08-27-2011, 12:06 PM | #221 |
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That's quick, are you sure it's not Nov 2012? :-) The UK wait is 9 months.....
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08-28-2011, 02:29 AM | #222 |
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I am getting a September built too, so looks like a few of hours will be coming around the same time.
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08-28-2011, 07:58 PM | #223 |
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Just got confirmation that I am getting a week 36! so the car should be here mid Oct! Got my vin too - can't wait to get boot space back!
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Have they given you any info on specification changes?
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08-28-2011, 10:52 PM | #225 |
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No, and I haven't asked. Also, the changes that are made to the US might not come here either. the MY12 build changes is only minor IIRC? I know there's the gloss finish audio surrounds, but I don't remember if there is anything else. I am not too fuss as my wife is expecting and I need the car asap. Otherwise, would definitely wait for the MY12 built.
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08-29-2011, 05:47 AM | #227 |
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Don't know. As it's a Sept built, I haven't tried to start tracking it yet.
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08-29-2011, 06:57 AM | #228 |
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same same,.. the dealer told me that my x3 will be sept 2011 built as well......
and should be here by end of Nov 2011.... hopefully before and not later.... cheers... saproz, how do you find out your car made on week 36? thanks |
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08-29-2011, 08:08 PM | #230 |
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Well, I just got the phone call saying the car will be ready for pickup tomorrow. So in total, that's 6 working days from "Its landed and awaiting customs clearance" to "Bring us a cheque". I think they expidiated it wanting the funds before the end of the month.
Anyway, I have a feeling I am about to get screwed on the Corporate Program (EPP). At sales time, they said "As long as you are an employee", but it was only last week, they actually said they require their pro-forma to be filled out. The pro-forma says "so and so is eligible for the program". I never received a T&C for the EPP, but its written on my contract so I guess I've got that going for me. Dunno how this is gonna play out. |
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08-30-2011, 02:58 AM | #232 | ||
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Once it has been allocated, you should be able to get that from your dealer.
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Well, I finally took delivery. My company finally came through with the pro-forma so it was a big relief. I made sure to get a gift for the corporate secretary since it was not something she would normally do.
Anyway, pick up was slated for Tuesday but I think the transport from Clayton was full so they bumped me 12 hours. Got a nice little 320i to drive around for that evening. The missus was unimpressed with the quirky interior and cup holders saying the Scenic design was much better. We made sure to get the most out of it by cruising down to St Kilda for some dessert. Finally got the call the next day at around lunch time. Clean and tidy with 18km on the clock. I also ordered the boot liner which they did not install so I had to make the salesman get his hands dirty. Free umbrella and a full tank, no other extras. So, first impressions. Of course you have to compare it with ones current car (Renault Scenic Phase II) - The seat lift mechanism is better on the Renault as there is a handle to 'pump' you up. With the X3, you have to 'bounce' on your seat to get it to come up. - The is no speed limiter function, only a audible warning. - The handbrake is less intuitive. On the Renault, the handbrake is fully auto meaning as soon as you apply pressure on the accelerator, the handbrake will disengage and when the engine stops it will engage. None of this press the auto-hold business. Other anonayces: - The boot liner with the fold out bumper cover (as per the brochure) is crap. The fold out bit is just glued to the back of the liner and there is no retraction mechanism so you have to flop it over the interior. If you want a tidy look, you have to fold in under the liner, but it will bulge the liner if the fold out bit is not lying flat. - The auto stop. I live on a busy road and often have to dart across gaps in the traffic to get into my driveway. The auto stop will stop the engine while I am waiting for said gap. I was also very surprised by the insurance premium. $580 at the highest excess which is actually cheaper than my 6 year old Scenic. |
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You shouldn't need to bounce up - one hand to engage the lift control, and pull yourself up using the steering wheel. Not sure if I would personally like to have a setting to limit my actual speed. You never know what situation you might be in. Quote:
With auto start stop, you can also have your steering wheel slightly off centre to stop it from engaging.
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09-02-2011, 04:08 AM | #236 |
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Just tracked it! Car's been built and on the Texas! Arriving 2 Oct 2011!
edit: Actually, it's still at the terminal waiting for the Texas... looks like it's built early like my 1M... not sure if I am getting the September changes...
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And he said this isn't scheduled until the October build cars... Hmmm. Do I trust them?
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ic - check your cruise control it is there. IIRC it was there when I test drove it.
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Was stuck in traffic on Moggill Road this afternoon with a white 30d M Sport at 4:45pm...
I was in the Blue Z4 - anyone want to own up? Car looked great BTW!
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Wow - found out the VIN today - I was expecting this week to be the manufacture week.
Instead - its already on the MV Oberon and sailing across the Pacific. Due into Melbourne on the 26th of September. 1 month sooner than I was expecting....
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