I sent an email to Stephanie over at Criswell in Maryland today. I got a response within 15 minutes. She told me that 15 people had dropped off the list in front of me and that they would be getting a total of 100 cars by the end of the year. I was at 93 on the list, but now I should be at 78. If this proves to be true, then I should be getting my car just when the weather starts to get crappy. Oh well, I will still love it.
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If a year equals from June 04 to June 05,
then I would be more inclined to lean toward a dealer like Criswell 'possibly' getting 100 cars by next June and more like 50 by the end of December.
then I would be more inclined to lean toward a dealer like Criswell 'possibly' getting 100 cars by next June and more like 50 by the end of December.
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In other words, you did a 'hop-scotch' move. Watch out though. If your foot was on the line when you did it, the rules say you must go back to your original starting point.TimMullen said:Thank you.
I was number 12, but a couple of people dropped out/delayed in front of me, which moved me to number 9 - I don't know who the other two were, but I get to thank one...
My car is in the first order...
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This is all consistent with what I've been told too... I've moved up the ranking quite nicely and made it into the latest order round of 20 cars... Criswell certainly seem to be playing fair by their list which is to be vigorously applauded!
I'm afraid I suspect that the 100 cars figure is per model year... e.g. about 8 cars per month on average.
Owwwww, I can nearly smell the GRP.
I'm afraid I suspect that the 100 cars figure is per model year... e.g. about 8 cars per month on average.
Owwwww, I can nearly smell the GRP.
I officially put in my order today at Criswell. Graphite Gray ($1200, but worth it to me!), Touring, black interior. Some sort of hard top to follow, maybe the factory top if there aren't any better/cheaper options. Tom Skinner told me that I've gone from the mid-50's to #31 on the order list!!! BTW, Tom has been extremely helpful and courteous.
I started out at #85 at Criswell and it looks like we're all moving up pretty nicely.maxxfish said:
My family is having a tough time figuring out the color choice. My wife doesn't want anything too bright so the kid's favorite (chrome orange) is likely out. I'm contemplating Graphite Gray, Storm Ti or Arctic Silver with a red interior. I'd love to see Graphite Gray in person before I order if possible so if you're willing to show the GG off when you get your car let me know.
Hey Matt,
Of course you're invited, but you're going to have to sit in the back seat if Carl is in the passenger seat. Umm, wait a minute, that may not work...maybe we'll just have to take turns!
I must admit, two weeks ago, I had decided that I was going to just get my deposit back and keep the MR2 Spyder. But because of all of the cool people and amazing wealth of knowledge on this board, I can't wait for my Elise!
Of course you're invited, but you're going to have to sit in the back seat if Carl is in the passenger seat. Umm, wait a minute, that may not work...maybe we'll just have to take turns!
I must admit, two weeks ago, I had decided that I was going to just get my deposit back and keep the MR2 Spyder. But because of all of the cool people and amazing wealth of knowledge on this board, I can't wait for my Elise!
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Exactly why I started the forum. A community and information resource adds a lot to the ownership of the car.maxxfish said:
Thanks, now I need to send your quote to Lotus.
Don't worry, I will just sit on Carl's lapmaxxfish said:
BTW, I got the order form from Criswell today. I don't know what I am supposed to do with it, but I have it. Just holding it in my hands has gotten me excited ... maybe a little too excited
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You started off at #93 at you have been sent some type of order form? Did this come in the mail to you? Or did you swing by the dealership so that you could fondle something?
Just wondering because I started off ahead of you on the list and I haven't been called or mailed anything. I wasn't worried about it either ... until now.
You started off at #93 at you have been sent some type of order form? Did this come in the mail to you? Or did you swing by the dealership so that you could fondle something?
Just wondering because I started off ahead of you on the list and I haven't been called or mailed anything. I wasn't worried about it either ... until now.
I used my good looks and charm to get bumped ahead of you Hans. Actually, I am not sure why they sent the order form to me. Stephanie and I had exchanged a few emails about my place in line and when I would get the car. Then the next day, I get an email with a .pdf of the order form. I am going to write her right now to determine why I got the order form.
If I had to order right now, I am not sure exactly what I would get. If I had to, it would be sport package, nightfall blue, hardtop.
Actually, I am not sure why they sent the order form to me. Stephanie and I had exchanged a few emails about my place in line and when I would get the car. Then the next day, I get an email with a .pdf of the order form. I am going to write her right now to determine why I got the order form.If I had to order right now, I am not sure exactly what I would get. If I had to, it would be sport package, nightfall blue, hardtop.
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I got sent that order form WEEEEEEEEKS ago when I was up in the high 30's and then again recently when I ordered following all the drop outs... I wouldn't read anything sinister into who gets sent it and when. There is SOOOO little information/literature about the Elise I think Criswell just hand them out to anyone showing an interest as the mood takes them. At least it gives them something to pass to people.
Squeeky wheeel gets fixed sooner and all that - just go squeek at Tom - he'll surely give you one - and probably a bite of his Subway meatball megawich too he's that nice.
Squeeky wheeel gets fixed sooner and all that - just go squeek at Tom - he'll surely give you one - and probably a bite of his Subway meatball megawich too he's that nice.
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