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[@dtn.halaaa]

NOT THE 812 OMG

[@JMB676]

Everyone got one and nobody has the Lotus on KZbin, he made the right choice for sure.

[@djdrizzy2996]

@@JMB676ur an idiot

[@lexusflexuss__]

@@Kigoz4Life Its just nice to drive something different once in a while. Most of his cars are hella fast and are hyper or supercars. I guess the appeal to him is having a proper sports car and it's a manual (edit: most cars)

[@CSL50th]

@@JMB676 I dont got one 😔

[@user-ei1hr4zv4h]

​@@Kigoz4Lifeur just a gay hater lotus are dope AF plus it's his money wisely and it's nostalgia for him cuz he an elise

[@147427]

Damn sad to see the 812 go

[@jyothiranireddy8267]

Yes

[@TheSaw410]

I like that way more than the Koenigsegg. Damn.

[@emiliorivas2842]

NOOOOOOO for 2 reasons: 1: Not the *12 WHYYY 2: you just gave me a huge spoiler. Literally the first comment i saw was yours. Still thanks because now i'm mentally ready for the bad news.

[@Mansikka02]

Well no shit ​@@TheSaw410

[@BlackjackK7X]

Best car of his fleet, gone. His content feels like it just goes nowhere, so damn boring now.

[@robertdraper4912]

Strad, we need an update on the Gallardo.. Miss that car!

[@smturchetta]

Literally said that to myself as I watching the ad at the beginning of this video lol

[@yeshuinfinity5963]

It's dumped at a shop somewhere in California i believe

[@mattyp3119]

He just needs to do a goodbye video or LS swap it

[@yeshuinfinity5963]

@@mattyp3119 v12 swap👹

[@MSFSCLIPS320]

Hey man. I have been down lately with the starting stage of depression. My great aunt passed away a few years ago and watching your videos helps me get my mind off of things. Keep doing what you’re doing. Thank you

[@liamsstufff]

My great aunt passed away last week so I know how you feel❤

[@TopChie.]

Keep going man youll make it through

[@jeffgarter4434]

Recognizing it is huge. You got this, heck a stranger in MI is praying for you. All the best with all you have going on

[@MicahPawlak-ob6py]

@@jeffgarter4434two strangers from MI lol

[@RetailRipper]

"you know when you buy a new car and get to peel off the plastic?' no.

[@colddubgaming7223]

real

[@cameronmcknight7158]

🤣🤣

[@Thumpdaddy]

LMAO!!

[@imnowhacko]

I got my first car (a pickup truck) in 1976. I have owned about 25 different cars to date, and 0.0 of them have been brand new.

[@Markymark111]

Lmfao I chuckled and said the same thing 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jackjerry5059]

Bro not the 812, had so much potential

[@savagerivera2672]

He always sells the 812s that’s like the 3rd one lol

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

⁠😢

[@rivithbandara1508]

Why bro it could be traded to a McLaren 720s

[@nioxx2231]

He only gets the cars delivered but never does anything with them So boring

[@RedRocketModels]

No! Leave it as is! It's his best cqr. Untouched with bright wraps and wheels. It's just flawless.

[@mdharithzharfanhelmi6731]

The 812 is my favourite car in the fleet. Was so excited for an 812 build. Hope to see another 812 coming soon

[@vladd886_]

Looks like we actually are getting another 812 lol

[@jamesholiday1393]

Bye bye 812, thing was clean! For millage right hand key pad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg etc. Scroll left from there will give you total mileage. Found online, hope it helps

[@kennken21]

Sad to see the 812 is getting sold

[@thomashoupt3386]

Let's be real here, we all knew this project wasn't gonna happen. We all knew he'd sell it. Doesn't really fit his personality/style, either. If there was any two cars I'm kind of stoked for him to get rid of, it's those two. Stagnant projects don't make him any money on videos, either. Cooler stuff coming for sure!!

[@xTylerJames]

I just started the video, and these comments already dropped my heart… 812 was my dream. I think that had so much potential!

[@LeChoppaP]

same 812 was my dream car

[@3dprintingmaster123]

Everybody that whamts James thestradman to marry Sofia give me a like

[@edwardberrocal7266]

Nope. I don't. If he does I wish him the best but I come from 2 failed marriages where I wasn't a dog, abusive, or God knows what else and lost everything twice. Marriage is not what it used to be.

[@Llithiss]

I'd say no. Sofia doesn't seem genuine about him. I'm worried he may either be a free green card or getting the gold dug out of him.

[@TopChie.]

she aint genuine

[@kendrickbailey5934]

Honestly I liked Tessa for him

[@OMGAurora]

Brother aint no one from canada wanting a green card​@Llithiss

[@willfultrain6779]

I pulled this from Chrome for finding your odometer. Right hand key pad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up, you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg, etc. Scroll left from there will give you total mileage.

[@ingo7908]

The 812 is in my opinion the coolest car you've ever owned. I was really hoping to see a special build with it.

[@CaseyvlVisage]

He should’ve done a wide body kit on it I can’t believe he’s selling it aren’t the 812s hard to come by specifically?

[@Grayson150]

I agree had so much potential and such an underrated car possibly my favourite super car

[@Datoda]

He almost never does special builds with anything don't get your hopes up in the first place lol

[@strawdemindset]

812 is the most classy car he had … but he can buy another one one day when it costs more

[@zachwatt8185]

Not even 😂

[@randyphillips8803]

I'm sure you have a plan, but SUPER sad to see the 812 leave. One of my favorite cars!

[@NeverSleepingDemonicEntity]

No he doesn't have a plan 😂😂

[@VisionGT-R]

well, he said soon another 812 will come

[@coltrussell2954]

I agree. The new Lotus is a beautiful car. It’s really growing on me. Love the look and size👍👍🤟🤟

[@maxmessenger175]

@stradman you were technically correct about the Emira it has two engine options the 2.00 litre turbocharged engine or the 3.5 litre Supercharged engine

[@zbot2123]

Not a twin turbo though. Single turbo inline 4 was the other option.

[@maxmessenger175]

@@zbot2123 true 👍

[@maxmessenger175]

And if I remember correctly the turbo version had a manual transmission and the Supercharged version had an automatic transmission

[@zbot2123]

@@maxmessenger175 turbo had a DCT with no manual option. The V6 got both the manual and autobox options.

[@monsignorkelly6419]

It's painful to see the Ferrari 812 leave😭

[@7he4rts]

Can’t believe you sold the 812

[@shawnriley8909]

The energy between you 2 is amazing. Sofia brightens up the channel

[@larrychamel]

Congratulations on your New Lotus, James & Sophia & Oskar!! Enjoy Safely and in The Best of Health!!!!!

[@CyberNacho]

To check odometer: Right hand key pad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg etc. Scroll left from there will give you total mileage.

[@slick_4_life891]

That is so unnecessarily complicated

[@TheStradman]

Thanks man! Appreciate the how to!

[@CyberNacho]

@@TheStradman all thanks to Mistral on the Emira forums!

[@TheStradman]

And thanks to CyberNacho for relaying the info. 32 miles on the odometer, just checked

[@Mortimusmoose]

You're the man! Gotta live vicariously through you, so keep it up! lol. Some day one day, I'm going to make some carbon fiber parts for one of your cars! @@TheStradman

[@860_James.]

So glad the c boys bought the jeeporgini

[@brodie1524]

Fr

[@elnarcocdn]

We know how the jeepirgini will end

[@RyanLarivee]

That's what I was thinking the C-Boys

[@user-bk5pc2ne6t]

@@RyanLariveeI automatically new it was them

[@phillipe4742]

Don’t they already have one

[@thirstytraveller2022]

812 was one of my fav car in your collection it was soo clean and beautiful i loved it tbh i really did not want you to sell it but yeah 🥺

[@davidklassen98]

Man, youre living the life!! Both of you in fact, and i think its so awesome that you both have that automotive foundation within all that, which is just fuckin awesome at this point. Thank you for the videos man! This channel is still pure gold on KZbin, thank you for being and staying who you are 🔥🙏

[@Semaweiner]

Pulling the plastic off was extremely satisfying...but why not wait until the contractors are done with changing the doors?

[@Duh_Huh_24]

They probably just need to swap some hardware. If they're like ours the panels won't have to be removed and shuffled.

[@Semaweiner]

@@Duh_Huh_24 but they have to he held up either by hand or suction stands which makes the glass dirty when they could have just waited and pulled it off after 🤷‍♂️

[@davidfalensbirth2031]

Right? Hahaha makes no sense

[@jbuckshot01]

In 3 months….”Guys I have to sell my lotus”

[@STEAZZYFISH]

4:28 spoiler a bit. Your comment popped up

[@pzimbelmann]

i concur. idk why he bought this.

[@Duh_Huh_24]

Doubt it. He makes enough to buy two of them a month. He has obviously bought either a lp640 or a diablo but I think the next video will be the Revuelto delivery because Alan is dying to break some news.

[@westongeonetta5914]

lets hope. such a boring car for KZbin

[@6cmh3]

*after not driving it beyond collection day*

[@iceslayer777]

Will really miss those cars you ended up selling but I'm happy to see a new car no matter which one you get. Glad to finally see the Ridge wallet up for a reasonable price right now as well so had to get one for myself after hearing them being good for all these years.

[@SquirtleFRS]

you should build the trickle charges into the wall. then u can just pull it out when u need to charge

[@shrirajkadam4857]

Not the 812 😭

[@jonathankohler9481]

Thansk for ruining the video

[@ba929cbr]

@@jonathankohler9481wait you looked at comments before watching the video???? Whose fault was that????

[@BoltHue]

@@ba929cbrit’s some peoples top comment when you don’t have the video full screen

[@jonathankohler9481]

@@BoltHue exactly what happened, glad some people have common sense here

[@ba929cbr]

@@jonathankohler9481 that is the dumbest shit I have ever heard still top comment or not we have to make sure not to comment on something so that way some idiots don’t read it what has this world came to idiots everywhere it’s astonishing

[@davelangford2439]

Sophia is getting super comfortable on camera, its making the videos a lot more fun

[@tesbarnett45]

I wish to see it official for them.. they make a great couple 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@user-pp1ht6kq7u]

Been a fan of yours since "The car spotting days" I remember the time you Spotted a Blue centenario and from there i never stop watching you and I really enjoy your video man I just wanna say Thank you for making my Childhood. I love you man i hope you the best in life ❤❤❤

[@Flashfan2007]

The odometer location right hand keypad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg etc. Scrolling left from there will give you total mileage.

[@NAKDTV]

5:35 Sophie’s SHIRT to LOTUS combo came into the MP4 so effortlessly. . Even prior with the LAMBO blue on blue on blue 😊

[@Noneblue39]

yeah it was nice !

[@davebennett9638]

Saw you driving the Lotus home yesterday with Sofia in the Aventador! Also, that full carbon Aventador looks so much better in person than it does on camera, and it look incredible on camera so I didn't know that was possible!

[@MrBi0to]

He's living our dream!

[@Chelios_321]

Strad, the way you hype your lady up is awesome to see. Good job Sir.

[@justincooper367]

Super sad to see the 812 go bro. Lotus is cool but the 812 is so much more strad. And I have to say that you have struck gold my friend with Sophia. She is such a gorgeous girl and a car girl to boot. And to top it off she's a Canadian BC girl. Being from Vancouver myself and seeing my favorite youtuber with a local Canadian girl is awesome bro. Congrats on your success and look forward to seeing all you have in store going forward!

[@dionnefycf799]

Sophia is so adorable when she’s talking about her bagels,and the car looks and sounds so good

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

TheStradman Great Video I'm so sorry to hear that you sold the Jeeporghini and your Absolutely Incredible 812 Superfast and I can't wait to see what's coming next and Congratulations on finally taking Delivery of your Absolutely Gorgeous Lotus Emira

[@dorianbihari9590]

Can everyone appreciate Sofia driving the Lamborghini like it’s supposed to be driven! High revs and making it pop and bang!!!

[@Astro_78]

Sad to see the 812 go...

[@nachoproblem]

11:45 "oh, that tickles!" 🧐

[@RayCharles.]

Looking for this comment.

[@sacyrus]

James and Sofia is such a good duo, y'all seem so happy together :)

[@Moonshine5.7]

Sofia is 100% a keeper. That Lotus is super clean!

[@Berm_Blaster]

Contractor wont appreciate you removing the protective film off the glass if they are working on or replacing them.

[@MrGlaiveDave]

its more for transport so its no problem

[@sunshineken4062]

you're just gonna move the glass a few feet brother, the only thing it's protecting from are finger prints lol

[@402car_kid4]

They didnt do it without being told they can. He knows how much hes paid for that house hes not going to do anything to jeopardize it.

[@Gunships.]

not the 812 😭

[@AndrewVan07]

The odometer is probably accessible from the arrows on the wheel. My dad’s Ford Edge has a digital odometer and digital rom gauge and you can “hide” it by pushing an arrow on the wheel. It might be the same for your car but I don’t know, that’s my best guess.

[@bgaming8027]

I don't know how .. whenever I see them both together it makes me smile..no matter how hard the day was

[@jerryesposito]

Dudeee! The amount of times youve sold a car and say youve missed it! We should add a counter how many times youve sold a car

[@kamikaze1453]

Cars are his job, too many cars is just too hard to keep up with Id imagine. New cars = new content

[@eliteice6737]

@@kamikaze1453yea but I feel like a Ferrari in general provides much more content then a lotus

[@jerryesposito]

@@eliteice6737 rip the scuderia 😔

[@LocozillaYT]

@TheStradman I think Sophia looks right at home in that Emira! Imo it fits her soooo well, sooo I 100% think you should wrap it with her in mind! Let her pick the wrap job and wheels, I'd really,love to see a "Soph Car". I don't mean like just give her the car (I mean if u want to, by all means lol), but I just mean I'd LOVE to see a "Soph Inspired" supercar!

[@chrisbeck6281]

Dude, I couldn't agree more! Just have her pick the wrap, the wheels, and what kind of body kit she likes that becomes available. From what I can tell, she has nice taste.

[@War__Monger699]

I was literally sitting here thinking “damn the 812 is always just sitting in the background, that car deserves more content” and then boom. That sucks, next to nothing was done with it and I feel robbed

[@stirlingwaite]

So cool to see you in a Lotus again after 11 years! I remember when I started following you that was the car you had filming off a back road somewhere in Park City I believe. How the times have changed! We have a local Laser Blue Elise here in Utah. You should get together with the owner and do a photoshoot!

[@saphics.]

not the 812😪

[@I_Like_2_Laugh]

of all the cars it had to be the 812!?!?!??!?

[@INDIANBEA5T]

Yep. He's working on a rebuild series. Might be for that

[@kingartison]

@@INDIANBEA5Tstill was a odd move

[@INDIANBEA5T]

@@kingartison not really for someone who's work is all about creating content on cars and also no odd for someone who's a Lamborghini Ambassador on youtube.

[@hockeyplayya2]

All I want is a rally stage in the sterrato. Haven’t seen it in awhile!

[@EladJasper]

I love the new emira. Beatiful spec, and congrats 🎉❤

[@HughsReviews]

5:02 Sophia likes superchargers.

[@MasterOfMisc]

I noticed that straight away! Knew someone would have snipped it!

[@BlackjackK7X]

She gave a good squeeze just of the thought 😂😂😂

[@Cartasticly]

seriously 😑

[@JakeStewart1343]

I see what you did there! 😅

[@mckarimatti]

🥰

[@Wehrhahns]

Crazy how your channel is going full circle! In a way back to where you started but on a totally different level if that makes sense. Your dad was always proud of you and your accomplishments and I know he's smiling down on you saying it to this day in spirit. Keep up the hustle James. Glad to be along for the ride and watching you and the channel grow. Much love from the west coast of Canada.

[@CobraCraft]

Those stairs still need to be carpeted!!! LOL Wish I was nearby id do them for ya!

[@mohammedomer7155]

*Stradman walks into a dealership. "welcome to [dealership name], we got the ......" *starts talking about every car he sees

[@Cubsfan4life718]

812 for a lotus is wild but excited to see what’s to come

[@ryanq9843]

No it’s just a straight up shit decision. The lotus is a pile of shit.

[@piyushsawant5394]

Bros gonna sell the emira in under a month😂

[@logigamer0340]

On god bruh.😂

[@davelangford2439]

Legit. And then buy another one when the price bombs in 6 months

[@MrHowardeo]

No doubt, keep selling until the garage empty

[@JKRecklesz]

You guys should get Oscar another dog buddy! So he doesn't get bored - when you guys are out! Beautiful new car guys!

[@thesoldiermedic]

Did not see the 812 leaving. Such an amazing car.

[@itssidx]

@TheStradman the odometer is in the digital gauge cluster, use the right steering wheel pad to switch to the screen on the configurable panel on the right side of the gauge cluster screen.

[@beeweezee71888]

Sophia being a different energy to the channel gotta love her. Love fwd to the new Emira mods!

[@TheRealBat5]

Nah, the emira, has gotta be the best car I’ve seen in awhile, it’s got everything you could want. An exotic look, some good aerodynamics, manual transmission, supercharger? What more could you need. It’s got all the styles in my opinion

[@stevenn4020]

The best thing about the Emira is the Toyota engine! Reliability!

[@oshwikchinnam3068]

Yeh the Strad brought the 812 GTS. As he said he will buy the wrecked 812 GTS and will sell the 812 super fast.

[@METRO4e]

When did he said that??

[@ultimatehazardgamer]

@@METRO4e on dubai video

[@oshwikchinnam3068]

@@METRO4e Vero

[@sudanvijayaraghavan4688]

I would love for him to do that but.. realistically from Dubai to Utah for a wrecked 812 GTS is not worth it. but I think it's for the payment on the Revuelto.

[@INDIANBEA5T]

Dude he also said he'd buy the car that won the poll. And svj won the poll of likes by a mile.

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

Sounds pretty amazing for a Camry engine!

[@nishithpalod3779]

We were all waiting for 812 build James 😢 ...the only way to justify this sale is if you bought the wrecked 812 GTS and you're gonna rebuild it

[@asandersonsrc]

Love that you've got a British car in the garage. Sad to see the 812 go but know more on the way, keep up the fun mate.

[@patrickstrohm2193]

Congrats!! That thing is awesome!! Sorry James, Sophia has got ya beat on the smile, love the energy when she is around, love seeing you guys having fun! Congrats man, ya living the dream!

[@bfrog6676]

Backup cameras have been regulated by law in Canada and the United States since 2018. Since May of that year backup cameras have been required on all new vehicles sold in the United States.

[@DarthKalkillus]

Good on the Lotus, would love to see how you customize it.

[@julirichmond3]

Yup Sophia looks great in the lotus

[@grahamstefaan]

Gosh she's cute.

[@FreezeGamings]

The variety of car collection is a banger 🔥🔥🔥

[@ctrox7410]

Truly enjoy watching you and Sophie having a blast with the car collection and the car reveals, mostly Euro spec cars. You have rare cars and now I have one too. Not an exotic or supercar Its a Cadillac CTS Coupe of the performance collection. No, it's a CTS V, I wish. My first V-6 ever. Now I have a better appreciation for your collection.

[@OliverPrice-vw9wc]

I’m in love. It’s beautiful. 😍

[@alanbrooks80]

Need an update on the Gallardo stat!!

[@vjcosta11]

Seriously, that was the Halo car and its gone.

[@SonhoMobile]

I can't wait to see Strad turn this cute looking Lotus Emira into the most mean looking car in the collection.

[@slothymango]

What, with a pink wrap and RGB underglows? 😂 Yeah, ok

[@ofgnathan5454]

@@slothymango lmao I was about to say. He is just going to do another basic widebody kit, ruin the car, and then sell it in about 3-4 months time.

[@Craig-oq3zt]

Cool..... widebody the world......#girth nation 😅.....& Yeah, Lotus is quite obscure here in the states so a wide body lotus would be like a unicorn

[@nate4463]

"Shes going to a better family" *Sells to Whistlindiesel*

[@nicksimpson88]

really wanted to see a full build with the 812, too bad

[@MrZiggyB]

It was great meeting you in AZ at Pomo! How was the food?? When can we meet up to rip in the F8??

[@jmg387]

I bet the Lotus drives like it's on rails.

[@atirrieser3429]

Can we get a update on the Gallardo.. Miss that car!

[@kadenriesgraf2515]

Jeeporghini heading to MN!!!

[@JakeStewart1343]

To LOFE? 🤔

[@ajweixel]

Cboys?

[@kadenriesgraf2515]

@@ajweixel yeah

[@DanPeay]

The Lotus spec is awesome! Nice buy! My fatherly advice regarding Sophia; 5 words for you James: “Put a ring on it!” ❤

[@RajaKhaskheli-rv5go]

1:23 that Osha reference 😂😂 👏 👏

[@DanDoesGame]

Im so excited for the Emira series... For the first time since I started watching you I will have a car on the channel!! haha Im getting the same spec as you, but Yellow Paint and White interior.

[@j.scottcaudill7543]

Not sure why anyone actually buys a Lotus 🤷

[@A.R_King]

It's a good day when stradman upload a video ❤

[@N11edits]

Fr bro, it’s a rainy day where I am and I see he uploaded 🔥

[@jonathontorrez5362]

Dang I thought he was gonna say jeepergini is going to whistle and diesel lol

[@SaltyWalty1225]

The way Sophia said Supercharged is how all commercials and marketing should be for Supercharged vehicles!

[@tomingejosefsen]

So he sold the 812, whos surprised? I mean, really surprised?

[@guus5265]

The Emira is really cool

[@MacDaddyC7Z06]

You look cool

[@PeytonPritchard-md8eh]

Sad to see the 812 go it was one of my favorite cars in your garage

[@demetriosandromalosdale6487]

12 was my favorite and the car that I gotta drive at a dealership for birthday and it’s always been one of my favorites and I was like damn it really had to go. Hopefully it comes back.

[@blackrippin]

Probably should have left the plastic if they are gonna move the doors

[@vjcosta11]

i thought the same exact thing.

[@DevilSlick]

You sold the 812 FOR A LOTUS?!?! 😑