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Ok Guys and Gals, heres the deal. Lotus is, despite the panic that seems to be spreading across the internet, is on time to be building Elise's for the US and they will behere arriving this summer. The allotments have been finalized and the cars
are being scheduled for production as I write. There will be a ramp up period, just as there is with every manufacturer. What will delay some deliveries is that just as the line will be reaching full speed, the factory stands down for summer break for two weeks.
The Elise is built via an "on time" method. This means that Lotus is able to reduce costs and increase efficiency by having the parts for the vehicles arrive just before assembly--just like other vehicle manufacturers. This means that right now, the only parts at the factory are for the Press Cars (which are
currently in production). When our cars hit the line, the parts will be there for them. Of all of the items that are required to build our cars, who really believes that the paint is going to hold them up?
Lotus has seen no reduction in demand by buyers. In fact, what has occurred is that some buyers have asked to be pushed back in line for personal reasons and others where not able to be contacted by their dealers in time for a particular
order batch. Those individuals shifted back and others shifted forward. Let us not forget that the first batch of orders were due right at the height of vacation season. The shifting of some buyers forward doesn't mean anyone is giving up on their car.
Here is the most important point. Lotus Cars USA is very, very busy. They are in the midst of a move and a major product launch. They are, along with the factory, making sure our cars are the highest quality, and the best Lotus built. So please use the chain of command and contact your dealer. If they don't have the answer have the Dealer contact Lotus Cars USA.
Now repeat after me oooooooosssssssssssssssaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
and breathe.........
are being scheduled for production as I write. There will be a ramp up period, just as there is with every manufacturer. What will delay some deliveries is that just as the line will be reaching full speed, the factory stands down for summer break for two weeks.
The Elise is built via an "on time" method. This means that Lotus is able to reduce costs and increase efficiency by having the parts for the vehicles arrive just before assembly--just like other vehicle manufacturers. This means that right now, the only parts at the factory are for the Press Cars (which are
currently in production). When our cars hit the line, the parts will be there for them. Of all of the items that are required to build our cars, who really believes that the paint is going to hold them up?
Lotus has seen no reduction in demand by buyers. In fact, what has occurred is that some buyers have asked to be pushed back in line for personal reasons and others where not able to be contacted by their dealers in time for a particular
order batch. Those individuals shifted back and others shifted forward. Let us not forget that the first batch of orders were due right at the height of vacation season. The shifting of some buyers forward doesn't mean anyone is giving up on their car.
Here is the most important point. Lotus Cars USA is very, very busy. They are in the midst of a move and a major product launch. They are, along with the factory, making sure our cars are the highest quality, and the best Lotus built. So please use the chain of command and contact your dealer. If they don't have the answer have the Dealer contact Lotus Cars USA.
Now repeat after me oooooooosssssssssssssssaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
and breathe.........