Here's what I’ve discovered about my Lotus Emira after 2500 miles. Emira Euro Tour Part 5
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Here are my thoughts on my Lotus Emira V6 after covering 2500 miles and visiting Milan Pagani, Ferrari and Firenze. On the way back to the UK we headed to a derestricted Autobahn, to see how the Emira behaved at 150mph+
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I’ve had a rough few days. My mum passed away this week but it is so reassuring to see a new video from harry. His videos are so positive and like a warm blanket if you are up against it.
@brunomachette6460
Жыл бұрын
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and and I wish you the best.
@banzai385
Жыл бұрын
The world seems very empty when a parent or family member passes away ,live and enjoy your life as she would have wanted ! Buy or hire an Emira ,I see Thruxton race track are running one !
@mrrakalanov
Жыл бұрын
sorry for your loss
@ilmelangolo
Жыл бұрын
🙏
@matthewlee2951
Жыл бұрын
Prayers for you and your family.
The world without Harry's Garage videos would be a sadder place. Always look forward to them. Thank you Harry and family.
@michaelfraser5723
Жыл бұрын
awwwww, Harald has you in his palms, Mark : )
@FILM653
Жыл бұрын
Harry + Roadtrip = ☺️
@craigdrivesholden1305
Жыл бұрын
Yep! Always look forward to a Monday morning to see what he's come up with!
@Logies_right_hand
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’d survive
@EgoShredder
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelfraser5723 😆
The whole series is miles better that any of Lotus' sales videos! Makes you want to buy one and tour the continent! Great stuff and a true enthusiast car. Wonder how it compares to a 911
@howarddavies136
Жыл бұрын
I think I'd take this over a 911. It's smaller, it's more interesting and it looks more special to me. It also seems to be less compromised as a sports car. I doubt I'd miss the extra 911 practicality, even the roof rack capability.
@andreh.dupuis8475
Жыл бұрын
maybe its a more direct competitor to the Cayman.. how does it compare?
@howarddavies136
Жыл бұрын
@@andreh.dupuis8475 that's probably a better comparison. And a harder choice!
@Jay-xr3sb
Жыл бұрын
@@howarddavies136 it's as wide as an suv
@howarddavies136
Жыл бұрын
@@Jay-xr3sb you're right! It's actually wider than a 911! It somehow looks like it wears it better than a 911. I wonder how they feel on the road. Its 8 inches wider than my M3 and 4 inches wider than an evora. What a chonker!
There is a huge difference between car reviews by only-KZreadrs vs professional-Auto-Journalist-turned-KZreadrs. The professionalism, the narrative, the theme, the practicality and the details in Harry's videos are really amazing. Thanks for this video. Anybody who is thinking of buying a Lotus Emira should watch this video.
@LawrenceTimme
Жыл бұрын
That's right, the journalists are all top mates with the car manufacturers and shill out 5 star reviews for them whereas real people reviewing cars will tell you the truth. Journalists are just 3rd party marketing department. That's why they always give cars glowing reviews, then when they drive them a few years later as a used car or something they say how bad they are. Happens all the time.
@vipul_singh
Жыл бұрын
Yup. This is top-tier car content. Experience speaks.
@Nomeandude
Жыл бұрын
Yea but those ghasly wiper arms right in your line of sight - Sort of BL Allegro quality !
@aljaliah6868
Жыл бұрын
I love his work on KZread !
@hobojon44
3 ай бұрын
all I hear is exhaust
I bet everyone at Lotus breathed easier once you were back with no major problems (or minor ones for that matter) and no real complaints. They seem to have done a pretty amazing job this time. Great filming by Mrs M too. I feel she doesn't get the recognition she deserves!
@GRACEORT
Жыл бұрын
If a car can’t travel a distance of 2500 without any issues it’s not worth existing for any manufacturer
@jearim7065
Жыл бұрын
Toyota's are extremely reliable and tough!
@andrewnorris5415
Жыл бұрын
@@GRACEORT New model, small scale production. Lotus were always about the best driving experience, not reliability or luxury. They were for true car enthusiasts which were low in number. Glad to see this model drives amazingly well. They have had some decent funding this time.
@GRACEORT
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewnorris5415 we’re not in 1960 anymore. 60+ years later all cars should eat 2500 miles without a hint of bother
@vipul_singh
Жыл бұрын
@@GRACEORT You seem to be missing the point being made. Yes 2500 miles for a trip is nothing for even the cheapest new car on sale, but this is a relatively early car from a small manufacturer, and it is the *first* 2500 miles that Andrew is talking about, not any regular 2500 miles.
Harry garage does more in 24 minutes than the entire seasons of the current top gear line up can’t even reach. His videos are the best to watch for reviews and scenery.
LOL at your Mrs saying “Harry!” when you were chasing down that local 😂
@anthonyknox1493
Жыл бұрын
Haha! Yes, I caught that too! Glad i'm not the only one that gets a ticking off when i'm pressing on.
@chrisslater3174
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonyknox1493 I'm not allowed to 'press on' with the missus in my car! Funny though that when she drives it, 'spirited' is perfectly acceptable.
@gmr409
4 ай бұрын
@6:20 I think this is the first time we’ve ever actually heard Mrs. M. In this case she had to tell Harry to cool it as he veering into the opposite lane chasing after that Audi driver who obviously knew the road really well.
The thing that I very much appreciate in all the Harry videos is that he ACTUALLY DRIVES the cars. It's not like a 5 min on B road or a 2 min lap on a track video. He shares actual driving experience I can relate.
@MD-uu5nt
Жыл бұрын
He's the opposite of Doug DeMuro. Talks about the car for 45 mins, drives it for 15 seconds....."wow, the acceleration is incredible and the handling is phenomenal" I honestly have no idea why his videos are so popular.
@oldanslo
Жыл бұрын
Or Chris Harris who tests cars by drifting them around closed race courses. Seriously, what is the point of that?
@kaio37k
Жыл бұрын
So true. Honestly, as a petrol-head from day one, I find automotive journalism to be a lot like political journalism... absolute rubbish, spoken by people who don't really have any idea what they're talking about, promoting someone else's product, repeating the same annoying, often times meaningless points made by someone else because they're incapable of producing their own thoughts. Harry is so different though, he LIVES with the cars, and gives honest, and fair reviews. He doesn't review a Fiat 500 and complain about its 0-60, or review an Ariel Atom and complain about luggage space... can't say the same about most other 'journalists'. Luckily, I think most manufacturers fully see this, I mean who else gets a limited-edition Bugatti Chiron to reviews for 1,000 miles lol Harry's the tip-top of this food chain as far as I'm concerned, no one else really comes close.
@MD-uu5nt
Жыл бұрын
@@oldanslo I wouldn't agree with you there. Watch Chris Harris's review of the Lexus GS F vs the BMW M5. All on open roads in the winter and he comes to the conclusion the Lexus is the better car which goes against all things a modern car reviewer would be expected to say. I find Chris excellent.
@mustangdude11
Жыл бұрын
@@MD-uu5nt I agree, he irritates me.
I'm very happy that Lotus as a company are still around and are doing quite well
You put on as many miles in 1 month than most people put on a car like this in a lifetime.. Life is for living and you inspire me..
@EvoraGT430
Жыл бұрын
That's another of the joy of Lotus driving; many of them get used a lot and it doesn't hammer the values in the way it does on other brands.
@budbud2509
Жыл бұрын
Brake dust on the wheels ......... Maybe Harry now knows why so many people order Black or Graphite wheels .....
@Beer_Dad1975
Жыл бұрын
@@EvoraGT430 Given how reliable the Toyota sourced engines are that's not surprising Be interesting to see if that remains true for the Mercedes sourced 4 cylinder variant.
@Resist_Oppression
5 ай бұрын
Cars are meant to be driven
I wish everyone did this grand tour feature with their cool cars, these experiences just put it all together for real enthusiasts. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
06:14 When you're feeling like a hero and an A4 Avant sails through the place just as quickly :-)
I noticed the Emira passing a few Fiat’s 500 in Florence. That car seems to be a damn size smaller than I expected it to be. Thank you Mr Metcalfe for making my Sunday evening more enjoyable.
@whatthe6532
Жыл бұрын
I thought it was Ferrari 488 size. Big (little) surprise.
@Ash-gz1rr
Жыл бұрын
They're not small. I think the camera/screen shrinks it. They really don't look small when you're face to face with them, or driving them. Have a look at dimensions. 488 GTB: 4,568mm x 1,952mm + mirrors. Emira: 4,412 x 1,895mm + mirrors.
@pure_awareness
Жыл бұрын
I too was surprised compared to the Fiat 500 it's so tiny and low down.
@whatthe6532
Жыл бұрын
@@Ash-gz1rr Thanks. 150 mm extra is still quite a bit of car but not as small as vid would have me think.
@EvoraGT430
Жыл бұрын
@@whatthe6532 It's surprisingly wide. And heavy.
Loved the Emira series of videos, Harry. The car is definitely a "looker," from any angle, a tricky thing to pull off. Your enjoyment of the car shone out; may you both travel many roads and once again thanks.
@-LK34-
Жыл бұрын
I personally don’t like the design at all
@atom999
Жыл бұрын
Great looking car esp in that silver, would be my choice
@mbal4052
Жыл бұрын
@@-LK34- you Stevie Wonder?
@-LK34-
Жыл бұрын
@@mbal4052 the front end looks terrible, especially the bonnet, and the proportions of the car just look a little off
@oldbasted
Жыл бұрын
@@-LK34- it’s personal choice I love the front end. It has a contemporary balance and just good looking without being overtly flash. 400 bhp from a super reliable Toyota drive train is a seriously appealing package especially as it finally has an interior that looks and feels great. Definitely comparable to 911 base with slightly more power and after a few Porsche options like a steering wheel about £20k cheaper. Designed and built in UK.
6:31 faint “Harry…” can be heard as you approached the spiritedly driven Audi. Lotus personalisation of warning messages is excellent 😉
@spadgm
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they even made it in his wife's voice ;)
With this video,Harry has succeeded in ensuring a “sold out” status for the Emira . The wet road surface handling was brought to my home library like I was behind the wheel. Brilliant Sir Harry!
I love the “Harry” at 6:23 of the Mrs. All our women are the same when we’re pushing on !😂
Hey Harry. Wondered if I could request a video where you talk us through a map of Europe picking out your favourite roads (and perhaps splicing in some footage where you've driven them before.) Obviously would be a slightly different format, but I'm sure lots of people would appreciate knowing your top roads were to aid in Road Trip planning. Thanks!
@xavierzimnicki1576
Жыл бұрын
Great idea
@juliansmith5401
Жыл бұрын
Harry's travels! Stays in some nice hotels and travels down some nice roads...
@CosmicSeeker69
Жыл бұрын
with respect Owen - it's not that difficult with the plethora of info on YT these days - but Yes, I understand that having Harry's experience could be an appeal. The only time I took my ol' Porsche around Europe I would get to a hotel of an evening - then search out wiggly roads around the area. This resulted in some epic memories, very hot brakes and ridiculously low MPG figures!! I used the same principle when I took out a Alfa Stelvio demo. Swindon to Brecon night one, then £40 fuel in the first three hours on the next morning (and that was at 2019 prices) . Don't give your power away to others
@ChipCabot
6 ай бұрын
@@CosmicSeeker69 With respect Graham - first hand knowledge of these roads is valuable as some of the "wiggly roads" are littered with potholes, bad tarmac, and other hazards that won't be shown on a map. The guy was simply asking Harry to share some insight, no need to act like first hand knowledge of public roads is some sort of superpower that makes you superior to others.
Quality content always a fantastic watch . It’s what Sunday evenings are for !!Thanks Harry. Please keep them going !!
A magnificent summation, to a comprehensive test/road trip with the Emira. Well done!
There is no car I want more than an Emira. Thanks again Harry for the great coverage.
@johnsmith1474
Жыл бұрын
Dear Santa, you think?
@ducatil-twin3379
Жыл бұрын
@@johnsmith1474 corny
@sh-hg4eg
Жыл бұрын
@@johnsmith1474 not in this country, dear Father Christmas maybe.
Many thanks for sharing the experiences with the Emira! You guys have the best no-nonsense travelogues. I love hearing about the various roads and destinations in Europe.
Brilliant real world review, thanks Harry. I still have a bit of a wait for mine but your videos always stoke the enthusiasm.
Fantastic series and trip. Great to ride along with Harry in his incredible new Emira!
Harry, I enjoyed your whole Emira series immensely. Keep them coming, including any maintenance that you have to do to it.
Fantastic review of what looks like a future classic
What an absolutely beautiful car. Not a bad angle on it. Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks Harry it was a wonderful trip and fantastic car. Thanks for letting us see your adventure
Thank You Harry for the excellent Emira Adventure, fantastic to watch, with both factory visits added extra highlights, you passed an old truck in the lay-by on the transporter , you must see so much on your road trips. Great editing away from home have a great Christmas break, you deserve it.
What a fantastic car you’ve bought yourself Harry. Beautiful, a work of automotive art to look at. This trip has shown that it is also a brilliant usable performance car that I can see is going to become a favourite in the collection 😊
I always enjoy your road trip videos but this series has been particularly enjoyable. Thanks for sharing
You’re enthusiasm for the Lotus is infectious. I just yearn for one now. And it looks amazing.
I said it before but I absolutely love your last vlogs on the Lotus/Pagani & Ferrari visits. I live vicariously through you!!
Gosh, is that a coïncidence. The New HG. Love the onboard. Lively dash, beautiful road, even in these conditions. My dinner tastes better now! Best regards, Nico
So glad that you’re pleased with it, enjoy Harry, take care. Thanks for another fab video.
Love you Harry. Merry Christmas from across the pond. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and car passion with us.
😅Thank you for the camerawork --- and being such a good sport - time and again - to the Missus! Will we get a cameo appearance one day I wonder? Had to CHUCKLE during the car chase at 06:22 when the driver is reigned in ever so slightly by a well-positioned: "Harry...?" - sounds just so familiar to many of us doesn't it... ;)
@johnmandragon4830
Жыл бұрын
Love it!
Emira is now on my shopping list. It sounds incredible. First digital “gauge cluster” that looks good to me.
Beautiful journeys... I love the sounds when you takes down easily every sharps corners of the roads...
Great videos and the series makes me very impressed about the Emira.Thank you Harry
I really like this format of car reviews during trips It has probably already become a pleasant and NOT bad habit to watch your channel every Sunday at 19:00 (Ukrainian time)
@kevmagill5163
Жыл бұрын
Bravo Ukraine!!!
@rjnation5042
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Aleksandr, I'm in Australia & it's 7:51pm & I've just got home from work, frosty beverage in hand, Rj in Oz
@AleksandrHalas
Жыл бұрын
@@kevmagill5163 Thank You!!!
@AleksandrHalas
Жыл бұрын
@@rjnation5042 have a nice evening!!!!
you are still making the most amazing videos since the very first i watched of the testorossa to the Sahara 😊
Great review of the Emira. This is what I was waiting for during your trip throughout Europe. Thank you.
Thanks for all your reports this year. Have a good Christmas and Happy New year.
Harry (and partner!), this trip reminds me some of of the best episodes of British motoring TV of years past. Beautiful scenery, beautiful car, intelligent conversation for enthusiasts. Well done!
@sh-hg4eg
Жыл бұрын
Wife*
@CampbellSimpson
Жыл бұрын
@@sh-hg4eg Thanks.
Really enjoyed the Emira videos. The looks great from every angle. Sounds lovely and like you say it doesn’t need more power. It looks really planted on the road. Love the colour combo. Yellow callipers looks great too.
Excellent summation, Harry. It's always great to see and hear a comparison by someone who has driven so many sportscars.
Great to see you enjoying your Emira, Harry. I look forward to your next video.
The exterior design is really quite lovely too. I’ve been itching for an upgrade but I’ve been stalled now for years. To be honest, I hadn’t even considered an Elmira but maybe that’s about to change.
@Hello_there_obi
Жыл бұрын
To me it would be the easiest choice you could ever make when looking at cars at this price point. It looks incredible to drive and is guaranteed to hold value in the future being what it is and the manual gear shift is rare these days!
@4418CARLOU
Жыл бұрын
@@Hello_there_obi I bet it's worth more than he paid for it, there maybe a long waiting list.
@bluemonstrosity259
Жыл бұрын
Porsche offers a manual on their 718 Cayman as well
@customconsult3045
Жыл бұрын
Bravo!! 👏👏👏
Beautiful motor, great stance...proper British sports car.... Bravo Lotus, bravo!
@supmikpaddleboarding5871
Жыл бұрын
Isn't lotus half Chinese and half Malaysian novadays? And isn't the engine from Toyota? So it's more like a great car assembled in Britain?
@Paulie_____
Жыл бұрын
@@supmikpaddleboarding5871 nope the manual is a 3.5 Toyota SC powered motor... The auto is a 2.0 AMG motor.. British build... But as with all imports badges have to be changed going into china AFAIK Either way British designed and built and I'd like to celebrate that sir!
@supmikpaddleboarding5871
Жыл бұрын
@@Paulie_____ I was just curious,but the company is fully owned by Chinese /Malaysian investors right? So it's s Chinese/Malaysian car with eighter a Japanese or a German engine assembled in the UK..🤔
I found your review is always a class above others. Be safe on the road, thank you very much.
Love it, thanks Harry. There is no other motoring channel to touch you.
The quiet "Harry!" coming from what I assume was your wife made me crack up. I think every car guy had that same expression coming from their significant other at some point
Even with the wind noise, good engine and supercharger sounds in this video. I like how you can also see the mechanical action of the throttle linkage right behind the rear glass. It must feel very nice to have driven this brand-new car, gotten so much pleasure out of it, and at the end of the trip you don't have to return it to the manufacturer because it's all yours and not a press car like your usual videos. Harry, I hope that you will do another video on the Mille Miglia next summer, your video a few years back in the Alfa Spider was great. Thanks for this series of videos, well done! 👍
@shadfallfan
10 ай бұрын
That's not the throttle linkage that's the blowoff valve
Really like these videos. The Emira appeals to me very much. Super practical and real excitement available every day. Brilliant!
I feel exhilerated each time I see a product made with true dedication and not just to get the job done. I wish all the best to Lotus and the team involved. Great review as always
You may well of already done it but I’d love to read like a semi guide book style of Harry’s favourite European road trips with tips routes stops things to do accompanied by pictures of various Harry’s garage cars at the locations. That would make a fantastic gift for me anyway 😂
Brilliant set of vids Harry! I hear what you say about the Evora interior, but still think the central screen was better integrated than that ridiculous 'iPad on the dash' in the Emira. Other than that, and weird wiper issue aside, it looks like the Emira is a real winner! 👍🏻
@johnnunn8688
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewb325, I don’t recall seeing Peter Oxley on this trip 🤷♂️.
@andrewb325
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnunn8688 oops wrong button
@johnnunn8688
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewb325 AGAIN! 😂🤣😭
Thank you Harry, this was everything I ever needed to know. I'll never lose my need for an Elise in my life, but adding an Emira seems like a no brainer.
I'm so impressed with this car and the spec you chose Harry. Bravo and Merry Christmas!
Love it Harry, thanks for all the content. Still loving my Emira, but great to see some other content out there too!! :) Our specs probably couldn't be further from each other, but that's the joy of this car!!!
@mementomori29231
Жыл бұрын
How do you like the sport vs touring suspension? Is the sport too firm?
@s8aan
Жыл бұрын
@@mementomori29231 I'm loving it, I've got a lowered M4 also, on KW HAS suspension, and the Emira isn't as 'crashy' as that, the shocks are excellent. It's not incredible over the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, but on the twisty B roads it's brilliant and not too uncomfortable. As a 'daily' I'd pick tour of course.
Great trip Harry, maybe worth a trip one winter to Cortina in the snow to replicate your Lotus Esprit trip.
Fantastic in-depth review as ever .Lotus must be chuffed with this . Enjoy it Harry.
You are fist class Harry...love your reviews and communication style. Brilliant review and pleased you are so happy with your Emira. i had one ordered and walked away after confusing early reviews, but you describe the essence of the car so well I think I will reconsider. Thank you
Fantastic video. Harry, would suggest changing out the engine oil after your break-in miles. There's always some manufacturing debris that gets released after engine break in.
@DDd-hr6mz
Жыл бұрын
This is old school, and I agree with it, no matter what the manual says.
@antonoat
Жыл бұрын
Presumably that's the job of the oil filter!
@shahrukhbakar3248
Жыл бұрын
@@antonoat No harm and only potential benefit. After 2,500 miles, the engine should be well broken in and releasing minimal debris going forward. Time to empty the trash from the engine.
@pure_awareness
Жыл бұрын
I wasn't the only one thinking this.
@adamski101
Жыл бұрын
My VW has a 24month oil change schedule and it’s a diesel. Madness.
Would take this over a C8 corvette all day long. And this comes from a corvette owner from 1987 and on… Cheers to Lotus! And yes I am a Pretty woman movie lover because of that specific time and place I watched it in the movie theater. Rock on Harry! You legend!
I would never thought I will think of another sports car other than a Porsche, I do now . That’s a perfectly beautiful and practical car . Amazing series narrated by the reassuring Harry. Spot on . Mega congrats
Thank you for the series of in-depth review of the emira. I look forward to getting mine sometime next year. Happy holidays!
Needs a back to back comparison with a Cayman GTS 4.0...for no other reason than just because it's the right thing to do for the car enthusiasts community Harry 😁. Good man. 👍🏻
Impressive series and commentary on the Emira. I was rooting for this car to be something special. And, watching your series you’ve validated that with me. Is it perfect? No, but then what is? I do appreciate it’s looks and performance. Now, will I be able to get one? We shall see.
This is hands down the best review of the Lotus Emira and especially this one being a two-for-one, a real world tour putting it through its paces and then the overall review around the usual roads as a comparison with the likes and dislikes. Of course we always get some great acoustics of the engines when Harry tools around his neighborhood. 👍
Simply splendid. Does it for me. It is undoubtedly the only modern sports/super/gt car I want. Thanks for a fab show.
I live in an area where the only rorty V6s I hear are the abysmal Nissan VQ, so it's nice to hear a properly tuned V6. I haven't even finished the video yet but I can tell you're very pleased with the Emira.
My favourite thing about Harry is he doesn't try to be a comedian, unlike those twats on Top Gear who try and fail; although I do like Chris Harris on his own. Another great video, love the car!
Love it when you have a trip. Really enjoy these type of videos you make. 👍👍👍
The smile on Harrys face says it all.... Man what a sweet machine! I love the Emira! Keep the video's coming Harry :)
Can't wait for Harry to do a side by side with the 4 pot amg engine
These are my favourite videos from Harry - love them! Regarding the Emira, fantastic value for money definitely but is it only me who wishes that there was a nicer tune from the 3.5l v6? They're not alone of course, the McLaren 570s with it's 3.8l v8 has the same 'problem'. Just for me, the sound of the car is a big part of the ownership experience. I have to admit though, the sound of the Emira sounds better from the outside than it seems to from inside the cab.
@hpman911
Жыл бұрын
a lot of the sound is down to the latest EU drive by noise and emission regulations which are mandatory and nothing Lotus can do about.
Thanks for this video Harry. I've watched plenty videos about the emira, and this one in particular has shown me more than any of the others. For the last of its kind it sure looks, and behaves in the way i expect it to. Thank you again.
Best series ever. Thanks for a great experience!
Brilliant video as always, and enjoyed the Emira series. As an Evora 400 owner, can you comment on how you think it compares to the Evora 410 you tested back in July 2019 over what you mentioned in this video?
@TheOrangeEliseCup250
Жыл бұрын
That would interest me so much indeed. The GT 410 Sport is more powerful & lighter. Doesn't it make any differences concerning handling & Lotus road touch ?🤔
That Lotus sure seems sweet, but I´m very curious about the Merc four cylinder.
Brilliant car and very entertaining review. Thank you Harry!!
Lotus must be salivating about this video series. Best PR they could have hoped for . The car performs so well in even tho most dire conditions You know that Harry would tell it how it was without any bias .
Seems to be a cracking car with superb balance, it looks great and sounds interesting too, surely 400 BHP is enough. It appears you got approx 26 mpg on your road trip considering that included the running in period maybe a touch thirsty, perhaps it will improve with time, though I suspect it won't really, lol. A real success I'd say and a bit of a bargain.
@EvoraGT430
Жыл бұрын
He was doing 130mph at times and the engine is probably not fully loosened up yet. 30mpg is easily attainable.
I have auto dimming headlights on my Camry and I disabled that function. Sometimes they dimmed too soon and other times not at all. I found them to be a pain in the butt.
@davepaturno4290
Жыл бұрын
Same here on my Mazda 3. In the city, it's best to leave this feature off.
Nice one Harry...real life application and honest evaluation...kudos!
Thank you to Harry and Mrs Metcalfe for amazing content in 2022. I’m so glad I found your channel, the reviews are just ace.
It would be interesting to compare this car with the Ferrari 360. Both have around the same weight, power and purchase price. The big difference is two decades in age.
@jonnowocky8179
Жыл бұрын
And the Modena’s 4000k-ish bi-annual service cost
Trying to keep up with an Italian local in a family car while you’re in a sportscar can be quite humbling
This trip is just a big smile and great video and amazing stops!
Harry I do like your short stories and look forward reading morr. All the best
Do you think the fully ladened car might be the reason for so little under-steer compared to the Press Cars or do you think that they just tweaked the the calibration that last little bit since the Press Launch? It looks so good inside and out. You spec’ed it so well! It almost makes other junior supercars seem rather superfluous, in true Lotus style!
@greggb557
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The car needs some SERIOUS steering rack/ratio speed adjustments. Wayyyy too much lock everywhere. Almost half a turn needs to come out of the rack.
@Jay-xr3sb
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@@greggb557 yeah, no progressive steer.
@EvoraGT430
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@@greggb557 You are obviously much more knowledgeable about steering than.......Lotus. Think not.
@greggb557
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@@EvoraGT430 its clear is it not? That Im right
Nice to see a Ghost at the autostrada station!
@TheJipino
Жыл бұрын
A ghost and a monkey!
@STANLIZ4
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@@TheJipino missed the monkey!! (Took 3 reruns before spotting it!)
Thanks Harry! Fun to watch!
Wonderful Harry, the smile says it all!
Looks great in this spec, interior seems nice and a quantum leap for Lotus. Shame about the weight (all that brake dust!) Alpine A110 still the better car across the board it would seem, especially after some tweaking
“Merry Christmas! Here’s a can of olive oil” C’mon Harry, you can do better than that 😂 All the best to everyone
Great video, its a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
So nice that someone ha something good to say about our motor industry 👏👏👏