CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Man. I’m so so happy for you dude. After so long. A proper, modern sports car. Great choice over the Porsche honestly this looks so so much better and still drives just as great with a good enough reliability. Hope you have loads of fun🔥💯
I was in your factory on Wednesday - I was quite impressed - it was far more slick than I was expecting. Also - and important for me - watching people assemble your car really appeals to me - it's all part of what fished me in in the first place. You'll be building mine this April ('24). You should all be seriously proud of yourselves.
Congratulations! Well deserved. Got some financial milestones im trying to hit as well in the next couple years, hoping to one do something similar. Your videos really help with narrowing down the types of car Id like to own.
Congrats man! I bought my Nimbus Grey this past Wednesday and the car gets delivered tomorrow. Super stoked! It doesn’t even seem real given how long I’ve been waiting
Congratulations! Car looks phenomenal. Always enjoyed all your reviews and comparisons. I just got a low milage plain old base 2009 Cayman 987.2 after looking for a long time and loving every second of it. Looking forward in seeing this new car put to the test. Julio
Perfect spec, so nice! I’ll definitely be interested in seeing that video at the end on how having a flashy sports car affects how people perceive you now
Success! i am currently at the 2.5 year mark in my wait as well. First edition 2.0 in osmium silver with red guts locked in production. i will be in London in April and could actually catch my car in production. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Congrats on the beautiful Emira! You and I have similar milestones and I am ready for my first "brand new big boy sports car" as well. Have a Cayman GTS 4.0 currently in production. I hope to take delivery in 2-3 months. I also originally had the deposit down on the Emira but ended up turning down an allocation to get the GTS instead. It's such a fine line between the two cars though. I truly believe that you can't go wrong with either! I trust your take on driving experiences and can't wait to see your comparison between your Emira and a Cayman GTS 4.0!
@@pawpabare. it was direct to you sir, just wondering how you would compare the 981S/gts to the emira. I liked the 981 base but found it underpowered in regular driving, 981S has plenty for the street. I loved the gts 4.0, but found the 981S to sound a bit better in the uk (gpf filters). Both emira and 4.0 are double the cost of the 981S.
@@Jay-xr3sb I agree with you that the 981 S does sound better than the 4.0 and as good/better than the Emira depending on the exhaust. As far as comparing to the Emira, the 981 S does not feel as special of a driving experience and the steering feel in the 981 platform is its weakest point. That being said, the 981 S is still one of the best sports cars you can buy. The value for money on a 981 S is amazing. The engine in the GTS 4.0 feels much more special and the low down torque is very nice to have but I don't necessarily think it's worth double the money. Neither the GTS 4.0 or the Emira are double the car compared to a 981 S even though I think both of those cars are worth every penny of their price.
I can't bring myself to buy a new car that will fall in value so fast. The gr86 new costs the same as a low mileage (30,000), 981S in the UK. It's half the price of the GTS 4.0 or Emira. Just as fast as the emira, sounds better than the 4.0 (gpf filter). It will cost more to run but try the 981S and get a warranty for piece of mind.
Hey, just started following your channel, congrats on the Emira! I have a GTS 4.0 6sp coming soon, and the Emira was definitely on my list when shopping. I think the Emira is probably the bolder purchase! A little bit of a higher risk but a little bit of a higher reward. Salute. Also, where’d you get a 4.7% interest rate from lol? Lowest I’m seeing is a tick under 6. And at that point it doesn’t beat out no risk investments
Excited for you! And us as I know you’ll track that thing unlike many others. I really want to know if it’s a viable alternative to the boxster/cayman gts. Hopeful it can endure full sessions at 10/10ths.
Congratulations! I think there's a satisfaction in obtaining your dream car in a financially responsible way. Lets be honest most cars depreciate, the last couple years was an anomaly where you could literally buy any car you want drive it for a while and possibly make money or break even. That's definitely over now at least for the vast majority of cars and I feel like the used car market is being flooded with cars people realize they can't afford with their 10% financing. That said, wow where did you get 4.7% financing?
You earned it! Looking forward to more Emira content: road and track impressions, must have mods, ease of maintenance, British quirks, etc. Get that useless 3rd cat out of there!
I have one on order (2.0) but I will say when I test drove it, it was somewhat disappointing in pulling the emotion of driving out like what my Elise does… but, it sure is damn pretty, and I always wanted to own a Ferrari without the price tag…
@jubbalandcars well I hope you post soon cause I fully expect to get my car in the next few days, and the best I was able to find anywhere was 5.9 or 5.5 if you take their warranties . Credit score isn't an issue. Also what are you paying for auto insurance. Cheapest I have found was amica at 103 per month woth 2 additional vehicles and zero claims. Anyhow thanks for reply and congrats on ya car also love the color
@@jubbalandcars the 911 T is significantly faster and more accomplished. Bhp is a false comparison, not sure why the emira is only 4.5 secs for the power.
Debt math: If you have $100k and use it to buy a car in cash, you will save the cost of interest, which in this case is 4.75% of the loan balance per year (let’s not be pedantic about monthly compounding). Alternately, if you have the $100k, but you put it in let’s call it the S&P 500, you will on average *EARN* 10-11% per year on that $100k. And you will pay 4.75%. 10-11% is more than 4.75%. Weird, I know. So over time, on average, based on historical performance of the stock market, you will clearly build wealth faster by leaving your money invested and using debt for the car.
The historical returns since 1871 are almost 10%, and that includes both the great depression and the lost decade. That’s 153 years of data. But losses loom larger than gains, that is human psychology. If you need proof that it is flawed logic, just ask yourself this. If there were 153 years of losing -10%. No one would even question the stock market, they would say it is awful, you’re insane, 153 years of data, it’s a guaranteed loser. But 153 years of +10% returns and people say that 153 years means nothing, it’s a casino, you’re taking crazy risk, you’ll lose everything. Asymmetrical assessment of risk driven by fear, not logic.
Apologies if this posts twice, I posted it but it disappeared. I don’t know what happened. Short version, since 1871, the returns on the stock market are roughly 10%, and that includes both the great depression and the lost decade. Anyone who claims there’s no risk in the stock market is not even worth talking to, they have no business talking about money because they don’t understand simple concepts. But it’s a grossly asymmetrical *assessment* of risk to say the stock market is risky to the point that you shouldn’t invest. If you tell a person there’s 153 years of data showing that the stock market *loses* on average 10% every year, they would say the stock market is an insane waste of time, you’re guaranteed to lose money, the proof is 153 years of losses. Guaranteed loser. But if you say it’s 153 years of positive returns, they’ll say “nah man, the stock market is way too risky, fools game, 153 years of data doesn’t mean anything”. So the assessment of risk is purely emotional. If it’s a ton data showing losses, they’ll say it’s proof. If it’s 153 years of gains, they’ll call it a fluke, a crap shoot, a casino. It’s fear pretending to be logic.
If I recall correctly, you were pre-med, or you became an MD. Sorry it’s been a while since that vid I don’t remember exactly. But either way, I’m assuming you took some statistics. And understanding statistics you know that in the short term yeah anything can happen, but in the long run probability wins. So you want to play based on probability. Hell you’re in Las Vegas. YOU should be saying this to ME!
Let not get carried away, it's super car looks and average sports car performance. 981S for half the price, better build quality, flat 6 engine and that sound
@@jubbalandcars not strange at all. Like you, I'm financially responsible. The 981 had a short run and it's the same platform as the 718. If you want NA then the new gts 4.0 costs double. The 981S with full options is just as fast as the emira. The Emira is wider, has a longer wheel base, a tad heavier, has a lower rev limit, does move any faster with the extra power, no dual clutch option, lotus build quality, less storage but yes probably better steering. The 981 had the first version of EPAS, if you update the software it's as good as the gts 4.0 steering...same hardware. Emira is a looker, but it's a wide big for UK backroads.
Let that new hydraulic rack wear in… you’ll see. I have driven almost every single modern Porsche with exception of the Gt2-rs and the 918….. the Emira has better steering feel than them all! From the base boxster to the gt3 rs yes the new 992 gt3 rs. It’s sharp but simulated steering; the Lotus is natural and balanced! 💯🫵
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Man. I’m so so happy for you dude. After so long. A proper, modern sports car.
Great choice over the Porsche honestly this looks so so much better and still drives just as great with a good enough reliability. Hope you have loads of fun🔥💯
My perfect spec. Working at Lotus can be difficult at times, but seeing cars finally being delivered in the US makes me happy :D
I was in your factory on Wednesday - I was quite impressed - it was far more slick than I was expecting.
Also - and important for me - watching people assemble your car really appeals to me - it's all part of what fished me in in the first place.
You'll be building mine this April ('24).
You should all be seriously proud of yourselves.
if I just picked up that car I'd take a week off from work just to drive it and look at it constantly, lol.
i considered it
That’s a stunningly good looking car. Congrats!
God that color combo looks stunning
Thanks for your input on the interior Zypapi!
Perfect spec man
Ty my guy
Congratulations! Well deserved. Got some financial milestones im trying to hit as well in the next couple years, hoping to one do something similar. Your videos really help with narrowing down the types of car Id like to own.
Much more financial content coming. Ideas swimming in my head
Congrats man! I bought my Nimbus Grey this past Wednesday and the car gets delivered tomorrow. Super stoked! It doesn’t even seem real given how long I’ve been waiting
Congratulations! Eagerly awaiting your more extended back-back comparisons with the Evora GT & Cayman 4.0 & GT4 when you get to it!
CONGRATS BRO!!! Super happy for you, enjoy!!
Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations 🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
Congratulations! Car looks phenomenal. Always enjoyed all your reviews and comparisons. I just got a low milage plain old base 2009 Cayman 987.2 after looking for a long time and loving every second of it. Looking forward in seeing this new car put to the test. Julio
Hell yeah Julio enjoy that 987
Really good video, I'm looking forward to more. Congrats!
Congratulations - look forward to the content 👊
I valued value more..so 981S for half the price of a gts 4.0 or emira.
Get it fully loaded and update the steering software
Cool
Congrats man, well earned. That is one spectacular car!
Perfect spec, so nice! I’ll definitely be interested in seeing that video at the end on how having a flashy sports car affects how people perceive you now
congrats! you’re driving my mid range dream car, I’ll be subscribing for more! cant wait 😁
Success! i am currently at the 2.5 year mark in my wait as well. First edition 2.0 in osmium silver with red guts locked in production. i will be in London in April and could actually catch my car in production. Thank you for sharing your experience!
enjoy! it's a great car
Congrats on the beautiful Emira! You and I have similar milestones and I am ready for my first "brand new big boy sports car" as well. Have a Cayman GTS 4.0 currently in production. I hope to take delivery in 2-3 months. I also originally had the deposit down on the Emira but ended up turning down an allocation to get the GTS instead. It's such a fine line between the two cars though. I truly believe that you can't go wrong with either!
I trust your take on driving experiences and can't wait to see your comparison between your Emira and a Cayman GTS 4.0!
Congrats my brother
Did you try the 981 S or GTS?
@@Jay-xr3sb I don't know if this was directed at Jubbal or me, but if you're asking me; I used to own a 981 and a 987 S but never drove the 981 GTS.
@@pawpabare. it was direct to you sir, just wondering how you would compare the 981S/gts to the emira. I liked the 981 base but found it underpowered in regular driving, 981S has plenty for the street.
I loved the gts 4.0, but found the 981S to sound a bit better in the uk (gpf filters). Both emira and 4.0 are double the cost of the 981S.
@@Jay-xr3sb I agree with you that the 981 S does sound better than the 4.0 and as good/better than the Emira depending on the exhaust. As far as comparing to the Emira, the 981 S does not feel as special of a driving experience and the steering feel in the 981 platform is its weakest point.
That being said, the 981 S is still one of the best sports cars you can buy. The value for money on a 981 S is amazing. The engine in the GTS 4.0 feels much more special and the low down torque is very nice to have but I don't necessarily think it's worth double the money. Neither the GTS 4.0 or the Emira are double the car compared to a 981 S even though I think both of those cars are worth every penny of their price.
Congratulations!
Is it worth the premium price tag over the GR 86 fun wise? Which one gives you more smiles per gallon ? I own a brz and am considering upgrading
Time will tell! Need to put more miles on it
@@jubbalandcars sounds good can you make a future video on this topic? Doesn’t have to be right away three or six months down the line.
I can't bring myself to buy a new car that will fall in value so fast. The gr86 new costs the same as a low mileage (30,000), 981S in the UK.
It's half the price of the GTS 4.0 or Emira.
Just as fast as the emira, sounds better than the 4.0 (gpf filter). It will cost more to run but try the 981S and get a warranty for piece of mind.
Congrats!! Absolutely gorgeous! I have almost the same spec on order except the with touring, silver calipers and wheels.
Great taste my guy
Hey, just started following your channel, congrats on the Emira! I have a GTS 4.0 6sp coming soon, and the Emira was definitely on my list when shopping. I think the Emira is probably the bolder purchase! A little bit of a higher risk but a little bit of a higher reward. Salute. Also, where’d you get a 4.7% interest rate from lol? Lowest I’m seeing is a tick under 6. And at that point it doesn’t beat out no risk investments
Both such solid options. I’ll be doing comparison videos between the two
Congrats! Sweet ride
Excited for you!
And us as I know you’ll track that thing unlike many others. I really want to know if it’s a viable alternative to the boxster/cayman gts. Hopeful it can endure full sessions at 10/10ths.
Track reviews coming!
Congratulations! I think there's a satisfaction in obtaining your dream car in a financially responsible way. Lets be honest most cars depreciate, the last couple years was an anomaly where you could literally buy any car you want drive it for a while and possibly make money or break even. That's definitely over now at least for the vast majority of cars and I feel like the used car market is being flooded with cars people realize they can't afford with their 10% financing. That said, wow where did you get 4.7% financing?
Local credit union
Congratulations bro! Beautiful car! I hope it was worth the wait!
Congratulations!!! 🎉❤ super nice spec too
Thank you so much 😀
I feel like a dct, a little more power, and you have one seriously fun car, however it’s arguably better to have the manual.
I think manual and current power is still plenty of fun
Lucky dog! Welcome to the magic which is Lotus.
Congrats 🎉
What does the 2.0 mean spec wise? I thought that it is the AMG engine but this is Toyota right?
First edition second wave
Congratulations 🎉🎉
Ty! 😊
Congrats! My current dream car!!!!!😍
You earned it! Looking forward to more Emira content: road and track impressions, must have mods, ease of maintenance, British quirks, etc. Get that useless 3rd cat out of there!
Congrats! Stunning car! Hope you find an AP1 S2000 as its stable partner.
Leaning AP2 S2k!
“No dash cam” you say… to the video recording, lol. Love the Atlantis Blue. Enjoy!
😂
Did they give you recommendations for a break-in period? Must be tough to keep it reasonable for a while.
I have one on order (2.0) but I will say when I test drove it, it was somewhat disappointing in pulling the emotion of driving out like what my Elise does… but, it sure is damn pretty, and I always wanted to own a Ferrari without the price tag…
Def nowhere near as emotional and visceral as an Elise. It’s way more mainstream
What not the V6?
@@Jay-xr3sbFE 2.0, not AMG 2.0
@@samgao and it doesn't sound good?
looking forward to the video of the math behind financing!
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Congrats!! But what the heck is a first edition 2.0 lol.
you're a brave man to buy one, but enjoy it nonetheless!
😬
Everybody's waiting to see the Atlantis Blue in the sun... Here, let me show it to you in the dark.
😂
Lotus has more exclusivity and much more reliable power plant.
I don’t think the cayman has reliability issues
@@jubbalandcars I don’t believe it does either, but I’d bet the farm that the yota powerplant is going to last longer and with less surprises.
@@Online_ToughGuy both have proven engine, its the other bits of the lotus that worry
It is a big deal. Nice spec!
Wait .... what did u get financed at???? Who is your lender sirrrr
more details in my upcoming finance video
@jubbalandcars well I hope you post soon cause I fully expect to get my car in the next few days, and the best I was able to find anywhere was 5.9 or 5.5 if you take their warranties . Credit score isn't an issue. Also what are you paying for auto insurance. Cheapest I have found was amica at 103 per month woth 2 additional vehicles and zero claims. Anyhow thanks for reply and congrats on ya car also love the color
Very nice car but almost a $110,000 for a car with 400Hp is pretty steep
Could go with 911 T and get even less power for even more money
@@jubbalandcars the 911 T is significantly faster and more accomplished. Bhp is a false comparison, not sure why the emira is only 4.5 secs for the power.
That's a lot of money per month
Nice 100k Camry..🤣
New car with 300miles?!
That’s range on the gas tank
Can’t see s 😅
you are driving a 3.5 v6 emira manual... and your title is first edition 2.0 ? what nonsense ?
It’s the second wave of first editions. Ask lotus
Debt math:
If you have $100k and use it to buy a car in cash, you will save the cost of interest, which in this case is 4.75% of the loan balance per year (let’s not be pedantic about monthly compounding).
Alternately, if you have the $100k, but you put it in let’s call it the S&P 500, you will on average *EARN* 10-11% per year on that $100k. And you will pay 4.75%.
10-11% is more than 4.75%. Weird, I know.
So over time, on average, based on historical performance of the stock market, you will clearly build wealth faster by leaving your money invested and using debt for the car.
Issue there is there is risk. People like to claim SP500 is a guaranteed known. It’s not. Look at the lost decade
The historical returns since 1871 are almost 10%, and that includes both the great depression and the lost decade. That’s 153 years of data. But losses loom larger than gains, that is human psychology. If you need proof that it is flawed logic, just ask yourself this. If there were 153 years of losing -10%. No one would even question the stock market, they would say it is awful, you’re insane, 153 years of data, it’s a guaranteed loser. But 153 years of +10% returns and people say that 153 years means nothing, it’s a casino, you’re taking crazy risk, you’ll lose everything. Asymmetrical assessment of risk driven by fear, not logic.
I’ll be including your take on my upcoming video on the finances of it, including why I don’t fully agree with it :)
Apologies if this posts twice, I posted it but it disappeared. I don’t know what happened.
Short version, since 1871, the returns on the stock market are roughly 10%, and that includes both the great depression and the lost decade. Anyone who claims there’s no risk in the stock market is not even worth talking to, they have no business talking about money because they don’t understand simple concepts.
But it’s a grossly asymmetrical *assessment* of risk to say the stock market is risky to the point that you shouldn’t invest. If you tell a person there’s 153 years of data showing that the stock market *loses* on average 10% every year, they would say the stock market is an insane waste of time, you’re guaranteed to lose money, the proof is 153 years of losses. Guaranteed loser. But if you say it’s 153 years of positive returns, they’ll say “nah man, the stock market is way too risky, fools game, 153 years of data doesn’t mean anything”. So the assessment of risk is purely emotional. If it’s a ton data showing losses, they’ll say it’s proof. If it’s 153 years of gains, they’ll call it a fluke, a crap shoot, a casino. It’s fear pretending to be logic.
If I recall correctly, you were pre-med, or you became an MD. Sorry it’s been a while since that vid I don’t remember exactly. But either way, I’m assuming you took some statistics. And understanding statistics you know that in the short term yeah anything can happen, but in the long run probability wins. So you want to play based on probability. Hell you’re in Las Vegas. YOU should be saying this to ME!
hyper car looks for low sports car pricing
Let not get carried away, it's super car looks and average sports car performance.
981S for half the price, better build quality, flat 6 engine and that sound
if that's your price point, that's what you buy.....nothing average about Emira performance@@Jay-xr3sb
yeah strange to compare it to a 981 Cayman S which has 80hp less, far worse steering, etc.
Let's compare it to a Cayman GTS 4.0
@@jubbalandcars not strange at all. Like you, I'm financially responsible. The 981 had a short run and it's the same platform as the 718. If you want NA then the new gts 4.0 costs double.
The 981S with full options is just as fast as the emira. The Emira is wider, has a longer wheel base, a tad heavier, has a lower rev limit, does move any faster with the extra power, no dual clutch option, lotus build quality, less storage but yes probably better steering.
The 981 had the first version of EPAS, if you update the software it's as good as the gts 4.0 steering...same hardware.
Emira is a looker, but it's a wide big for UK backroads.
Wrong....has dual clutch in I4 spec...once I turn up the wick on that little lunatic engine, different animal@@Jay-xr3sb
Let that new hydraulic rack wear in… you’ll see. I have driven almost every single modern Porsche with exception of the Gt2-rs and the 918….. the Emira has better steering feel than them all! From the base boxster to the gt3 rs yes the new 992 gt3 rs. It’s sharp but simulated steering; the Lotus is natural and balanced! 💯🫵
Steering on Emira (and Evora before it) def better than any EPAS Porsche I've driven