"you know when you buy a new car and get to peel off the plastic?' no.

@colddubgaming7223

2 ай бұрын

real

@cameronmcknight7158

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@Thumpdaddy

2 ай бұрын

LMAO!!

@imnowhacko

2 ай бұрын

I got my first car (a pickup truck) in 1976. I have owned about 25 different cars to date, and 0.0 of them have been brand new.

@Markymark111

2 ай бұрын

Lmfao I chuckled and said the same thing 😂😂😂😂😂

NOT THE 812 OMG

@JMB676

2 ай бұрын

Everyone got one and nobody has the Lotus on KZread, he made the right choice for sure.

@djdrizzy2996

2 ай бұрын

@@JMB676ur an idiot

@lexusflexuss__

2 ай бұрын

@@Kigoz4Life Its just nice to drive something different once in a while. Most of his cars are hella fast and are hyper or supercars. I guess the appeal to him is having a proper sports car and it's a manual (edit: most cars)

@CSL50th

2 ай бұрын

@@JMB676 I dont got one 😔

@user-ei1hr4zv4h

2 ай бұрын

​@@Kigoz4Lifeur just a gay hater lotus are dope AF plus it's his money wisely and it's nostalgia for him cuz he an elise

Everybody that whamts James thestradman to marry Sofia give me a like

@edwardberrocal7266

2 ай бұрын

Nope. I don't. If he does I wish him the best but I come from 2 failed marriages where I wasn't a dog, abusive, or God knows what else and lost everything twice. Marriage is not what it used to be.

@Llithiss

2 ай бұрын

I'd say no. Sofia doesn't seem genuine about him. I'm worried he may either be a free green card or getting the gold dug out of him.

@TopChie.

2 ай бұрын

she aint genuine

@kendrickbailey5934

2 ай бұрын

Honestly I liked Tessa for him

@OMGAurora

2 ай бұрын

Brother aint no one from canada wanting a green card​@Llithiss

Strad, we need an update on the Gallardo.. Miss that car!

@smturchetta

2 ай бұрын

Literally said that to myself as I watching the ad at the beginning of this video lol

@yeshuinfinity5963

2 ай бұрын

It's dumped at a shop somewhere in California i believe

@mattyp3119

2 ай бұрын

He just needs to do a goodbye video or LS swap it

@yeshuinfinity5963

2 ай бұрын

@@mattyp3119 v12 swap👹

Bro not the 812, had so much potential

@savagerivera2672

2 ай бұрын

He always sells the 812s that’s like the 3rd one lol

@DiaperSNiFFER

2 ай бұрын

⁠😢

@rivithbandara1508

2 ай бұрын

Why bro it could be traded to a McLaren 720s

@nioxx2231

2 ай бұрын

He only gets the cars delivered but never does anything with them So boring

@RedRocketModels

2 ай бұрын

No! Leave it as is! It's his best cqr. Untouched with bright wraps and wheels. It's just flawless.

Damn sad to see the 812 go

@jyothiranireddy8267

2 ай бұрын

Yes

@TheSaw410

2 ай бұрын

I like that way more than the Koenigsegg. Damn.

@emiliorivas2842

2 ай бұрын

NOOOOOOO for 2 reasons: 1: Not the *12 WHYYY 2: you just gave me a huge spoiler. Literally the first comment i saw was yours. Still thanks because now i'm mentally ready for the bad news.

@Mansikka02

2 ай бұрын

Well no shit ​@@TheSaw410

@BlackjackK7X

2 ай бұрын

Best car of his fleet, gone. His content feels like it just goes nowhere, so damn boring now.

Hey man. I have been down lately with the starting stage of depression. My great aunt passed away a few years ago and watching your videos helps me get my mind off of things. Keep doing what you’re doing. Thank you

@liamsstufff

2 ай бұрын

My great aunt passed away last week so I know how you feel❤

@TopChie.

2 ай бұрын

Keep going man youll make it through

@jeffgarter4434

2 ай бұрын

Recognizing it is huge. You got this, heck a stranger in MI is praying for you. All the best with all you have going on

@MicahPawlak-ob6py

2 ай бұрын

@@jeffgarter4434two strangers from MI lol

The 812 is my favourite car in the fleet. Was so excited for an 812 build. Hope to see another 812 coming soon

@vladd886_

2 ай бұрын

Looks like we actually are getting another 812 lol

I just started the video, and these comments already dropped my heart… 812 was my dream. I think that had so much potential!

@LeChoppaP

2 ай бұрын

same 812 was my dream car

Sad to see the 812 is getting sold

@thomashoupt3386

2 ай бұрын

Let's be real here, we all knew this project wasn't gonna happen. We all knew he'd sell it. Doesn't really fit his personality/style, either. If there was any two cars I'm kind of stoked for him to get rid of, it's those two. Stagnant projects don't make him any money on videos, either. Cooler stuff coming for sure!!

Bye bye 812, thing was clean! For millage right hand key pad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg etc. Scroll left from there will give you total mileage. Found online, hope it helps

I agree. The new Lotus is a beautiful car. It’s really growing on me. Love the look and size👍👍🤟🤟

The 812 is in my opinion the coolest car you've ever owned. I was really hoping to see a special build with it.

@CaseyvlVisage

2 ай бұрын

He should’ve done a wide body kit on it I can’t believe he’s selling it aren’t the 812s hard to come by specifically?

@Grayson150

2 ай бұрын

I agree had so much potential and such an underrated car possibly my favourite super car

@Datoda

2 ай бұрын

He almost never does special builds with anything don't get your hopes up in the first place lol

@strawdemindset

2 ай бұрын

812 is the most classy car he had … but he can buy another one one day when it costs more

@zachwatt8185

2 ай бұрын

Not even 😂

I'm sure you have a plan, but SUPER sad to see the 812 leave. One of my favorite cars!

@NeverSleepingDemonicEntity

2 ай бұрын

No he doesn't have a plan 😂😂

@VGT-R

2 ай бұрын

well, he said soon another 812 will come

The energy between you 2 is amazing. Sofia brightens up the channel

I pulled this from Chrome for finding your odometer. Right hand key pad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up, you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg, etc. Scroll left from there will give you total mileage.

To check odometer: Right hand key pad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg etc. Scroll left from there will give you total mileage.

@slick_4_life891

2 ай бұрын

That is so unnecessarily complicated

@TheStradman

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate the how to!

@CyberNacho

2 ай бұрын

@@TheStradman all thanks to Mistral on the Emira forums!

@TheStradman

2 ай бұрын

And thanks to CyberNacho for relaying the info. 32 miles on the odometer, just checked

@Mortimusmoose

2 ай бұрын

You're the man! Gotta live vicariously through you, so keep it up! lol. Some day one day, I'm going to make some carbon fiber parts for one of your cars! @@TheStradman

It's painful to see the Ferrari 812 leave😭

Man, youre living the life!! Both of you in fact, and i think its so awesome that you both have that automotive foundation within all that, which is just fuckin awesome at this point. Thank you for the videos man! This channel is still pure gold on KZread, thank you for being and staying who you are 🔥🙏

Congratulations on your New Lotus, James & Sophia & Oskar!! Enjoy Safely and in The Best of Health!!!!!

Can’t believe you sold the 812

Sophia is getting super comfortable on camera, its making the videos a lot more fun

@tesbarnett45

2 ай бұрын

I wish to see it official for them.. they make a great couple 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Been a fan of yours since "The car spotting days" I remember the time you Spotted a Blue centenario and from there i never stop watching you and I really enjoy your video man I just wanna say Thank you for making my Childhood. I love you man i hope you the best in life ❤❤❤

812 was one of my fav car in your collection it was soo clean and beautiful i loved it tbh i really did not want you to sell it but yeah 🥺

So glad the c boys bought the jeeporgini

@brodie1524

2 ай бұрын

Fr

@elnarcocdn

2 ай бұрын

We know how the jeepirgini will end

@RyanLarivee

2 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking the C-Boys

@user-bk5pc2ne6t

2 ай бұрын

@@RyanLariveeI automatically new it was them

@phillipe4742

2 ай бұрын

Don’t they already have one

Pulling the plastic off was extremely satisfying...but why not wait until the contractors are done with changing the doors?

@Duh_Huh_24

2 ай бұрын

They probably just need to swap some hardware. If they're like ours the panels won't have to be removed and shuffled.

@Semaweiner

2 ай бұрын

@@Duh_Huh_24 but they have to he held up either by hand or suction stands which makes the glass dirty when they could have just waited and pulled it off after 🤷‍♂️

@davidfalensbirth2031

2 ай бұрын

Right? Hahaha makes no sense

TheStradman Great Video I'm so sorry to hear that you sold the Jeeporghini and your Absolutely Incredible 812 Superfast and I can't wait to see what's coming next and Congratulations on finally taking Delivery of your Absolutely Gorgeous Lotus Emira

@stradman you were technically correct about the Emira it has two engine options the 2.00 litre turbocharged engine or the 3.5 litre Supercharged engine

@zbot2123

2 ай бұрын

Not a twin turbo though. Single turbo inline 4 was the other option.

@maxmessenger175

2 ай бұрын

@@zbot2123 true 👍

@maxmessenger175

2 ай бұрын

And if I remember correctly the turbo version had a manual transmission and the Supercharged version had an automatic transmission

@zbot2123

2 ай бұрын

@@maxmessenger175 turbo had a DCT with no manual option. The V6 got both the manual and autobox options.

Sophia is so adorable when she’s talking about her bagels,and the car looks and sounds so good

In 3 months….”Guys I have to sell my lotus”

@STEAZZYFISH

2 ай бұрын

4:28 spoiler a bit. Your comment popped up

@pzimbelmann

2 ай бұрын

i concur. idk why he bought this.

@Duh_Huh_24

2 ай бұрын

Doubt it. He makes enough to buy two of them a month. He has obviously bought either a lp640 or a diablo but I think the next video will be the Revuelto delivery because Alan is dying to break some news.

@westongeonetta5914

2 ай бұрын

lets hope. such a boring car for KZread

@6cmh3

2 ай бұрын

*after not driving it beyond collection day*

I don't know how .. whenever I see them both together it makes me smile..no matter how hard the day was

He's living our dream!

Super sad to see the 812 go bro. Lotus is cool but the 812 is so much more strad. And I have to say that you have struck gold my friend with Sophia. She is such a gorgeous girl and a car girl to boot. And to top it off she's a Canadian BC girl. Being from Vancouver myself and seeing my favorite youtuber with a local Canadian girl is awesome bro. Congrats on your success and look forward to seeing all you have in store going forward!

5:35 Sophie’s SHIRT to LOTUS combo came into the MP4 so effortlessly. . Even prior with the LAMBO blue on blue on blue 😊

@Noneblue39

2 ай бұрын

yeah it was nice !

Sofia is 100% a keeper. That Lotus is super clean!

Will really miss those cars you ended up selling but I'm happy to see a new car no matter which one you get. Glad to finally see the Ridge wallet up for a reasonable price right now as well so had to get one for myself after hearing them being good for all these years.

Saw you driving the Lotus home yesterday with Sofia in the Aventador! Also, that full carbon Aventador looks so much better in person than it does on camera, and it look incredible on camera so I didn't know that was possible!

Not the 812 😭

@jonathankohler9481

2 ай бұрын

Thansk for ruining the video

@ba929cbr

2 ай бұрын

@@jonathankohler9481wait you looked at comments before watching the video???? Whose fault was that????

@BoltHue

2 ай бұрын

@@ba929cbrit’s some peoples top comment when you don’t have the video full screen

@jonathankohler9481

2 ай бұрын

@@BoltHue exactly what happened, glad some people have common sense here

@ba929cbr

2 ай бұрын

@@jonathankohler9481 that is the dumbest shit I have ever heard still top comment or not we have to make sure not to comment on something so that way some idiots don’t read it what has this world came to idiots everywhere it’s astonishing

you should build the trickle charges into the wall. then u can just pull it out when u need to charge

So cool to see you in a Lotus again after 11 years! I remember when I started following you that was the car you had filming off a back road somewhere in Park City I believe. How the times have changed! We have a local Laser Blue Elise here in Utah. You should get together with the owner and do a photoshoot!

Sad to see the 812 go...

11:45 "oh, that tickles!" 🧐

@RayCharles.

2 ай бұрын

Looking for this comment.

I love the new emira. Beatiful spec, and congrats 🎉❤

The odometer location right hand keypad on steering wheel. The display on the bottom setting is satnav. If you scroll up you'll get to a trip, overall and instantaneous mpg etc. Scrolling left from there will give you total mileage.

Contractor wont appreciate you removing the protective film off the glass if they are working on or replacing them.

@MrGlaiveDave

2 ай бұрын

its more for transport so its no problem

@sunshineken4062

2 ай бұрын

you're just gonna move the glass a few feet brother, the only thing it's protecting from are finger prints lol

@402car_kid4

2 ай бұрын

They didnt do it without being told they can. He knows how much hes paid for that house hes not going to do anything to jeopardize it.

Crazy how your channel is going full circle! In a way back to where you started but on a totally different level if that makes sense. Your dad was always proud of you and your accomplishments and I know he's smiling down on you saying it to this day in spirit. Keep up the hustle James. Glad to be along for the ride and watching you and the channel grow. Much love from the west coast of Canada.

Strad, the way you hype your lady up is awesome to see. Good job Sir.

James and Sofia is such a good duo, y'all seem so happy together :)

Dudeee! The amount of times youve sold a car and say youve missed it! We should add a counter how many times youve sold a car

@kamikaze1453

2 ай бұрын

Cars are his job, too many cars is just too hard to keep up with Id imagine. New cars = new content

@eliteice6737

2 ай бұрын

@@kamikaze1453yea but I feel like a Ferrari in general provides much more content then a lotus

@jerryesposito

2 ай бұрын

@@eliteice6737 rip the scuderia 😔

@TheStradman I think Sophia looks right at home in that Emira! Imo it fits her soooo well, sooo I 100% think you should wrap it with her in mind! Let her pick the wrap job and wheels, I'd really,love to see a "Soph Car". I don't mean like just give her the car (I mean if u want to, by all means lol), but I just mean I'd LOVE to see a "Soph Inspired" supercar!

@chrisbeck6281

2 ай бұрын

Dude, I couldn't agree more! Just have her pick the wrap, the wheels, and what kind of body kit she likes that becomes available. From what I can tell, she has nice taste.

Those stairs still need to be carpeted!!! LOL Wish I was nearby id do them for ya!

Can everyone appreciate Sofia driving the Lamborghini like it’s supposed to be driven! High revs and making it pop and bang!!!

not the 812 😭

5:02 Sophia likes superchargers.

@MasterOfMisc

2 ай бұрын

I noticed that straight away! Knew someone would have snipped it!

@BlackjackK7X

2 ай бұрын

She gave a good squeeze just of the thought 😂😂😂

@Cartasticly

2 ай бұрын

seriously 😑

@JakeStewart1343

2 ай бұрын

I see what you did there! 😅

@mckarimatti

2 ай бұрын

🥰

The odometer is probably accessible from the arrows on the wheel. My dad’s Ford Edge has a digital odometer and digital rom gauge and you can “hide” it by pushing an arrow on the wheel. It might be the same for your car but I don’t know, that’s my best guess.

Did not see the 812 leaving. Such an amazing car.

not the 812😪

of all the cars it had to be the 812!?!?!??!?

@INDIANBEA5T

2 ай бұрын

Yep. He's working on a rebuild series. Might be for that

@kingartison

2 ай бұрын

@@INDIANBEA5Tstill was a odd move

@INDIANBEA5T

2 ай бұрын

@@kingartison not really for someone who's work is all about creating content on cars and also no odd for someone who's a Lamborghini Ambassador on youtube.

Im so excited for the Emira series... For the first time since I started watching you I will have a car on the channel!! haha Im getting the same spec as you, but Yellow Paint and White interior.

@j.scottcaudill7543

2 ай бұрын

Not sure why anyone actually buys a Lotus 🤷

Truly enjoy watching you and Sophie having a blast with the car collection and the car reveals, mostly Euro spec cars. You have rare cars and now I have one too. Not an exotic or supercar Its a Cadillac CTS Coupe of the performance collection. No, it's a CTS V, I wish. My first V-6 ever. Now I have a better appreciation for your collection.

Sophia being a different energy to the channel gotta love her. Love fwd to the new Emira mods!

Bros gonna sell the emira in under a month😂

@logigamer0340

2 ай бұрын

On god bruh.😂

@davelangford2439

2 ай бұрын

Legit. And then buy another one when the price bombs in 6 months

@MrHowardeo

2 ай бұрын

No doubt, keep selling until the garage empty

Good on the Lotus, would love to see how you customize it.

Sounds pretty amazing for a Camry engine!

Congrats!! That thing is awesome!! Sorry James, Sophia has got ya beat on the smile, love the energy when she is around, love seeing you guys having fun! Congrats man, ya living the dream!

@TheStradman the odometer is in the digital gauge cluster, use the right steering wheel pad to switch to the screen on the configurable panel on the right side of the gauge cluster screen.

All I want is a rally stage in the sterrato. Haven’t seen it in awhile!

Great stuff 👍 Liked the way of wrapping up the video and no overly loud jingle theme in the end 👍👍🔇

812 for a lotus is wild but excited to see what’s to come

@ryanq9843

2 ай бұрын

No it’s just a straight up shit decision. The lotus is a pile of shit.

Love that you've got a British car in the garage. Sad to see the 812 go but know more on the way, keep up the fun mate.

I think this was the best vlog in a long time seeing you and Sofia happy ❤

You shouldve also gotten the black roof on the lotus, the red one looks amazing

The variety of car collection is a banger 🔥🔥🔥

The best thing about the Emira is the Toyota engine! Reliability!

You 2 make a great couple. Sofia has such a genuine character..👌👌

Nah, the emira, has gotta be the best car I’ve seen in awhile, it’s got everything you could want. An exotic look, some good aerodynamics, manual transmission, supercharger? What more could you need. It’s got all the styles in my opinion

It was great meeting you in AZ at Pomo! How was the food?? When can we meet up to rip in the F8??

Yup Sophia looks great in the lotus

@grahamstefaan

2 ай бұрын

Gosh she's cute.

I’m in love. It’s beautiful. 😍

Can we get a update on the Gallardo.. Miss that car!

Yeh the Strad brought the 812 GTS. As he said he will buy the wrecked 812 GTS and will sell the 812 super fast.

@METRO4e

2 ай бұрын

When did he said that??

@ultimatehazardgamer

2 ай бұрын

@@METRO4e on dubai video

@oshwikchinnam3068

2 ай бұрын

@@METRO4e Vero

@sudanvijayaraghavan4688

2 ай бұрын

I would love for him to do that but.. realistically from Dubai to Utah for a wrecked 812 GTS is not worth it. but I think it's for the payment on the Revuelto.

@INDIANBEA5T

2 ай бұрын

Dude he also said he'd buy the car that won the poll. And svj won the poll of likes by a mile.

It's a good day when stradman upload a video ❤

@N11edits

2 ай бұрын

Fr bro, it’s a rainy day where I am and I see he uploaded 🔥

Yeah big 'Stradman' love the new glass windows for the garage!

The windows are a very cool touch! Would love to try out a sim like that.

Need an update on the Gallardo stat!!

@vjcosta11

2 ай бұрын

Seriously, that was the Halo car and its gone.

really wanted to see a full build with the 812, too bad

I am actually jealous, every one is. But not in the bad way! It’s really nice seeing how he is living his dream, there is just something when u think about you won’t be able to buy a car when you really like them. Congratulations you’ll be my motivation 💪

The redish pick rims on the black Aventador looks sickk

Petition 👇🏼 for James to propose 💍 to Sophia

@treyfuller4498

2 ай бұрын

Too early bro give em time to cook

The Lotus spec is awesome! Nice buy! My fatherly advice regarding Sophia; 5 words for you James: “Put a ring on it!” ❤

Those two cars ya sold wow how that song goes . It’s hard to say goodbye to yesterday. But here comes da new blue Lotus supercharger in it . Nice

So excited for the Emira but man am I gonna miss the 812. Its one of the coolest cars youve owned and i was looking forward to a build with it.

I can't wait to see Strad turn this cute looking Lotus Emira into the most mean looking car in the collection.

@slothymango

2 ай бұрын

What, with a pink wrap and RGB underglows? 😂 Yeah, ok

@ofgnathan5454

2 ай бұрын

@@slothymango lmao I was about to say. He is just going to do another basic widebody kit, ruin the car, and then sell it in about 3-4 months time.

Jeeporghini heading to MN!!!

@JakeStewart1343

2 ай бұрын

To LOFE? 🤔

@ajweixel

2 ай бұрын

Cboys?

@kadenriesgraf2515

2 ай бұрын

@@ajweixel yeah

You guys should get Oscar another dog buddy! So he doesn't get bored - when you guys are out! Beautiful new car guys!

Sad to see the 812 go it was one of my favorite cars in your garage

You sold the 812 FOR A LOTUS?!?! 😑

1 like = you do 1 pushup

@GodisGood941

2 ай бұрын

私は拒否します

@casonboeder9631

2 ай бұрын

Im 43 so im going to do 43

@rylancoddington1784

2 ай бұрын

69🔥

@user-wm9ux9kf6d

2 ай бұрын

No.

@andrewrichardson7814

2 ай бұрын

157 by 6:21pm UK. Sooo no.

1:23 that Osha reference 😂😂 👏 👏

I’m lowkey mad the 812 is gone but happy you said you’d buy another