argh! traffic everywhere and none of it moving! I want my new caaaaaaarrrrr!I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
1st Feb 2007 5:29 pm
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73116
Hijack wrote:
Can you please confirm that you paid the whole amount via Debit card
I paid for both D3s by debit card, all bar the £500 initial deposit.
1st Feb 2007 5:33 pm
Bodsy Site Sponsor
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
Better hope the dealer hasn't cone into liquidation..... paying by Debit Card provides NO protection as a consumer unlike Credit cards which give you full protection.....
not that I want to get you worried whilst you're sat in Traffic... Bodsys Brake Bible
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset See It Here
1st Feb 2007 5:36 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73116
The cars were there & I had hold of the keys! Credit card was a 2% surcharge, other option was a bankers draft or CHAPS transfer, both higher risk than debit card.
Ah, you mean today! Penny dropped. Hope NoDosh does not get there & bump into liquidator in the car park!
1st Feb 2007 5:40 pm
Bodsy Site Sponsor
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
nO POSt from him yet, must be busy reading the manual... Bodsys Brake Bible
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset See It Here
1st Feb 2007 9:11 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Paid for both of mine by debit card, first one took 20 mins to get it authorised, second one took 20 seconds!
no problems with any liquidators as I had the keys and all the paperwork was signed...
just make sure you transfer money between accounts in good time as it still takes 5 working days even if the accounts are held at the same bank & branch....
Hell of a rush though, signing off £43k with a four digit pin number 8)
As above, I too made sure the paperwork was already in my name before the details were handed over! If you are worried about a dealer going boobs topside, pay the deposit on a credit card and that secures the whole contract under the Consumer Credit Act regs up to the current limit, which sadly is around half the price of your average D3.
Sorry for not posting last night. Got to the dealers at about 5:55 and then drove home via the most circuitous route I could think of while staying in the right county Full tank of diesel, every current TSB and update carried out, full service done and valeted until it squeaked. Particularly nice was the presentation of a rather amusing bottle of chateau posh plonk in a wooden presentation case. Top marks to all the staff Westover in Christchurch, particularly the receptionists for the cheery demeanour and of course to Ben Darch for doing a great deal with utmost professionalism. Oh, and thank you to Dom Harvey for recommending Ben's services.
Got home about 90 minutes later than planned but due to the pleasures of voice dialling on the PTI I was able to reassure Mrs ND of my safety. Promptly turned round again and went to in-laws (forgot we had been due there for dinner) but was forgiven when I took FIL out for a spin.
Everything on the car is tight and as it should be. Had a few "let's gun the pants off this thing" moments and was really surprised at how quick it can be when used in anger, almost as quick as the reduction in average fuel economy; I thought it was a realtime reading it was dropping so fast. Normal service resumed and it has begun to climb again. At 120 miles it's showing 24.3 and rising about .1 every 5 miles, which will obviously plateau soon.
Finally got back to Castle No Cash around 11 only to find I couldn't lie down properly; my ears had moved to tbe back of my head to get away from the grin.
This morning I explored the pleasures of the sound system by playing Guns and Roses Appetite for Destruction at 35 with the sub up full. My ears have now consulted a lawyer and have asked for a divorce on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. Not as impressed with the sound quality as I thought I might be, but it's early days and I haven't played with the settings enough yet. My last car had a top spec Pioneer head unit (dual Burr-Brown DACs) and I have a half decent Arcam/Project setup at home so I'm sure I'll a) get there in the end or b) blow wads of cash on a custom instal.....
Will sticker the car up over the weekend and post pics by Sunday evening.
dee-dee-dee-dee-threeeee.... I'm lovin' it.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
2nd Feb 2007 9:45 am
Bodsy Site Sponsor
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
Glad to hear it ND only 27 days to go for me....... PG city here we come!Bodsys Brake Bible
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset See It Here
2nd Feb 2007 11:29 am
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
Posts: 1789
ND do you think the sound may be distorted due to your ears not being either side of your head? FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
D3 HSE 2006 (Almost 8 years together, true love)
Land Cruiser VX 1994 11 years together, wife cried when I p/ex'd for my D3
Don't be too harsh on the Logic7, once you set it up, its bloody fantastic (FOR A CAR)
(not in an uncoloured hifi way but in a real spacious and clear way....and yes, I know what 'good' sounds like with my Linn/Naim setup at home!)
Now time to hit the accessory trail....fancy a ladder...see the group buy 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
--------------------------------------------------
The Master of Suave !
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
with envy
Not there yet? 
