Just got back from a 2000ml road trip with my year old Emira through France . Now reached 5000mls on the clock. No problems apart from phone not connecting to apple play straight away sometimes. Never had such attention and happy smiling people looking at my Emira.
I have a (used) 2018 Evora 400 - took delivery of it May 2024. No warranty, had about 19,000 miles on it, and I'm the 4th owner. Am I crazy? Nope. Although Lotus cars are known for having issues - most are small and niggly. I had my engine light come on about 300 miles after I bought it - I went through the owner's manual, tried to figure out what happened, thought I'd made a big mistake buying it. I found in the owner's manual one sentence that says (not verbatim) "after you fill your fuel tank ensure you turn the fuel cap until you hear it click "at least" 3 times". I went out, turned my fuel cap 5 times - drove the car several miles and on the 3rd start the problem resolved itself and it has not come on since. These cars are still somewhat hand-built and quirky - but - there is nothing on sale today that is better to drive than a Lotus.
EVAP codes. I hate that shit. I bought a Miata several years ago that has chronic CEL. It has a bad canister. I don't live in a county that does emissions checks, so I've never fixed it, and I'm not going to. It's not dangerous for "this" particular engine so I say F**K it. I just plug my reader in every now and then to see if another code besides PO4- whatever to check if something else may need attention. If I knew how to do it, I'd just flash the fault codes for EVAP out of my system. I don't even need that shit where I'm at.
I also had an evap error via CEL with only 30 miles on my new Emira. Upon clearing the code and filling the gas tank, I never saw the code again. I’m at 1100 miles now. The car is so sick, I’m blown away
We were just at the Naples Lotus dealership two days ago. We specifically went to look at the Emira. I am surprised at how much better the car looks in person!
So many haters that dont know anything about lotus. Nobody wants a Porsche they are buying this car for its bargain its looks and exclusiveness. Porsches vettes etc etc u see everyday im glad the haters who say buy a Porsche etc etc are saying that bc means the emira will be more rare
As much as I want this car, the price tag is a bit high so I went for a CPO 992 Carrera S basically same price as this new. Mainly for the carefree ownership.
Any issues with the front windshield condtantly fogging up or the interior starting to rattle? I've heard those complaints more than once. Wanting to pull the trigger one one but want to know what im getting myself into.
@@richardcollis5576 Florida has had a check cognition light stuck on since the mayflower. Where else can you find a ex president who knew about and called their next door neighbor quite the ladies man who said smingly that he likes em young? A entire cognitively dissonant fester of pathetic with free universal healthcare kept on backorder due to the malignant slow clappers for that cartooned mafia themed easter bunny. Myth?
I have had my Emira 3 months and had a CEL come on within the 2nd day. It was code U0416 which was a Power train system code for "invalid data received from control module". Reset it and never seen again and I am at 1500 miles. Also had to get the HVAC fan resistor replaced at about 600 miles. Also, got a CEL for the EVAP canister which is a known issue. Does not affect driving and parts are on order. Car is fun, just has these minor gremlins which can be frustrating, but hopefully they are going away as I address them.
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I'm in Florida also. If you are getting the cat delete from GRP, you might also want to consider a cold air intake if they make one for the Emira. As for the windshield, I would think Lotus would cover this under warranty, or perhaps your insurance would cover it. You bring back a memory for me. Way back in the day I had a 1996 NSX-T. Initially, when I was looking for one, I found one in the Tarpon Springs area of Florida which the owner had bought in Ocala. After agreeing to buy it in Tarpon Springs, I met him at the Ocala dealership to finish the deal. As we were looking the car over, I saw the front windshield had a long vertical crack in it which was not there when I saw the car a week before. He said, don't worry, your insurance will cover that. I was there with my girlfriend. I took her hand and said, we are leaving. He followed me to her car and was still talking as we drove off. I bought a different one over the phone as we drove home. Had that car 25 mostly trouble-free years before I sold it.
Hi, I'm hoping that by removing one catalytic converter, the Emira I hope will sound more like the Evora. I just got my Evora back, and wow, it's so different. I think I prefer the driving experience of the Evora, but I like everything else about the Emira. I'll look into getting a cold air intake. I also got a custom steering wheel from GRP. Check out my short video for the Emira, and I'll have to make another one for the Evora.
I have 300 Mi on it now unfortunately it's going back to the dealership to get the front windshield replaced. I thought this would be a good time to have them also replace all the black plastic with carbon fiber. I will do an updated video with all the carbon I've added without changing the look of the car
Anyone can change it. They'll run masking tape down the pillars, along the roof etc. A company that cuts out and replaces windshields all day is going to give you much less risk of damage. The person that does it at Lotus probably rarely replaces a windshield. He could've worked at a Windshield replacement/repair company, though. So it's possible someone at Lotus might be really good at it.
I feel for you, been in a similar situation with my new Porsche Cayman GTS. At 332 miles and one month old it threw a check engine light and went into limp mode. I had it towed to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong so they reset and sent me home. Thankfully it hasnt come back now at 3k miles and enjoying the drives. Hopefully just a one time glitch for you too!
My mate here in the UK has one , and he's had no probs at all. It's a bloody great car. His other car is a fair bit slower...a 1969 army Land Rover. I know which one I like driving in.
You do realize that you don’t need to take a car to a dealer for tire issues, right? Also - changing a windshield is likely a non issue for companies that do this for a living. Sucks that these things are happening, but you’re overreacting to how to address these things.
I think its more so he paid a premium for it and wants premium service. so no chance of nicks on the new wheels, paint, wrap etc. Doesn’t want to take any chances
The problem is the car is so expensive and I don't trust the mom and pop shops. Plus it's a very new car and who knows what they will damage. I had an Audi that they damaged the VIN number and even Audi could never fix it. This is why I want to take it back to the dealer hoping that they know better than the mom and pop shops
A garden variety floridian priest of which there are many, walks into a auto purchase and says I hope you take cash, either way it will have to be written off as a business expense with tax free dollars.
@@yonatanclark8242 A bronx tale, a florida gothic. Doubt its more than a joke but in many cases you know it isnt. Along the road of life drive safely and mindful the potholes, the portholes along the information highway of the dark web.
Cant build a porsche?? Mustve been a 911? I know they are getting away from the manual for a year or so, but thats next year. There's a handful of odd paint to sample colors out there for sale, i would've assumed those were customer ordered cars? Yes, the intro of hybrid/ electric is killing of the manual gearbox. 🤬
Yes I'm working on a 718 now but the dealership doesn't want to sell it unless I give him a trade-in I think it's crappy but hey that's the way to get it.
. Because they want to screw you with ADM AND screw you with a very low trade in value. I'm a multi Porsche owner and will never buy another until my salesman of 20+ years goes to hell.
Yep - but that philosophy was sending Lotus under - they can't survive selling a few hundred cars a year. The Emira is a massive step into the sports car arena for those who don't what to go hardcore from the outset.
@@meenboli I agree. The world was not mass-produced and was not ready for most people. The mirror is definitely is a well-built machine and it's much more luxury and drives a lot smoother. Can't tell you yet if it's as fun. But I will soon
@@v317865 Better had be - I've had one on order for 18 months! In fact I was at the Chapman family home yesterday as a guest at their garden party! It felt very special indeed 😊
@@chrisedge5007 Lol. Go find an Elise that has dropped in value without being totaled. Those GD things are like a guaranteed stock fund. I've been after an Elise for twenty years. No such thing as a bargain there, like EVER.
So are British cars in general just junk? McLarens always have problems, so do Ranger Rovers, you're saying Lotus is the same? If that's the case, British cars being problematic seems to be the case.
I was looking for Emira content and this was a waster of ~ 6min. Omgosh you got a CEL ..... I have 2 other brand new cars that cost more than the Lotus and they also had a CEL. Stuff happens and while not ideal, these machines are super complicated nowadays. Sometimes rando CELs comes on but if cleared then they disappear. To even bring up the tire situation in your 'update' is not even relevant. You can go to any number of quality tire centers that will do it, its not like these wheels are special like Carbon Fiber with special fitting. Cmon. If you have a cracked windshield and you said you saw it but didn't want to think anything of it ... that is 100% on you hoping it would go away ??? The PPF wrap is the installers fault. and the trunk issue has been known so just close hard. Don't mean to be harsh but you seem over reacting to some small items. Hope everything gets resolved though
Put this car against any other car and tell me what people will look at. It may not be the most refined or the most luxury car but it's definitely the most outstanding looking car in this price range
Just got back from a 2000ml road trip with my year old Emira through France . Now reached 5000mls on the clock. No problems apart from phone not connecting to apple play straight away sometimes. Never had such attention and happy smiling people looking at my Emira.
I have a (used) 2018 Evora 400 - took delivery of it May 2024. No warranty, had about 19,000 miles on it, and I'm the 4th owner. Am I crazy? Nope. Although Lotus cars are known for having issues - most are small and niggly. I had my engine light come on about 300 miles after I bought it - I went through the owner's manual, tried to figure out what happened, thought I'd made a big mistake buying it. I found in the owner's manual one sentence that says (not verbatim) "after you fill your fuel tank ensure you turn the fuel cap until you hear it click "at least" 3 times". I went out, turned my fuel cap 5 times - drove the car several miles and on the 3rd start the problem resolved itself and it has not come on since. These cars are still somewhat hand-built and quirky - but - there is nothing on sale today that is better to drive than a Lotus.
EVAP codes. I hate that shit. I bought a Miata several years ago that has chronic CEL. It has a bad canister. I don't live in a county that does emissions checks, so I've never fixed it, and I'm not going to. It's not dangerous for "this" particular engine so I say F**K it. I just plug my reader in every now and then to see if another code besides PO4- whatever to check if something else may need attention. If I knew how to do it, I'd just flash the fault codes for EVAP out of my system. I don't even need that shit where I'm at.
I also had an evap error via CEL with only 30 miles on my new Emira. Upon clearing the code and filling the gas tank, I never saw the code again. I’m at 1100 miles now. The car is so sick, I’m blown away
Thanks for sharing
We were just at the Naples Lotus dealership two days ago. We specifically went to look at the Emira. I am surprised at how much better the car looks in person!
Did you see my car there?
So many haters that dont know anything about lotus. Nobody wants a Porsche they are buying this car for its bargain its looks and exclusiveness. Porsches vettes etc etc u see everyday im glad the haters who say buy a Porsche etc etc are saying that bc means the emira will be more rare
Looks absolutely stunning
It looks great. The video does not get the full car on how great it looks.
Thats what the 3 year warranty is for....iron out all the kinks.
As much as I want this car, the price tag is a bit high so I went for a CPO 992 Carrera S basically same price as this new. Mainly for the carefree ownership.
It is high for a little bit more a C8 ZO6 is a total monster.
Get one. If you don't like it you can always sell it.
@@v317865 yeah but resale value for british cars aren’t so good. Or else I would’ve gone Vantage
The Emira has the same problem with price in the US as the Corvette has in the UK
That's good because you see porsches everyday and I'm glad my emira will be exclusive and more rare on the door and way better looking lol
Any issues with the front windshield condtantly fogging up or the interior starting to rattle? I've heard those complaints more than once. Wanting to pull the trigger one one but want to know what im getting myself into.
@@Vinrx7 I only had it foe two weeks and will get it back next week but no issue that I know
I have heard about the horrible reliability of Lotus, but the check engine light at 300 miles is ridiculous. 😂
To be fair, if it‘s a factory defect the chances of it coming up very early are obviously the highest.
Bit of an urban myth, but like anything online youll always find the complaints first.
@@richardcollis5576 Florida has had a check cognition light stuck on since the mayflower.
Where else can you find a ex president who knew about and called their next door neighbor quite the ladies man who said smingly that he likes em young? A entire cognitively dissonant fester of pathetic with free universal healthcare kept on backorder due to the malignant slow clappers for that cartooned mafia themed easter bunny.
Myth?
Lotus stands for Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious.
Lotus= Lots of trouble usually serious
I have had my Emira 3 months and had a CEL come on within the 2nd day. It was code U0416 which was a Power train system code for "invalid data received from control module". Reset it and never seen again and I am at 1500 miles. Also had to get the HVAC fan resistor replaced at about 600 miles. Also, got a CEL for the EVAP canister which is a known issue. Does not affect driving and parts are on order. Car is fun, just has these minor gremlins which can be frustrating, but hopefully they are going away as I address them.
Yeah, still a great car.
This really is a special car.
great update
Thanks for the honest video. If you don't mind me asking, who are you using for insurance?
USAA. Not necessarily a he lowest cost.
Hi Andrew waht are you using to sead and reset your codes in your Emira ?? make and model please and thanks Steven
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Hi Andrew what are you using to read and reset your codes make and model please , thanks
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This is the item I got I had to download a third party app to use it. Not sure how well it works I only used it once
That's a really good color!
I'm in Florida also. If you are getting the cat delete from GRP, you might also want to consider a cold air intake if they make one for the Emira. As for the windshield, I would think Lotus would cover this under warranty, or perhaps your insurance would cover it. You bring back a memory for me. Way back in the day I had a 1996 NSX-T. Initially, when I was looking for one, I found one in the Tarpon Springs area of Florida which the owner had bought in Ocala. After agreeing to buy it in Tarpon Springs, I met him at the Ocala dealership to finish the deal. As we were looking the car over, I saw the front windshield had a long vertical crack in it which was not there when I saw the car a week before. He said, don't worry, your insurance will cover that. I was there with my girlfriend. I took her hand and said, we are leaving. He followed me to her car and was still talking as we drove off. I bought a different one over the phone as we drove home. Had that car 25 mostly trouble-free years before I sold it.
Hi,
I'm hoping that by removing one catalytic converter, the Emira I hope will sound more like the Evora. I just got my Evora back, and wow, it's so different. I think I prefer the driving experience of the Evora, but I like everything else about the Emira. I'll look into getting a cold air intake. I also got a custom steering wheel from GRP. Check out my short video for the Emira, and I'll have to make another one for the Evora.
@@v317865 Perfect. The Emira is a better daily and the Evora is more of a weekend car.
Florida is due for a recall, it's ran by deluded myth mafia types, takes stockholm syndrome not to notice it.
The window crack will continue to expand unless its fixed by resin professionally …?
Yeah, it's bad. Dealership does not have one. I guess It will take time.
I drive an evira gt with over 20000 miles on it ( not babied miles) I track it often, and ive never had a single issue with the car.
The CEL is due to the EVAP pressure valve - I had the same problem.
Did you just reset the codes or did you have something replaced?
@@v317865 I had to bring the car to the dealer and they replaced the pressure relieve valve and the charcoal canister.
Reset. I should have the car back in a week or two.
Sorry to hear about your problem but I just passed 500 mine with zero problem.
I am happy you had no problems. My windshield really sucks and the flat tire but I can't put that on Lotus. Makes me sick as it cost so much to ship.
@@v317865 did they figure out the CEL?
Did you break-in the car?
I have 300 Mi on it now unfortunately it's going back to the dealership to get the front windshield replaced. I thought this would be a good time to have them also replace all the black plastic with carbon fiber. I will do an updated video with all the carbon I've added without changing the look of the car
Had evap code. I tighten gas cap slowly and thoughtfully, went away
Anyone can change it. They'll run masking tape down the pillars, along the roof etc. A company that cuts out and replaces windshields all day is going to give you much less risk of damage. The person that does it at Lotus probably rarely replaces a windshield. He could've worked at a Windshield replacement/repair company, though. So it's possible someone at Lotus might be really good at it.
Nice car expect a little of the unordinary sports/ supercar that’s how they are. As long as it drives the way it looks be thankful
It drives very nice. Its a more of the soft side vs the Evora.
@@v317865 very impressive
I feel for you, been in a similar situation with my new Porsche Cayman GTS. At 332 miles and one month old it threw a check engine light and went into limp mode. I had it towed to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong so they reset and sent me home. Thankfully it hasnt come back now at 3k miles and enjoying the drives. Hopefully just a one time glitch for you too!
My brake pad cracked after 100 km
My mate here in the UK has one , and he's had no probs at all. It's a bloody great car. His other car is a fair bit slower...a 1969 army Land Rover. I know which one I like driving in.
Tire you could easily touch up by yourself.
@@tobiaszdabkowski5450 yeah, that is the plan.
Toyota/Lexus engine, transmission, and electrical harness. I think you’re going to be okay. No car is perfect.
3rd cat delete will void the warranty, you have to read the manual. Don't believe what "the guy at the dealership said...". it's in writing
@@maddycatgamer83 not per the dealership I go to. They are doing the work.
You do realize that you don’t need to take a car to a dealer for tire issues, right? Also - changing a windshield is likely a non issue for companies that do this for a living.
Sucks that these things are happening, but you’re overreacting to how to address these things.
Agree, COSTCO, BJs, and Discount auto will fix the nail issue
I think its more so he paid a premium for it and wants premium service. so no chance of nicks on the new wheels, paint, wrap etc. Doesn’t want to take any chances
The problem is the car is so expensive and I don't trust the mom and pop shops. Plus it's a very new car and who knows what they will damage. I had an Audi that they damaged the VIN number and even Audi could never fix it. This is why I want to take it back to the dealer hoping that they know better than the mom and pop shops
For windscreens dealers usually sublet out to specialists.
@@craigh3461 yeah, still broke. I want my car back.
Why go to a lotus dealer for a tire repair.. can do it yourself in 10 minutes.
Broke or broken
Yes it's broken, I'm very sad but hopefully it can be fixed and hopefully it's trouble for you after work
A garden variety floridian priest of which there are many, walks into a auto purchase and says I hope you take cash, either way it will have to be written off as a business expense with tax free dollars.
Is this a joke or is this guy a priest?
@@yonatanclark8242 A bronx tale, a florida gothic. Doubt its more than a joke but in many cases you know it isnt.
Along the road of life drive safely and mindful the potholes, the portholes along the information highway of the dark web.
@@yonatanclark8242 they deleted my reply to you. Do the math.
@@yonatanclark8242 check your email comment notifier, you might still be able to read yesterdays reply to you.
@@yonatanclark8242 they just deleted 1 of 2 replies to you, do the math.
Cant build a porsche?? Mustve been a 911? I know they are getting away from the manual for a year or so, but thats next year. There's a handful of odd paint to sample colors out there for sale, i would've assumed those were customer ordered cars? Yes, the intro of hybrid/ electric is killing of the manual gearbox. 🤬
Yes I'm working on a 718 now but the dealership doesn't want to sell it unless I give him a trade-in I think it's crappy but hey that's the way to get it.
. Because they want to screw you with ADM AND screw you with a very low trade in value. I'm a multi Porsche owner and will never buy another until my salesman of 20+ years goes to hell.
Sooooo glad Lotus pushed my I4 build out to 2025 so it made my decision to cancel my order easy. Immediately bought a Porsche Turbo S.
The Evora 400/GT is lighter and Faster. Emira is too civilized, not what Lotus was all about.
Evora seems faster and sounds a lot better. I'm going to be removing the third catalytic converter hopefully that will make the sound better
Yep - but that philosophy was sending Lotus under - they can't survive selling a few hundred cars a year.
The Emira is a massive step into the sports car arena for those who don't what to go hardcore from the outset.
@@meenboli I agree. The world was not mass-produced and was not ready for most people. The mirror is definitely is a well-built machine and it's much more luxury and drives a lot smoother. Can't tell you yet if it's as fun. But I will soon
Please upload a video on the exhaust sound after taking off that cat. Curious to see how much of a difference it'll make
@@v317865 Better had be - I've had one on order for 18 months!
In fact I was at the Chapman family home yesterday as a guest at their garden party!
It felt very special indeed 😊
Looks a nice car but can’t help feeling that I would buy German
@@chrisedge5007 I had both. As an everyday car I would do German as a rare fun car this is it.
Porsche windshields will crack too, just keeping it real.
As an investment has to be Porsche lotus will drop quick in value
@@chrisedge5007 Lol. Go find an Elise that has dropped in value without being totaled. Those GD things are like a guaranteed stock fund. I've been after an Elise for twenty years. No such thing as a bargain there, like EVER.
So are British cars in general just junk? McLarens always have problems, so do Ranger Rovers, you're saying Lotus is the same? If that's the case, British cars being problematic seems to be the case.
Geeze
I was looking for Emira content and this was a waster of ~ 6min. Omgosh you got a CEL ..... I have 2 other brand new cars that cost more than the Lotus and they also had a CEL. Stuff happens and while not ideal, these machines are super complicated nowadays. Sometimes rando CELs comes on but if cleared then they disappear. To even bring up the tire situation in your 'update' is not even relevant. You can go to any number of quality tire centers that will do it, its not like these wheels are special like Carbon Fiber with special fitting. Cmon. If you have a cracked windshield and you said you saw it but didn't want to think anything of it ... that is 100% on you hoping it would go away ??? The PPF wrap is the installers fault. and the trunk issue has been known so just close hard. Don't mean to be harsh but you seem over reacting to some small items. Hope everything gets resolved though
Every english car is like that shit.
Put this car against any other car and tell me what people will look at. It may not be the most refined or the most luxury car but it's definitely the most outstanding looking car in this price range
@@v317865 your a shadowbanhappy egotist, duly noted, lol.
@@v317865 Yeah, like looking good with a broken leg 🤣🤣🤣
And they say European cars are "more reliable" than American lol
I had an Audi, porsche and both are better. Not as nice looking but more reliable.
MAYBE FOR THE EXTRA COIN HE SHOULD HAVE TAKERN A SECOND HAND HELLCAT STILL THE LOTUS DOES LOOK SWEET WHEN IT'S FIX UP🏎️
Of course, the nearest dealership is 150mi away. This isn't a honda. See how close Aston Martin dealerahips are to eachother.