Finally get to Drive the Lotus Emira! Day 9 Oz Vlog | 4k

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Running Order of this video;
00:00 Intro
01:33 Lotus Emira
09:58 Warren's garage
11:15 Fun in the XM
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*Some footage from this video may be edited and or sped up for cinematic affects.
*Some footage was also filmed on private land.

[@nickbatchelor4069]

Agree with your comment about the steering wheel buttons looking cheap. I found the thickness somehow bothered me less with the leather wrapped wheel than with the alcantara. Touring chassis is definitely the way to go unless you plan to track it. You forgot one important factor vs BMW M2: the Emira is gorgeous, the M2 has a face only a mother would love.

[@Tracertme]

It was good to meet you and your brother yesterday Joe, and you were definitely in my neck of the woods on this test drive, I literally live up with those views from Arthur’s seat… sometimes in the winter the cloud can drop below those lookouts and it’s amazing to be above the cloud level like in an aircraft.❤ there is a lovely test drive down there you can take any car on which really tells you everything about a car’s characteristics…😂

[@shaheenevans]

Congrats to Warren - awesome guy for letting you drive his Lotus, epic garage, the touring is my dream car too JA.

[@toomuchtodrink2]

Great Video Joe. I’m from Melbourne so seeing you drive through all our suburbs and visit the Mornington Peninsula in these amazing cars really makes the videos for me. Hope to see more content like this before your return to England!

[@richryan8904]

That was a lot of fun, Joe, and you made those boys’ day, and then some. Stylish!

[@dansutherland70]

Spot on Joe. But you need to drive a touring spec car in England. it's a surprise quite how different they are. I'm happy using mine as a daily, but I'd not do that in a track spec car.

[@paulkazzer]

So nice to see you being welcomed here and enjoying Australia. Great videos as always.

[@Where1smyCamera]

Great vlog today Joe 😊

[@danielgrice9188]

The Lotus Emira is a good car and I think it is the best car that Lotus have made.

[@mattstanbridge]

We're spoilt in the UK for driving with our back roads, that are just a few minutes from every town, village and city. I've been living in Australia for 14 years, it's the worst place to have a performance car, the cars spend their lives doing 60kph, they're basically for show only, luckily for the Australians they don't know any different. I can't wait to get back to the UK once a year to drive my stored Porsche 993. Less than one minute from my Mum's house I can take my car up to 250kph off the slip road and on to the A45 in sleepy Suffolk, and then head out into the rural A and B roads. However, the lifestyle and weather generally knocks spots off the UK, it's paradise in Aus, if you like that sort of thing that is, as there's a lot to be said about the beauty of the British countryside.

[@RRRVanquish1998]

Dark Verdant is how I like the Emira

[@thobar6835]

With the tan interior. But that car also looked great

[@oversteer_9339]

Oooh yeah agreed

[@zzhughesd]

Nimbus grey. For a silver. Such a strong colour !!!!

[@jonodeee_]

Living your best life mate - enjoy it!

[@aneebaba06]

This was a great episode Joe! Enjoying these so much.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Let’s say that the RRP of this vehicle is approx $ 210 k AUD Including options etc Add approx $ 5 k AUD for a Dealer Delivery Fee Plus Stamp Duty of approx $ 10 k AUD And Rego Fees of approx $ 1 k AUD Total is $ 225 k AUD Drive Away… The RRP of $ 210 k includes about $ 35 k of Luxury Car Tax !! And a 10 % GST… LCT greatly inflates the price of any New vehicle in Australia, that is over $ 100 k AUD… Lotus is a very niche brand in Australia. The local distributor would have a healthy margin built into the RRP of $ 210 k… The above are approx calculations…

[@fale892]

The dog at the end 😂

[@phildyke7051]

Loving these daily vlogs

[@JR90.]

That GT3 Touring 👌... loving these Vlogs Joe, what will we do when you come back to the UK! Still, great memories for you to reflect on. ✌️

[@thedrivebygg]

I did a buyers guid on the Emira last week, and thought anyone over 6 ft 2 would struggle, glad you confirmed it.

[@tomashley5869]

Lovely video Joe! Great cars and people! Next time you come to France, make sure you get some “chouquettes” at a bakery! Cheers, Tom

[@GoksCarLounge]

Badly want to have a go in this! Well Done Joe!

[@TimChump]

The best feature of an Emira is how it looks imho 😍

[@paulwallis4364]

Great content as usual..I daily my emira on sport suspension..great on dubai roads. Then again I am a short arse 5.10. No issues with space reasonable room behind the seats..only avoid food in the boot unless you want it cooked as you drive home

[@Alpha99333]

How hot does it usually get in the boot? Is it really so bad that you shouldn't even put simple groceries in it?

[@davidkeenan5989]

You know what they say about guys with massive hands...excellent grip on the steering wheel...

[@3CarOneGarage]

Joe. The steering wheel complaint that you have about it being thick. On the second year of my M2 competition the steering wheel now is much better and does not hurt my hand, although I enjoyed the thicker steering wheel feel overtime it loses its plushy feel and becomes almost very normal. Without losing its nice feel. So own a car for longer than a year. :P haha. (Bmw pls ignore people who say it’s too thick bmw drivers don’t want audi tooth pick steering wheel!! Lol 😂

[@user-bk9si9sl7c]

Welcome to Melbourne brother

[@saran99945]

Looking to buy this or corvette C8 ..went with C8..not regretting a bit. Test drive both..C8 is in different league..

[@rhysgamack4981]

Are you coming to Brisbane Queensland ? 😊

[@benw8779]

I’m 6’2” and have loads of room… were the seats at the lowest setting?

[@conor_kelly]

Hi Joe, i have a mk5 GTI you can test drive Give the people what they want 😅

[@garyting7969]

Interesting to know the garage only have porsches and lotus. Speak volume.

[@scratchyratface]

Prices here in Oz are disgraceful, Lotus got the pricing of the Emira way off

[@R19Robbin]

It's nice but kinda expensive for what you get in my opinion 🤷‍♂️

[@itaybutavia1204]

You are such a lovely guy!! It's always fun to listen to you and see your videos and explanations. And I'm not gay!!! I am like you submission Good luck to you Bro. Regarding this video, you have a very rich friend!

[@osamaabdullahYT]

It is interesting how you said you think you pay a lot of money for cars in the UK, in Turkey it is probably the most expensive in the world. A BMW M3 touring will cost you well around 370K$, that is about 270K$ above the UK price for brand new. A normal 2022 used 520i will cost about 120K$. Super crazy prices. That is the case for all cars not only BMWs.

[@ianmitchell9102]

992 GT3 touring + GT4 RS Side by side in the garage Wow just wow !!! His made it in life 👍

[@nicpn]

What a man cave Warren. You lucky devil!

[@Michael-hz2dx]

Harry metcalfe drove it all around Europe he’s tall and didn’t complain 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JoeAchilles1]

Good for him! As you can (clearly) see from my video, the driving position is compromised and uncomfortable for my frame. But thanks for your input, really helpful 🥴

[@Michael-hz2dx]

@@JoeAchilles1 🤣

[@christianabandabella235]

To compare the Emira to the M2 is tantamount to not understanding what the Emira is about. At all.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Good for you 💩

[@ukbondraider]

People who buy the Emira want a cheap Ferrari/Lamborghini/Mclaren. They do not want a M2. I know you compared the Emira against the M2 due to their price but the M2 is a bland ordinary car like all BMWs/Audis/Mercs and even Porsche to some extent. The Emira is for those who want a supercar without the Supercar price. Review should have been compared to the Supercars but with cons offset by the lower purchase price.

[@user-kb8gh5jv9t]

Hmmm, very strange Emira review!? This is the first time I’ve heard that it’s “tight” or not suited for anyone over “ 6’ or 6’1” “, as a matter of fact every other review states that it’s plenty roomy…🤔 Same with the Sport suspension… very strange review/opinion

[@JoeAchilles1]

1) - It's not a review. 2) - Go and sit in one and make up your own mind.

[@TIMSANDYSURF]

I know you have jumped on others who have criticised this video and I do love the channel but this was a very disjointed review. I think focusing on the promised car review would help. This was more ‘a day in the life’ type video. Perhaps it was the constrictions of editing time? Anyway I hope you can accept a bit of genuine feedback. Kind regards, Tim.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Who said this was a review? It's a daily vlog that includes me driving an Emira, why is that so difficult to understand?

[@davidsparavec8996]

Don`t bother. This guy is a goose. He just deletes any feedback that doesn`t suit him. Watch his meagre subscriber base dwindle away as more realise.

[@stevenfoleyuk9404]

The new M2 is ugly and the Emira is sexy

[@ilyamuromec2867]

It doesn't sound great at all, whining of the Camry engine with supracharger is annoying. I would take GT4 over Emira any day.

[@BubuBarong]

Lightweight??? LOL

[@oscardean6351]

Those numberplates must cost a mint on their own 🫤