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muttpep · 09-05-2008, 06:07 AM

F**K. I really hope not!

SKYVUE · 09-05-2008, 07:05 AM

Is this the beginning of the END??

Do we have to scrap our Lotus cars and forced to drive BUICKS??

Or even worse....SMART CARS!!!!

The saga continues.......

--Hal

azskycop · 09-05-2008, 07:32 AM

Seems like dealers are dropping like flys.........what is going on??????????

Brennon · 09-05-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by azskycop

Seems like dealers are dropping like flys.........what is going on??????????

Especially considering beverly hills probably has the densest population of lotuses in this country. Kind of concerning...

Randy Chase · 09-05-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wallabyguy

Patrick,

I know that you may have been told differently but I know for a fact that there is more truth to the initial statement than not. I can't comment past that..........

What he said.

Stormy320 · 09-05-2008, 08:41 AM

Uggh - look at the threads when this dealership first came online. Isn't this the one that a knucklehead at Lotus gave them the rights and stole it from South Bay?

LARRY · 09-05-2008, 08:44 AM

Update as of 8:46 A.M. on Friday, September 5.

My car is being worked on at Lotus Beverly Hills right now.

Understand that the building was "red-tagged" meaning that some work has to be done on it. Everything being moved to Lotus of Calabassas for now. Heard this from accurate source.
Maybe there is more to this story that Randy knows and I don't.

I will post if and when I hear more.

Randy Chase · 09-05-2008, 09:07 AM

knucklehead (not Jacob) now being gone.

Toad · 09-05-2008, 09:19 AM

doomed /2004

LARRY · 09-05-2008, 09:23 AM

9:30 A.M.

Word from the shop - They are definitely moving to Calabassas as their building needs work.

No word on who stays but I hope they all do.

Allen is absolutely excellent as they all are.

If your car is there or you need to get ahold of the service guys there, PM me - I have direct phone numbers for the service guys.

AnsisK · 09-05-2008, 09:25 AM

Wasn't Beverly Hills the reason of South Bay's demise? I guess there isn't much chance of a comeback, but somewhat somewhat silly that Lotus thought the area deserved 4 Lotus dealers, yet now only 2 stand...

Stale_Hotdog · 09-05-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LARRY

9:30 A.M.

Word from the shop - They are definitely moving to Calabassas as their building needs work.

No word on who stays but I hope they all do.

Allen is absolutely excellent as they all are.

If your car is there or you need to get ahold of the service guys there, PM me - I have direct phone numbers for the service guys.

pm'ed

LARRY · 09-05-2008, 10:14 AM

Sent.

Randy Chase · 09-05-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AnsisK

Wasn't Beverly Hills the reason of South Bay's demise? I guess there isn't much chance of a comeback, but somewhat somewhat silly that Lotus thought the area deserved 4 Lotus dealers, yet now only 2 stand...

It gets a bit complicated, but a lot of things happened due to some relationships with the previous head of LCU. When Arnie stepped back in, those old agreements (marketing and dealerships) were left for him to deal with and steer the LCU ship back onto course.

Stormy320 · 09-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

knucklehead (not Jacob) now being gone.

Ha Ha - not that knucklehead

.

Stale_Hotdog · 09-05-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

It gets a bit complicated, but a lot of things happened due to some relationships with the previous head of LCU. When Arnie stepped back in, those old agreements (marketing and dealerships) were left for him to deal with and steer the LCU ship back onto course.

I hope it's being steered correctly. LA is one of their biggest markets; not having a dealership within a half hour drive to perform service for such a finicky car looks a lot less attractive now.

lotusforsale · 09-05-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Stale_Hotdog

I hope it's being steered correctly. LA is one of their biggest markets; not having a dealership within a half hour drive to perform service for such a finicky car looks a lot less attractive now.

Half hour drive????

Most of us should be lucky enough to be within an hour's drive!

def · 09-05-2008, 10:53 AM

south bay, hrm, austin, now LBH possibly?

I guess having 3 smaller bay area dealerships is better than having one big one

Stale_Hotdog · 09-05-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Half hour drive????

Most of us should be lucky enough to be within an hour's drive!

Half hour without traffic

how about that?

delise · 09-05-2008, 11:24 AM

Don't forget Qais still has his own shop down near Manhattan Beach at 405 & Roscecrans, just can't do warranty work if you need it.

09-05-2008, 06:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
muttpep I ain't Yella' Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Porter Ranch Posts: 330	F**K. I really hope not! __________________ WARNING: Objects in mirror are bigger than your Elise! . . . 2005 SY Elise. Sport Pack, Touring Pack, Beverly Hills Lotus "Stage II" exhaust, Venture industries starshield.

09-05-2008, 07:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,741 Images: 1	Is this the beginning of the END?? Do we have to scrap our Lotus cars and forced to drive BUICKS?? Or even worse....SMART CARS!!!! The saga continues....... --Hal __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

09-05-2008, 07:32 AM	#23 (permalink)
azskycop Fly N Lowr Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 767	Seems like dealers are dropping like flys.........what is going on?????????? __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! www.GoodBodyHealth.com

09-05-2008, 08:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,620	Uggh - look at the threads when this dealership first came online. Isn't this the one that a knucklehead at Lotus gave them the rights and stole it from South Bay? __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

09-05-2008, 08:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,200	Update as of 8:46 A.M. on Friday, September 5. My car is being worked on at Lotus Beverly Hills right now. Understand that the building was "red-tagged" meaning that some work has to be done on it. Everything being moved to Lotus of Calabassas for now. Heard this from accurate source. Maybe there is more to this story that Randy knows and I don't. I will post if and when I hear more. __________________ 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) Last edited by LARRY : 10-14-2008 at 10:10 AM.

09-05-2008, 09:07 AM	#28 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,947 Images: 761	knucklehead (not Jacob) now being gone. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

09-05-2008, 09:19 AM	#29 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,608 Images: 9	doomed /2004 __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

09-05-2008, 09:23 AM	#30 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,200	9:30 A.M. Word from the shop - They are definitely moving to Calabassas as their building needs work. No word on who stays but I hope they all do. Allen is absolutely excellent as they all are. If your car is there or you need to get ahold of the service guys there, PM me - I have direct phone numbers for the service guys. __________________ 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)

09-05-2008, 09:25 AM	#31 (permalink)
AnsisK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,186	Wasn't Beverly Hills the reason of South Bay's demise? I guess there isn't much chance of a comeback, but somewhat somewhat silly that Lotus thought the area deserved 4 Lotus dealers, yet now only 2 stand... __________________ Cut me I'd bleed Lotus. -Gordon Murray Quiet Noises

09-05-2008, 10:14 AM	#33 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,200	Sent. __________________ 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)

09-05-2008, 10:53 AM	#38 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,108	south bay, hrm, austin, now LBH possibly? I guess having 3 smaller bay area dealerships is better than having one big one __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

09-05-2008, 11:24 AM	#40 (permalink)
delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,153	Don't forget Qais still has his own shop down near Manhattan Beach at 405 & Roscecrans, just can't do warranty work if you need it. __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear

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