That's a great looking car in that spec, not having privacy glass& being able to see engine bay etc is good choice and engine sounds good aswell.looking forward to more updates,well done.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - very happy with my spec now I have seen it all at once in the flesh. Outstanding car. Got a new video of a great drive yesterday up against the Ferrari. Will come out soon.
@jonesjonz1
Жыл бұрын
Get rid of the Ferrari. If it was a 458, then you would have a dilemma. That lotus is a painfully pretty car and great runner. The Merc can go too if you're not taxing around people. Later, get a decent used SL55 to drive around with the top down.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
I am leaning towards selling the Ferrari. Makes more sense from many angles. Still, when I drive it, it is like nothing else. I will review my whole decision process in May/June so will enjoy the lot for now!
@EP-yc2gu
Жыл бұрын
I have heard getting parts for Lotus right now is extremely difficult.
@dannymurphy4634
Жыл бұрын
Can't get over how loud the car was going down that street when people were saying it was muted.. sounded proper.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, me too, as usually a video just not do sounds justice.
@dannymurphy4634
Жыл бұрын
You are not wrong Ade. That car is utterly glorious mate.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
I have to agree. Lotus have sorted out a lot of the foibles. Remarkable car.
@coreyfreeman6226
10 ай бұрын
lol ha ha ha "My Precious"... Gollum Gollum 😆😆😆 Also appreciate the financial info and your honesty about saving money while still driving a supercar. That's the best argument for buying an Emira over everything else that will cost 10X more to maintain. What many don't know, the best engine choice is the V6 - 3.5 toyota sourced engine which is only port injected (No high pressure fuel pump failures to worry about) and will last a long long time paired with a manual. Great choice sir.
@RevMonkey
10 ай бұрын
The car has gotten better and better. The engine is indeed excellent and there are thrills to be had across the range. I don't expect the car to actually any more than the routine servicing for the 3 years and then still reasonable as the engine and chassis are proven. Ade
@KennethNeilson
Жыл бұрын
If you press and hold the start button (around 5 sec) without your foot on the clutch you can switch modes before starting if you want a louder start.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Great tip. Thanks Ken. I will try that in the morning.
@brianwalsh7040
Жыл бұрын
Does it stay that way? Or is it every time you want a loud start you have to do that?
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@brianwalsh7040 Every time you start. I haven;t tried it yet! I did 120miles in the car today but still only done 500 in total.
@JohnJDurkin
Жыл бұрын
You genius ♥️👏👏
@mikepaterson9573
Жыл бұрын
Nobody told me that....off to try!!!!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Well, I finally picked up my Lotus Emira after waiting 21 months!! Worth the wait? Oh yes.
@dannymurphy4634
Жыл бұрын
NIce Ade. Do you prefer this red or the red on your Ferrari?
@JonathanLittle001
Жыл бұрын
Great editing. Enjoy.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@JonathanLittle001 Well, I am getting a better. Long way to go! Cheers. Ade
@garymurraya
Жыл бұрын
as you know, you DONT have to keep it constantly under 4000 revs.... read the handbook, mostly you should be under 4000, but NOT always...just dont go crazy... there is no problem with the odd few blips to 5/5500 or even 6000..... just NOT all the time.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
AH ok. Sounds good to me. I have blipped once to just under 5k on an overtake. Mind you, have been having a load of fun below 4k as the car is GODLY sweeping through bends.👍
@danielvandersall6756
Жыл бұрын
I have to say, it looks absolutely stunning, has a very solid and reliable engine in the Toyota-made V6 (not so big a fan of the AMG 4) and drives like a Lotus should. And you can buy 4 of them for the price of one new Ferrari. One of the best deals in sports cars right now. I honestly LOVE that Deep Verdent Green. It almost looks black in some light. And of course it's a very British color.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
I agree. A supercar in looks for sportscar money. The green is very dark but still lovely close up. Ade
@iiNNeX
Жыл бұрын
Man I am so jealous (in a good way!), congrats on the purchase the car looks and sounds absolutely glorious. In this day and age with OPF filters, fake sounds ect, I am happy that this exists. It is on my purchase list next year if all goes well and I was also going to go for the green and tan. However after seeing it in this video, that is A LOT darker than the configurator shows?! So perhaps see a few colours in person first haha.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Go for it! Fab car. The green is super dark but in the light is great. An end of era car from Lotus and they have achieved what they planned too. Ade
@nazart7830
Жыл бұрын
HEAVY BREATHING dude
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha. That is me when looking at it! 😁
@Maverick06723
Жыл бұрын
I would be the thing is beautiful but remember the prancing horse and the raging Bull are the kings it’s like there’s a Browns high end from back in the day
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yep true! Ade
@rogerrose8220
Жыл бұрын
That COLOR!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Damn right! I picked up my car today after having Xpel Stealth PPF on it - it has changed the colour but still remarkable. Ade
@dannyweloff8586
Жыл бұрын
What a beauty, V6 sounds amazing 🤙🏾
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
It really does. Better than I remembered.
@ramonyera3274
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! The car is gorgeous. I’m also going to configure mine in Red. Cheers from Los Angeles
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Hope I helped then! Did you see my video of all 6 cars in all colors? I definitely recommend no black pack and no privacy. In LA you will have glorious weather so you could opt for CUP2 tires and definitely get Sports suspension. Ade
@HanshiroParker
Жыл бұрын
THIS IS SO INCREDIBLE! I'm SO proud of you! I can't wait until it's released into the United States, and the new AMG i4 Engine soon! (looks to be enviorment friendly, too!) Woooo! ❤️ 🙏🏼
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
The AMG model might well be the best performer but I am a fan of manual cars myself. More colours coming soon too.
@HanshiroParker
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey Awesome! Shift those gears in paradise when that sun is setting! IMAGINE THAT, OH MY GOSH.
@keithshayle7027
Жыл бұрын
This is undoubtedly the best looking car to ever come from Lotus, but its also looks fantastic against anything from Ferrari, and I would gladly have an Emira and all the thousands in the bank against any Ferrari. It looks every inch the Supercar, punching well above its weight against all similar priced competitors. That beautiful Red would have been my choice as well, and the bright exhaust tips and chrome lettering all work very well. I've said before Lotus are on an absolute roll at the moment, and whilst not for the purists their EV SUV and forthcoming 4 door coupe I think will both be a great success. Wish you good health to drive your new car!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Completely agree. Lotus 2.0 are really smashing it at present. Yes, there are niggles in the transition but this car is amazing. Picking it up from being PPFd today - bit cold and snowy so might be able to get the back out 😄 Though the car is so planted it is harder than it sounds. Ade
@vivekh7662
Жыл бұрын
you spec'd it just the way I would. looks fantastic.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Great minds.. yeah, I think this is the most contemporary look with the lowest maintenance! In the best colour. 😄
@roseveyejifankpop7763
Жыл бұрын
I am impressed with the tech in this new Lotus.They have gone in the right direction. This care makes a lot of sense to me and many others. It should pinch a lot of Porsche sales.I get the impression you thought the car was stunning :D
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I expect POrsche buyers to be seduced by the beauty of the Emira. It might take a year to see Emiras more regularly. The car will then become more popular.
@garymurraya
Жыл бұрын
perhaps, but the tech is way way behind the latest porsches, as is reliablility, many faults on initial cars... 360 cameras? no... ADAS, lane control, warnings... not on this model....
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@garymurraya Yeah. The Cayman and base 911 are better cars. The Emira is more of an emotional purchase and one has to realise it is not built like a German car. Still, emotion often wins for many and it is an amazing car. It is getting better on every drive and I can tell you that those in German cars will be shedding tears in their nice war, comfortable seats listening to their better stereo without things falling off 😁 Ade
@daggidding4478
Жыл бұрын
First time I see one of your videos. Love your in depth and enthusiasm 😃👍
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Loads more to come.👍
@viper2148
Жыл бұрын
You made all of the right choices. As I said in an earlier vid 'magma' red isn't my favorite, but I get it. You have a fabulous car.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. To be fair, Lotus have made such a stunningly pretty car, it would probably get away being poo brown!
@user-ws2nx6gj9e
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much my order! but I need a soft top.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
A targa version , like the Exige, would have been awesome. Alas, they will not make one. Maybe I should give my Emira to Lotus and ask them to make it a Targa! :D
@Chiesa97
Жыл бұрын
What is not to love? Fab colour, fab car and it sounded beast going down that road.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Exactly how I feel. Ade
@anthonymiller8122
Жыл бұрын
Congrats, love ya excitement. Great colour/spec. I bet your so itching to push beyond them 4k revs, I know I would be. Thanks for sharing...
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha - yeah. Really struggling. Up to 335 miles as I type this. WIll pop out in a mo and see if I bang on some more. 😇
@bariskoluacik
Жыл бұрын
Ha. Some funny moments as usual and your kid was great. You HAVE to keep this car man.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah - looks like I am now 😏
@maxandshakira
Жыл бұрын
From 60 k That is peanuts in today's market some supercars you can pay more then 60 grand in extras !!!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
For sure. A stock 296 GTB is 250k but they have been bought at £340!! This car, all in, was £80K and I suspect we will never actually see a £60 Emira - come the time.
@maxandshakira
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey It Looks like a quarter million pound car !! A lot of people would mistake it for a Ferrari no doubt !!
@zackoroworks
3 ай бұрын
The lotus looks incredible in red, I do wish the green would have been a much lighter shade too. All black or all green no inbetween lol
@RevMonkey
3 ай бұрын
Yep, exactly.. I saw a stunning metallic green on a Ferrari 296 at Brooklands yesterday and I would have definitely gone with that.
@schpiedie
Жыл бұрын
What a great car! Lotus still does it! Most of the cars available today are really not touching me in any way but this one sure does! Very, very nice!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! It looks so remarkably pretty. It will always turn heads. I am missing mine. It is getting an exhaust system fitted. Been 3 weeks already! Ade
@lilixsie8857
Жыл бұрын
Even if the Cayman is the better car, this smashed is overall. SO sexy.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
100% agree there! 😋
@mark-hollis
9 ай бұрын
Love your spec. I thought I was the only one who found that privacy glass somewhat destroyes the side profile. I also agree that it looks so much better with a non black roof. The only colours that look better with a black roof are yellow and blue.
@RevMonkey
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, my thoughts. The only thing I actually prefer out of the packs that I did not want, was the black exhaust tips. I would have liked those but no biggie!
@drajmalshawar
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Canada still haven’t seen one in person yet. I placed my deposit over a year ago I’m so excited for this car! Love your channel probably be another year or two before I get mine. Will be watching your channel a lot until then. Keep up the great work! Thank you ❤
@drajmalshawar
Жыл бұрын
PS I was debating on Hethel Yellow or your exact Spec. I have to say after seeing how yours turned out I’m 100% sold on your exact Spec
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I clicked over 600 miles today. 400 to go till run in. The car is getting better and better and better in EVERY way. It is so good and well worth the wait. Will be really rare in Canada, you will become a local legend! :D Ade
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think it is the best colour for the car. It just looks so special. It infers quality and kudos as it immediately hits one like a Ferrari. Bit dark in the clouds but amazing when in the sun. Ade
@drajmalshawar
Жыл бұрын
I’m loving the Yellow Callipers on the Red really makes it pop. I was going to go Black pack and tinted windows. I totally agree with you NO tint on windows and NO black pack on the top. After your comparison it shed light on it. So thank you again!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@drajmalshawar Ah, so glad I have helped you with that. Excellent. 👍
@TheHesK9
Жыл бұрын
That first drive, I've never seen so many people turning their heads to look
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha. Yeah, I did do it on purpose to gauge the response. It matched the Ferrari when I did it. As I mentioned, I wish I was able to see it myself! 😀 Ade
@paulhayes5793
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Great informative video thanks. I’ll collect mine in about 3 weeks and I’m glad I opted without the privacy glass because the engine in the back of yours looks ace.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Cool. You must be salivating! 😁 Yeah, the privacy is too much and, as you may know, I suspect a black roof will cause trouble too
@paulhayes5793
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey Yes its been a while since July 21. I also went without the black pack and she is yellow with silver wheels so i'll make sure I have the sunglasses on before I get in! I can then take them off once inside the black alcantara interior.
@theduelist5706
16 күн бұрын
Silver but I like the black pack on the red if the windows aren't darken. Like the show casing on the engine.
@RevMonkey
15 күн бұрын
Yeah. Surprised people want to hide it. It looks excellent and very, very few cars at this level show an engine off.
@C22RLD
Жыл бұрын
Nice, I’d prefer silver wheels tbh but you’re right with privacy glass option and lower black
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
I do like the silver wheels on most colours but chose the lazy cleaning option 😶
@Malinkadink
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey silver is the lazy option, black wheels show brake dust more :D
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@Malinkadink You might be right but not to my eyes. The silver wheels on the Ferrari are much worse.
@Maverick06723
Жыл бұрын
Ferraris I know summer going alloy bodies some of the older ones I just Steel have the lightness I think they’re making them out of more aluminium that’s some Ferraris are aluminium and fibreglass so it’s got a aluminium shell and then it’s covered in fibreglass that’s why you’re paying $200,000 just for the body because it all has to be hand done
@yigits61
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how long it will take for me to see one on the road. Very rare presently. Will be unmistakable soon and an instant classic.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Lotus have several hundred ready and waiting to go to customers - some waiting for minor parts or just a firm delivery date. They will never be 'common' but I expect to see another randomly on the road by the summer.
@mikeisaacs2314
Жыл бұрын
I like the green on Tan with the bright alloy wheels
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, excellent combo. I think the green is too dark overall but once in the sun it is amazing. I'd put yellow stripes on it! Ade
@blzebub2
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Toyota engineering.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, who'd have thought 😄
@larssonk22
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha you're like a big kid, when it drove out the showroom and you were given the key. I'd jumping up and down too. Congrats lol you could get some drones to follow you then display the feed from your Android phone to the in car screen.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have 2 drones but they are hard work and really need two people. I do love drone footage and have used it a lot recently. I will use it a bit more when I can.
@rickym7380
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey What drones do you have?
@user-kb8gh5jv9t
Жыл бұрын
I love the silver exhaust tips with the black diffuser but, I wish that the Lotus lettering was black. I will have to black that out on mine.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, fair enough. The silver would have popped nicely on the dark green car. Either way, for me, it is such a small thing I won't bother. Then again... everybody loves a tinker. Ade
@user-kb8gh5jv9t
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey , I think that is really the bottom line, I can’t wait to “tinker” with that machine. One other project for me is powder coating the Supercharger cover red since I think that there is color missing in the engine room😉
@TheOrangeEliseCup250
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations !!! In my opinion silver wheels would have a better choice to match with silver exhaust, something doesn't work but I am not the the one who paid😄😂. I have been proposed a First Edition to config 2 weeks ago, didn' t make the deal but I regret it even it was a big amount of money (50k € of eco taxes for France, who would pay 152K€ for an Emira in the UK?). This car is gorgeous. The V6 Base Edition is tempting me a lot indeed.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, a lot of money in some places as the tax is ridiculous. I might have gone with black tip exhausts but that only came with the black roof which I defnitely didn't want. Still easy enough to coat them. I am not worried about really. I like all wheels but, in this case, I just thought that silver would be a nightmare for brake dust and I am a lazy git 😁
@wings9925
Жыл бұрын
50k € in eco tax?! Wow, thats horrific!
@TheOrangeEliseCup250
Жыл бұрын
@@wings9925 France is a nightmare for brend new & powerful sportscars🥲. It' s quite double the prize of an Emira....Tou have to think twice before leaving a deposit. She' s not a bargain here...
@wings9925
Жыл бұрын
@@TheOrangeEliseCup250 does the same apply if you import from another country? I imagine it would, sadly
@wings9925
Жыл бұрын
@@TheOrangeEliseCup250 is this also why the beautiful Alpine A110 had a small capacity 4-cylinder engine? The new R model is wonderful, but in a global market where it competes with the Cayman GT4 and other more powerful 6-cylinder cars its out of its depth. They're a rare sight on UK roads, sadly, despite being achingly beautiful and great fun to drive
@daysofgrace2934
Жыл бұрын
I think you should give it to your son to swap around. He’s gonna carry your name forward and in time his children. He’ll remember his old man…
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha. I have 3 sons over 19 and none has a driving licence! Think they like being driven around by myself. 😀 Ade
@felinefriend6101
3 ай бұрын
No donnot get rid of mesh. that u can see shift linkage is special
@RevMonkey
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I will not touch it.
@ronf28
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it in great health my friend. Lovely specs
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. So far, I am really loving it. Even better than I had hoped.
@arthur.reifengerst
Жыл бұрын
Banger 👌🏼🔥💯 sweet looks on that car
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yep, She is a beauty.
@TheGolfdaily
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Lotus is Finally making a car that makes me drooling!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yep, it sure is pretty! Ade
@paultune1696
Жыл бұрын
Lovely to see a Magma red Emira get delivered, yours is a nearly identical spec to the one I have on order, although I have specced touring as on the south coast most of the roads are like driving on the moon. I'd live to see it in the flesh as I've still yet to see the red or Nimbus (my 2nd choice) in real life. P.s. keep the Emira and the Ferrari, sell the Merc!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha, the Merc is up for sale already. I have 2 or 3 months to keep these two. I was down in Worthing a couple of days ago. I am in Walton-on-Thames. You are more than welcome to come up here and I will take you out in it. I have given loads of people a ride! Ade
@paultune1696
Жыл бұрын
@Which Bike many thanks for offer, I'm rarely up there but will message you if I do get that way. I need to see Magma and Nimbus in real life before making a final decision, but I've got a few months!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@paultune1696 Yeah, they are my fave 2 colours. Tough choice.
@markd3250
Жыл бұрын
Nice review! Car looks and sounds incredible. I'd say get rid of the Ferrari. The Emira has equal if not better looks, looks like it's going to be a blast to drive, and at a reasonable price for maintenance. Can't beat that!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. most people saying the Ferrari should go. It does make more sense in nearly every way. Yeah, I am surprised how good the Emira sounds in the Track setting, all opened up. It is the sounds inside that are even better as mentioned in the video. Terrific car so far. Will pop out in a mo, get some more miles on it. Ade
@wheelsandwatches
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, lovely spec. Enjoy. I put a Larini exhaust on my Evora s and it sounded amazing.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
OOh, nice. Not sure I need THIS car to be louder. I will wait until I go in an Emira with a custom can. I am usually always changing the systems but the Emira has such lovely nuances which I will go into on the next video coming soon. Ade
@danbroomhall2059
Жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this video! Looking forward to you opening it up when you can! :D
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Me too!! It does deliver well from 2000 to 4000 in the first 3 gears but the running in period is tough. I never buy new cars - this was an exception.
@Muerte_S
Жыл бұрын
Insanely design car!
@Muerte_S
Жыл бұрын
Designed*
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@Muerte_S Yeah. such a pretty car. One of the best looking cars I have ever seen. Ade
@johna6968
Жыл бұрын
I'm intrigued what you do/did for a living?
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
All this is out of a pension I had when I worked in the City as a broker. That stopped in 2002 and have been doing marketing roles since. Moral of the story is "stick as much money into work and private pensions as possible". Ade
@awrebyawe
Жыл бұрын
Wow congratulations! It's a beauty
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I agree!! On looks alone it slaughters any competition.
@Milkman69ner
Жыл бұрын
How much was your ppf if you don’t mind me asking. Looking to get mine done when it arrives
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Waiting for a lot! Will be about £3.5K - Doing it at GVE where they are offering a discount in one of my other videos. Anybody decent can do a good job. The preparation is key. Most people would likely only get the front and sides done but I was told the paint is quite thin and weak so I might as well do the lot and relax.
@Milkman69ner
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey that’s a good price for the whole car. Lotus want double that
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@Milkman69ner Yeah, absolutely. Booked in for next week. They offer a discount to my subscribers of 10% too.
@MertcanKayatepe
Жыл бұрын
I wasnt sure on alcanatara but ther is a lot of leather in the car so maybe it is the way to go. I need to sit on one.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
The seats are comfy enough with lots of adjustment. Has lumbar support two. The mix of leather and Alcantara really works well and it is a lovely smell! 😆
@dannymcgrath
Жыл бұрын
At least you got yours at the price you were quoted. It looks great. Maybe I should have been a youtuber. My deposit was paid in 2021, and the car goes into build in July 2023, but now Lotus are telling me that my 5k deposit means nothing for the price I was quoted. The car will cost an extra 7k. Poor show😡☹️
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Really? That is not good. So they are now saying that they will NOT hold the price as quoted at the time of the deposit? I know there is contract until the money is paid in full but that is disappointing. 🤥
@dannymcgrath
Жыл бұрын
@Which Bike yes not holding price even though Mick Windle promised they would on video. And the feedback you get from Lotus is shocking. This was going to be a dream car for me now. I can't afford the price and will have to cancel. Enjoy your car happy motoring 👍
@eclypse1259
Жыл бұрын
Great, get PPF to protect thin paint, and when the PPF goes to shit, you’ll peel the paint off with the protective film when you remove it. Here’s a trick to avoid countless dings on your paint, quit driving so close to the car in front of you, especially big trucks. Enjoy your car, it looks beautiful!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha, yeah. The car is being PPF and ceramic coated/protected inside and out. I will worry about that in 10 years - hopefully no sooner. I intend to track it and play very rough with it so it made sense, plus I get a discount. Ade
@johnnyboy1586
4 ай бұрын
The beauty of a lotus over a Ferarri is the cheaper running costs
@RevMonkey
4 ай бұрын
Of course, absolutely no argument. No denying the Ferrari is the better experience but the average person has to go into it with his eyes open. The Lotus has cost me nothing in 14 months from new. The Ferrari.. several thousand. I now think the lotus is the better car since I added the Larini exhaust. Gives it more of an experience each time I drive it. Love it.
@deviklovecraft3835
Жыл бұрын
I’m really more interested in the AMG lump …there’s more potential there, the reliability of the Toyota mill notwithstanding. Keeping the Evora for now
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the AMG is the way to go for power and a bit lighter, certainly for track use. I'd love one of each and perhaps that might even happen if I ALSO get the planned GT. I have always said that nobody should change an Evora or Exige for an Emira. It is a step down in rawness BUT a massive leap in comfort, tech and beauty - in my opinion. Personally, I'd love an early Elise or a later Exige along with the Emira. Ade
@Orangeman47
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, very nice first impression video
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
The car is getting better and better too. Loving it. Ade
@dash-ryan
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to hear the AMG engine.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I don' think anybody has heard it yet! I doubt it is nicer than the V6 but it might have more pops which some people might have. Later on, it might be easier to mod to change the sound and certainly the performance.
@svlagonda7417
3 ай бұрын
The smoked 'rear side windows' are completely pointless because there's no one in the back to be blocked out!
@RevMonkey
3 ай бұрын
Ha,. very good point!
@10cosmic
Жыл бұрын
red look great
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, am convinced it is the best colour for the car now. Ade
@julianadams2206
Жыл бұрын
Great real world video of the new Emira and collection process. A tough choice on what to sell, for me it would be the Ferrari due to the likely running costs over a couple of years compared to the Emira. Looking for ward to more content on this lovely car.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Ferrari is by far the most sensible sale on the surface but this end or era manual V8 should go up a LOT in price over the next decade.
@julianadams2206
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey First world problems! Good luck with your dilemma. Both lovely cars. 👍
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@julianadams2206 Yeah. Looks like somebody is buying my C63 so the Ferrari will last at least a few months more.
@julianadams2206
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey I’m a big AMG fan (I’ve got 2, one old and 1 current model ) so sad to hear that your 63 is going. However, having the 430 and Emira as a pair is lovely. 👍
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@julianadams2206 Yeah. It made more sense to keep the C63 with one of those. Right now, the Ferrari might go in the Spring and I will think about my next purchase. The Emira is really standing out as an excellent purchase right now.
@beetleything1864
Жыл бұрын
The Green and Tan was stunning and the black pack is cool.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, green and tan is a superb combo but the green is really dark. Nimbus with red leather looks good too. Very happy with red indeed. Stands out a lot. Ade
@beetleything1864
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey yep- enjoy :)
@drew699
Жыл бұрын
You don’t need to think. You need to FEEL. Therein lies the answer.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yep, and this car FEELS EPIC! 😀
@mdnajibulhossain5827
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the collection and thanks for the awesome review!!! I would be watching this multiple times until I get mine
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Sweet. What spec have you opted for? V6 or AMG 4cyl?
@mdnajibulhossain5827
Жыл бұрын
@WhichBike V6 manual sir the only way it should be speced.. Dark Verdant with black wheels yellow calipers and Alcantara with yellow stitches and the full black pack
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@mdnajibulhossain5827 Dark destroyer! 😃 It is worth the wait!
@mdnajibulhossain5827
Жыл бұрын
@WhichBike 😄😄 dark destroyer I like that.. thanks for the reassurance your video definetly stopped my mind from wondering around.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@mdnajibulhossain5827 Ha, whatever you do, don't get a Cayman. You will be devastated every time you see an Emira!
@nigel.w
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't sell a manual F430! Its value is only going one way.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know - this makes it an even more painful decision that I know I will regret. Depends how much money I can make with the cash equivalent instead really. Ade
@chileshemubanga3594
Жыл бұрын
I Love The Black Pack(Roof,Rims & The Exhaust Tips).
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough. They do look good. You also get the LOTUS lettering on the rear in black which does look better. I had mine blackened at GVE when doing the PPF: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ln6ozZ53fKl2mG0
@mehmetaliyurek3625
Жыл бұрын
Red sure looks good and better than the dark one and the silver one. Steering wheel looks a bit weird. Is it okay to use?
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
It feels amazing! It works fine. Bit quirky when you need to turn a lot given the shape but pretty cool.
@jchang996
Жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, really enjoying it.
@felinefriend6101
3 ай бұрын
i promise you you’ll love driving the Amira more. plus i agree i have yet to see any supercar as good looking as this. They really got it right!!!!!! let the Ferrari go
@RevMonkey
3 ай бұрын
I did.. The Emira won and still loving it. Watch my 1 year of ownership and Larini exhaust videos!
@caravanstuff2827
Жыл бұрын
At last Lotus has made a car the late Colin Chapman would be proud of!!.♥️🇬🇧
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Well, he had a preference for lightweight drivers car which this is not BUT it is a car that appeals the massie, it gorgeous to look at and will make money - on that basis he would have surely been delighted. The car is something to be proud of for sure and it retains the Lotus magic. Ade
@topherc3069
Жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks ! I have a deposit on one in Canada 🇨🇦 - ETA 2025 !
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that is a long wait!!!! Will be a bit longer than even my 21 months. Worth it in the end. I assume yours will be the AM version which will be great and you will have more options on colours and carbon, etc. Ade
@GulfPrideOil
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations sir on your amazing Emira!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Is it a fantastic car and getting better as time goes on! Ade
@chris_4044
Жыл бұрын
Already got one of my dream cars. Still hoping to get an Emira soon😍
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Great. The Emira reallty hits a sweet spot in anybody's garage but does depend on what they already have. I am liking it more and more. Great drive out today with my friend driving the Ferrari. Video coming soon. Emira held its own.
@chris_4044
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey totaly! i just got a brand new Audi RS3. Similar car with 400 ps but it offers much more comfort. But I really need either a Porsche or an Emira to really hit my sweet spot as well. It has such an aggressive sound and the car is beautiful!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@chris_4044 I love hot hatches. Still my overall favourite genre of all cars. I had an Uno Turbo, Renault 5 Turbo, RS3, Golf R and an integrale (which was a different class). Great cars. An RS3 and an Emira would be all the cars you ever need.
@chris_4044
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey that’s exactly what I think. Both cars still very dynamic and within a reasonable price range. Fyi. I’ve got the RS3 Sedan which in my opinion looks much better. Nice sharing thoughts with you. Keep up the good content!
@garyhawkins9246
Жыл бұрын
If you have the black roof then the privacy glass makes sense as it all then looks like one piece
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
It does definitely make more sense and works best on the yellow. Certainly not for me and I stick by my remarks in general. Still, it is such a madly gorgeous car, it could be cover in bird poo and still look devastating.
@accountrips
Жыл бұрын
Great detail. Enjoyed that. I am waiting to see what the AMG version is like before making a decision on the car.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I suspect the AMG variant will be really good and perhaps the car that people most rave about in terms of performance. I think the First Edition V6 manuals will remain the most sought after though. Certainly no rush and driving both seems like a good idea.
@timbob1145
Жыл бұрын
Gotta be manual for me, now just need to find someone to lend me 80grand
@QFXmusic
Жыл бұрын
Great car :-) Nice music :-) Open your eyes one which i remixed 🙂
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha, spooky. I love that track. Trance is my favourite genre. In my next video, the car starts playing Carte Blanche - Veracocha. Awesome. Hopefully KZitem won't spot it.. Ade
@QFXmusic
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey That's one problem with youtube :-( I even get some of my videos blocked lol and i wrote the music lol
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@QFXmusic Ha. Amazing,.
@QFXmusic
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey Enjoy the Emira :-) Its defo a keeper ...
@topend2282
Жыл бұрын
Toss the Bently and get her a Tesla Model Y... this will free up the money and save on fuel economy 👍 awesome Emira btw!!!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha - You are of course right. Makes a lot of sense. I suspect the missus won't go for that. I will likely sell the Merc and we will look for an electric small car. Ade
@sachachanyan
Жыл бұрын
Silver exhaust tips to make them pop optically.....
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
My new exhaust system is being fitted. I am not sure what the new tips will be like. I don't really mind now. The PPF company changed the LOTUS lettering on the back to black so maybe the tips will now be better darker.
@mikeday62
Жыл бұрын
Gaps on both sides makes it appear as though the bonnet is bent upward.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
A few people have said that! Like it has had a frontal collision. I can see it if I really look but overall it is a unique styling cue and sets the car apart. Nobody knows what it is as it comes towards them! Ade
@wagnertheitalianflipper9047
Жыл бұрын
I saw one on the road in Milan italy looks amazing
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Good spot! They are really rare. I do believe it is prettier than many Ferraris. It would have made for an excellent new Ferrari Dino! 😀 Ade
@wagnertheitalianflipper9047
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey I totally agree with you when I saw it I though it was a ferrari than I saw the lotus on it, I couldn't believe how good looking this car is.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
@@wagnertheitalianflipper9047 Praise indeed when a car like this gets the Italians excited! As you may know, I have a Ferrari as well. Both amazing cars. Ade
@wagnertheitalianflipper9047
Жыл бұрын
@@RevMonkey indeed
@duhonaaron
Жыл бұрын
Dump the C63 now and the 430 in the summer, you'll be cash heavy and smiling in the Lotus
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Ha, I keep changing my mind each month. It really is a tough one. The Merc us up for sale and I almost put the Ferrari up at the weekend but by Monday I decided to keep it. The main reason for that is that I did not have the Lotus for the whole month of April and still don't have it. It is still at Larini getting a full exhaust system. Picking it up on Friday and I am possibly more excite than when I first picked the car up!! 😁 Ade
@STERNWAERTS
Жыл бұрын
not my colour of choice but it does look stunning indeed. needs black exhausts and lotus lettering on the rear though.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
I am starting to think that black tip would look better and therefore black lettering would then work better. For now, it is a non-issue on my mind. If I come to upgrade the car a lot then these things might happen. My first move is likely to get the carbon parts planned for the car later this year.
@erudite1579
8 ай бұрын
This the one to keep!!
@RevMonkey
8 ай бұрын
It is amazing. 4600 miles later I am still loving it!
@Maverick06723
Жыл бұрын
If you got a nose Ferrari keep it where it’s a rare items especially if it’s before 458 They going up not down
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I believe so. Ade
@Maverick06723
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great corner of Ferraris sound is like the Ferrari sound is a pro in the Lotus is the MP still sounds great rule mobilear
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Both sound good. The Lotus is getting a new exhaust system. I am picking it up on Friday! Ade
@andyt48
Жыл бұрын
Keep the Lotus, sell the rest and let your missus catch the bus 😀
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
She might as well, she refuses to get in any of my cars! Ade
@roblogan6703
5 ай бұрын
I don't know if you mentioned this, which suspension did you get? Sport or Touring?
@RevMonkey
5 ай бұрын
Sports. I couldn't being myself to get touring on a great sports car like this. The difference is not that large so it doesn't really, really matter. I do find the Sports a touch more crashy but this is made up by better dynamics around all bend types and a sportier feel. Certainly love it so I am very happy with my decision.
@chrisdan2651
Жыл бұрын
Congrats. Great to see your excitement. Looks amazing .. friggin stunning 😂… Sell Ferrari. I’m waiting on an Emira dark verdant, silver wheels, yellow callipers, tan, lower black pack and no privacy screen. Expecting Q3 this year. I’m very lucky to also have series 3 Elise in yellow.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, Chris.You must have loved the Verdant in this video. It looked the lightest I have seen it under those lights. IT was my first choice before we saw it and still an amazing colour with contrasting leather. Good man on the no privacy and black pack.. especially on the verdant. Ah, yellow and green. Perfect. Will make an epic picture! Ade
@wday482
Жыл бұрын
Does the clutch pedal positioning laying closer to where the center brake pedal usually is in most other sports cars take getting used to? And is the clutch uptake near the bottom or closer to the top? Thanks!
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
The clutch is pushed down and almost immediately when removing your foot, it engages so it is easy to stall the first time you drive it. I have stalled it a few times now but that is mainly not putting enough revs on and the fact that ,y other manual is the complete opposite! All in all, once you set off you are fine from then on. I find the pedals okay but are a bit close together and, yes, slightly askew. No great problem as you get used to it in minutes. Ade
@Tain950
10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t mind owning one of these. For the price there are several options so it’s a tough sell.
@RevMonkey
10 ай бұрын
Yeah. Great car. I am really enjoying it. Ade
@AthenaSaints
Ай бұрын
0:57 what is the white car in the back? Plate: MXI8 KD
@RevMonkey
Ай бұрын
Lotus Evora. Not sure the exact model. The Emira replaced it.
@bardhelmersen60
Жыл бұрын
Full black pack for a red car, and no black pack for a green car all day. No privacy glass for any colour.
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough. Either way, the car looks the absolute nuts!!! Getting a LOT of attention. Ade
@mikepaterson9573
Жыл бұрын
Wrong,I have the Verdant green and the comments from people who see it is off the clock, classic vs flashy...Lotus has a green history 😳
@RevMonkey
Жыл бұрын
I always wanted green but was just too dark for me. I saw one at the weekend, still lovely of course. I was going to put yellow stripes over the top and maybe the front to match the racing livery. The car looks epic in any colour and people do stare a lot. Hope you are enjoying it. I love it despite a few gremlins. My next Emira video will be the full exhaust system which will be 3 weeks away probably. Ade
@Maverick06723
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great car and I can see you love it if you don’t know how to work on cars yourself and the all the cars the Ferrari very expensive even just for insurance but I think if you sold it you’re Regret it it’s only a car at the end of the day thank you what you really want but If I was you I’d keep the Ferrari and the latest and that’s it have a chest with every day are in the Ferrari probably take it out once a fortnight
@lameduck3630
10 ай бұрын
Wish the 4cyl was available with the manual.
@RevMonkey
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, comes as a complete unit of course so never was going to be possible. I would have liked to have seen the 6 cyl DCT engine and gearbox from the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio!! 😁🙂 Ade
@felinefriend6101
3 ай бұрын
silver exhaust makes it “pop out”. black would blend in and u would barely see exhaust
@RevMonkey
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, I prefer the latter actually but I guess it doesn't matter so long as it sounds good!
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