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Oldyellar



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Lotus Emira



Really, really, really, really like the look of this Cool
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I do to. First sports car that has grabbed my interest in a while. If I ever move to somewhere that isn’t up an unadopted cart track I might consider one. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #911292 7th Jul 2021 8:36pm
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boxoftricks



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Agreed it looks great. There is something about Lotus that always makes me smile.
Post #911331 8th Jul 2021 7:14am
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Grenadier



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Beautiful. Clearly a car that is aimed at what the customer wants (no hybrid, hydraulic steering, basic settings, etc) than any various lobbyists or a vainglorious designer. A bit like the Grenadier. Mrs Grenadier has been talking about a Cayman for a while, might shove her this way. Just hope they get the QC right as proposed. At least we know the engine, Toyota or AMG will work and be fantastic. Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #911340 8th Jul 2021 8:06am
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Rashers



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That is a beautiful looking car.

Lotus have been spending a lot of money at their headquarters in Hethel in Norfolk and also at another facility on the outskirts of Norwich.

Coming from Norfolk, I have a very soft spot for Lotus's. I hope this investment and new model is a success for them.

Reading Grenadier's comments, sadly I think I would look at a Porsche before the Lotus, but that's just me.

Probably be dragged outside and publicly flogged for saying such a thing by locals with pitch forks (albeit carbon fibre pitch forks) Rolling with laughter
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piechipsandpeas



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And the JPS Lotus at the very end. Fantastic.
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markb110



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I am still waiting for the Lotus Elvira Mistress of the Dark edition, complete with headlight tassles.


Someone will get that... Whistle
Post #911403 8th Jul 2021 12:45pm
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ickle



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MIB?
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markb110



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Nope

I so want to attach the You Tube video

What time do the kids go to bed these days…….. Laughing
Post #911462 8th Jul 2021 4:47pm
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Watched the live streamed launch, timed to miss the rain very nicely.

It does look nice. Keen to try the 4 pot engine. Price point seems excellent. Slightly concerned at the weight.
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camelman



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Always had a soft spot for a lotus. My first non landrover car was a S3 Esprit Turbo. Contrary to popular opinion it wasn't 'Lots of trouble usually serious'. I had it for 4 years, and had no trouble with it (other than speeding tickets Whistle ).

Agree on the comment about the non lotus like weight. The Esprit was 1067kg.
Still not lardy, but like everything these days getting bigger and having more safety kit... 
Post #911721 10th Jul 2021 7:07am
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