Lotus dealerships in Dallas, TX? - LotusTalk

surewhynot · 03-31-2009, 09:19 AM

I'm looking to purchase my first Elise within 3-4 months! Very exciting time for me. I've so far preferred to check the for sale threads on enthusiast boards like this one, but I'm not limiting myself. Are there any dealers with a good rep in the North Texas area? I am having so much trouble finding anything.

jasper · 03-31-2009, 09:57 AM

Overseas Motors sells Lotus

that said, I have had nothing but bad experiences there for sales and service

because of that we bought our car in Austin and for service that isn't routine or I don't want to do go to Performance Speed Tech in Cresson, or British Auto in Fort Worth

you might as well see for yourself - certaintly closer

jtj · 04-02-2009, 10:35 PM

at Overseas... You can ask around here about him, he has a solid rep and does people right. I don't think you will have any problems dealing with him.. We just got this S/C Elise in Wed. and it is a VERY nice ride.. Also got a Black on Black Exige S in as well. I think we have 5 or 6 cars in stock now (I may be wrong on that though). I should have the rest of the pics I took today of this one and the black one ready for them to put up on the website by this weekend...

Jason

CosmosMpower · 04-03-2009, 01:53 PM

I would buy out of state and have it shipped. Lots of selection across the US right now.

Nikki · 04-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Contact Tim Earl at Star Motor Cars in Houston. Tim's a very knowledgeable and jovial Brit who just talks cars and does not pressure you to buy. He has a large inventory and is always willing to let you drive a demo. You will find dealing with Tim a very pleasureable and rewarding experience.

Charlie Lunsford · 04-04-2009, 11:16 AM

We will be up and running in about a week or so here in Austin. I already have the incoming inventory list. Let me know if you are interested in seeing what we have coming. It's going to be great to have an Austin dealer again!!

EricH · 06-29-2009, 05:57 PM

I am hearing rumors that the two Lotus techs have left/are leaving Overseas. Can someone confirm? If true, does that mean Overseas has ZERO Lotus techs at this time? Will they replace them? Will they continue to sell Lotus? I assume they will since they just had an Evora there to view?

Charlie Lunsford · 06-30-2009, 07:37 AM

We are at 100% down here in Austin in both sales and Service. Come down and see us or give me a call.

Alphonse · 06-30-2009, 08:35 AM

Star Motor Cars, Houston.
Call Tim Earl. Excellent selection and no B.S. required to make a purchase.

Al

toedrag · 07-13-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricH

I am hearing rumors that the two Lotus techs have left/are leaving Overseas. Can someone confirm? If true, does that mean Overseas has ZERO Lotus techs at this time?

Anyone hear anything?

EricH · 07-13-2009, 04:12 PM

I called last week and they are down to one that works 2 weekdays a week, and will shortly be down to zero unless they find someone else to hire.

CosmosMpower · 07-13-2009, 05:00 PM

What happens if they are down to 0? Do we have to go austin or houston?

dickedup · 07-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

Contact Tim Earl at Star Motor Cars in Houston. Tim's a very knowledgeable and jovial Brit who just talks cars and does not pressure you to buy. He has a large inventory...

Star does it right.

jtj · 07-14-2009, 08:28 AM

I am currently working 3 days a week in July, and will be down to 2 days a week after school starts in August. It is imperative that you call and make an appointment if you want to bring your car in to schedule it for a day when I am here.

As far a replacing Chad, Overseas has a job ad out, and I assume I will be training whoever they hire to work on Lotus, but as of now, there are no irons in the fire that I know of. Heck they may be getting an already trained tech and firing me for all I know, but its not really a big deal, I went part time with the intention of quitting if part time couldn't be accomodated anyway. The fact I am still here is more about no one leaving anyone hanging/in a bind than neccessity anyway ( mutually between myself and Overseas), because going back to college full time and finishing my degree trumps everything else right now.

toedrag · 07-14-2009, 08:43 AM

Appreciate the update, jtj. Thanks. I'll be calling later today to set up an appt.

jesterbot · 07-14-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphonse

Star Motor Cars, Houston.
Call Tim Earl. Excellent selection and no B.S. required to make a purchase.

Al

I'll second that... Tim is your man

Zero pressure salesman, knows his stuff, and terribly friendly. Star also always has the largest selection (and allocation from Lotus) of cars in the U.S. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong?)... I think they are slotted for 20-22 Evoras

03-31-2009, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
surewhynot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Lotus dealerships in Dallas, TX? I'm looking to purchase my first Elise within 3-4 months! Very exciting time for me. I've so far preferred to check the for sale threads on enthusiast boards like this one, but I'm not limiting myself. Are there any dealers with a good rep in the North Texas area? I am having so much trouble finding anything.

04-02-2009, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
jtj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 266	come see Kass at Overseas... You can ask around here about him, he has a solid rep and does people right. I don't think you will have any problems dealing with him.. We just got this S/C Elise in Wed. and it is a VERY nice ride.. Also got a Black on Black Exige S in as well. I think we have 5 or 6 cars in stock now (I may be wrong on that though). I should have the rest of the pics I took today of this one and the black one ready for them to put up on the website by this weekend... Jason

04-03-2009, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
CosmosMpower Cone Magnet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,026	I would buy out of state and have it shipped. Lots of selection across the US right now. __________________ 06 Canyon Red Elise LSS, Touring, SS, Stg 2, HID, BWR swaybar 09 Mini Cooper S 6MT 2000 Grand Prix White S2000

04-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 346	We will be up and running in about a week or so here in Austin. I already have the incoming inventory list. Let me know if you are interested in seeing what we have coming. It's going to be great to have an Austin dealer again!! __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

06-29-2009, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
EricH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 617	I am hearing rumors that the two Lotus techs have left/are leaving Overseas. Can someone confirm? If true, does that mean Overseas has ZERO Lotus techs at this time? Will they replace them? Will they continue to sell Lotus? I assume they will since they just had an Evora there to view? __________________ Click links to see my 2008 Lotus Exige-S 240 , '99 M3, 505rwhp '89 Mustang ( sold) , '05 WRX STI ( sold) homepages or here for my M3 vid (11MB)

03-31-2009, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	Overseas Motors sells Lotus that said, I have had nothing but bad experiences there for sales and service because of that we bought our car in Austin and for service that isn't routine or I don't want to do go to Performance Speed Tech in Cresson, or British Auto in Fort Worth you might as well see for yourself - certaintly closer

04-03-2009, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nikki Nikki Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 249	Contact Tim Earl at Star Motor Cars in Houston. Tim's a very knowledgeable and jovial Brit who just talks cars and does not pressure you to buy. He has a large inventory and is always willing to let you drive a demo. You will find dealing with Tim a very pleasureable and rewarding experience.

06-30-2009, 07:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Charlie Lunsford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 346	We are at 100% down here in Austin in both sales and Service. Come down and see us or give me a call. __________________ Charlie Emotion Motorsports (512)818-0083 clunsford578@gmail.com formally of Lotus of Austin (yes all 3 of them!)

06-30-2009, 08:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 905 Images: 10	Star Motor Cars, Houston. Call Tim Earl. Excellent selection and no B.S. required to make a purchase. Al

07-13-2009, 04:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
EricH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 617	I called last week and they are down to one that works 2 weekdays a week, and will shortly be down to zero unless they find someone else to hire. __________________ Click links to see my 2008 Lotus Exige-S 240 , '99 M3, 505rwhp '89 Mustang ( sold) , '05 WRX STI ( sold) homepages or here for my M3 vid (11MB)

07-13-2009, 05:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
CosmosMpower Cone Magnet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,026	What happens if they are down to 0? Do we have to go austin or houston? __________________ 06 Canyon Red Elise LSS, Touring, SS, Stg 2, HID, BWR swaybar 09 Mini Cooper S 6MT 2000 Grand Prix White S2000

07-14-2009, 08:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
jtj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 266	I am currently working 3 days a week in July, and will be down to 2 days a week after school starts in August. It is imperative that you call and make an appointment if you want to bring your car in to schedule it for a day when I am here. As far a replacing Chad, Overseas has a job ad out, and I assume I will be training whoever they hire to work on Lotus, but as of now, there are no irons in the fire that I know of. Heck they may be getting an already trained tech and firing me for all I know, but its not really a big deal, I went part time with the intention of quitting if part time couldn't be accomodated anyway. The fact I am still here is more about no one leaving anyone hanging/in a bind than neccessity anyway ( mutually between myself and Overseas), because going back to college full time and finishing my degree trumps everything else right now.

07-14-2009, 08:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
toedrag Crunchy Smurf Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 254 Images: 25	Appreciate the update, jtj. Thanks. I'll be calling later today to set up an appt. __________________ 2006 Laser Blue Elise -aka, Blue Lightning 2.0, The Little Blue Car, my automobile soul mate

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