Lotus Emira V6 1 Year Ownership & 5400 Mile Update | Full Annual Service & Long Term Review

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@bernardo9605
@bernardo9605 10 ай бұрын
Your enthusiasm for that car is obvious. Nice one. 👍
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
I love it... it is very close between this and my integrale now in terms of affection. Similar but different cars . Ha.😁
@richardbruna1969
@richardbruna1969 10 ай бұрын
Looks and sounds like the biz dude. Glad you are keeping it now.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Me too. Such a good car now. Has aged like a fine Bordeaux. 😁
@allensmall5448
@allensmall5448 10 ай бұрын
Yay. More Emira content. Keep them coming.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely... lots more to do.
@paulsyarduk2045
@paulsyarduk2045 10 ай бұрын
Cracking car, loved them since Harry did his first video on the Emira. Stunning to look at and looks like it shifts! Drive back in my home town W.O.T ! Bring it to the Black Swan in Ockham 2nd Sunday of the month 👍
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ah, what's that about? Have you got a link? [checks my hectic event calendar] March 1oth - am free!
@shaunsimpson9902
@shaunsimpson9902 Ай бұрын
He got rid of his as well.
@paultune1696
@paultune1696 10 ай бұрын
I'm 6 months in and 2600 miles, so almost exactly 1/2 way along the same journey. I agree with everything you've said, the only thing I disagree with is the colour, I really love my Magma and won't be changing it, but colour is always down to individual taste so that's fine. Great video and great car.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Cool. Yeah, colour is the most subjective thing of all - just don't park your car next to mine 😛 I still cannot think of any other car out there that competes with it. A Macca 570 has no manual and costs crap loads more to run. Have you also found that the car seemingly gets better and better. It has some kind of magic. Have you taken it on the track yet?
@paultune1696
@paultune1696 10 ай бұрын
@RevMonkey It's funny I got collared in a car park the other day by a chap who wanted to know about the car. He said he'd seen a pro boxer (Connor Benn I think) the week before in London getting into his Mclaren and it wasn't a patch on the Emira looks wise! I think part of a car getting better is that you just get more used to it and more confident driving it. I haven't tracked it and probably won't. I have a GT86 that I would be more likely to track but either way too busy with work for the foreseeable future, I'm afraid!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
@@paultune1696 Fair enough. I was very anxious on the track but the car is so capable, by the first bend, I simply new it would not let me down. I still believe the car will become an icon.. Just don't know how long it will take 😁
@drew699
@drew699 10 ай бұрын
The Elise S1 has small front mud flaps! Look forward to more Lotus content. Cheers.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Cool. Not sure when they went out of fashion. The hard bit is finding some that fit and suit the Emira.
@NigelBromley-qg6hr
@NigelBromley-qg6hr 5 ай бұрын
Hi Adrian, I used to work for Lotus & remember meeting you a couple of times. Your enthusiasm was infectious. So I’m really delighted to see how happy you are with the Emira. All the best. Nigel
@dannymurphy4634
@dannymurphy4634 10 ай бұрын
Love it. Great work on that thumbnail too! 😆
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ha. I can't take credit for that 🤩
@paulsmyth6323
@paulsmyth6323 10 ай бұрын
Your tyre report figures are for the outer/middle/inner areas of the tyre.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ha, yeah, I had no idea. It made no sense so assumed they made an error. So, still decent wear and I guess that shows decent even wear across the tyre. You can tell I never look at these things.. 😁
@nightcorepeter
@nightcorepeter 10 ай бұрын
I am an Adrian Flux user. Never had a problem in many years now. Keeps my MGB on the roads 🏎
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ah cool. Anything that keeps classics loved and running is a great thing. Picked up my 1981 classic today after having a lot of work done on it. Video on it coming out in the week!
@anthonyward4654
@anthonyward4654 9 ай бұрын
I so want to get one of these. Keep watching your videos and I am now in a darn frenzy.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
There are some good values ones in the used market now. Go for it! Astonishing car.
@murat2209
@murat2209 10 ай бұрын
wow - still waiting to be able to afford one here in Switzerland - here they cost 120k :(
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Wow. That is madness. Still, I assume it is still a 1/3rd the cost of a Ferrari 296?
@NaveenOfficial94
@NaveenOfficial94 10 ай бұрын
Still loving that red Ade. Great vid. thanks.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Cheers. Yeah, like the car, it has gotten better. The car looks new always. I really love it.
@DANA-lx8cv
@DANA-lx8cv 10 ай бұрын
That doesn't seem too bad at all. My BMW M240i always seems to require about $1000 for the yearly oil change/service. I'm usually not a fan of satin finishes as a general rule, but that red just looks "right" on that car. It makes it stand out much more, especially with the curvy, exotic lines of the car. Brilliant!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ah interesting. Seems BMW and Merc prices are still relatively mad. The car looks ace in the flesh. it is the way it throws shadows.
@ryanrichardson7285
@ryanrichardson7285 10 ай бұрын
Looks stunning. Cayman drivers must be green with envy.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Well, they are driving an excellent car themselves but, looks wise, yeah... Cayman shape is pretty old now.
@samshawn4887
@samshawn4887 10 ай бұрын
Glad to hear the car is continuing to improve. Have you not had any of the issues experienced by some?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
I didn't have the seatbelt issue, the wiper issue and its never gone into limp mode or missed a beat. Not saying it is perfect but fundamentally the car has been a superb ownership experience thus far.
@parker3715
@parker3715 10 ай бұрын
I swear you are more delighted with the Lotus than any of the other cars. 😀
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, as it has surpassed my expectations.
@actionfaction2558
@actionfaction2558 9 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkeythat’s good to hear picking mine up soon…, I’m in the states so we’re just now getting first editions in…
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
@@actionfaction2558 Finally! Exciting times.
@Danny-ns1ts
@Danny-ns1ts 8 ай бұрын
@@actionfaction2558Hey, how long from order to delivery date? And congrats hope you enjoy the car!
@riccardo9280
@riccardo9280 10 ай бұрын
Any wear at all on the Alcantara areas, especially the steering wheel?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
None at all. Early days really. Alcantara is a fabulous man-made material tyat has been at the top end of car interiors for decades. Leather tends to sag and is more slippery. I'd go for Alcantara in all sports cars and leave leather to luxury vehicles, where it is indeed lovely.
@jamest484
@jamest484 10 ай бұрын
That's a reasonable service cost. I would also be happy with that. It is a Lotus after all! 😜
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, well said. Have to be happy really.
@fredericknewman6338
@fredericknewman6338 10 ай бұрын
I ordered a blue one but kinda regret it. I didn't want to wait for the elusive DCT anyway.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Get in touch with customer service and tell them that you are happy to have "your chosen spec" should one become available. Might happen, it has before, as people have pulled out.
@markd3250
@markd3250 10 ай бұрын
It's good to hear that after a year of ownership, the bloom hasn't fallen off the rose so to speak. It sounds like even after you've gotten used to it and it isn't new anymore, it still delivers, proving it's more than just a pretty face. Despite being much more refined than past Lotus cars, it still has that Lotus magic. Got mine on order, can't wait to get it! I was also surprised to see that there's a charge for downloading factory software updates. Shouldn't that be a warranty service??
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Well said. Yeah, not everything in that service seems to add up but whatever.. It's still a 6th of a Ferrari or Bentley service. Have you been on a test drive?
@markd3250
@markd3250 10 ай бұрын
No, not yet, but I've owned a Lotus before and I know they're a great handling sports car. @@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
@@markd3250 Yep, that is where they excel for sure. Somehow some people still knock it.
@jensluck370
@jensluck370 7 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the video. What a wonderful car! Perfect choice and perfect color! Greetings from Berlin (Germany).
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 7 ай бұрын
Great. I am going to Munich in a few months to see Adele in concert! I wish I was taking the Lotus but my wife prefers to fly! 😄
@garyhawkins9246
@garyhawkins9246 10 ай бұрын
Not being picky, but the Ford GT is an American Car with Magic
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
I'd love to drive the original, the early naughties cars and the last derivative to find out myself! My first thought though was they were engineered to be fast and happen to look damn good too. There might be magic in the engineering. Certainly, Ford put a lot of effort into that one. Not sure about the modern variants as nobody ever speaks about them. Didn't Jeremy Clarkson get one and then sold it as not that driveable?
@garyhawkins9246
@garyhawkins9246 10 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey I believe that Clarkson sold his because of problems with the Alarm, I bet he wishes he still had it now considering current values! … but that gen 2 GT comprehensively thrashed the Ferrari 360 of the day, if you reviewed a GT I’d definitely watch, just be careful as they are allegedly like to spin on old tyres!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
@@garyhawkins9246 I am in a few clubs but I don't know anybody who owns one! I do love the shape of the latest one.
@stevenbryant8445
@stevenbryant8445 10 ай бұрын
That tyre and brake wear does sound very good given that its not the lightest car in the world. Ade, you are not trying hard enough! 🐵😁
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ha, I thought I was! 😄
@InfiniteRespawn2023
@InfiniteRespawn2023 2 ай бұрын
500 pounds is not bad at all I used to own a v10 plus and spent like over 1000 euros on the service
@lucasw4766
@lucasw4766 10 ай бұрын
Bit of a mad question but what is the economy like on the Emira? DO you think the DCT car will be a lot better on gas?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
it is not good and not bad. Given the other cars I own it is very good! I'd say 18MPG in the real world with a lot of spirited driving. Low 20s is likely achievable with a lighter right foot. The DCT engine is smaller, lighter and has a turbo so I would expect to see economy gains of about 5mpg.
@chris_4044
@chris_4044 9 ай бұрын
That’s an interesting point of view. Which I can totally agree. It feels slow on a straight line. I tested it on the German Autobahn. But there are many other things that make up for that such as the sound which is at the top of the list. I will do further tests this weekend on a road full of corners. Hope to enjoy it😊
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
Great. Overall the car is amazing and still fast. 400 HP is still enough! Round the bends it is superb, even in the wet.
@chris_4044
@chris_4044 9 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey thansk! i am considering getting an Emira this year. Maybe I will miss doing silly things in every kind of weather with my RS3 (Quattro system is simply amazing) but I am sure I would enjoy an Emira as well. Would you recommend it as a daily?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
@@chris_4044 I daily the Emira. Going out in the rain shortly! I did like my RS3 a lot (got nicked) but you'd be surprised how the much better dynamics of the Emira makes up for the RWD. Overall, not even close and feels like a huge upgrade. I never really looked back at the RS3 but one just stares at the Emira whenever the chance arises. Having both would be a really good 2 car garage actually!
@chris_4044
@chris_4044 9 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey i think you couldn’t have said it better. I have an almost full spec RS3 2023 and it would be a dream to keep both the RS3 and an Emira, but I am too young for that and need to save some money too (just turned 26). So I would have to sell my RS3. One last question. Do you think the Emira struggles in the snow? Would you go to a Ski Resort with an Emira?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
@@chris_4044 Umm, even with the settings on Normal, snow would be too much without snow chains on I reckon. I think it would be too tense otherwise!
@rayjoedef
@rayjoedef 10 ай бұрын
i4 nimbus on order....biting at the bit!! thanks for the video
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
I think I have only seen one nimbus on the road. Blue and yellow seem the common colours to me. I do love NImbus. That with red leather was on my other order as I placed two deposits. No privacy and no black pack of course. I can't actually recall what suspension setup I went with on the nimbus.
@rayjoedef
@rayjoedef 10 ай бұрын
are you sport on your spec? Can't recall...by the way, the PPF on the red is way better than the gloss....imo @@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
@@rayjoedef Yeah, sports. I was never going to get Touring on a Lotus sports car. Bit like finally bedding Margot Robbie and putting a blindfold on so you can't even see her. 😁
@BlaiseMiller14
@BlaiseMiller14 10 ай бұрын
Does Adrian Flux have a multicar option?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Good question. Of course, any company can insure all or most of ones cars but you'd hope there was a discount. Certainly worth calling them and finding out.
@sleepcenterbeds
@sleepcenterbeds 7 ай бұрын
finally a passionate owner - just ordered mine - arriving in 2 weeks from the bond in sydney
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 7 ай бұрын
Great! What spec did you go for and how long have you had to wait? Ade
@JWL-UK
@JWL-UK 6 ай бұрын
Great to see someone enjoying owning the Emira. I considered buying one but after all I read online, I decided to get a Jaguar F-type V6 manual instead last Christmas. I'm just as excited about it as you are 😊
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 6 ай бұрын
I love the F-Type. Always turns my head and I was 100% either going to get the V6 S or the V8 likely in SVR guide. I believe it was the best looking car until the Emira came out. I had to get a Larini exhaust mind to match the aural impact of the Jaguar but does not pop in the same way. Other than that, very different cars in the way they put power down, the Jag being more GT, more comfy and less raw which clearly and deservedly suits more people in the real world, especially if it an only car and daily. Am in Surrey if you wish to do a comparison video! Ade
@JWL-UK
@JWL-UK 6 ай бұрын
​​@@RevMonkey thanks for replying. I'm very happy with the almost immediate power delivery of the V6. I daily mine on A and B roads around West/South Yorkshire where I'm based. The manual transmission (only 200 were built for the UK market) makes it all more entertaining. I'd be happy for you to feature it in a comparison video if you fancy a trip up north. We have some of the best scenery roads around here. I've just detailed it so it's arguably the best it's ever looked. Search for Caldera Red Manual V6 on the F-type UK forum and you'll find it easily.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 6 ай бұрын
@@JWL-UK I wish I lived up there mate. I know you have some speed camera issues but some epic roads! Wicked you have a manual version. Absolute keeper. I have a suspicion I will have an F-Type at some point in my life.
@Silent700
@Silent700 2 ай бұрын
F-Type was my designated target for the last few years but when I could finally afford to make a move, the Emira caught my eye. Both are beautiful designs. I don't love everything coming out of Jaguar these days but the F has the soul of the old designs.
@jamey-pl4ez
@jamey-pl4ez 10 ай бұрын
Have you been in the automatic car, or that AMG car yet? I wonder if is a better prospect for most people.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
No I have not yet. It is likely better as a daily, when you consider getting stuck in traffic. It wont match the sound of the V6 but will still be an epic car.
@Daniel-zl9im
@Daniel-zl9im 10 ай бұрын
Any idea what the software updates did? Are they specific to the first service or were they due anyway?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely no idea and forgot to ask. I assume this is something that will happen every service, for whatever reason.
@backbavariananti-cyberbull984
@backbavariananti-cyberbull984 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. It did indeed answer a lot of open questions I had. I liked and subbed. 👍👍👍
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey Ай бұрын
If you have any questions - I am a long term owner now. Will do a 10000 mile update soon. Two big problems have arisen but were sorted under warranty. LOVE the car. Decided not to sell it.
@rolandoruiz7710
@rolandoruiz7710 10 ай бұрын
Finally, the Lotus brand seems to have gotten it right with their lineup of beautiful cars; only to throw it all away for the sake of electrification. This will be the eventual downfall of Lotus, once and for all. Leave the EV market to Tesla and carry on building the cars people want - those you charge with a petrol nozzle.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Yeah. Overall, I have to agree. Lotus should have remained a builder of amazing engaging sports car and only perhaps gone as far as a hybrid motor. China makes the electric stuff. Alas, business is business and time will tell if putting all eggs into the EV basket will break them.
@meenboli
@meenboli 10 ай бұрын
How has the stereo managed to improve itself? 🤔 It’s a genuine question - I collect mine in about 6 weeks.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Apparently..... speakers bed in a bit like tyres and engines. There is a noticeable different in the quality of the Kef speakers now. It still does not go that loud but loud enough and there is zero distortion at that highest level. So, yeah, give it time and forgive the car its early sins 😁 What spec did you settle for?
@meenboli
@meenboli 9 ай бұрын
Seneca black pack V6 Manual Touring alcantara. Red calipers - diamond cut wheels. I was at Hethel yesterday - well worth a visit. I’m now getting quite excited 😂
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
@@meenboli Wicked. You'll be desperate to run the car in as quickly as possible so you can start giving it some real wellie. Still rarely seen cars on the road. If you are ever near Surrey you should come and hear my one.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
! year with this FABULOUS Car!! A huge smile for every mile. Check out Adrian Flux at www.adrianflux.co.uk
@marksteen5470
@marksteen5470 4 ай бұрын
Im so close to pulling the trigger on one of these, awesome car!!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 4 ай бұрын
What are your current concerns? Maybe i can help. Also, my own car is for sale and its spectacular.
@RobTSLA
@RobTSLA 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I bought one, it was in the garage for 2 months and when returned it had issues with a fans and windows so I sold it and bought a porsche 718 4L, its a much better car and much better put together. I really wanted the lotus to be awesome but its more the cosmetic outside than the build quality of the car.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Interesting. Like the delay on news built originally the Emira does not seem to like sitting still. I drive mine daily and have no issues ever. Paint.. well, I PPFd it but it looked fine to me originally. Shame your experience was poor. The car is amazing and gets so much better with age, maturing process that the Porsche won't match but I agree it is better out of the box! If you are near surrey and want to flavour a really sorted Emira with a Larini exhaust then pop over. Then again, as good as the 718 is, you will have nightmares of regret 😛 Nah, you can't go wrong with a Porsche. I have one too! Undeniably better built. Better car? Generally speaking, yes. Better experience? No chance, well, not in one that works! 😆. I need to drive one back top back myself to really know which one feels faster on the road, or just feels better. Surely you wince when you see an Emira on the road? There is surely no arguments on the looks.
@RobTSLA
@RobTSLA 10 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey The Emira looks amazing that I think maybe the reason that so many have given it great reviews / benefit of the doubt. The Porsche though has a flat 6 / 4 letre engine with PDK and goes much better than the Emira and It sounds mental as its naturally aspirated engine
@RobTSLA
@RobTSLA 10 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey It does need a bigger engine though I think with better sound
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
@@RobTSLAWell, that means more weight. 3.5l should be enough, especially with the supercharger. The stock car sounded fine. Mine sounds amazing but it cost £3k to achieve it.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
@@RobTSLA You mean its not even a manual!? OMG. No a driver's car then 🙂 You need to come and hear my Emira...
@mattyb1624
@mattyb1624 4 ай бұрын
You can put the tyre pressures in you cluster in any mode using the left side steering wheel controls.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 4 ай бұрын
Cool. Not realised that. Usually it is there by default. The car definitely has the odd electrical gremlin flare up.
@robhines4537
@robhines4537 10 ай бұрын
Most go to China, so not many in UK yet.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
You just be right..
@jonaht2330
@jonaht2330 10 ай бұрын
LOL. Make your mind up. Now it's a keeper. 😁😁
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ha. I reserve the right to keep changing my mind 😜
@SlickSniper3
@SlickSniper3 9 ай бұрын
Sweet car brother! I'd love to get one up here In Canada. Currently driving a GR Supra and having a blast!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
Similiar sort of car. Both fun when the snow comes! 😁
@mikepowell8044
@mikepowell8044 10 ай бұрын
Talking of insurance, how much is it and does it compare favorably with rivals?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
Yeah, I guess so. It is new so has no history of theft so I thought the premium was pretty decent.
@espresso5150
@espresso5150 10 ай бұрын
I agree, had mine for 8 months, absolutely love it..
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Great to hear. It gets better and better doesn't it. I feel like I have a secret which others don't know about. I remain shocked that the car isn't held in super high regard. I think, on day, it will be,
@josephterracina1120
@josephterracina1120 4 ай бұрын
what button mesh with your exhaust mod did you do?? does the mode button mesh with the exhaust mod you did?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 4 ай бұрын
The exhaust uses the existing valve. There are no mods. Just louder across the range and goes mad at the higher revs.
@marketingformusicians3411
@marketingformusicians3411 10 ай бұрын
Neeeeeeeeeeooooooooowwwwwww. Great sound and car.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
😁
@Rometor
@Rometor 4 ай бұрын
You can change your oil and filter at Toyota
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 4 ай бұрын
I guess so, never though about it though I'd stick to Lotus for the main services.
@Coobyliscous
@Coobyliscous 10 ай бұрын
Any issues with the exhaust on track days? Because it sounds awesome!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Dunno yet!! I hope not. I can always knock it down to sport or tour but I would rather not. I will go on another track day in a couple of months when the weather has improved and I will likely have to pick the most lenient track.
@larssonk22
@larssonk22 10 ай бұрын
lol charging you for a software update twice seems a bit of a joke, maybe they're wording it incorrectly on the invoice. £500~ is great only thing to worry about is the potential charges for when things go wrong, but that's what warranty is for. How much did you pay for the track day? And does it affect your insurance with Adrian Flux?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
I will ask when I next speak to them. Nobody really knows what sort of expense the Emira will throw up, say, after 5 years. Track days average at about £250 for a full day - open pit lane. Insurance. Never told them! 💀 But keep it quiet 😁 Risk it for a biscuit! 😊
@simonbussey7530
@simonbussey7530 15 күн бұрын
Lovely car and I love the wrap. The service seens reasonable, but when you boil it down it's just an oil change right? £500 for an oil change is rather expensive. Charging for software updates seems naughty, I've never seen any other brand do that during the warranty period.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 15 күн бұрын
It is actually satin stealth PPF which looks amazing in the flesh as it enhances the shadows giving more depth to the curves. IIRC the main service was about 375 but there were some little bits. I was fearing worse! After having Bentley and Ferrari bills this felt like I was getting away with murder! 😁
@sandraLopez901-h9g
@sandraLopez901-h9g 10 ай бұрын
You say the car feels faster? Is that just the new can mate?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
The new exhaust system frees the car up a lot, which helps. Definite difference in delivery at all revs.
@tonydean1634
@tonydean1634 3 ай бұрын
Does anyone have the auto v6 ? Heard that there’s a delay on it from when you pull the paddle
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 3 ай бұрын
Well, yeah. I find it strange anybody would order a fabulous car like this in an Auto. Then again, I feel the same about DCT. I would always go for a manual option. I just believe it makes it more of a drivers car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4iYg2ClraqNoM0
@marcuspetter1642
@marcuspetter1642 7 ай бұрын
What exhaust package have you added?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 7 ай бұрын
Larini cat delete and back box. Sounds AMAZING!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPMZKSXnMmJg68
@marcuspetter1642
@marcuspetter1642 7 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey cool thanks for the reply!
@paullondon5332
@paullondon5332 10 ай бұрын
The mudflats might mess up you’re airo
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Yeah.. I'd better keep it below 150 mph... 😁
@kloppsliverpudlians88
@kloppsliverpudlians88 10 ай бұрын
Sport or touring suspension?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Sport!! I was never to get Touring suspension on a Lotus 'Sports' car.
@Konnidesign
@Konnidesign 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing invoice. Was interesting ! ✧♡(◕‿◕✿) and nice sound :D happy for ya, don't sell it
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
I now cannot imagine selling it. Well, ONLY if I have sold all my other cars AND a perfect SLS or Aventador Roadster gets my attention but that is a long shot.
@HenryStaals
@HenryStaals 10 ай бұрын
Lovely car . No don't sell it .
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Right now, that is the plan but one never really knows.
@vector409
@vector409 10 ай бұрын
taking the mickey charging for software updates imho
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Yeah.. I did not get the itemised PDF and it does seem strange. I can't be arsed to contest it in case they forgot something else as I am happy with the amount overall. 😁
@mikepaterson9573
@mikepaterson9573 10 ай бұрын
Adrian flux quoted 2k...600 with Admiral
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Interesting. On what?
@shaunsimpson9902
@shaunsimpson9902 Ай бұрын
So you've had it for less than 1 year, and it's up for sale in auto trader. It must be the best ever made.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey Ай бұрын
All my cars go up for sale as I like to try different cars. This car is on an Until Sold package and the price will never be hit. So, it is with me, it is amazing and it has been 18 months. If it stays with me for life then that is fine with me.
@ALI5T4IR92
@ALI5T4IR92 4 ай бұрын
I’m considering one when my currently lease runs out but not sure I could go back to a manual. I know purists would want to kill me for that but thoughts on the automatic model?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 4 ай бұрын
Well, I am of course a manual fan but DCT and Auto have their place, the former being necessary for huge power. The car is still epic regardless of the 'box. Auto will be more relaxing so better on the longer journeys. It is not as good as the DCT on the i4 version though but the V6 is the engine of choice.
@Silent700
@Silent700 2 ай бұрын
Maybe I'll let you know in a few months. My order for a V6 Auto is in with delivery expected in the dead of winter. So the review will have to wait for the snows to melt 😊 To head off the inevitable: I'm old, I'm lazy, I've driven manual cars for decades, I don't think I'll ever see a track and I expect to sit in traffic a lot. The flappy paddle will suit me fine.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 2 ай бұрын
@@Silent700 Ha.. Yeah, I would naturally question why one would opt for a not that good Auto on a Lotus! In terms of relaxed driving you are 100% better off with the DCT 4-cyl but have to give up on the glorious V6. Have your test driven the Auto box on the Emira? You really, really should try it first as you might be able to jump into the DCT.
@Silent700
@Silent700 2 ай бұрын
@@RevMonkey I'm sold on the superiority of the V6 (it's two numbers more than four!) but there was also the fact that with the 4 cyl, it was going to be another year until they're ready to ship. The only demonstrator we got in the States was a V6 manual.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 2 ай бұрын
@@Silent700 Ah right. The US delays have been ridiculous. I assume it is just too expensive and logistically difficult to import a LHD car over from Europe? V6 will always be the sought after one though we are seeing some bad depreciation (for all cars to be fair) in the UK.
@stephanieroberts1394
@stephanieroberts1394 8 ай бұрын
what about those recalls for 2023?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 8 ай бұрын
One was the left seat belt and one was the wipers. Neither of which were wrong on mine but they did them anyway. There have also been about 3 software updates, the last one being on my 1 year service last month.
@johnphilips406
@johnphilips406 4 ай бұрын
Nice car
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 4 ай бұрын
I do love it!
@RootBeerGMT
@RootBeerGMT 4 ай бұрын
So, it’s slow and has electronic gremlins?
@jp9782
@jp9782 10 ай бұрын
Boooooo on th AI art thumbnail. I am starting to avoid all videos with ai art thumbnails. You own the damn car, just put it in the thumbnail.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 10 ай бұрын
Ha, it is my car at least! I am only a small channel. I was thinking it might more attention. Maybe I should move to scantily clad women, that always works 😁
@autodigitvlogs
@autodigitvlogs 7 ай бұрын
​@@RevMonkey women get views. A blurry video with a blonde and brunette got 4.1k 😂😂
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 7 ай бұрын
@@autodigitvlogs Ha, yep. Sex always sell. Am trying to line up some lovely ladies for a reaction video 😄
@confidential3232
@confidential3232 9 ай бұрын
Millage shows not your daily or you have multiple cars and only use it at weekends.Or you don't drive . your choice.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
I do use it as my daily. 12 mile trip to work and back. I have other cars too of course.
@dg7438
@dg7438 9 ай бұрын
Very impressive car. I'd take it over any other sports car. Re: American cars..true, however, the Cadillac CTS Blackwings, some Camaro's have known to have that 'magic', etc by some publications beating out the Germans.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
I had to look that Blackwings up! Looks like a strong performer but damn, it's not exactly pretty! 😝 I do love the older US cars, particularly the muscle stiff and also have a real love of the Corvette C1 and the C2 Coupe. Probably awful to drive but who cares, they look epic!
@autodigitvlogs
@autodigitvlogs 7 ай бұрын
Theyre not common i think people are holding onto their money.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 7 ай бұрын
Yep, state of the marketing. Hopefully, not too far from a turnaround but I am not overly optimistic.
@svlagonda7417
@svlagonda7417 8 ай бұрын
Why does the paint on that car look so dull like its faded in the sun over 20 years?
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 8 ай бұрын
It's a satin stealth PPF covering it all. Guess you have to see it in the flesh. It looks amazing as it really accentuates the curves.
@briannovak1611
@briannovak1611 9 ай бұрын
Amazing how people these days can't even change their own oil.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
In some cars you can't even get to it. A lot of servicing is tick-boxing bollocks like having to use an authorised dealer to do work on performance cars.
@leea4624
@leea4624 9 ай бұрын
Americans have never had it??? 🤣
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 9 ай бұрын
I think they are only just starting to get their customer cars. Been a shocking delay due to approvals I believe.
@neilparry14
@neilparry14 5 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t touch Adrian Flux with a barge pole. Totally lied to me to get me to take out the insurance and then denied it when I came to renew. AVOID
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 5 ай бұрын
Oh dear! If you have a complaint like that make sure that you always go to the onbudsman. AF would not knowingly scam you, they are too big and reputation is everything. Still, a reminder for us all to record our conversations! Easy download by App these days.
@neilparry14
@neilparry14 5 ай бұрын
I don’t expect to have to record every conversation when trying to take out car insurance and I’m sure most other people don’t either. The recorded message says ‘calls may be recorded’ but when I asked them to go through the first call, to find where they confirmed what I was saying, they somehow couldn’t find the recording. Doesn’t sound like a reputable company to me!
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 5 ай бұрын
@@neilparry14 Yeah, nobody bothers but this illustrates why we all need to be more diligent, on any call regarding money, finance or insurance.
@RevMonkey
@RevMonkey 5 ай бұрын
@@neilparry14 Meant to say. I have two Android Apps recording conversations. Not for the reason above as it happens but I have a crap memory! 😀
@xxxmarekxxx505
@xxxmarekxxx505 3 ай бұрын
SUPER Lotus Emira!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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