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[Mark V GTD]

Especially red rental cars - now they really are quick!

[EzzG]

Heard from my dealer today and they're expecting the car within the next couple of days !! Getting really excited now,, almost as much as when i got my first games console  (sega mega drive) ha haa !!

I am a new car virgin, so keep reminding myself to make sure i check the car over properly and not just get to excited to leave and drive it asap !! anyone got any good advice ?? 

[VWTM545]

I am a new car virgin, so keep reminding myself to make sure i check the car over properly and not just get to excited to leave and drive it asap !! anyone got any good advice ??

I would say just common sense stuff like is everything working, are all your options on it and is the bodywork 100%!
Maybe ask about the transport pucks as this seems to be a common thing forgot about!

[Jthgti]

As you say, keep your head on and don't get so excited that you don't check things properly. There are a lot of threads on this board with quite detailed checklists, but most look too detailed to be practical to me.

What you really need to check are things that there will be no comeback with once you've left the forecourt - so check the paintwork, wheels, interior for marks and scratches. Also check you have all the unattached bits - 2 keys, logbook, iphone cables etc. Also check that all options ordered are present and correct. Apart from that it's up to you, if there are mechanical / electrical issues, etc it will generally be covered under warranty..

I'm supposed to be picking my BW7 GTD up next week so I'll be using this advice myself (if I don't get too excited!)

[EzzG]

Thanks for the replies and advice guys,, most helpful !! I'll read back through this the day i pick it up.. Only got one option (Dynaudio) so that will be a quick list to get through,, Oh and the white paint  !!

[Mark V GTD]

What you really need to check are things that there will be no comeback with once you've left the forecourt - so check the paintwork, wheels, interior for marks and scratches. Also check you have all the unattached bits - 2 keys, logbook, iphone cables etc. Also check that all options ordered are present and correct. Apart from that it's up to you, if there are mechanical / electrical issues, etc it will generally be covered under warranty..

This is excellent advice. If you can also remember to check they have stamped the PDI in the service book too thats another box ticked.

[Discopants9]

My order number is not recgonised in the tracker now, does that mean its with the dealer, called them yesterday and got no real update from them

[VWTM545]

What you really need to check are things that there will be no comeback with once you've left the forecourt - so check the paintwork, wheels, interior for marks and scratches. Also check you have all the unattached bits - 2 keys, logbook, iphone cables etc. Also check that all options ordered are present and correct. Apart from that it's up to you, if there are mechanical / electrical issues, etc it will generally be covered under warranty..

+1 for this! Certainly more detailed than my advice

I think it would take the excitement out of the handover process if you went through a detailed checklist!

[VWTM545]

My order number is not recgonised in the tracker now, does that mean its with the dealer, called them yesterday and got no real update from them

It doesn't necessarily mean it's at the dealers! I have had this happen to me a few times for no apparent reason!

The dealer will definitely let you know so they can get their money!!

[EzzG]

Car has arrived  just sorting out a collection day