Discounted stock Emiras...
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sjc said:
croyde said:
Is that 25 plate the yellow one on for £71k?
Funnily enough,when I was looking last year before I bought the Evora that car would have been my perfect spec in and out.( I thought all the launch colours were pants generally).I've got AT price tracker on my desktop not mobile so can't confirm but I m pretty sure that it started at late 70's originally.
I was offered that before Xmas at what they claimed was cost. Which I consider unlikely. It’s 2023 build and had a new loom already. Will likely need doors and a new battery,
If it hasn’t had one.
Made them a good offer with all of that taken into account. Hard no. Be interested to see what it makes. 3 years warranty and the best colour of the initial palette. Good buy at early £60’s. Out of interest I called some well known dealers putting that car to them to sell. 25 plate remember. Highest bid was £56500.
If it hasn’t had one.
Made them a good offer with all of that taken into account. Hard no. Be interested to see what it makes. 3 years warranty and the best colour of the initial palette. Good buy at early £60’s. Out of interest I called some well known dealers putting that car to them to sell. 25 plate remember. Highest bid was £56500.
CorradoTDI said:
Honeywell said:
Only 56 for sale on Autotrader now. That's quite the contraction in supply.
? There are 74, 39 of which are V6, 35 i4
It's that time of year though, weather is turning, and I doubt the current economic situation helps.
I'm still confused about where there are so many private sellers setting prices similar (if not higher) than dealers - difficult enough as it is selling private, even less so at 50k+ point where you're expecting buyers to have cash on the hip for a private sale, and how difficult it can be to transfer that much.
Matty_ said:
Back up to 91 for sale on AT now....35 on PH.
It's that time of year though, weather is turning, and I doubt the current economic situation helps.
I'm still confused about where there are so many private sellers setting prices similar (if not higher) than dealers - difficult enough as it is selling private, even less so at 50k+ point where you're expecting buyers to have cash on the hip for a private sale, and how difficult it can be to transfer that much.
Not sure where you get that 91 from. There are 57 used Emiras on AT - plus 25 brand new making a grand total of 82 though I usually don't count brand new ones for some quirky individual reason. 57 used is about normal for around now. This time last year (well in fact mid Feb for some reason there's a gap in my data for March) there were 52. It's that time of year though, weather is turning, and I doubt the current economic situation helps.
I'm still confused about where there are so many private sellers setting prices similar (if not higher) than dealers - difficult enough as it is selling private, even less so at 50k+ point where you're expecting buyers to have cash on the hip for a private sale, and how difficult it can be to transfer that much.
Prices are holding well. Lowest price on an i4 is £60k.
Lowest manual is 53. Hell of a lot of car for 53!
You're right about private sellors - though most do pitch their cars a good one or two thousand below independents. If they still have the Lotus warranty with them then in a way it makes no odds because it's going to be a dealer who sorts it no matter where it came from.
jamesgareth said:
Matty_ said:
Back up to 91 for sale on AT now....35 on PH.
It's that time of year though, weather is turning, and I doubt the current economic situation helps.
I'm still confused about where there are so many private sellers setting prices similar (if not higher) than dealers - difficult enough as it is selling private, even less so at 50k+ point where you're expecting buyers to have cash on the hip for a private sale, and how difficult it can be to transfer that much.
Not sure where you get that 91 from. There are 57 used Emiras on AT - plus 25 brand new making a grand total of 82 though I usually don't count brand new ones for some quirky individual reason. 57 used is about normal for around now. This time last year (well in fact mid Feb for some reason there's a gap in my data for March) there were 52. It's that time of year though, weather is turning, and I doubt the current economic situation helps.
I'm still confused about where there are so many private sellers setting prices similar (if not higher) than dealers - difficult enough as it is selling private, even less so at 50k+ point where you're expecting buyers to have cash on the hip for a private sale, and how difficult it can be to transfer that much.
Prices are holding well. Lowest price on an i4 is £60k.
Lowest manual is 53. Hell of a lot of car for 53!
You're right about private sellors - though most do pitch their cars a good one or two thousand below independents. If they still have the Lotus warranty with them then in a way it makes no odds because it's going to be a dealer who sorts it no matter where it came from.
CorradoTDI said:
91 total, 7 of which are private.
Blimey. You're right (including brand new of course). I had the search set to 2l to 3.5l engine size. If you do that - it comes out saying there are 82. But if you change the parameters to say 'any' to 'any' - somehow 9 more spring to life!
Very odd.
I finally had the chance to test drive the V6 Lotus Emira manual, and I have to be honest—it’s everything you want from a modern Lotus behind the wheel. The engine is intoxicating, with a perfect blend of grunt and refinement. The manual gearbox feels wonderfully mechanical, every shift rewarding, and the chassis is taut, communicative, and incredibly engaging. You feel connected to the road in a way few cars deliver nowadays. Cornering, throttle response, braking—it’s a proper driver’s car, and on that front, it absolutely nails it. I left the test with a huge grin and a genuine sense of excitement—it’s rare to feel that way after driving a modern car.
But—and it’s a significant but—there are compromises that are hard to ignore. The seats, for starters, are disappointing. They just don’t provide the support or comfort you’d expect for extended drives, and on longer stretches, that lack of bolstering becomes painfully obvious. It’s almost unforgivable in a car that’s otherwise so driver-focused.
Then there are the ownership concerns. Lotus’ dealer network is thin, which makes servicing and support a lot more complicated than in a mainstream sports car. Warranty coverage is okay on paper but feels fragile when you start thinking about the cost of any serious work. And of course, there’s the widely reported paint issues, which have been a recurring theme in forums and reviews alike. All of this makes you think twice about long-term ownership, especially at this price point.
Still, if you separate the ownership worries from the actual driving experience, the V6 Emira manual is an absolute joy. It reminds you why Lotus built its reputation: driver engagement, mechanical purity, and that visceral thrill you simply don’t get from most modern sports cars. But unlike older Lotus models, this is a car you should consider as a daily-driver or weekend toy—but only if you’re fully aware of the potential headaches.
In short: behind the wheel, the Emira V6 manual is brilliant—fun, involving, and properly addictive. Off the road, the seats, dealer network, warranty, and paint issues are real concerns that can’t be ignored. If you can stomach the compromises, it’s one of the best driver’s cars currently on the market. Just don’t let anyone sugarcoat the reality of ownership.
But—and it’s a significant but—there are compromises that are hard to ignore. The seats, for starters, are disappointing. They just don’t provide the support or comfort you’d expect for extended drives, and on longer stretches, that lack of bolstering becomes painfully obvious. It’s almost unforgivable in a car that’s otherwise so driver-focused.
Then there are the ownership concerns. Lotus’ dealer network is thin, which makes servicing and support a lot more complicated than in a mainstream sports car. Warranty coverage is okay on paper but feels fragile when you start thinking about the cost of any serious work. And of course, there’s the widely reported paint issues, which have been a recurring theme in forums and reviews alike. All of this makes you think twice about long-term ownership, especially at this price point.
Still, if you separate the ownership worries from the actual driving experience, the V6 Emira manual is an absolute joy. It reminds you why Lotus built its reputation: driver engagement, mechanical purity, and that visceral thrill you simply don’t get from most modern sports cars. But unlike older Lotus models, this is a car you should consider as a daily-driver or weekend toy—but only if you’re fully aware of the potential headaches.
In short: behind the wheel, the Emira V6 manual is brilliant—fun, involving, and properly addictive. Off the road, the seats, dealer network, warranty, and paint issues are real concerns that can’t be ignored. If you can stomach the compromises, it’s one of the best driver’s cars currently on the market. Just don’t let anyone sugarcoat the reality of ownership.
Early-bird said:
I finally had the chance to test drive the V6 Lotus Emira manual, and I have to be honest it s everything you want from a modern Lotus behind the wheel. The engine is intoxicating, with a perfect blend of grunt and refinement. The manual gearbox feels wonderfully mechanical, every shift rewarding, and the chassis is taut, communicative, and incredibly engaging. You feel connected to the road in a way few cars deliver nowadays. Cornering, throttle response, braking it s a proper driver s car, and on that front, it absolutely nails it. I left the test with a huge grin and a genuine sense of excitement it s rare to feel that way after driving a modern car.
But and it s a significant but there are compromises that are hard to ignore. The seats, for starters, are disappointing. They just don t provide the support or comfort you d expect for extended drives, and on longer stretches, that lack of bolstering becomes painfully obvious. It s almost unforgivable in a car that s otherwise so driver-focused.
Then there are the ownership concerns. Lotus dealer network is thin, which makes servicing and support a lot more complicated than in a mainstream sports car. Warranty coverage is okay on paper but feels fragile when you start thinking about the cost of any serious work. And of course, there s the widely reported paint issues, which have been a recurring theme in forums and reviews alike. All of this makes you think twice about long-term ownership, especially at this price point.
Still, if you separate the ownership worries from the actual driving experience, the V6 Emira manual is an absolute joy. It reminds you why Lotus built its reputation: driver engagement, mechanical purity, and that visceral thrill you simply don t get from most modern sports cars. But unlike older Lotus models, this is a car you should consider as a daily-driver or weekend toy but only if you re fully aware of the potential headaches.
In short: behind the wheel, the Emira V6 manual is brilliant fun, involving, and properly addictive. Off the road, the seats, dealer network, warranty, and paint issues are real concerns that can t be ignored. If you can stomach the compromises, it s one of the best driver s cars currently on the market. Just don t let anyone sugarcoat the reality of ownership.
I agree the seats are not that great if you are chucking the car around, a lot of people who track their Emira, have got Tillet seats, at least for the driver.But and it s a significant but there are compromises that are hard to ignore. The seats, for starters, are disappointing. They just don t provide the support or comfort you d expect for extended drives, and on longer stretches, that lack of bolstering becomes painfully obvious. It s almost unforgivable in a car that s otherwise so driver-focused.
Then there are the ownership concerns. Lotus dealer network is thin, which makes servicing and support a lot more complicated than in a mainstream sports car. Warranty coverage is okay on paper but feels fragile when you start thinking about the cost of any serious work. And of course, there s the widely reported paint issues, which have been a recurring theme in forums and reviews alike. All of this makes you think twice about long-term ownership, especially at this price point.
Still, if you separate the ownership worries from the actual driving experience, the V6 Emira manual is an absolute joy. It reminds you why Lotus built its reputation: driver engagement, mechanical purity, and that visceral thrill you simply don t get from most modern sports cars. But unlike older Lotus models, this is a car you should consider as a daily-driver or weekend toy but only if you re fully aware of the potential headaches.
In short: behind the wheel, the Emira V6 manual is brilliant fun, involving, and properly addictive. Off the road, the seats, dealer network, warranty, and paint issues are real concerns that can t be ignored. If you can stomach the compromises, it s one of the best driver s cars currently on the market. Just don t let anyone sugarcoat the reality of ownership.
For those long trips, I find the seats very comfortable, I've done a 5hr journey, got to my destination and been perfectly OK, getting out, walking around etc. It may take a while to get the seat setupjust how you need it, but it is possible, with a little time and effort
There are a handful of cars advertised in the new colours, with a V6. Bradford have an Eos car with 3.5k that they want £80k for. I just don’t see anyone paying that when cars 1 year older and the same spec are £20k cheaper.
When I bought my first Elise in 1997 there were more Lotus dealers in the UK than there are now.
When I bought my first Elise in 1997 there were more Lotus dealers in the UK than there are now.
Amazing to see that you can - right now - get the SE 2L turbo for under £80K. Brand new. No miles. Main dealer.
Second hand prices are holding very firm. Long gone are ideas of mid-40s sort of prices - one or two have dipped into the 40s - and were picked up super-quick.
So super-interesting to see brand new ones go at this price point. Though it could be argued that's where they should have been all along. I don't understand people who will pay £115K for that green one. Each to their own though of course.
Second hand prices are holding very firm. Long gone are ideas of mid-40s sort of prices - one or two have dipped into the 40s - and were picked up super-quick.
So super-interesting to see brand new ones go at this price point. Though it could be argued that's where they should have been all along. I don't understand people who will pay £115K for that green one. Each to their own though of course.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lotus-...
From next year the Emira will only come with one engine choice.
That engine will be a 4 speed automatic electric hybrid made in house by Geely themselves (and recently debuted at the Chinese motor show in Beijing).
No it's not April 1st.
From next year the Emira will only come with one engine choice.
That engine will be a 4 speed automatic electric hybrid made in house by Geely themselves (and recently debuted at the Chinese motor show in Beijing).
No it's not April 1st.
bus_ter said:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lotus-...
From next year the Emira will only come with one engine choice.
That engine will be a 4 speed automatic electric hybrid made in house by Geely themselves (and recently debuted at the Chinese motor show in Beijing).
No it's not April 1st.
The engjne doesn't sound that bad. It's a V6 hybrid with loads of power. 4 speed automatic seems a bit bizarre. Wander why they opted for that? From next year the Emira will only come with one engine choice.
That engine will be a 4 speed automatic electric hybrid made in house by Geely themselves (and recently debuted at the Chinese motor show in Beijing).
No it's not April 1st.
Toyota-MR23 said:
Square Leg said:
Tarby said:
Electric hybrid... 
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