GarethH Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Any Word on your new motor GarethH?????????? [/ QUOTE ] Will be taking delivery next Thursday (17th June). Yay! My insurance is with Tesco and is £673. I'm 28 in 2 weeks and have full NCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 17th June - That's 4 weeks after your build week??? I thought it was 2.... If that is the case I have no chance in getting my car before the 30th when I go on holiday for 2 weeks Riz 1 Is not having much luck either as you can see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 back to my brooding, stomping worst infact! the "coverring dealer" is back from her sickie and i spoke to her at 10 to get reg #. got a "i've just picked up your file and will get back to you shortly". 1pm i had to ring back and then got "just need your DoB" - when i gave it she was gonna hang up until i made her hold on and tell me what the heck was going on! I understand DoB needed before a reg # will be issued. Car arrives at stealers tomorrow. I said i guess this means i dont get it until monday but she reckons that would be "at the latest" but is planning for saturday I'll believe that when i get behind the wheel of it though!! I suppose to be fair mine was [apparantly] a late week 22 built one [cos he said it is the chassis break model - again not gonna believe it until i see it! ] so this is now into the 2nd week since build, and even if i get it monday [and all is well with it] then i would still get it earlier than Gareth's week 21 build. Obviously though i am bloody jealous of his insurance quote for a S£ vs my plain-vanilla A4 !!! Man i gotta move to a lower risk area! Mind you, things are starting [slowly but surely] to look up: managed to [in principle] flog my car with no effort or advertising for £150 more than the trade-in, and that coupled with the £220 i get back when i cancel my current policy means i would effectively get 12 month insurance for £430 vs the £206 i was ginna pay to cover it til renewal date in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Maybe A4's are built and tranported faster than A3's????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethH Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 My car will take slightly longer than most as it's having the spoiler fitted by the dealer. The car arrived at the dealers today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Mine was week 21 and collecting .......... today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 That's three weeks for delivery - No chance of me getting my car before my hols.... Where are the pics of these new cars then.... Sorry you are probably out driving at the mo. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 car at stealers; got my reg #; on phone as we speak sorting out insurance - and wot a result!!! they had listed an auto avant on my quote so with the saloon it has dropped from £801 to £665!! been told car is ready saturday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 Fantastic! well done. Good JOB! Bet you are Enjoy Sat and do not forget the pics. and the right up about it! Only 2 more sleeps! As my 4 and half year old daughter would say. Or she may say "Dad, Is today, Tomorrow?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Fantastic! well done. Good JOB! Bet you are [/ QUOTE ] you betcha! saturday just cant come fast enough! [mind you i am still nervous and will stay that way until i get it home i guess!] [ QUOTE ] Only 2 more sleeps! As my 4 and half year old daughter would say. Or she may say "Dad, Is today, Tomorrow?" [/ QUOTE ] i like your daughter's style! unfortunately i am on-caLL on friday night so no sleeps there, as well as sunday so no razzing around to far-flung places. oh well guess i will have to live in the car on saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 24hrs to go! Sweaty Palms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 You won't get much sleep tonight will you?! Enjoy the experience mate and let us have some pics of the beautiful beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 yeah you're both right - i am "practicing" driving my new car to work this morning [ie bloody carefully and giving everyone right of way!] very nervous about the collection/inspection process so any and all help on this front appreciated [started separate thread but no replies yet ] will click away after i get back from driving around saturday [already stolen my sister's digital camera for this ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 i got it i am on cloud nine at the moment wil post the piccies tonite after i finished mapping roads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 any info yet splixx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Cheers Riz 1 I was suppossed to hear yesterday nut no call..... you know the feeling! So if he does not call by lunch time I will call him...... you know the feeling! He did say that it may be 2 weeks after build and build was last fri/this monday (he says) so it should be delivered on the 28th??? but I am on Holiday on the 30th !!! aaaahhhhhh will keep you posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 yes i knew that feeling all too well just been mulling over the calender and it doesnt bode well as far as i can see [sorry!]: we are currently IN week 25; i think that means they will ship at the end of the build week which is over by sunday ie shipping starts next monday at the earliest and then it depends which port it comes into apparantly relative to where the stealer is which determines when you get it. My best guess [and extrapolating from own car's time-line] is that it gets to the country next weekend and would be ready for you the day after you leave for hols I suppose the only advantage is that you dont have to worry about storing it while you are away and it gathering dust [man do these new cars attract it!] and it is shiny and new waiting for your arrival any sooner is a bonues, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 so did you give himn any grief? got any news - good or bad? ps your fat orange man avatar is VERY distracting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Avator - LOL - Will need to change it - you should see the wife Anyway - I have organised the insurance to start on Thursday (tomorrow), this is to avoid dissapointment! The dealer will be able to tax the car for 12months and 1 week (you can only do this on a new car...) I have not heard from the dealer yet - still waiting for that possible call from last friday.... oh and my insurance certificate should be with them by now! so I am hoping he will call to say he has received it - if not at least I have an original also! I am just going to wait till he phones me, very difficult to do as you know but I will! On my part everything is organised. If the worst comes to the worst I will pick it up the day I come back from hols. The only thing is I will have wasted about 3 weeks of Insurance but at least it is sorted! Got my Sline badges in today! The grill badge and the rear one too! Yeehaa - looking good! will look better on the car! Have been reading up about your car - Is there a big difference between 5th and 6th gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 i like your belts and braces approach - there is me scarmbling around for insurance upto the day i ned to get the cover note faxed, and here is you having it sorted even before you know the dealer has the car! i admire your patience in waiting for that call! 5th vs 6th gear - there seems to be a bit of a difference. acceleration is better in 5th than 6th; otherwise on the motorway 6th gear does drop the revs a little [from say 2.8 to 2.5] at 90mph hope you enjoy your hols dude. ps can you recommend a nice but not too expensive place to stay around loch ness? [wife wants a break near some water!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Some nice places to stay in Scotland, near water. - Loch ness is nice - can not remember the last time I srove down or up it... Loch Lomond is really nice! Our wedding reception was at Cameron House http://www.incentives-scotland.com/index.html Heaps to do and as you will see they have a good swimming pool for your Sat Nav that sits in the back seat! Or try "Lodge on the loch" http://www.loch-lomond.co.uk/ You will find the difference in price may not be that much different between these two places and Cameron House is worth it! It is really difficult to get accomodation in scotland - we find that anyway! even 5* hotels are difficult to get in! Another good place is http://www.hiltondunkeldhouse.co.uk/ Dunkeld House Hotel! Mile long driveway and really nice Swimming pool for Sat Nav and just a nice place - child friendly too! Also in Aviemore try the Colymbridge Hotel http://www.hilton.co.uk/dispatch/ViewPropertyHomePageForm?hid=11001807&ViewPropertyHomePage=&formName=ViewPropertyHomePageForm The rooms are getting a bit run down but if you are going for kids go there! it is really good for them and they have an additional indoor place park place across the carpark - call syrol squiral or something! Navigation in Scotland is easy! One road up the west, one road up the middle and one road up the east! Great for your TDI! Let me know how you get on! Beware if you go close to lochs remember and wear "Midgy" repelant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 thanks mate. rather embarrasing, while i was thinking/talking about the bonny banks of Loch Lomond [which i dont think i have ever been to], i was actually visualing Loch Ness which i have seen! I remember seeing a nice Logde overlooking Loch Ness but my hazy emory of it is 5 years old! I love the look of Caeron House but it is a little pricey in my post-car financial state will also check out the other places you said; anywhere you recommend around Loch Ness or is Loch Lomond really the place to go instead? I think wife wants tranquility which means i will be main entertainment provider for Sat Nav ps you go anywhere nice on your hols? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 LOL - Nice places on my hols - I thought I told everyone on here - maybe you are taking the micky?? Off to Barbados a week today!! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Can not think of any places on Loch Ness - will need to ask someone in the know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 not taking the mickey - i was in a world of my own pre-car remember! Nice - wanna trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I have 2 Sat navs already, it's ok! 4&1/2 girl and 10 month old boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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