Delivery checklist
11-07-2004, 10:12 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
I collect my new E60 in a few days. Maybe even tomorrow, if I'm lucky.
I've been reading about all the problems that can show up on a new car. So I'm putting together a list of things to check before I sign for the care being 100% OK.
Exterior - paintwork, wheels,etc
Check paintwork for any scratches or chips
Check paintwork for any defects (thin or orangepeel finish)
Check wheels for scratches or any other damage
Interior
Check interior for any defects
Check mileage of car (make sure it's not been "demonstrated")
Check that cupholders work OK
Options Installed?
Check Satnav works
Check Satnav disk is 2005 version
Check Bluetooth software version (is 13.3?)(how do I check?)
Check CD changer is installed and works (take CDs too
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Check for split/fold seats in rear
I am presuming that the PDI will have covered stuff like lights not working, car runs OK. But of course I will do a test drive.
If anyone has any comments or suggestions for more items, please let me know.
I've been reading about all the problems that can show up on a new car. So I'm putting together a list of things to check before I sign for the care being 100% OK.
Exterior - paintwork, wheels,etc
Check paintwork for any scratches or chips
Check paintwork for any defects (thin or orangepeel finish)
Check wheels for scratches or any other damage
Interior
Check interior for any defects
Check mileage of car (make sure it's not been "demonstrated")
Check that cupholders work OK
Options Installed?
Check Satnav works
Check Satnav disk is 2005 version
Check Bluetooth software version (is 13.3?)(how do I check?)
Check CD changer is installed and works (take CDs too
)Check for split/fold seats in rear
I am presuming that the PDI will have covered stuff like lights not working, car runs OK. But of course I will do a test drive.
If anyone has any comments or suggestions for more items, please let me know.
11-07-2004, 10:27 PM
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i'm sure you'll be too excited when you see your new babe and forget to check everything 
. oh, one thing you really need to check is your heartbeat and blood pressure. don't get too high 
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. oh, one thing you really need to check is your heartbeat and blood pressure. don't get too high .
11-07-2004, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Nov 8 2004, 08:27 AM
oh, one thing you really need to check is your heartbeat and blood pressure.? don't get too high ? .
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11-07-2004, 11:06 PM
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Check the window glass to make sure there are no pits or scratches. Check the headlight mounts under the hood to make sure they are not cracked.
Verify the tire air pressure.
Verify the tire air pressure.
11-07-2004, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Nov 7 2004, 09:47 PM
[quote name='alohalc' date='Nov 8 2004, 08:27 AM']oh, one thing you really need to check is your heartbeat and blood pressure.? don't get too high ? .
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11-08-2004, 12:07 AM
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Check your speed. It is easy to drive too fast. If married, check your wife at the dealership and leave her there. My wife has a mantra when she is in my car which I cannot repeat here.
11-08-2004, 05:47 AM
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Bangle, your list is a good one!
Probably should've added it to the FAQ thread on the subject...
Delivery checklist FAQ
Probably should've added it to the FAQ thread on the subject...
Delivery checklist FAQ
11-08-2004, 06:02 AM
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Check that the tires are the right way around, a few people here had them on the wrong way.
Check for the green strip in the windscreen if you ordered it, mine came without it and was fitted later.
Check for the green strip in the windscreen if you ordered it, mine came without it and was fitted later.
11-08-2004, 06:15 AM
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Turn the car around and look at in natural light from different angles. While I'm confident you will not have a paint experience like mine (I think my case was very rare)...as an FYI...my car looked perfect if the sun was in front of it and awful if it was behind.