It would appear that UK dealers are taking orders for the Toyota engined Elise now, with delivery expected in Feb 2004. Makes sense to test the car at home for a few months first I guess, to identify and iron out any user issues first.
Rob
Rob
If the offical lauch is the 28th then production has already started on our car. Of course the Euro / Toyo cars are not getting our updated interior according to recent reports. However I see no reason for any delays for the US carrjc said:UK Elise with Toyoya engine is already at some UK dealerships for test drives. Official launch is 28th Jan. The UK Exige with Toyota engine is officially launched Mar/Apr.
You should find various press reports next month and some test drive reports appearing from future owners in the next few weeks.
Not necessarily. They may be producing these on the existing production line, given the right-hand drive. Seem especially likely if they still are using the old interiors. Ours will be on a new production line which probably hasn't started up yet.Derek said:If the offical lauch is the 28th then production has already started on our car. Of course the Euro / Toyo cars are not getting our updated interior according to recent reports. However I see no reason for any delays for the US car![]()
Good point. At least most build issues, related to mating the powertrain to the chassis, should be worked out on the current line. They can then transfer any improvements over to the new line. We should surely benefit.jml1952 said:Not necessarily. They may be producing these on the existing production line, given the right-hand drive. Seem especially likely if they still are using the old interiors. Ours will be on a new production line which probably hasn't started up yet.
How much less does it weigh?zvezdah1 said:
BTW> Got an email for Simon at Reverie, let me know when you're up and running, first thing I want is the CF diffuser.
Chris
It does not meet the US requirements, as sold in the UK. For starters, no airbags...and no dash that will accommodate them. To import one, you would have to have someone modify it to conformance and have it certified. The cost would likely be prohibitive. And, they may not accept a modified car, in any case.jml1952 said:Here's a crazy thought. Does the new Euro Elise with the Toyota engine meet requirements for sale in the United States?? I know the steering wheel is on the wrong side, but does that make it illegal here? An English friend says that it costs about $1000 for an individual to ship a car over here, so I was just thinking ... Probably some fatal flaw somewhere.
Your Euro car would probably never be released from US Customs since it does NOT meet The US DOT and EPA requirments. I was an importer for years ask me how I know this.jml1952 said:Here's a crazy thought. Does the new Euro Elise with the Toyota engine meet requirements for sale in the United States?? I know the steering wheel is on the wrong side, but does that make it illegal here? An English friend says that it costs about $1000 for an individual to ship a car over here, so I was just thinking ... Probably some fatal flaw somewhere.