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Got my hands on mine
mywillia
 

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Location: west yorkshire
Post: #1
Got my hands on mine

I picked mine up from the dealers this afternoon.
It was a fairly uneventful handover, the car was out in the rain and it was getting dark so I haven't been able to check it over properly yet.

No bow's, no flowers, no freebies just a lot lighter in the wallet. Didn't even get a half tank of fuel!

Sorry for the poor pics. I'll upload some better ones taken in daylight tomorrow.

First impressions:-

The manaul gearbox is very slick, and the throw is almost non-existant. It's going to take a while to get used to it. Selected 5th instead of third several times on the short trip home.

The ipod connectivity is slow to respond when changing tracks

The 825w audio is AWESOME

The seat adjustment for entry to the rear is slowwwwww and doesn't seem to go far enough forwards. But I don't care, it's rare I'll have people in the back.

The car is damp inside as the rear window keeps misting up. Should hopefully dry out over the next few days. It was raining whilst I was checking the car over so it's hopefully just damp from the rain and nothing else.

Love the shadow chrome alloys

Love the Verve Interior

Love Dynamic mode

Love the puddle lights

In fact it's pretty much spot on allround

Oh and the current MPG average is 12mpg for 12 miles driven (8 of those by the dealer)

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That's it for now, I'm off for a drive

Delivered:-
Firenze Red Dynamic SD4 Coupe Manual with Lux pack
Verve Leather
20" Shadow Chrome Alloys
Privacy Glass
Heated Steering Wheel
23-12-2011 08:46pm
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SebM
 

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Location: Switzerland
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RE: Got my hands on mine

Congrats !!!

Actually : '04 Lotus Elise Mk2 111 & '11 Land Rover Defender 90 SW RAW
23-12-2011 09:12pm
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ytshome
 

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Location: Cheshire
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RE: Got my hands on mine

Looks the dogs danglies. In fairness I've had that many bouquets of flowers over the years I prefer not to get them on hand-over. I'd always prefer something useful like a brollie. So, whilst its a little disappointing when you don't get anything as a gesture of good-will from the dealer I have to say that its unforgiveable for them to hand over a new car that was stood out in the rain, especially when we have heard of rare paint problems and the "less than half a tank of fuel" is just plain cheap and unbecoming of a dealer representing a prestige marque.

Enjoy your lovely car.....but check it thoroughly when its dry!

Arrived. Prestige SD4 Auto 5DR OG September 11
23-12-2011 09:20pm
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SINGHY
 

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Location: Leeds
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RE: Got my hands on mine

Sorry to hear about the disappointing handover and the absence of any freebies, especially when its meant to be the season of goodwill! as you know I'm with the same dealer looks like I'll need to do some arm twisting. But at least you like the car, it looks well even in the rain.

Pure SD4 5 door in Orkney Grey with Tech Pack, Xenons, Pan Roof, Auto dim mirror, Gloss black Dynamic grill upgrade, Roof, sde vents and waist rail wrapped in gloss black, Front Fogs, Style 4 Alloys and Spare Wheel - Collected on 6 April.
23-12-2011 09:24pm
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mywillia
 

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Location: west yorkshire
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RE: Got my hands on mine

Thanks all

Hopefully it'll look better with some decent photos

Delivered:-
Firenze Red Dynamic SD4 Coupe Manual with Lux pack
Verve Leather
20" Shadow Chrome Alloys
Privacy Glass
Heated Steering Wheel
23-12-2011 09:29pm
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mywillia
 

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RE: Got my hands on mine

I now have a couple of questions

Is the powered tailgate closeable from the key fob?

How the hell do you get into the tyre repair compressor box thingy!!!

Off out now to take some more photos, it's still raining here so I haven't been able to inspect the paintwork. To be honest, I don't care for inspecting it, I'm just enjoying the car!

Mark

Delivered:-
Firenze Red Dynamic SD4 Coupe Manual with Lux pack
Verve Leather
20" Shadow Chrome Alloys
Privacy Glass
Heated Steering Wheel
24-12-2011 09:50am
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berlin2011
 

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RE: Got my hands on mine

Looks lovely, enjoy.

You can not close tailgate with key fob. Re tyre compressor, sorry can't help there - have the spare wheel myself.

Current: SD4 Dynamic Auto, 5 Door, Orkney Grey with Black Contrast Pano roof and 20" Shadow Chrome wheels. Pursuit interior. [countdown="Hand over"]15th June 2013 2:00pm[/countdown]

Gone: Si4 Prestige Auto Coupe, Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof, Element interior, Shadow Chrome 20" wheels with most of the bits & pieces loaded. [countdown="Hand over"]29th November 2011 2:00pm[/countdown]
24-12-2011 10:17am
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mywillia
 

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RE: Got my hands on mine

(24-12-2011 10:17am)berlin2011 Wrote:  You can not close tailgate with key fob.

Well that seems to defeat the whole point of an electric tailgate!
Anyway, some more pics

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Delivered:-
Firenze Red Dynamic SD4 Coupe Manual with Lux pack
Verve Leather
20" Shadow Chrome Alloys
Privacy Glass
Heated Steering Wheel
24-12-2011 11:11am
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QueJumper
 

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Location: England
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Got my hands on mine

Is there much difference in pressing the boot button to pressing the key fob?

Not tried global closing (hold button down) which should close windows so might close boot too?

Now Sold - Small, clean, fun car mainly for me - Sd4 Dynamic Lux - White/Black roof

Still going strong - Big, dirty, fun car mainly for the wife, kids and dog - Disco 4 - Blue (with lots of mud outside, sweets & litter inside)
24-12-2011 11:19am
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PAT
 

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Location: Edinburgh
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RE: Got my hands on mine

Great looking car and excellent pics Thumbs Up

Current: Si4 - HSE Dynamic Lux - Corris Grey with Black Pano - Adaptive Dynamics - ATPC - Adaptive LED Headlights - Privacy Glass - Style 508's - Heated Steering Wheel - Spare Wheel - Ebony Headlining
Previous: Si4 - Dynamic 5 Door - Lux - Orkney Grey with Black Pano
24-12-2011 04:02pm
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