who I actually believed wanted to buy the Cup car!) and just felt I wasted my time the second time. I explained to the sales guy I dealt with that I had never even sat in an Elise and was a slow and careful buyer. If I was buying a Cup Car I could understand it but am I being unreasonable in asking to drive the damn thing to see if I even like it? All I got was "no test drive and no price negotiation". I told him that is why he was probably still selling 2006 cars and took my leave. I found Newport European through this forum and had an entirely positive experience. I was buying the cheapest car in a showroom with Spyker, Lambo and Rolls-Royce and received the courtesy and professionalism that would get return business. I look forward to meeting you out on one of Hal's adventures. Cheers, Mark __________________ 2007 Elise - BRG And so the mods begin.................... 2006 BMW M Roadster 2005 Volvo XC-70 (Beagle carrier) 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Coupe Last edited by daysineuropa : 10-04-2008 at 12:07 AM. Reason: grammar

10-04-2008, 01:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS ...disappearing posts... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,366	can us lotus owners get beyond the velvet ropes for an up close and personal look at the Evora and maybe even a 2-11? __________________ -Coi-'07 AR Exige S+Gotham, Von Hep, corner balanced&tuned SACHS, 6k HID, JVC KD-NX5000, Alpine 4ch. amp, JL stealth box, s111 rear towhook and harness bar, Starshield, TG4 1/4 turn fasteners, SS brake lines, bling bling eng bay, painted calipers, TD 1.2 wheels w/ Toyo R888, Safecraft harnesses, DRL delete, s111 CRD mount. add me: www.myspace.com/kandyredcoi & lotuscar.ning.com/profile/KandyRedCoi

10-04-2008, 07:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 201	Lamborghini dealers are apparently as friendly as Lotus dealers. A friend of mine has a new Ferrari (less that 18 months old) and is looking to add a new Lamborghini to his garage. Imagine his surprise when he can’t get a salesman to return his telephone calls. I had always thought that service was part a parcel of high end sales.

10-04-2008, 09:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,740 Images: 1	I spent a a lot of time at Silverstar when I bought the USED (carl's Elise) Lotus. They treated me fairly and did not apply any pressure. I did get a test drive. Spencer, Dale and Russ are good guys and people that are good to work with. It was a very good buying experience. The only bad experience was the transferrable warranty. That's all. The salesman (Roger Pittman) was superb! Unfortunately he's not there anymore. After I bought the '05 Elise, I was visiting the showroom (again) and Dale and Russ gave me the keys of the '07 ExigeS! Terry and I drove it (without a salesmen)....now that is trust! I didn't even ask to test drive it. It comes down to the salesman's judgement. This car is expensive and letting any pimple-faced teenager to drive it is Lotus Suicide! But the salesman should be there in the passenger seat as the first test drive. The first drive in the '05 Elise was the twisties in Santa Monica mountains! Now, let's get back to the topic! Evora will be displayed at Silverstar after the LA Car show! Will they let us to test drive it?? I'm an old fart too! --Hal __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

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