Austin Grand Opening - LotusTalk

Charlie Lunsford · 05-07-2009, 08:43 AM

Hey everyone I wanted to send out a quik reminder that next thursday (may 14th) is the Grand Opening Galla for the new dealership. Event kicks off at 4:30, attire is "Austin Chic". Hope to see all there

Scott Bowman · 05-07-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Lunsford

attire is "Austin Chic".

What the heck is "Austin Chic"? Like this?

wallabyguy · 05-07-2009, 09:59 AM

I have heard a lot of favorable words about the new Lotus of Austin from corporate. You guys will be a valuable asset to the community. Have a great grand opening!

Chris Mackey · 05-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Are you guys serving hot dogs and balloons for the kids?

Charlie Lunsford · 05-07-2009, 12:22 PM

Hot dogs, balloons, fire eaters and circus monkeys Chris! Are you gonna make it by?

Scott I would piss myself if you showed up dressed like that LOL!!!

Actually we have 9 restraunts catoring, media lots of high profile locals are suppose to come by. Business casual to Austin casual is ok dress.

Chris Mackey · 05-07-2009, 12:55 PM

I can't make it. I'll be snorting cocaine off of hookers' butts in Vegas.

Charlie Lunsford · 05-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Damn!!! Got room for a tag-a-long!!! Ohhh those were the days........!!! haha

407Driver · 05-07-2009, 03:33 PM

Grand Opening or Vegas............. you decide

RichS · 05-07-2009, 03:40 PM

Bump this thread as we get closer. I'm pretty sure I'll be stopping by!

Abe · 05-07-2009, 03:41 PM

Hi Charlie, looking forward to the grand opening and your finished Lotus showroom floor.

rsnookjr · 05-07-2009, 04:22 PM

Hey Charlie, this sounds like a lot of fun but I seem to have missed any info on the location of the new dealership. If I find it by 05/14 then I plan to be there.

Charlie Lunsford · 05-08-2009, 07:41 AM

The new Dealership, "John Eagle European", is located off of 183 and Mcniel. Its located on the north bound frontage lane just between Sail and Ski and Pavillion Lincoln. You have to turn into the drive just after the "Crestwood" sign. I will be calling as many people today as possible to get a rough head count of how many Lotus guys to expect.

Abe the showroom will be done by Monday, it's real nice! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Shine · 05-08-2009, 07:46 AM

I plan on being there.

mcoupe · 05-08-2009, 08:10 AM

I will be there as well

407Driver · 05-08-2009, 08:20 AM

See you there.

RichS · 05-08-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Abe

Hi Charlie, looking forward to the grand opening and your finished Lotus showroom floor.

Abe, you coming out?

(And if you do, please realize that 'Austin Chic' doesn't mean a suit and tie!)

dickedup · 05-09-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Lunsford

Hey everyone I wanted to send out a quik reminder that next thursday (may 14th) is the Grand Opening Galla for the new dealership. Event kicks off at 4:30, attire is "Austin Chic". Hope to see all there

Where are you located amigo and what's your story?

dickedup · 05-09-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Bowman

What the heck is "Austin Chic"? Like this?

New School is crumbled t-shirt, unkempt hair, and 7-year-old sneaks.

Charlie Lunsford · 05-09-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dickedup

Where are you located amigo and what's your story?

See above for location ^^^^^

as far as my story... pretty much everyone here knows me, I came on with Lotus when Autostrata was bought out back in the day. I worked at the downtown location (Lamar) and migrated up north to the 183 location. Stayed on until owner decided to get out of retail and place his focus back on wholesale. When the current owner came along in Feb. 2009, the boys up at Lotus Corp. put a good word in for me and after spending the last 8 months in between Lotus jobs over at Audi I'm back on board. In the past I was one the top Lotus salesmen in the nation, and also ran the service department for a time up at the old 183 location

...m... · 05-09-2009, 09:17 AM

...i'll try to make a jaunt up there thursday afternoon - how early does the northbound traffic past downtown bog down these days?..

...it's been about three-and-half years since i moved down to san antonio, and i'm inevitably dumbfounded each time i visit by the some aspect of the rapid pace of change... (grumblegrumblebloodyunmarkedtollroads)

05-07-2009, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 349	Austin Grand Opening Hey everyone I wanted to send out a quik reminder that next thursday (may 14th) is the Grand Opening Galla for the new dealership. Event kicks off at 4:30, attire is "Austin Chic". Hope to see all there __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

05-07-2009, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,892	I have heard a lot of favorable words about the new Lotus of Austin from corporate. You guys will be a valuable asset to the community. Have a great grand opening! __________________ 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

05-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	Are you guys serving hot dogs and balloons for the kids? __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

05-07-2009, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 349	Hot dogs, balloons, fire eaters and circus monkeys Chris! Are you gonna make it by? Scott I would piss myself if you showed up dressed like that LOL!!! Actually we have 9 restraunts catoring, media lots of high profile locals are suppose to come by. Business casual to Austin casual is ok dress. __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

05-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	I can't make it. I'll be snorting cocaine off of hookers' butts in Vegas. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

05-07-2009, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 349	Damn!!! Got room for a tag-a-long!!! Ohhh those were the days........!!! haha __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

05-07-2009, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
407Driver Live from the Bubble Room Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tejas Posts: 145	Grand Opening or Vegas............. you decide __________________ "Never leave well enough alone" Raymond Loewy

05-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Bump this thread as we get closer. I'm pretty sure I'll be stopping by! __________________ 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"

05-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2,125	Hi Charlie, looking forward to the grand opening and your finished Lotus showroom floor. __________________ Formerly known as BMW1

05-07-2009, 04:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
rsnookjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 69	Hey Charlie, this sounds like a lot of fun but I seem to have missed any info on the location of the new dealership. If I find it by 05/14 then I plan to be there. __________________ 2006 Polar Blue Elise

05-08-2009, 07:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 349	The new Dealership, "John Eagle European", is located off of 183 and Mcniel. Its located on the north bound frontage lane just between Sail and Ski and Pavillion Lincoln. You have to turn into the drive just after the "Crestwood" sign. I will be calling as many people today as possible to get a rough head count of how many Lotus guys to expect. Abe the showroom will be done by Monday, it's real nice! Looking forward to seeing everyone! __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

05-08-2009, 07:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 333 Images: 10	I plan on being there. __________________ - Shine 2005 Elise, Ardent Red, Manual Winders

05-08-2009, 08:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
mcoupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 455	I will be there as well

05-08-2009, 08:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
407Driver Live from the Bubble Room Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tejas Posts: 145	See you there. __________________ "Never leave well enough alone" Raymond Loewy

05-09-2009, 09:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...i'll try to make a jaunt up there thursday afternoon - how early does the northbound traffic past downtown bog down these days?.. ...it's been about three-and-half years since i moved down to san antonio, and i'm inevitably dumbfounded each time i visit by the some aspect of the rapid pace of change... (grumblegrumblebloodyunmarkedtollroads) __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

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