Pre-delivery requests for dealer?

berb_uk · 05-19-2008, 04:00 PM

Hi guys,

My delivery date has been moved forward to next week! So I'm preparing a list of pre-delivery requests to make to my dealer so everything goes smoothly on delivery day.

1. M floor mats.
2. Minimum delivery miles please
3. Any prep to be done without sponges!
4. IPOD/USB cable.
5. 2008 Navigation DVD.
6. No advertising stickers (although I'm thinking that I probably won't mind them using one of their tax disc holders)

I was wondering if anyone has anything else I should add to this list please?

dxb335d · 05-19-2008, 04:05 PM

I dont think they will atually listen to that mate, they have there own systems and sponges and will use them unfortunately.

Look forward to the pics of your motor when she arrives

Carlos

Gibbo · 05-19-2008, 04:27 PM

Get a hand linking your phone if you have bluetooth.

Non - Euro plates?

networkguy · 05-19-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibbo

Non - Euro plates?

Why?

booforty · 05-19-2008, 04:52 PM

A full tank of bloody expensive fuel...

Gibbo · 05-19-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by networkguy

Why?

I personally prefer the look and if he is going for a clean look with no dealer stickers it might be nice.

NFS · 05-19-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by berb_uk

Hi guys,

My delivery date has been moved forward to next week! So I'm preparing a list of pre-delivery requests to make to my dealer so everything goes smoothly on delivery day.

1. M floor mats.
2. Minimum delivery miles please
3. Any prep to be done without sponges!
4. IPOD/USB cable.
5. 2008 Navigation DVD.
6. No advertising stickers (although I'm thinking that I probably won't mind them using one of their tax disc holders)

I was wondering if anyone has anything else I should add to this list please?

How about a crystal vase filled with blue M&Ms and a glass of chilled champagne?

booforty · 05-19-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

How about a crystal vase filled with blue M&Ms and a glass of chilled champagne?

That's what I got when I collected my E90, plus the customary pipe, slippers and leather driving gloves on the drivers seat... Absolute class...

NFS · 05-19-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

That's what I got when I collected my E90, plus the customary pipe, slippers and leather driving gloves on the drivers seat... Absolute class...

My dealer arranged for Roger Whittaker to whistle Danny Boy whilst we did the paperwork.

I also insisted that they get Terry Wogan and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band to perform the floral dance as I drove off.

3_toed_tree_sloth · 05-20-2008, 01:48 AM

Rust-free hubs or is that asking too much.

mjh93sa · 05-20-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by berb_uk

Hi guys,

My delivery date has been moved forward to next week! So I'm preparing a list of pre-delivery requests to make to my dealer so everything goes smoothly on delivery day.

1. M floor mats.
2. Minimum delivery miles please
3. Any prep to be done without sponges!
4. IPOD/USB cable.
5. 2008 Navigation DVD.
6. No advertising stickers (although I'm thinking that I probably won't mind them using one of their tax disc holders)

I was wondering if anyone has anything else I should add to this list please?

Well...

Floor mats are standard now I believe.
The mileage will be what it will be.
The PDI guys will just follow their standard procedure.
If you haven't done a deal on the cable already get ready to have to buy one.
The nav DVD will be the current issue.
The stickers is about the only thing they can control (even if the sales guy pulls them off before you get there).

Really, the week before taking delivery is leaving it a bit late to become a picky sod. My sales guy knew I was like that before I'd placed the order.

What might be more worth doing is giving the salesman a call and telling him you want to come down as soon as they have the car actually on site to take a look over for any defects before you roll up and find something amiss. You could at least then make sure the right toys are onboard and that cosmetically it's ok.

DervFan · 05-20-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

How about a crystal vase filled with blue M&Ms and a glass of chilled champagne?

That's only available when you buy a VW Beetle

OriginalFrak · 05-20-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

My dealer arranged for Roger Whittaker to whistle Danny Boy whilst we did the paperwork.

I also insisted that they get Terry Wogan and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band to perform the floral dance as I drove off.

Funniest thing I've read in ages.

booforty · 05-20-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

My dealer arranged for Roger Whittaker to whistle Danny Boy whilst we did the paperwork.

I also insisted that they get Terry Wogan and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band to perform the floral dance as I drove off.

Shame your dealer could only get Roger Whittaker and not Des O'Connor as well to do the Skye Boat Song. I had Bob Carolgees and Spit the Dog at my collection. The car was in mint condition apart from some Spit on the bonnet. Naturally I accused on Bob Carolgees of the offending stain. Spit would never do such a thing...

Luckily there was no sign of Cilla jumping out and saying Surprise Surprise! Unless she's still locked in my boot and couldn't get out...

NFS · 05-20-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

Shame your dealer could only get Roger Whittaker and not Des O'Connor as well to do the Skye Boat Song. I had Bob Carolgees and Spit the Dog at my collection. The car was in mint condition apart from some Spit on the bonnet. Naturally I accused on Bob Carolgees of the offending stain. Spit would never do such a thing...

Luckily there was no sign of Cilla jumping out and saying Surprise Surprise! Unless she's still locked in my boot and couldn't get out...

Damn .. I should have asked for Bob Carolgees.

Or maybe even Ray Allen and Lord Charles.

Audi always arrange a ventriloquist for vehicle collections. They really understand customer service.

330cdsport · 05-20-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Audi always arrange a ventriloquist for vehicle collections. They really understand customer service.

LMAO - I dont think the words 'Audi' and 'Customer Service' can be used in the same sentence - after some of the awful experiences i have had with them.

Atari Boy · 05-20-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 330cdsport

LMAO - I dont think the words 'Audi' and 'Customer Service' can be used in the same sentence - after some of the awful experiences i have had with them.

Here, here. Audi have not heard of customer service. I hope BMW are better, I will be devastated if they are not.

berb_uk · 05-20-2008, 03:13 PM

Thanks guys - looks like I won't be able to be that picky after all!

SoYank · 05-20-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

How about a crystal vase filled with blue M&Ms and a glass of chilled champagne?

I prefer the green ones.

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Originally Posted by NFS

My dealer arranged for Roger Whittaker to whistle Danny Boy whilst we did the paperwork.

Oooh, a Roger Whittaker fan!

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Originally Posted by 3_toed_tree_sloth

Rust-free hubs or is that asking too much.

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

Really, the week before taking delivery is leaving it a bit late to become a picky sod. My sales guy knew I was like that before I'd placed the order.

Those of us at UK1 weren't as fortunate. But we've all come to appreciate that of you, Matt.

M3-FAST · 05-20-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Atari Boy

Here, here. Audi have not heard of customer service. I hope BMW are better, I will be devastated if they are not.

I thought Audi sucked until I had 11 months of BMW ownership!!!

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