HRM closing its doors June 6? - LotusTalk

AustinP · 06-03-2008, 02:16 PM

When I called regarding a service issue, Sherman at Hunting Ridge Motors (HRM) told me today that HRM will be closing its doors this Friday (June 6 '08)

. He hopes they will be back in business under new ownership in the near future, but "nothing is certain". Sherman is not one of the current owners (that would be Mark and Dave), but I do believe he is a reliable source.

Hopefully someone else can confirm this. Actually, I'd much prefer it not to be true.

charliex · 06-03-2008, 02:29 PM

I've been hearing about it for a month or so on the old rumour mill.

cory1000 · 06-03-2008, 02:35 PM

just look at the inventory on the site...between Lotus and Others they always had tons of cars...but its down to a few now...

E.D. · 06-03-2008, 02:35 PM

Yes it's true.

snuggles1 · 06-03-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D.

Yes it's true.

not surprised - havent had good experience there anyway.

LotusLust · 06-03-2008, 03:20 PM

cult of one?

EpRAnGia · 06-03-2008, 04:03 PM

They still owe me a touch up paint!!!! errrrggg

Green Hornet · 06-03-2008, 04:34 PM

I really love that place.

They have done wonderful things within the Lotus community.

I will be truly sad if they cannot find a way to get things restarted.

Best Wishes to all at HRM

Bavarian Motorist · 06-03-2008, 05:10 PM

Yes it's true. I didn't know the exact date but I knew it was imminent.

I just hope this ends soon and Lotus of Greenwich can prosper under new ownership without too much delay.

IsellLotus · 06-03-2008, 05:11 PM

ivan1 · 06-03-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpRAnGia

They still owe me a touch up paint!!!! errrrggg

paint?

TorsinADoc · 06-03-2008, 05:53 PM

Terrible news.

DNA Doc · 06-03-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinP

When I called regarding a service issue, Sherman at Hunting Ridge Motors (HRM) told me today that HRM will be closing its doors this Friday (June 6 '08)

. He hopes they will be back in business under new ownership in the near future, but "nothing is certain". Sherman is not one of the current owners (that would be Mark and Dave), but I do believe he is a reliable source.

Hopefully someone else can confirm this. Actually, I'd much prefer it not to be true.

Yes, it's true. I just heard this though a cousin, who owns the Calypso Red 1999 Esprit listed for sale on their website.

buzzy · 06-03-2008, 06:07 PM

I was down there today and it's sad sight to see. They have done great things for the community and I probably wouldn't own a Lotus if they weren't in the vicinity. I hope everything works out for them.

Kevlar · 06-03-2008, 06:09 PM

: eek:

:confu sed:

Contact Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON'T WORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kevlar · 06-03-2008, 06:15 PM

BTW, YOUR PART SHOULD BE HERE BY FRIDAY. NO WORRIES!!
PS. YEP THIS SUX!!!!!!!!

JWA · 06-03-2008, 06:47 PM

Wow. Mark and HRM have been so active in the Lotus and exotic car world that it's surprising that they can't keep things going. Is there more to the story than just not being able to sell enough to keep the doors open? Any lessons to be learned here?

And - damn, now I won't be able to go bug them to find out who they sold my Ardent Red '05 with only the sport pack and hard top to down the road when I want to buy it back...

anucci · 06-03-2008, 06:59 PM

I've had nothing but great experiences as HRM and Sherman has been terrific.
I sure hope things work out for him and the techs and they get brought on-board the new dealership (provided a new dealership emerges).

Bavarian Motorist · 06-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWA

Wow. Mark and HRM have been so active in the Lotus and exotic car world that it's surprising that they can't keep things going. Is there more to the story than just not being able to sell enough to keep the doors open? Any lessons to be learned here?

There's so much to the story that it will make your head spin!!!

I'd like to inform everyone that Sherman can still help you all in need of warranty work or just general work

There WILL be a new Lotus of Greenwich. How do I know? Well, nobody told me, but it's logical. It has been the most successful Lotus franchise in the world (according to wallabyguy) and it already has a very broad list of clientele, and an established reputation.

EDIT: I was mistaken. Sherman cannot do warranty work because he is not an authorized Lotus service center. For warranty work, an authorized Lotus service center can help you only. He can help with aftermarket warranties.

buzzy · 06-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevlar

BTW, YOUR PART SHOULD BE HERE BY FRIDAY. NO WORRIES!!
PS. YEP THIS SUX!!!!!!!!

Thanks Sherman. Glad you are sticking around to keep service and parts going. Can I get my 15k done before I move up to Boston?

BTW: nice myspace page! you want a hand with that?

06-03-2008, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
AustinP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Duxbury, MA Posts: 122	HRM closing its doors June 6? When I called regarding a service issue, Sherman at Hunting Ridge Motors (HRM) told me today that HRM will be closing its doors this Friday (June 6 '08) . He hopes they will be back in business under new ownership in the near future, but "nothing is certain". Sherman is not one of the current owners (that would be Mark and Dave), but I do believe he is a reliable source. Hopefully someone else can confirm this. Actually, I'd much prefer it not to be true. __________________ -Ed '08 Arctic Silver Exige S240

06-03-2008, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	I've been hearing about it for a month or so on the old rumour mill. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

06-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Yes it's true. __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

06-03-2008, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
LotusLust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: da woods of tn Posts: 3,662	cult of one? __________________ Storm Titanium, LSS, touring, hard top. my other car is a ...oh yeah i remember the other car...a spyder club111 member. i tried to buy a lower spot and become member #13 but was spurned! "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" -benjamin franklin

06-03-2008, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
EpRAnGia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 208	They still owe me a touch up paint!!!! errrrggg __________________ 2008 AW Exige S240 - SOLD.... 2004 ChilliRed Mini Cooper (Sensible DD)

06-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
cory1000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,927	just look at the inventory on the site...between Lotus and Others they always had tons of cars...but its down to a few now...

06-03-2008, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Green Hornet Zzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 875	I really love that place. They have done wonderful things within the Lotus community. I will be truly sad if they cannot find a way to get things restarted. Best Wishes to all at HRM __________________ Life, Liberty and the Happiness of Pursuit

06-03-2008, 05:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Yes it's true. I didn't know the exact date but I knew it was imminent. I just hope this ends soon and Lotus of Greenwich can prosper under new ownership without too much delay. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

06-03-2008, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
IsellLotus Elise Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 1,403	__________________ Dan Drayton Internet Sales Specialist Criswell Automotive 301-212-4432 direct 301-461-6292 cell ddrayton@criswellauto.com www.criswellauto.com

06-03-2008, 05:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
TorsinADoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 508	Terrible news. __________________ http://foas.us/images/sigs/mclaren.jpg

06-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	I was down there today and it's sad sight to see. They have done great things for the community and I probably wouldn't own a Lotus if they weren't in the vicinity. I hope everything works out for them.

06-03-2008, 06:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kevlar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA. sandbox Posts: 57	please everyone!! contact me! : eek::confu sed:Contact Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T WORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ smg4.underground@yahoo.com

06-03-2008, 06:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kevlar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA. sandbox Posts: 57	THANX BUZZY BTW, YOUR PART SHOULD BE HERE BY FRIDAY. NO WORRIES!! PS. YEP THIS SUX!!!!!!!! __________________ smg4.underground@yahoo.com

06-03-2008, 06:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	Wow. Mark and HRM have been so active in the Lotus and exotic car world that it's surprising that they can't keep things going. Is there more to the story than just not being able to sell enough to keep the doors open? Any lessons to be learned here? And - damn, now I won't be able to go bug them to find out who they sold my Ardent Red '05 with only the sport pack and hard top to down the road when I want to buy it back...

06-03-2008, 06:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
anucci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 109	I've had nothing but great experiences as HRM and Sherman has been terrific. I sure hope things work out for him and the techs and they get brought on-board the new dealership (provided a new dealership emerges). __________________ Beauty: 2006 Elise - storm titanium, bwr sc, sport, track, lsd, black forged wheels, arqray twin, brakeline upgrade, hardtop. Beast: 2007 M5 - 6MT

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode