Revealing how Much I PAID for my LOTUS EMIRA!

[@RichReviews_]

In today’s video I explain how much I paid for my car and I walk you through the reasons why I never paid full dealership price. Do you agree with me that I ended up with a good deal in the end irrespective of the issues?

[@Kalimashaktide-i4z]

Had one, kept my 997 Porsche just in case. Rejected the Emira after a month. Huge issues, unfixable and terrible dealerships experience. Back in the Porsche now, and bought an A110. Night and day better car.

[@RichReviews_]

I am finding Lotus Customer support awful to deal with but now they have transferred a lot of the sales back to dealerships that resolved many of the issues meaning you don’t have to deal with lotus direct

[@PetrolBeast]

Conrgratulations on Your purchase! I wish we had such sweet deals for this type of cars here in Poland. I am a bit jealous😄

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you. 🙏

[@davepaturno4290]

I had a reservation deposit on an Emira V6 manual, but backed out after reading about all the problems that owners in the UK were having. Plus, the closest dealership to me is 80 miles away. Too risky so I bought a new GR Supra 45th anniversary edition for $30,000 less.

[@RichReviews_]

How's the Supra working out?

[@davepaturno4290]

@RichReviews_ It is very impressive as far as handling and acceleration. The windows are short, but I also have a Miata with with similarly sized windows and manual transmission, so my Supra has the excellent ZF8 auto transmission which allows for the adaptive radar cruise. The HUD is very handy when using the navigation, as the HUD display shows upcoming turns, and distance to them. The seats are very good with adjustable lumbar and side bolsters. I was also considering a 2017 -2019 Acura NSX, but the cost is a bit too high. The Supra is unique enough to attract quite a bit of attention. It's certainly not quite as exotic-looking as the Emira, but overall, I am very happy with the purchase.

[@RichReviews_]

You mention the NSX…I need to get access to one of the Acura editions for our channel.

[@Gibbo205]

Yellow is best colour for these, I had a brand new one ordered but after my test drive I cancelled the order as the car felt underwhelming and I was in track mode and using the full 6750rpm but my Porsche 987.2 Boxster Spyder felt as quick if not quicker and far better handling and steering. I’ve since dropped into an Alpine A110S which quicker than Emira and been a true 1100kg with a bespoke chassis I just find the Alpine a faster better handling car and loves b roads and track days. I even prefer the Alpine over my Exige 410 it’s that good and just like Emira the Alpines depreciate hard mine was 77k new and I paid 52k for it 18 months old with 2000 miles, it’s dripping in carbon fibre even has a carbon roof and it weighed in at 1092lg full tank of fuel and clocked 3.9s to 60 in it and it does 45mpg on a run. A car I never consider has turned to be a superstar of a performer. Enjoy the Lotus Rich but Alpine is a true rival and is the Lotus of old with truly lightweight cars. 👍

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks Andrew...I also dropped my order because it seemed Lotus just did not want to sell me one...they could not be bothered to communicate properly. We have since bought this car for a good few reasons and loving the actual car but not the Lotus support.

[@simonbussey7530]

I keep waiting for a CarWow episode with the Emira and it's competitors (Porsche 718 GTS, A110S, etc). My gut feeling is the Emira will be completely destroyed.

[@RichReviews_]

@simonbussey7530 but it’s not all about 0-60 or max speeds!

[@VK6AB-]

@@simonbussey7530 Yep it has been everywhere.

[@ajcball]

In general the a110 has pretty slow depreciation... maybe v high spec ones get it more. The pre 2022 ones have dropped quite a bit because infotainment is so important and they don't have carplay/AA. £77k for an a110s is a lot so you must have all the options ticked!

[@shadygtr3346]

You need to install a set of Tillett B10 seats to complete the car

[@caymanblack9567]

If thats the only foibels its nothing. love that car best colour and spec for me.Oh and what a great buy congrats.

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks!

[@futurenewmedia]

moaning about cup holders... You forgotten the 993 already or just ageing like the rest of us 🤣 Still miss my old Lotus, might have to revisit the brand again 👍 Lovely car, enjoy!

[@andygtv]

Miss my Excel.

[@RichReviews_]

993 was a 1997 build not 2023

[@joebaz4844]

@@RichReviews_ Bring this car to carwow drag race.

[@macro6438]

I don’t think the discount is as much as you think. That car is 2 years old and was bought for around 73k when new back then.

[@RichReviews_]

Car was never 73k at best was 82k hence the 20k drop and car is a 2023 as detailed in the video.

[@jay5566f4]

Why didn't you get a 599, 328 or 360 for similar prices? You should do a video comparison!

[@Zuffenhouse]

Stunning cars I just think they fumbled on the powertrain. It doesn’t perform the way a lightweight 400 hp car should. A manual Cayman GTS 4.0, with 394 HP and the same weight, accelerates from 0-200 kmh in the same time the v6 Emira accelerates from 100-200 kmh. Totally different leagues of performance despite nearly identical specs. I wish they had nailed the powertrain, because we’d have an absolutely iconic ICE send off from one of the most important marques in Motorsport history. Stunning cars outside of the powertrain.

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks...but it is important to remember that many cars like the Emira are so much more than their spec sheets.

[@Zuffenhouse]

@@RichReviews_ totally agree. I just think it’s something for potential buyers to be aware of, as so many reviewers/media outlets pit the two cars against each other as direct comps. While they are both mid-engined 2-seaters for $100k, they are in pretty different leagues when it comes to capability. They just serve different purposes, and potential buyers should think about which one is a better fit for their applications. I was very interested in the Emira and carefully considering both cars, assuming they probably performed similarly. When I learned about the sheer performance difference between the two I opted to go with a CGTS 4.0. Very happy with the car, although still love much about the Emira!

[@jonathancollard3710]

That’s good value chap…. So happy I cancelled my order however as that’s a 20k I can ill afford.. 😵‍💫

[@funkychucker]

Had one, aircon/carplay/DAB & nav packed up 3 times in 3 months. Rejected the car, got my money back. Such a shame as it’s a great looking mini super car. Mind you, I really hated the supercharged engine, hideous whine and awful clutch. I really hope Lotus get their act together but unfortunately I won’t be going back for a very long time. Oh, and by the way, I had a 4 litre 718 Boxster at the same time which is on a different planet to the Lotus.

[@RichReviews_]

Wow, sorry to hear of your issues, sounds like you were particularly unlucky. In addition to really liking the car (so far...but not necessarily Lotus support) this is our last chance to own a 'proper' Lotus with this being the last non-electified model.

[@funkychucker]

Good luck and I sincerely hope you have many enjoyable miles in it. It’s such a head turner and handles superbly. I’m a big fan of it still but personally couldn’t tolerate the unreliability affecting mine. Unfortunately my tolerance levels are much lower nowadays having owned 5 McLaren’s!! I was hoping for much greater things from Lotus.

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks...keep watching.

[@mknight702]

I understand that the Porsche 718 in 4.0l trim is a fantastic car, I just cannot get over the fact that it looks like every other of the many many Boxsters/Caymans on the road. The Emira at least looks special and is a rare sight. And anyone with an Alpine, congratulations, personally though, I think they look dreadful, like something that fell out of a jelly mould.

[@Rogerjones44194]

Lotus were selling cars to the trade on cartoon for 50k on 73 plates

[@RichReviews_]

Is that an American company? Trade sales unfortunately do not result in same deal to the public.

[@rd5140]

Price about right considering it'll have paint work....decent deal

[@RichReviews_]

Yep

[@tedwhitehall2540]

Enjoy yourselves

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks Ted...so far loving the Emira.

[@ms8742]

Does that 62 thousand pounds include tax? If not, how much was tax?

[@RichReviews_]

It bought the car outright but did not include road tax of course.

[@ms8742]

@@RichReviews_ How much is road tax? I don't live in England, trying to understand your true full cost of purchase.

[@foodsillustrated]

Shmee giving one of these away for free on BOTB!

[@RichReviews_]

It’s never free!

[@foodsillustrated]

Well the ticket price is zero…

[@RichReviews_]

Loss leader.

[@Udasyahendra89]

Belum ada konten kreator Indonesia review lotus

[@andygtv]

Yellow is best for looks and resale. Emira prices are dropping fast now.

[@andygtv]

It looks too much like a computer generated image. No identity. PPF looks awful sorry, like keeping a Rolex in a box. Who cares about cup holders. Screen could be smaller. Ferraris have a stigma in UK due to jealousy sadly. Great video.👍

[@RichReviews_]

What a series of bizarre comments. How does PPF ‘look awful’?… you can’t even see it on video.

[@garymurraya]

seems odd to do a video mentioning 3 MAJOR faults from manufacturing and then say what high build quality Lotus has and nothing out there at that price, with such high build quality, while highlighting these problems are known problems, which they ARE as I have exactly the same 3 problems. (cayman, A110...all far far far better build quality) At least you knew about your issues. I bought my car from Auto100, the worst buying experience ever and they never mentioned any of them apart from the windscreen which they only noticed a day before I travelled 10000 miles to get the car, then a week delay etc etc, such arrogant sales people! Anyway, then add to this your park assist issues and then water from the boot lid into the boot and engine when wet... Let's be honest the build quality of these cars is NOT good, its not german or japanese build quality, not even south korean, its pretty awful and none of these issues should be present. Having said that, the car does indeed feel good to drive, although the gear box is not great by any stretch great. If Mazda can make a great gear box, why can't lotus... Anyway, enjoy it

[@RichReviews_]

Build quality substantially improved over previous models with the Emira...this car has the issues mentioned with the dealer being upfront regarding these before purchase.

[@BertoniBertone]

I trust you're happier with your CW Bel Canto than the car.....?😉

[@RichReviews_]

It’s the rare Phoenix 😉

[@simonbussey7530]

If it didn't have issues it wouldn't be a Lotus. Hopefully they get fixed without any drama. I think they struggle to get the 0-60 times advertised (as opposed to Porsche which usually outperform their published figures), but it's not a drag strip car so I wouldn't care. It's all about the driver involvement.

[@RichReviews_]

It's a cool car and loads more liveable and luxurious than any other Lotus model...as you say...sometimes it is not all about the performance specs.

[@jacobgbrownemedia]

👍👍👍

[@Rometor]

I’ll take a corvette over this after a test drive but I guess it would be different if I was in the uk.

[@drew699]

😂

[@jimmyjt16]

You sound very stressed driving the car?

[@RichReviews_]

@@jimmyjt16 really, I wasn’t

[@andygtv]

The term “Supercar” should be banned.

[@RichReviews_]

Why?

[@andygtv]

@@RichReviews_ it puts the Emira into no man’s land. At the end of the day they are all Sports Cars. But supercars seems to just be about pricing.

[@kellywalker4494]

Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

[@RichReviews_]

Not always and I'm sure there's an acronym for every manufacturer ;)

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Original msrp at launch was around 66 k iirc? Then prices jacked up big time.prefer 4.0 gts boxster / cayman.

[@RichReviews_]

They were never circs 60k… I explain in earlier Lotus videos

[@kmhphotoman]

@@RichReviews_ The base i4 model started at £59,995

[@RichReviews_]

On the road?!

[@johnmcdonnell81]

No doubt the car is good, just overall it's not good enough, regardless of the discount. It will be interesting see what it sells for in 12 or 24 months. BTW, nobody pays 95k for a new one now, do they?

[@RichReviews_]

Tha car is good, Lotus management is not. Yes, many do pay full 95k!

[@autodigitvlogs]

​@@RichReviews_ can be had for 79k no miles.

[@fairwoodbuilding7373]

Lots of trouble usually serious 😂

[@RichReviews_]

I've never heard that before ;)

[@drew699]

Yawn. It’s a quarter of the price of a Fezza.

[@RichReviews_]

And it took you an Edit to get that acerbic comment right? 🤦‍♂️

[@VK6AB-]

You should have bought a Cayman GTS 4L, far better car, far higher quality.

[@RichReviews_]

Boring car...nowhere near the pazzazz of the Emira.

[@VK6AB-]

@@RichReviews_ There is no pazzazz with the Emira, that noise is the whine of the supercharger. The Cup 430 is far more interesting than the Emira (1) its a real Lotus (2) its nice and light (3) its really dialled in (4) far more visceral, driving experience. (5) Its not a Geely.

[@RichReviews_]

All depends what you want out of the car. There’s a reason why the Emira sold well, other than those seeking to flip for a profit.

[@VK6AB-]

@@RichReviews_ It initially sold well because of a combination of price point and looks. If you look on Autotrader there are 88 Emira for sale Vs 37 Exige. There is a whole story right there.

[@RichReviews_]

Yes, mostly flippers caught out by Covid delays…not rocket science. I benefited from it.

[@nocomment_2023]

Sounds like was built by kids in a playschool.

[@RichReviews_]

Hmmm