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codfather Member Since: 13 Feb 2010 Location: ayr Posts: 1171 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
i am with you on this one, i kind of blame the BMW types , who order one without even having sat in it (fact, there are statistics to prove this |
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oilman151 Member Since: 19 Feb 2006 Location: S.Wales or Canada Posts: 370 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Always read the manual - pretty anal but I get the most out of my toys.
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4wheeldriver Member Since: 13 May 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 955 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
OI!! Ok I put down the deposit on mine over the phone without having seen it other than 3 pics but it was subject to viewing and test drive. I read the manual to a point to find out what things do etc that Im likely to need but half the fun's FINDING something, trying to figure it out, THEN giving up RTFM!!! ![]() 535d m-sport Platinum grey and a few extras.... Gone X5 3.0 sd in Space Grey, 20's, Dynamic Pack, Memory Pack, Media Pack, Tow Pack, Rear DVD, Panoramic Sunroof, Steps, 7 Seat Pack, Reversing Camera with moving lines, programmable park heat, etc etc etc - Gone Range Rover Sport Santorini, privacy, dvd, towpack GONE!!! |
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codfather Member Since: 13 Feb 2010 Location: ayr Posts: 1171 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
well done you for getting a test drive!! i have twice tried to buy a new beemer, and both times the dealer did not have a test mule or a customer car that i could have a poke about in! i was told that if i wanted one i would have to put down a deposit and wait 6 months for it to come. this seems the way the german prestige market works!! just before i bought the RRS i fancied a look at a focus RS, i was intrigued as to how good it would be compared to the likes of imprezas or mitsubishi evos, the dealer gave me the same spiel that i would have to buy one and find out.......funny how most of the ones built are now in autotrader and pistonheads!! i cannot understand why anyone would buy a car without trying one!! i suppose the statistics of bmw selling without a test drive probably came about by reps in mondeos changing to a 3 series presuming it would be a better car, or help them get the keks off the office junior by the water cooler!! MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ![]() Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG |
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4wheeldriver Member Since: 13 May 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 955 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I couldn't even get 2 LR dealerships to email pics of used stock or return calls so I was damned sure I wasn't going drive a 400 mile round trip to find out the cars were sold or not even in stock yet! Spencer at Lookers was doing his best but unfortunately a family crisis arose and I needed to find a car sooner rather than later!
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purple people eater Member Since: 10 Dec 2009 Location: Miles beyond midlife crisis Posts: 990 ![]() ![]() |
whats a manual? purple people eater
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 ![]() ![]() |
I ordered my first RRS without even sitting in it! |
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Kaine Member Since: 26 May 2006 Location: Hills of Shropshire Posts: 8902 ![]() ![]() |
Only read the manual when I need too - and that's usually about 6 months after picking the car up |
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Not A Red RRS. Member Since: 21 Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 76 ![]() ![]() |
Salesman (Charlie) explained most thing upon delivery, for Me. Read the manual to get the finer points out of the audio but I normally only read as far as getting it going or "quick start guide".
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codfather Member Since: 13 Feb 2010 Location: ayr Posts: 1171 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
did you have a contingency plan for if it was going to totally rubbish? or did you have enough faith in the brand that you knew all would be ok? i keep my cars for three years minimum, so bailing out at a few months is not an option (unless someone offered serious money over list!!!) cheers dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ![]() Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG |
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NightFox Member Since: 02 Mar 2010 Location: North Shropshire Posts: 381 ![]() ![]() |
It's a type of transmission for poor people who have to change gear for themselves ![]() Discovery Series II Td5 GS::Discovery 3 TDV6 S::Freelander 2 TD4 XS::Freelander 2 TD4 SE ![]() |
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npinks Site Moderator Member Since: 26 Nov 2007 Location: Watching Posts: 6716 ![]() ![]() |
i've got a manual today, took 4 attempts to start it as i forgot i had to put the clutch down |
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Jonny Fresh Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 3586 ![]() ![]() |
Personally I never read the manual.....would rather post here or ask stealer.
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NightFox Member Since: 02 Mar 2010 Location: North Shropshire Posts: 381 ![]() ![]() |
Don't you worry that there might be a whole host of features that you might be missing out on? Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.8::MG Montego Turbo::MGB GT::Rover Sterling::MGF::MG ZT 190+ Discovery Series II Td5 GS::Discovery 3 TDV6 S::Freelander 2 TD4 XS::Freelander 2 TD4 SE ![]() |
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