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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Climb_Ne on 27 February 2014, 06:28
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I thought I would see who else is expecting delivery in the next 2 days and therefore the torture of looking at their car until Saturday. My PW GTD is due at some point today.
Oh well I suppose it gives me time to read the manual and set up an sd card with music.
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Read the manual? I take it you're not a typical Yorkie eating man! :grin:
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Just confirmed with the dealer - my GTi is arriving tomorrow morning on a flatbed trailer! :grin:
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then road angel being fitted
Are they no longer stand alone units then (not seen one for a few years I admit)?
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I thought I would see who else is expecting delivery in the next 2 days and therefore the torture of looking at their car until Saturday. My PW GTD is due at some point today.
Oh well I suppose it gives me time to read the manual and set up an sd card with music.
4 PM Saturday pick up organised - SD card loaded & good to go :-)
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10am pick up, the 6month wait is nearly over,& the forecast has changed to sunny.
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I'm waiting an extra day in an attempt to ensure it gets that little bit extra attention. Sunday 1st thing, will also give me a good few hours of quiet roads to raid down on my way home :)
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I'm waiting an extra day in an attempt to ensure it gets that little bit extra attention. Sunday 1st thing, will also give me a good few hours of quiet roads to raid down on my way home :)
bit disappointed that the forecast for London is showers now for Sunday though :(
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Tomorrow am for me - but it will be raining! :undecided:
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Mine was delivered yesterday at about 10.30. I now think I've exhausted the list of things I can do before actually driving it.
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Mine was delivered yesterday at about 10.30. I now think I've exhausted the list of things I can do before actually driving it.
Get some pics up then :wink: :whistle:
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Obviously you're not meant to drive it before the 1st but what would happen if caught? Would the garage be responsible?
Just curious.
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Just stopped raining here and the driver has phoned to say that he'll be with me in an hour ..... :cool:
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Obviously you're not meant to drive it before the 1st but what would happen if caught? Would the garage be responsible?
No I don't think they would once they have handed it over and its been accepted by the owner - the owner has already been registered with DVLA as the Keeper of the vehicle and would be the responsible party if he chose to drive the car without valid plates.
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And they've tried to deliver the car to work. I'm at home.
Brilliant
Lex did that with me 3 years ago (except I was at work and they tried to deliver it at home)! Idiots .......
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All the best for tomorrow folks and hope all goes smoothly. :)
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She's arrived with 9 miles on the clock! :)
(http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/MadMark_photos/GTi%20-%20Effy/P1010191_zps322feec1.jpg) (http://s744.photobucket.com/user/MadMark_photos/media/GTi%20-%20Effy/P1010191_zps322feec1.jpg.html)
I just wish she wasn't on the "old fashioned" Contisport 2 tyres ......
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Congraturlations - looks amazing! Superb colour too :cool:
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Congraturlations - looks amazing! Superb colour too :cool:
Thanks - it's going to be so hard waiting until tomorrow to drive her ....... :whistle:
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She's arrived with 9 miles on the clock! :)
(http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/MadMark_photos/GTi%20-%20Effy/P1010191_zps322feec1.jpg) (http://s744.photobucket.com/user/MadMark_photos/media/GTi%20-%20Effy/P1010191_zps322feec1.jpg.html)
I just wish she wasn't on the "old fashioned" Contisport 2 tyres ......
Looks brilliant, conrgats! :smiley: At least you're not on Bridgestones :wink:
J
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mine has 4 miles on it...and a cable hanging out of the A pillar which has now been fixed. Excuse the rubbish photo
Looks lovely.
What do you think has caused the gouge on the paint?
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mine has 4 miles on it...and a cable hanging out of the A pillar which has now been fixed. Excuse the rubbish photo
Looks lovely.
What do you think has caused the gouge on the paint?
Hmm - yeah that's nasty!!
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I feel like a kid again on Christmas Eve....... Or is it just me?
:laugh:
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looks like a screwdriver
Oh no! :(
Back to the dealer to complain?
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I feel your excitement.
9k and just loving this car every single day.
Enjoy. :cool:
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They should be able to sort that out without any bother - are you all set to drive it at 12.01 tonight?
:-)
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It's going to be almost impossible to get any sleep tonight buzzing with excitement, but Here is a question to all new gti, & gtd owners, how many miles are you going to do until you give it the full beans, because I'm thinking of raging of the forecourt, what harm could it do.
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The manual states to run in over the first 1000 miles (limit revs, don't keep at constant revs for any period of time). That's what I do with new cars anyway.
Whatever you think of that with regards to the engine, remember you are also running in the tyres, brakes etc. for the first few hundred miles....
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I'll probably do the full 1000 miles run in, but because this is a second car it might take 2months before I can't probably drive it, maybe I'll do lands end & back for the hell of it.
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Opinions differ about the 1000 miles - I've often wondered if there is any point after 300 miles or so but completed the run in just in case...
Anyway, enjoy the new cars tomorrow everyone!
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Are you sure it's 1000 miles and not 1000 kms ;)
Just take it easy, like mentioned it's not just the engine that needs bedding in ;)
Enjoy your cars folks :D
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Yes, sent them a photo. They copied me into a "how the hell did this go out" email and then called to say they would book it into the bodyshop. God I hope they match the paint properly.
I'll also be asking for an equivalent model loan car which I doubt I'll get but I think it's the least they can do
Unfortunately this is a classic example of why I am not picking mine up near plate change day.
Arse & elbow come to mind with the attention to detail or lack of it your car gets from flustered dealers.
I really feel p****d off for you and hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction :smiley:
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Yes, sent them a photo. They copied me into a "how the hell did this go out" email and then called to say they would book it into the bodyshop. God I hope they match the paint properly.
I'll also be asking for an equivalent model loan car which I doubt I'll get but I think it's the least they can do
This would be my worst nightmare having to travel over 400 miles to pick the car up.
One of the dangers of buying through a broker I guess.
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Speed camera locations added, thanks to Andrew's guide
Andrew's guide? Mind chucking a link my way?
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mine has 4 miles on it...and a cable hanging out of the A pillar which has now been fixed. Excuse the rubbish photo
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/12833553373_a4b6ecbc0f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59954848@N07/12833553373/)
new arrival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59954848@N07/12833553373/) by damianmkv (http://www.flickr.com/people/59954848@N07/), on Flickr
its a great photo