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Post by michael on Mar 1, 2018 13:07:25 GMT
New registration time, can't imagine I'll be seeing too many today.
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Post by johnc on Mar 1, 2018 14:13:57 GMT
Even if I was picking one up, I think I would be delaying it a few days.
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Post by Alex on Mar 1, 2018 15:10:07 GMT
My dad picks his up tomorrow, a Civic 1.5T sport plus in red. He can’t wait.
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Post by Roadrunner on Mar 1, 2018 17:38:36 GMT
My dad picks his up tomorrow, a Civic 1.5T sport plus in red. He can’t wait. He might have to. |
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Post by humphreythepug on Mar 1, 2018 17:42:40 GMT
My colleague had 4 out of 4 cancel, I've had 1 cancel due to the weather, 1 cancel as their finance company neglected to transfer us the payment and the other 2 collected ok.
Tomorrow's weather is supposed to be worse than today; I have 4 going tomorrow, 1 has already rung just checking I'm good to go, however she will see how things look in the morning.
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Post by ChrisM on Mar 1, 2018 19:07:10 GMT
I saw one at the local Ford dealer last Saturday but as it was in their pound it doesn't really count. I've been stranded at home today, we seem to have caught the worst of the snow in Surrey and it's only just stopped falling (was falling from about 6am). About 5 or 6 inches of the stuff, have cleared the driveway and path and pavement outside the house twice during the day but you'd never know from looking at it now
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Post by Alex on Mar 1, 2018 22:07:59 GMT
My dad picks his up tomorrow, a Civic 1.5T sport plus in red. He can’t wait. He might have to. The cars been at the dealer for a week awaiting registration he’s just got to drive up hill to get it! |
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Post by PR on Mar 2, 2018 7:37:13 GMT
I saw two Discoveries, a Discovery Sport and an E-PACE (work vehicles) plus a Range Rover Sport and an F-PACE that actual people had bought with their own money.
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Post by PetrolEd on Mar 2, 2018 11:00:06 GMT
I see the I-Pace is now configurable online. I choose a mid spec SE but still set me back £79500. How doe that compare to the Tesla which dare I say is better looking but with a far worse interior.
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Post by michael on Mar 2, 2018 11:39:51 GMT
I see not only do they charge £100 for floor mats but also £100 for a locking glovebox!
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Post by Martin on Mar 2, 2018 12:18:53 GMT
I see not only do they charge £100 for floor mats but also £100 for a locking glovebox! I’ve just configured one and thought exactly the same! I hope it’s got a significantly better interior than the F Pace, or the pricing is even more of a joke. Keeeping it sensible, I got to just over £80k. |
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Post by racingteatray on Mar 2, 2018 14:56:43 GMT
I have no doubt I shall plenty around the wealthy innards of London soon enough, given it combines the three yummy-mummy touchpoints of "ECO", "SUV" and "LUX".
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Post by michael on Mar 2, 2018 17:37:29 GMT
I have no doubt I shall plenty around the wealthy innards of London soon enough, given it combines the three yummy-mummy touchpoints of "ECO", "SUV" and "LUX". My version of the Donkernator is going to be called the Suvecolux. |
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Post by Alex on Mar 3, 2018 13:19:08 GMT
I see not only do they charge £100 for floor mats but also £100 for a locking glovebox! Do they really have such little faith in their security system to think you need it? |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Mar 3, 2018 20:06:33 GMT
I see not only do they charge £100 for floor mats but also £100 for a locking glovebox! Do they really have such little faith in their security system to think you need it? I don't think that's the reason particularly. Don't some cars come with a "valet key" that won't open the glovebox? |
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Post by ChrisM on Mar 3, 2018 21:29:50 GMT
I don't think that's the reason particularly. Don't some cars come with a "valet key" that won't open the glovebox? They certainly used to....... our deceased friend's Honda was one such car, different coloured keys for driving and valet use. |
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Post by humphreythepug on Mar 3, 2018 23:23:44 GMT
2 of 12 I've handed over already; his and hers Dacia Sandero Stepway Summits:  |
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 4, 2018 8:07:14 GMT
I don’t get the his and hers thing at all. All I can see is Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles!
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Post by Roadrunner on Mar 4, 2018 8:23:33 GMT
I don’t get the his and hers thing at all. All I can see is Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles! Agreed. A missed opportunity to get some variety in their fleet. |
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Post by humphreythepug on Mar 4, 2018 8:29:33 GMT
I don’t get the his and hers thing at all. All I can see is Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles! Agreed. A missed opportunity to get some variety in their fleet. He ordered the orange one on a Sunday and rang on the Monday; saying the wife wanted the same but in grey, it was all done over the phone. We have a fair few Dacia customers with multiple Dacia's in the family, more so than Renault customer, my colleague has sold 5 to the same family. |
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Post by Martin on Mar 4, 2018 9:26:36 GMT
I don’t get the his and hers thing at all. All I can see is Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles! Agreed. A missed opportunity to get some variety in their fleet. Definitely. A neighbour had a 3 door Evoque and a TT, but she’s swapped that for a 3 door Evoque. At least they are different colours, but they’re both the same (lowish) trim levels. |
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Post by Blarno on Mar 4, 2018 10:15:18 GMT
Grey Golf R estate. I only realised it was an R because of the 4 pipes. What a dull looking car.
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Post by Alex on Mar 4, 2018 13:44:49 GMT
Dads new motor. Attachments:
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Post by grampa on Mar 5, 2018 13:46:37 GMT
2 of 12 I've handed over already; his and hers Dacia Sandero Stepway Summits: There's a (presumably) his and hers pair of Dacias I pass on the way to my granddaughter's school - perhaps it's Dacia thing? Personally, I like to have two very different cars so you can enjoy a different driving experience - as surprisingly good as a Dacia is though, I don't imagine many buyers are choosing them for the driving experience. My sister-in-law is thinking of swapping her 55 plate C4 for a Stepway - she thought it was starting to show signs of gremlins after her partner replaced the indicator bulb and it still wouldn't work. I took a look and he'd replaced the wrong bulb! (and he's an electrician!). |
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Post by Martin on Mar 6, 2018 8:16:36 GMT
My parents got back from holiday on Sunday, new car picked up Monday. Not an 18 plate exactly, but was registered in March. 630d GT M Sport in Bluestone with Ivory leather. It’s got a decent standard spec (panoramic roof, professional nav, voodoo LEDs, metallic, reversing camera, memory seats etc), so he’s only added an electric towbar, comfort seats, rear heated seats, dark walnut trim and parking assistant plus (surround camera). He’s not driven it much yet, but says is much more comfortable/refined and already feels quite a bit quicker than his 6 cylinder F11 525d. Somhes very happy, which is the main thing.     |
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Post by johnc on Mar 6, 2018 9:06:21 GMT
Still not convinced with the external looks but there is no doubting its practicality and comfort. The new 530D I had as a courtesy car was very spritely for a large car so I am sure he will enjoy the effortless performance.
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Post by Martin on Mar 6, 2018 9:16:27 GMT
I’m not convinced either. I’ve had a proper look at one in my local dealer and there’s plenty of room in the back but there wasn’t anything that made me want one. It’s officially an OAPs car now as well!
It’s a bit of a 5/7 hybrid, mainly 5 interior but with the same wheelbase and length of a 7 Series which is why it’s pretty spacious inside. My Dad really liked the slightly higher driving position without going for an SUV, as he thinks it will make it easier to get in and out of as he gets older (he’s in his 70s but still very fit). He also has a think for big hatchbacks, having had a lot through the years (2 x Renault 20, Rover SD1, Granada Scorpio, 2 x 9000 CSE).
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Post by Martin on Mar 6, 2018 10:12:38 GMT
Forgot to mention some more good service from Bluebell BMW. My Dad traded his car in and left it with them the first week of Jan as they were going on holiday for 8 weeks so it didn’t make sense not to. The salesman picked them up from home yesterday so they could drive away in the new car together. Nice touch.
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Post by Tim on Mar 6, 2018 11:09:35 GMT
It's really not a looker at all.
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Post by racingteatray on Mar 6, 2018 13:01:50 GMT
No, not a looker.
Saw my first 18-plate today over lunch - a black Panamera S estate-thingy in what I assume was the hybrid version (the script at the back had green edging).
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