Count down begins!

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:26 pm

Cars now ready for collection! Dealer raving about it & can't wait to see it. Collecting Friday ;0)

Let's see how the opportunity abroad progresses but I live for the moment and prob look in to professional storage should the time come.

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:35 pm

Im sure you'll fine loads of professionals to store it on here!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:39 pm

[quote=""Minda""]Im sure you'll fine loads of professionals to store it on here![/quote]

Not quite sure if that was subtle enough Minda, but mow you mention it, I'm sure I could help out

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B1G JV · Post by **B1G JV** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:58 am

I'm in my 6th year overseas now, and while I don't recommend it I always leave the cars for a minimum 2 month, Next month when I return the 8 will have been left untouched for 6 months.............. and when I connect the batteries (there's two of them) she will usually still fire up without a problem and there's never been a problem. I left her in the garage from January 2008 until Summer 2009, about 18 months, and short of the batteries not being charged everything was still fine.
What I will say is, if you have a lovely painted red floor in your garage then leaving the cars for even 2 months at a time allows the paint enough time to re-home itself to your tyres!

When I bought the 911 (996) I invested in the CTEK, as it's battery wasn't worth the plastic it was made from and would be dead as a haddock everytime I returned.......... with the CTEK attached all was good. Now I never use the CTEK on the 8 series, I just disconnect the batteries and they've never failed..........

Now, a brand spanking new car I'd be a bit more wary of leaving, but I still would

Worst case you could ask friends to turn it over every month or so and drive around the block until all the fluids are warmed up. But I don't think it'll really harm much if it's in a nice garage, she'll just get lonely....

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mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:05 pm

2 sleeps to go......

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:07 pm

LOL! Very best of luck - wishing you good weather too!

Lee4.8is · Post by **Lee4.8is** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:24 pm

Hope you enjoy picking it up,bet you will struggle to sleep the night before!

Wishing you all the best with it.

Lee.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:31 pm

One thing you can get is a device designed for caravans which stops the tyres flatspotting where they touch the ground. It's a curved gizmo which keeps the tyres round - and keeps floor paint off em

Have fun picking he car up too. One tip from wen I picked mine up is have a very good look at the paint finish all over. We found two defect and a couple of scratches which the Dealer was very apologetic about and fixed.

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:58 pm

[quote=""X5Sport""] One tip from wen I picked mine up is have a very good look at the paint finish all over. We found two defect and a couple of scratches which the Dealer was very apologetic about and fixed.[/quote]

Thanks and good advice. Anything else I should consider before driving off the forecourt?

Good thing is the spare 19s are wrapped & in boot (ideal for winter & rough camping trips) but so to are the original kidney grills and head rests which is good should I change the car in future I can keep the DVD system!

Can't wait

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:25 pm

Whhooo 1 more sleep....will be loading the pics up 2mow guys!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:46 pm

Check all the books have the right stamps in them. I have yet to sign the Vehicle Acceptance and Warranty agreement status as the 'Owner'

in the book. Not that it matters as that is implied by all the other paperwork.

I had a few bits missing that had been ordered like tow bar electrics adapter, key covers and a cargo net which were all the Dealer's job to get hold of. They got them for me in a couple of days. We went through the order sheet line by line and I was not going to be rushed. I think I was there for about 2 1/2 hours before I drove off. The handover team were very thorough and I did not pay until the last moment.

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm

Don't intend to be rushed although I have actually paid already to avoid the silly banks declining the transaction due to the large amount. I be gutted if there is something missing as the dealer is not on my doorstep, it's 5 hour drive!

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:27 am

Good luck!

baldguy · Post by **baldguy** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:29 am

Can family not keep it going for you.. or someone you trust... just a few miles a month??

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:36 pm

Where's the pic's?

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