Philly & NY Auto Shows - LotusTalk

cornbeef · 01-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Anyone know if the Evora will make it to one of these? I know there usually isn't an official Lotus stand (Rothrock brings them up) at Philly, but will they get it for this year? It's not on the NY website either.

ivan1 · 01-12-2009, 06:56 PM

Lotus never has an official display in NY either...usually MMC has some cars there though....

Randy Chase · 01-12-2009, 07:01 PM

I believe they will not have a car in the USA until later in the year.

cornbeef · 01-12-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

I believe they will not have a car in the USA until later in the year.

What happened the one at the LA show?

Randy Chase · 01-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Oh right. I was thinking of the real cars. Not that one car. Never mind.

Bavarian Motorist · 01-12-2009, 07:22 PM

It's quite sad. Even Mosler has a booth every year at the NY Show. It's not much; a little corner with an MT900 in it next to a few Roush Mustangs and a representative, but it's something.

Lotus can't put SOMETHING together? Weak.

Randy Chase · 01-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Trade shows are very expensive. It may come down to making decisions about where to put their dollars. They commit each year to the LA Auto Show.

Bavarian Motorist · 01-12-2009, 07:26 PM

MOSLER, Mr. Chase. Mosler!

Minnis · 01-12-2009, 07:27 PM

I'll be working the philly auto show for Audi. Last time I was working for MV Agusta. I wonder what next year will be.

Randy Chase · 01-12-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

MOSLER, Mr. Chase. Mosler!

Kinda thought you would say that.

But is Mosler at LA Auto Show? No.

To work in the budget, Lotus needs the dealers to step up and represent. Which is also a hard thing to do in today's climate. Why spend $25K+ at an auto show if it does not mean you sell more cars?

But then.... they have other opportunities to showcase the cars... and I don't always agree with the decisions.

I agree trade shows are important. And I would lean to making sure they had a presence there. But every company at a trade show also has to be careful about being seen as too small at a trade show. Better to not be there at all, then to be there looking really small.

Bavarian Motorist · 01-13-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

I agree trade shows are important. And I would lean to making sure they had a presence there. But every company at a trade show also has to be careful about being seen as too small at a trade show. Better to not be there at all, then to be there looking really small.

That's a good point...Ferrari was absent last year too

Snobs!

As mentioned, Manhattan Motorcars has a display before the entrance points so anyone can view the cars, but the Lotuses are commonly lost among the Spykers, Bentleys and Rolls-Royce Phantoms, and to that note, it gives the impression that the Lotuses cost an exorbitant amount like the cars in its vicinity. If you didn't know any better and you saw the Lotus parked next to those other cars, of course you would think the Lotus is a $150k toy for rich people.

cornbeef · 01-13-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

If you didn't know any better and you saw the Lotus parked next to those other cars, of course you would think the Lotus is a $150k toy for rich people.

And what's wrong with that

So does anyone know if the LA Evora is still here, seems kinda dumb not to show in the east coast market even if it is with a dealer

wallabyguy · 01-13-2009, 04:06 PM

Lotus has introduced the Type 72D among other special edition vehicles at the NY Show in the past. All the big reveals for the US are in LA.

Rothrock sometimes showsat the Philly show, sometimes doesn't.

ivan1 · 01-13-2009, 05:07 PM

LA gets the Evora, and we get the 72D...sounds fair to me

DeanG · 01-13-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wallabyguy

Lotus has introduced the Type 72D among other special edition vehicles at the NY Show in the past. All the big reveals for the US are in LA.

Rothrock sometimes showsat the Philly show, sometimes doesn't.

As I recall Lotus sometimes shows cars to the faithful at LOG.

Also, over the last few years, the NY show has had a special display of Lotus car courtesy of Lotus Enthusiast’s Organization (LEO).

wallabyguy · 01-14-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DeanG

As I recall Lotus sometimes shows cars to the faithful at LOG.

Also, over the last few years, the NY show has had a special display of Lotus car courtesy of Lotus Enthusiast’s Organization (LEO).

Dean,
You make a very good point. If it wasn't for LEO, the NY show in past years wouldn't have had any Lotus presence.

PALs has pushed Rothrock to become more active and occasionally the dealership has stepped up to the plate.

ChrisB · 01-14-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cornbeef

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So does anyone know if the LA Evora is still here, ...

I think that car went to Japan right after the LA show. Don't know where it went after that. There should be several production validation cars running around (somewhere) by now.

ericwgexige · 01-18-2009, 10:18 PM

I thought about going to the Black Tie Tailgate at the Philly show this year if the Evora would be there - oh well.

My wife and I went to the Black Tie event and stayed overnight in Philly a couple of years ago for Valentines Day, (her idea!) and it was a great time. It's open bar on the show floor all night, live entertainment, and butlered gourmet food, all while checking out the latest and greatest in the automotive world (and no crowds!). Highly recommended if you don't mind wearing a tuxedo.

Here is a pic of my wife enjoying a tequila sunrise while we were checking out a Subaru WRX.

lucien · 01-19-2009, 07:11 PM

Is the Evora the basis of the Dodge Circuit?

cornbeef · 01-19-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lucien

Is the Evora the basis of the Dodge Circuit?

No it's the Europa
Dodge EV

01-12-2009, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
cornbeef Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 494 Images: 14	Philly & NY Auto Shows Anyone know if the Evora will make it to one of these? I know there usually isn't an official Lotus stand (Rothrock brings them up) at Philly, but will they get it for this year? It's not on the NY website either. __________________ "People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living. People don't say that about you...as far as you know."

01-12-2009, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	Lotus never has an official display in NY either...usually MMC has some cars there though.... __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)

01-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	I believe they will not have a car in the USA until later in the year. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Oh right. I was thinking of the real cars. Not that one car. Never mind. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	It's quite sad. Even Mosler has a booth every year at the NY Show. It's not much; a little corner with an MT900 in it next to a few Roush Mustangs and a representative, but it's something. Lotus can't put SOMETHING together? Weak. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Trade shows are very expensive. It may come down to making decisions about where to put their dollars. They commit each year to the LA Auto Show. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

01-12-2009, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	MOSLER, Mr. Chase. Mosler! __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

01-12-2009, 07:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minnis '010 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vegas/Phila. Posts: 770 Images: 1	I'll be working the philly auto show for Audi. Last time I was working for MV Agusta. I wonder what next year will be.

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wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,895	Lotus has introduced the Type 72D among other special edition vehicles at the NY Show in the past. All the big reveals for the US are in LA. Rothrock sometimes showsat the Philly show, sometimes doesn't. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	LA gets the Evora, and we get the 72D...sounds fair to me __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)

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ericwgexige Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 390 Images: 2	I thought about going to the Black Tie Tailgate at the Philly show this year if the Evora would be there - oh well. My wife and I went to the Black Tie event and stayed overnight in Philly a couple of years ago for Valentines Day, (her idea!) and it was a great time. It's open bar on the show floor all night, live entertainment, and butlered gourmet food, all while checking out the latest and greatest in the automotive world (and no crowds!). Highly recommended if you don't mind wearing a tuxedo. Here is a pic of my wife enjoying a tequila sunrise while we were checking out a Subaru WRX. Attached Images __________________ '07 CO Exige S TrkPk/TourPk/TrkContrl/Star - Braille 13.1lb batt, 2bular 8x24, Green filter, desnorkle, Gotham, shifter mods, Moroso oil pan, Pagid RS 4-2, fettled '91 NSX Blk/Blk many suspension mods,headers,exhaust(SOLD) '01 Integra GSR Blk/Blk Comptech header, intake, & rear tie/sway bar '04 CBR 600 F4i Red/Blk '01 Honda Rebel 250 - 80mpg! Last edited by ericwgexige : 01-20-2009 at 06:16 PM.

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