[{"id": 14431070, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking little car. In many pictures it looks goldish/tan. Gray is much better. Are all the vents and scoops functional ? Bet is scoots with 400 hp. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715619845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431174, "authorName": "The_Dude_Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_dude_abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seeing a lot of F8/488 vibes here, and I LOVE it!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715620285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431304, "authorName": "Clarkieaj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clarkieaj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the exterior color I ordered. Thanks @seller for some great pics helping me imagine what my own will look like. Probably the best shots I\u2019ve seen to date. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715620747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431417, "authorName": "greystone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greystone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Emira is the car to flip in 2024.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1715621192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431547, "authorName": "brandonelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandonelliott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having seen this car in person I can say the color combo is just perfection. Also i can vouch for the seller being one to car for his cars at the highest levels.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715621539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431605, "authorName": "brandonelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandonelliott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greystone not surprising since many owners waited 3+ years for their cars and were unable to get deposits back. Life moved on for many as they found other cars but couldn\u2019t get out of their orders of these. It\u2019s unfortunate, the cars look amazing; I\u2019m assuming they drive just as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715621651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431672, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@parshooter... Thanks for the compliment... Yes, all vents are functional", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715621864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14431890, "authorName": "Fastpath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastpath/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Fastpath", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715622452, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14431899, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brandonelliott, thanks for the note on this. I placed a deposit nearly three years ago when the Emira debuted (July 6th, 2021). When I submitted my configuration to Lotus, my deposit transitioned to non-refundable. When delays started to stack up, I tried to back out of the purchase, but doing so would cause me to forfeit my $15k deposit. After several delays (Covid, Supply Chain, CARB cert.), I finally took delivery. My original plan, was to buy the Emira and enjoy it for 1-2 years... until another car I was planning to get would arrive... but the multiple mentioned delays messed up my plans... and both cars delivered within two weeks from each other. Which leaves me to where I am now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715622504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14432038, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also wanted to note that since I placed a deposit on debut day and secured one of the first batch allocations, this Emira has the initial lower FE1 MSRP, of which has gone up over $10k since.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715622743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14432145, "authorName": "ricksterj311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricksterj311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hands down the best spec I\u2019ve seen so far. Willing to bet this will go over MSRP; which is a steal given the new MSRP is much more! Good luck with sale!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715622924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14432547, "authorName": "greystone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greystone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brandonelliott Many owners put deposits down before the car was launched at Goodwood? Brave souls.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715623969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14432727, "authorName": "Stuttgart78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Emira V6 manual is one of the best sports cars money can buy for under $120k today. The build quality and interior materials are a huge improvement over the Evora it replaces, and everything feels very premium.\n\nThe experience is very analog and tactile, unlike anything else on the market, including the GTS 4.0 and GT4. The steering is natural and communicative. The engine feels 'old school' in the best possible way, producing all the right noises behind your back and an intoxicating supercharger whine at every press of the throttle\u2014louder than in the Evora 400/GT. As many have already stated, this is one of the best-sounding V6 engines out there. The shifter, although not on par with the likes of the Honda S2000 and similar vehicles, feels very mechanical, almost like a gated manual. I like it more than the manuals in both the 991.1 and 991.2. The suspension feels more 'complete' in the Emira, compared to the Evora, which I didn't like. When ordering the Emira, I'd definitely recommend opting for the Sport suspension option, which gives the car more sharpness and feels more Lotus-like. Touring, although praised by many, is too soft for my taste, as recently confirmed by Misha on the N\u00fcrburgring. The car looks twice its price, feels very special, and every drive is an event.\n\nP.S. The Cybertruck is the car to flip in 2024. :-)\nP.P.S. Nimbus Grey with a Tan or Red exterior is one of the best combinations out there. NG beautifully emphasizes the lines of the body. The Lower Black Pack adds a touch of classic style, similar to the chrome window trim on 911s.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715624486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14432886, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greystone A lot of people placed deposits at launch debut before Goodwood. The market was quite different in the summer of 2021. What Lotus communication for timing was very optimistic where other companies were playing it more safe. At the time I was more familiar with Porsche than Lotus when it came to company knowledge.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715625109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14434026, "authorName": "mkg.elm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkg.elm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greystone, I'd say it's the car to keep! This is my exact spec, and I also got it at the lower initial pricing. Not even a $40k upside would get me to sell this car today, or possibly in the next 20 years. This is one of the last cars you can buy (for way less than new 911 prices) that still leaves all of the driving technique up to you. \r\n\r\nFor those on the fence about Sport or Touring suspension, this spec has Sport with the Goodyears, not Sport with the Cup 2 tires. Big difference. The Goodyears are perfect for that Lotus magic - giving you all of the road info with no harshness. This car soaks up bad pavement better than my Q5 on good Michelins. It has no earthly right to be so comfortable with so much grip.\r\n\r\nIn terms of the tan leather, picture 40 is just about the only photo that actually represents the color to my eye/monitor. It's a classy look, and not even close to the orange hue that phone cameras give it.\r\n\r\nMy condolences to @n4v4nod that the timing was off and you can't keep both.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1715628154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14435101, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msg.elm... thanks for the comments. You bring up something worth mentioning regarding capturing the colors. Yes, you are correct, photo 40 is the most accurate. Additionally the Nimbus Grey was captured a little off from the photographer. The videos and photos on the neighborhood are more accurate, vs. the ones in the park parking lot. It's more a pewter than a brown/gold.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715631498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14436520, "authorName": "mikeklacy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeklacy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just purchased one new, otherwise I would be bidding on this one. The sports suspension is a marvel of engineering, very responsive and well dampened - rides smoother than our Rivian on \"soft\" suspension.\r\nGreat color combination too!\r\nThese are about $135k OTD at west coast dealerships now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715641579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14438585, "authorName": "wheller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@n4v4nod please post a driving video", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715691234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14439067, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheller, would love to, but the Emira is not registered to drive. I had temp trip permit from Washington state to drive back to Oregon only. I have Oregon title to transfer ownership but It's been garaged and on a battery tender since I have taken delivery (except to take photos). Trying to keep it as new as possible for the next owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715695885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14439177, "authorName": "SidecarPluto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidecarpluto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is gorgeous, would love to be behind the wheel of this beauty.\r\nCan\u2019t imagine with a brand new car like this, a driving video would be needed to sell the car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715696835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14439379, "authorName": "CharlestonJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlestonjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lotus has always made special cars for special drivers. Most people won't get it, and are better off with a Porsche. I've been fortunate enough to have owned a few, and I regret selling them, especially the S4S. An Emira will be the next one. A couple observations: I love the common design language between the Evija and this car, and it seems the \"kit-car\" feel of the Elise, and still present to some extent in the Evora, has finally been completely baked out of the brand.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715698544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14440049, "authorName": "WrongEra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrongera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does lotus have any plans to rectify the \"whistling\" side mirror issue? This is one of my top 3 right now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715703136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14440796, "authorName": "Driv300mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driv300mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wrongera I don't have that issue in mine and haven't heard any US buyers complain about that issue. I believe it's been fixed and was only an issue in the earliest production models that sold in the UK as well as press cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715706899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14442212, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WrongEra with the 3 hour drive from the dealer on Interstate 5, I did not witness any wind noise. Based on your reply, I looked on the Emira forum and it seems a couple people at start of production had window alignment issues where the frameless window seal and the door glass edge were not snug creating a wind noise near the mirrors. Hope that helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715711110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14442938, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by SYcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715713347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14443643, "authorName": "ricksterj311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricksterj311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is beyond stunning. Looks like a supercar. Should easily fetch at least $120k! GLWS and congrats to the future buyer!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715715980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14445777, "authorName": "BFC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WrongEra I have over 1,000 miles on my Emira, and I have never detected any wind noise that I would consider out of the ordinary.\r\n@msg I concur with the seller (@n4v4nod) that there is more of a pewter than a brown/gold hint. Having to put down a deposit and then place an order on very scant information, I worried that Nimbus Grey/Gray was going to just be silver. Thankfully, it is more interesting than that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715725285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14446428, "authorName": "WrongEra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrongera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the response. Simply curious, it would not have stopped my interest in these. Alot to like with this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715732032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14447168, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a photo from when it was unloaded from the transport truck at the dealer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715740008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14447265, "authorName": "Abarthzagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abarthzagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a beautiful car. One complaint.....the control screen has to go...not my style...wish they made it retractable/foldable into the dash.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715741700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14447871, "authorName": "Ducrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color is fantastic. I don\u2019t think the lead ad photo does it justice. \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s crazy what Chinese money, a British badge and Japanese motor can do! Wish I could drive one. Excited to see where these cars go in the upcoming years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715769712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14455318, "authorName": "stone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just took a ride in one of these the other day. They're gorgeous in person. Lotus really got it right with this. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715814594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14456571, "authorName": "explosivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/explosivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an emira and a gr supra. The supra is quicker, but the emotion and beauty of the emira is simply unmatched. I get just as excited driving the emira normally as I do in the supra pushing it to the limits.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715829790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14459287, "authorName": "blehutchie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blehutchie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am bias to Nimbus with the black rims and lotus yellow calipers\u2026This is an exceptional build, lotus nailed it! The winner will absolutely love it \u2026. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715878156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14475863, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun Fact: The original Lotus badges for the Emira when production initially started were Yellow/Green... They transitioned to Yellow/Black to provide a cleaner look/sophisticated look for the 2024 model year. The Black matches the Black Word-mark logo on the Brake Calipers. Additionally when the Emira made it's debut back in July of 2021, The Yellow Calipers did not match the yellow logos... This has since been corrected to match once production started.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716002737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14487531, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lotus really focused on the little things.... example, the interior perforations of the exhaust tips are the sample of the Lotus logo. \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1716144854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14488632, "authorName": "vitoarminio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitoarminio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a Nimbus w red leather and 270 miles on it. Just took it out for its first proper drive on canyon roads. The car is even better than I imagined. And its true the pics dont do it justice. I put deposit down Oct 2021 amd just got it this week. Buyer will be happy", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1716150765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14489639, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by hlweeks1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716166318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14489894, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"FOR THE DRIVERS\" inscription on the keys are a nice touch!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716170729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14490145, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a first round depositor/buyer, I received a special gift pack from Lotus. Small Artist print, Hat, Pen, Leather Keychain and Notebook. All of which is included with the car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716175687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14491183, "authorName": "rlhug1954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhug1954/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good add ins, GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716213627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14492233, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 103000, "content": "$103,000 bid placed by SYcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716223165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14492321, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice job on the build order in fact I\u2019ve ordered a near exact to yours less the yellow calipers - does anyone have a great cross country shipper they could recommend", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716223787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14492375, "authorName": "TaylorCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SYcars I enthusiastically recommend \"Intercity Lines\". They have transported a number of cars for me and their service is stellar. Good family owned company too. I have a Nimbus car with red leather and red calipers on order as well. Should be arriving this month. 3 year wait.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716224236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14492637, "authorName": "Stuttgart78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's target 110 :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716225311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14492825, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716225935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14493111, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy bidding everyone! Less than an 1 hour left! Feel free to shoot any questions my way if you have any.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716226698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14493868, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TaylorCar 100% agree on Intercity Lines. Can't say enough good things. Amazing service. My wife used them to bring up her '09 LP560-4 Gallardo she bought 3.5 years ago. 1st class all the way!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716229032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14493959, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you TaylorCar for the recommendation", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716229349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494045, "authorName": "Wolfenhaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfenhaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am so interested in buying one of these", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716229601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494102, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wolfenhaus Trust me, you WON'T be disappointed!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716229748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494165, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 104000, "content": "$104,000 bid placed by hlweeks1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716229950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14494175, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by SYcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716229989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14494179, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 106000, "content": "$106,000 bid placed by hlweeks1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716229993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14494189, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is getting fun", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494194, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SYcars I'm enjoying it \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716230045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494199, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 107000, "content": "$107,000 bid placed by SYcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14494196, "authorName": "WindJunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/windjunkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hlweeks1 won't be denied", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716230068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494204, "authorName": "marcnotmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcnotmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s still a deal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494219, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No deposit. No wait. Just bid, win, and drive!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716230109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494235, "authorName": "marcnotmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcnotmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve been waiting almost 3 years for mine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494239, "authorName": "PaulErdos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerdos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*Wives are being texted and called*", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494251, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/20/24 for $107,000 to SYcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230177, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14494254, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold! Sold! Sold! Congrats!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494255, "authorName": "Wolfenhaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfenhaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, contgratulations @SYcars", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494257, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great purchase! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494258, "authorName": "Dduanee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dduanee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Congrats, @SYcars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494261, "authorName": "PaulErdos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerdos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @SYcars. Can I take it for a spin?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494265, "authorName": "marcnotmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcnotmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You will love it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494316, "authorName": "TaylorCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy @SYcars The Emira is one of the best handling cars I have ever driven. I sold an Evora 400 in anticipation of the Emira. The Emira is even better than an Evora400. Have fun!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716230400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494318, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hlweeks1 nice job - the seller deserves a high five for ordering this car in these specs", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716230406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494323, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the hell happened? The online wouldn't take my last bid, said I was winning. I wasn't done yet!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494370, "authorName": "blehutchie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blehutchie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. You will love your Emira!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716230551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494400, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hlweeks1 I had the same thing happen to me on a SL 125 a few weeks back, sorry hear that it\u2019s frustrating", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14494460, "authorName": "n4v4nod (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n4v4nod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SYcars, Congrats!!! Excited for you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716230804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14495187, "authorName": "Moley44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moley44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great spec and well bought! I got tired of waiting for mine so cancelled the order. Enjoy shifting this lovely motor!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716233003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14495222, "authorName": "rubin565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rubin565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT could you please make a model page for the Emira, so we can subscribe and be notified for future listings?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716233124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14495371, "authorName": "Stuttgart78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@n4v4nod, can you please share your thoughts on the Emira vs. Spyder RS? I know it's not an apples-to-apples comparison, but I'd still love to hear your perspective. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716233633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14495790, "authorName": "60tigerfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/60tigerfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a trailer needs to address the comment from bidder hlweeks1\r\n\r\nI was just watching and I had some funny things happening like comments disappeared and then came back after refreshing. This happened twice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716234955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14496023, "authorName": "TaylorCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stuttgart78 Here is an excerpt from an Emira driving impression I wrote for the Emira forum. This may help others understand how magical this new Lotus really is.\n\n\nMy driving experience. Many years SCCA racing experience. Hundreds of races/track days. (Spec Miata, Vintage Shelby Mustang, Formula Fords)\nI have driven many student's Exotic cars on the track with them sitting beside me. Some of these cars are pretty scary, some are magic.\nThe Evora 400 was one of the best handling street cars I have ever driven. Period. I owned one for 3 years. It reminds me of a first generation NSX with a Comptech supercharger. I recently sold my Evora to make room for my Emira. My daily driver is a 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a 100hp APR tune. 500hp with a PDK auto. I drove it (250 miles RT) to the Emira test drive. The 911 is a great daily/touring driver that is pretty quick, and handles very well. When driven in \"sport or sport +\" mode, acceleration from a 30mph roll is pretty impressive. It will walk away from the Emira. The traction control fights against wheel spin up to 70mph. It also will carve sweeping exit ramps with precision. It is a great solid car. My wife drives a new Boxster S. That is even smoother. While I have always had a \"P\" car in the garage, I have owned a variety of other fun cars and I still keep going back to a Lotus.\n\nEmira notes: This car was the Hethel yellow demo car with alcantara, black pack, Sport suspension, Cup tires, V6, 6sp. It was a demo car and not a production car. I was told that various changes will be made to these demo cars before production. Dealership was San Francisco Lotus also known as Cars Dawydiak. Very cool, little, enthusiasts dealer.\n\n-Overall driving experience was terrific.\n\n-Drives even better than an Evora 400. It is quieter, yet firmer.\n\n-Steering\nSteering is much better in the Emira than either the 911 or Evora. It has a direct connection to the tire patch. No fighting, no fuss, and it has a very linear connection. Much more \"intimate\" that the Porsche. The P car is a little subdued, maybe purposefully. Power steering is more direct than the Evora and feedback is wonderful. This car is very easy to drive fast. The one word that kept coming to my mind was \"telepathic\". You just think, and it goes there. There is no delay or confusion. A track prepped Emira with 500 hp would be a force to be reckoned with. I think I would put it up against a Porsche GT3.\n\n-The Emira is pretty quick but I did not explore above 5500 rpm. It is not as fast as the Carrera S. It is just as fast as an Evora and I loved that power. I did not want to make the Lotus rep too nervous. SF Lotus had a great driving loop up and down the 101 freeway with a few sweeping exits. Just like an Evora, this car pulls in nearly every gear. I do hope they can raise the rev limiter. My Evora pulled like a train right up to the very abrupt cut off. I know this is for reliability, but 500 more rpm and a soft limit would awesome! Triple digit speeds are easy to see if you are not careful. Don't ask. 3rd gear is the magic zone in sweeping turns. If you like a 400, you will love the Emira. My FE deposit is staying. I cannot wait.\n\n-Emira is quieter than a 400 with respect to road noise, even with Cup tires on the Emira. The exhaust I think it is a bit muted as compared to an Evora. (Greg at GRP racing, 3rd cat delete kit?) It also is much quieter than the 911. That surprised me.\n\n-Emira sport suspension is slightly stiffer than the 400. It is not bad at all, I could live with it. The Porsche when set to \"sport\" is MUCH stiffer than the Emira sport. I am glad I ordered touring suspension. (I have a track only car)\n\n-Pedal placement is good, clutch pedal \"could\" stand to be moved 1/2\"-1\" to the left. There is plenty of room. Super wide shoes are not the best idea. Clutch and brake could be a little bit farther apart. It is easier to manage the brake/clutch in the Emira than in an Evora. I drove with narrow driving shoes so, there was no problem. I kept a pair in the back seat of my Evora.\n\nRear view mirrors are perfect. The Evora 400 blind spots have been nicely addressed. Bravo.\n\nLeg room.\nThere is plenty of room for tall drivers. I am 6'2\" and could not easily depress the clutch with the seat all the way back. Same as Evora. I had to slide it up at least of couple of inches. Seems to be enough headroom for a helmet too. There is more room in the Emira than in an Evora.\n\n-Shifter is magic. Anybody who misses a gear on this car needs to relearn how to drive a stick. (Go drive a Formula Ford with a Hewland transmission) I do not understand the complaints I have read about this. Maybe a variation in the demo cars? Stick throw is even shorter and more direct than the 400. They must have done a bunch of work to improve the fabulous existing Evora box and stick. (Think a more sophisticated Miata transmission) The exposed shift linkage is beautiful, a real work of art. If you did not like the shifter, you owe yourself some more time in the car. Give it another chance. I had absolutely no problems with shifting or the clutch engagement. If someone comes from a PDK Cayman or a stick BMW, Mazda or Audi, this Emira will definitely feel a bit \"raw\" and notchy. I heard no objectionable transmission noise or rattle either. Remember, this is a LOTUS, not a Honda.\n\n-Seats are good. I could spend a long day in them. Great adjustability. Alcantara was nice and really held you in place. It \"could\" have some down the road wear issues. I opted for red leather though.\n\n-Fit and finish looked very good although I did not inspect panel fit that closely. The interior was well sorted, the only obvious issue was the rubber welting between the door sill and the carpet. The Evora had the same problem. They must use the same vendor. The rubber seal \"puckers\" where it bends in a curve. It did make me feel \"at home\" at least. Not a big deal. Paint was good, I'd do a mild paint correction to bring out the full luster. NO car comes from the factory with perfect paint. They all can be improved.\n\n-Infotainment system. At first, it seems a bit complex. (And, I am an audio engineer) I did not spend much time with it and only listened for about a few minutes. I brought along a well recorded high resolution SACD on a memory stick. so, that is not the problem. My first listening impression was that it was good. Maybe a little bright. Nice Left, Center, Right staging, but I was not blown away like I was told I would be. Vocals did image up front and across the dash. One vocal did seem to come from the hood, that was good. Bass seemed to be a little weak, but I have no idea how the EQ and or controls were previously set. I will give it a full test in the near future. And, I was told that this is a pre-production car, so the audio \"upgrades\" (bigger amp and possible DSP adjustments) were probably not present. They are \"listening\" to the reviews and even took notes when we were downloading after the test drive. I am confident that our comments will get back to Hethel.\n\nMy summary comment; the Emira is in every way a better car than the Evora. More engaging than a PDK Carrera. Think of the Emira as an Evora that went to ballet school, finishing school, and wears just a little bit of make-up.\n\nI cannot wait. My V6, 6sp, Nimbus/red car is due in March. Fingers crossed", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1716235679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14517472, "authorName": "SYcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "N4v4nod - please contact me for payment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716419566, "type": "comment"}]