Added to the list.

 

Added to list

 

I added a "Charts" tab that will be filled with dynamically updating presentations of the data.

 

Another thing you could add is if a deposit was placed and if you know what your potential spot in line is
Example I just placed a deposit today with Lotus Orlando and was told I'm #11

 

Good color choice!

 

Submitted

 

You guys better keep your heads down around here,. Haha! Just kidding. That Magma Red spec is hot!
Surprised it isn't more popular.

 

Sorry for messing up the chart with undecided

 

I'm in.

 

Just submitted my deposit on my first ever Lotus. Stoked!

 

Just added my deposit as well. Now the anticipation for further details begins!!

 

Be careful placing your deposit with galpin
They changed the terms and will raising the prices on all the emiras


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I did my reservation through galpin and there’s only the 2500 deposit. Where are they changing the price of actual pricing hasn’t been announced?

 

Added to the list!

 

Added

 

Black Pack is optioned on almost half the orders so far.

 

added to list

 

does anyone have any good or bad experience with the toyota 6 speed tranny

 

It should be the same EA60 that's currently used in the Evoras. Only used with Toyota diesel vehicles outside of the US. Some of the early close-ratio gearboxes had issues where some of the gears would spin free from the shafts. Lotus improved on it in later versions.

I tried to complete a reservation on the Hethel website repeatedly with no success, doesn't seem to like my cc? It's more symbolic to do it directly but I will contact a local dealer tomorrow, Boardwalk Lotus in Redwood Shores, CA. Has anyone in the US been able to accomplish what I've been struggling with and if so, any hints?

I didn't know you could reserve directly on Lotus' website with a CC, so I'd be wary of that. Many of the Lotus dealers around the US are taking pre-order deposits; some are fully refundable, some aren't, so do your research. Boardwalk is my closest dealer, but I chose to reserve with Gator Motorsport in Indiana since they're quite active in this community, and have stated they will not add any dealer mark-ups and sell at MSRP, whatever that might end up being.

 

Noticed only one person so far optioned it with the alcantara interior. I don't have any experience with it. Is it considered quite a bit less durable than leather?

 

Yes, and the material can become matted over time if it’s not maintained with a high level of care. I’d never option it, although it feels great when it’s new.

I understand that alcantara steering wheels were originally intended to be used with racing gloves for better grip on the wheel in a race environment.

 

I tried to complete a reservation on the Hethel website repeatedly with no success, doesn't seem to like my cc? It's more symbolic to do it directly but I will contact a local dealer tomorrow, Boardwalk Lotus in Redwood Shores, CA. Has anyone in the US been able to accomplish what I've been struggling with and if so, any hints?

 

I spoke to them today
And this is now the new terms

Even if you sent a deposit a month ago


Joined 7 hours ago
Is this you Galpin


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I've seen discussion saying alcantara steering wheels are a bad idea since hand oils are what cause wear and it to break down, but alcantara seats are okay since it's usually just clothes on the surface. At worst you should be able to brush the seats. I can't recall exactly where I saw that, but it was likely a Porsche forum. Checking some pictures of older cars with alcantara seats can be useful too.

 

I've seen discussion saying alcantara steering wheels are a bad idea since hand oils are what cause wear and it to break down

If true, then it means you need to wear your driving gloves every time you are in the car.
Just like you already do, right?

 

Added to the list. #2 in Austin (I live in Dallas)

Was undecided between tan leather or black w/yellow stitching on the seats. Based on the thread above.... it's going to be tan leather.

 

Added do I really have to wait a year now? Gonna be a long time.

 

Im in after 8 yrs without my Elise. Undecided on color. Want to see color chips. Have to admit the car looks so good any color will do.

 

Can't be represented in the spreadsheet but obviously there's a difference in audience between actual reservations and forum reservations. Got a peak at the reservation list at a dealer in the US, between V6 and i4 was a 60/40 split. Zero V6 auto reservations and a sample size of 25.

 

That makes a lot of sense. I imagine a popular specification among the non forum people will be one of the grays paired with either the auto or DCT. So far there are no grey cars in our forum list, and few autos.