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09-06-2008, 02:43 AM | #1 |
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Firstly I should say that I am getting my car from BMW direct through a relative and not through a dealer.
My original appointment to collect was Wednesday (3rd) but when staff at the handover centre inspected it they found a scratch in the bumper. So the car goes off to Thorne to have the scratch sorted. New appointed set for yesterday. Turn up yesterday to find the bumper sorted but where it meets the black plastic around the exhaust there was a chip. So back to Thorne it goes again to be sorted again. This time though i'm given a 120i Conv and am hopefully picking it up on Wednesday. I went from being excited to p***ed off all in the same 30 minutes having already been messed around once. I was alreadt getting a full tank of diesel for the 1st time but am hoping for something more now! Nice to see the car though, the Le Mans Blue with the 261s looks fantastic. The 120i is gutless really looking forward to the power of the 123d. |
09-06-2008, 03:25 AM | #2 |
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That sux. I'm sure it will be worth it though. I'm hoping mine will be available next week, hopefully with no scratches!
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09-06-2008, 03:29 AM | #3 | |
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I'm sure yours will be fine, I have just been unlucky and then let down. We made the right choice with engines though. The 4 pot petrols are rubbish |
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09-06-2008, 04:07 AM | #4 |
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Agreed. I never even tested a 4 cylinder petrol. Tried the 125i which sounds awesome but didn't feel as quick as the turbo diesel. And it worked out much more expensive because of taxes and insurance.
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09-06-2008, 04:10 AM | #5 |
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The massive discount will just have to make up for it ;-)
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09-06-2008, 05:40 AM | #7 |
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What an anti-climax. Any word on when it will be ready for you?
[10th, just noticed your sig] Will have to inspect mine closely and hope there is no chips/scratches but it still a few more weeks wait for me |
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09-06-2008, 06:20 AM | #8 |
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Hopefully all will be ok next week. Seems there's a few of us getting them very soon. Mine gets to the dealer on Tuesday, so I just want it as soon as humanly possible after that.
As mine's silver I'll have to be extra careful checking for scratches etc. as they probably won't be as easy to spot as on a dark colour |
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09-06-2008, 12:37 PM | #9 |
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Rear bumpers seem prone to damage, transporter etc. Mine was damaged between the painted section and the black plastic section that incorporates the exhaust. Check for light bonnet scratches as well.
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09-07-2008, 03:57 AM | #12 |
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Cheers. I'm sure i'll be posting pic on here on Wednesday (Touch wood). Been making the most of the conv in and out of the rain plus working out how it all works for collecting mine
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09-09-2008, 12:57 PM | #13 |
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Just heard. Works are being completed tomorrow so hopefully a Thursday collection. Will post pics when I get it, also got some behind the scenes shots at the BMW MINI factory as well
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09-09-2008, 01:11 PM | #14 |
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Excellent, will await them eagerly like the slavering 1addict I've become :biggrin:
The word is mine will arrive at the dealers tomorrow, will hopefully pick up Monday. Booked the day off work and I'm going for a drive in the highlands. Will take the camera and hopefully get some decent shots. |
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