# Lotus of WNY - Grand Opening, May 2014 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 23, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139 "2014-04-23T06:59:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/1 "2014-04-23T06:59:23Z")
Hi all, I’m sure many of you have heard by now as it is certainly no longer under wraps, but for those of you that aren’t aware, Buffalo now has a Lotus dealership! This is pretty awesome, as there are a small # of them throughout the country in general, and to have one now in our town is pretty amazing if you ask me. My good friend Matt can be credited for bringing the dealership here, and it will be located adjacent to Mike Barney Nissan on Sheridan/Millersport. Final building/showroom details are still being worked out, but expect a grand opening sometime around the middle of May. There are already cars on order, and there will be a # of Evoras in stock, as well as a # of used cars, including Esprit and Elise/Exige. I honestly believe the reason we don’t see many exotics from Lotus, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc. in WNY has little to do with money, but rather an overall lack of dealer support. Many of the people that buy these cars do not service them on their own. Having a small dealer network and having to travel sometimes many hours, even crossing state lines, can be a turn off to potential owners. Hence the reason we see so many Corvette’s and Porsche’s here… Either way, it is an exciting time for car enthusiasts in the WNY region. I will update this thread as the date/time become more finalized for the grand opening. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in more information on the cars or dealership in general, please feel free to PM me, or reach out to Matt via the website below. Best, Joe [http://lotuswny.com/](http://lotuswny.com/) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/2 "2014-04-23T07:08:21Z")
![https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34.0-12/10253298_10152399088336228_199619240_n.jpg?oh=94328821d181320390721d579db22b70&oe=5359EDD0](https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34.0-12/10253298_10152399088336228_199619240_n.jpg?oh=94328821d181320390721d579db22b70&oe=5359EDD0) ![https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34.0-12/10255587_10152399019226228_998628388_n.jpg?oh=941a5261eb040a0190ab0d0a3f65cf09&oe=535A436F](https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34.0-12/10255587_10152399019226228_998628388_n.jpg?oh=941a5261eb040a0190ab0d0a3f65cf09&oe=535A436F) ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/3 "2014-04-23T07:09:32Z")
lovely… ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/4 "2014-04-23T07:17:44Z")
There you go. Thanks LZ. Those cars just arrived last night / this AM…more on the way… ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/5 "2014-04-23T07:35:34Z")
Good stuff :tup: ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/6 "2014-04-23T07:43:27Z")
Pretty cool :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/7 "2014-04-23T07:51:34Z")
Why does that red BMW look like an Evora? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/8 "2014-04-23T08:04:06Z")
Great question. Ask the green Mercedes next to it. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/9 "2014-04-23T09:29:19Z")
Fantastical. Are you going to be called into service to present yours at the gala? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/10 "2014-04-23T10:46:55Z")
Yes sir…I have already confirmed it is 100% operational for the season (so far, at least)…took it to Rochester last week, performed flawlessly… ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/11 "2014-04-23T11:42:14Z")
:tup: I would come support this. ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/12 "2014-04-24T08:24:30Z")
Justin pirated my pics lol, yes cars showed up at 8:30 am yesterday, yellow Evora didn’t fit in the truck that should be here Friday. - - - Updated - - - I personally don’t car for green cars(British or not) but that color is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING in person! ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/13 "2014-05-05T17:35:16Z")
Freaking awesome! Still would love a used Exige S ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/14 "2014-05-05T17:47:57Z")
> [@captain morgan1](#): > > **I personally don’t car for green cars** (British or not) but that color is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING in person! Watch it pal. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/15 "2014-05-05T21:39:14Z")
> [@evane](#): > > Still would love a used Exige S Funny, an '07 just arrived today with about 10K in upgrades… [http://lotuswny.com/pre-owned-2007-exige-s-chile-red-supercharged.html](http://lotuswny.com/pre-owned-2007-exige-s-chile-red-supercharged.html) And yes, the yellow Evora arrived last week too… ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/16 "2014-05-06T04:33:51Z")
When is the grand opening? ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/17 "2014-05-06T04:56:48Z")
I’m glad it’s finally all coming together. It will be nice to see a few more around. Matt never got back to me, maybe I’ll try again. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/18 "2014-05-06T05:58:41Z")
Hey Drew - I’m not even sure he got the call. We all went to dinner last night with Lotus (some of the guys are up here for training, etc.), and I brought up your car, and he did not seem to recall anything. Try him again - he’s wearing a lot of hats at the moment, and could have easily just missed your call. Also, I know at this point he’s got an inventory of ~10 cars already, so not sure if he’d be able to take it in, but Tony did mention to me last night that he could list it for you (for the cost per my text message to you) as well. Mike - Still not finalized, but will advise… ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/19 "2014-05-06T06:08:58Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Watch it pal. lol sorry but on a side note yours is gorgeous also :tup: - - - Updated - - - > [@91MR2](#): > > Funny, an '07 just arrived today with about 10K in upgrades… > > [http://lotuswny.com/pre-owned-2007-exige-s-chile-red-supercharged.html](http://lotuswny.com/pre-owned-2007-exige-s-chile-red-supercharged.html) > > And yes, the yellow Evora arrived last week too… Yes I am in love with this Exige! Makes me feel like a little kid I cant stop staring at it haha - - - Updated - - - > [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > When is the grand opening? Still in the works, waiting on a few more papers from the state. But we are looking at having a great open house kind of like a cars & coffee get together with music, etc ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139/20 "2014-05-06T06:13:12Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Hey Drew - I’m not even sure he got the call. We all went to dinner last night with Lotus (some of the guys are up here for training, etc.), and I brought up your car, and he did not seem to recall anything. Try him again - he’s wearing a lot of hats at the moment, and could have easily just missed your call. Also, I know at this point he’s got an inventory of ~10 cars already, so not sure if he’d be able to take it in, but Tony did mention to me last night that he could list it for you (for the cost per my text message to you) as well. Hey Joe, I’m not sure if my text sent back to you last night, my phone has been acting funny lately. I will try getting a hold of him again and I might try Tony again too if he doesn’t still want that finder’s fee. Thanks for the help!! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-of-wny-grand-opening-may-2014/269139.md?page=2)