Are dealers taking deposites for new esprit?

[garyesprit]

If yes how much ££? and it is refundable if you don't like when it comes out? cheers

[snuffy]

You'd put a deposit on a Lotus after the M250 debacle ? Are you quite mad ?

[garyesprit]

Yes....if its refundable

[snuffy]

Yes, you'd put a deposit down or yes, you are quite mad ?

[toyroom]

I have spoken to a few dealers who say they are taking what they describe as: "Letters of intent" but I doubt that these would have much value as each dealer is only allocated a certain number of cars. I know somebody who was at the Lotus stand with his chequebook the day the M250 was announced and he was number 600 on the waiting list!

[garyesprit]

cheers
would love to be one of the first to have a new esprit but i'm not putting down a deposite if they won't refund it if i don't want it any more...i worried it might look like another eurpora

[MTv Dave]

I know a PHer who has something down with Lotus for the new Esprit, but he has a good relationship with them and a lot of other manufacturers so I'm not too sure what the actual deal is.

Not sure I'd put my money down for one; I'd love to have one, but I'd like to wait for at least 6 months so the teething troubles are ironed out and they have proven they will deliver a product you can drive rather than just marketing.

[TonyHetherington]

Yeah I know someone with a deposit down too, but they keep putting the date back and back so don't expect to see anything before 2009.

If that's your ilk, I would say a deposit for an Audi R8 would be far more advantageous (and I drive a Lotus too )

[ehasler]

I've got a letter of intent in with my local dealer, but haven't heard of anyone being asked for deposits. I certainly wouldn't put any cash down at this stage, especially as the date keeps slipping!