Should I collect new car with the wife and kinds
04-19-2006, 12:56 PM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
I am eagerly awaiting 29th April to collect my first ever BMW (E60 530 D SE) and am wondering if I should get a lift with the wife and two young daughters (no interest in cars except colour) to the dealer, or take a train and do it on my own. The checklist I am taking (thanks to this forum) looks like a 1 hour experience plus all the paperwork and the kids will ged bored with the dealers play area.
What are your experiences?
Previous A4 took 30 minutes and got the best deal from a dealer too far away to take the family
What are your experiences?
Previous A4 took 30 minutes and got the best deal from a dealer too far away to take the family
04-19-2006, 01:07 PM
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My Ride: E61 525i SE Touring Automatic - Titanium Grey II, Auburn-Dakota Leather, 17" Light Alloy Wheels Star-Spoke Styling 138, Anthracite Headlining, Maple Wood, Electric Front Seats, Front Seat Heating, Automatic Air Conditioning Advanced, Navigation System Professional, Bluetooth phone prep, Professional radio, Hi-Fi Loudspeaker system, Park Distance Control, Rear Side Airbags, Side Blinds
What a subject (can of worms) ...
I took my wife and boys (boys interested in cars) and they got totally bored halfway through :'(
If you take them make sure they can keep themselves busy for the time it takes.
Sad but true <_<
I took my wife and boys (boys interested in cars) and they got totally bored halfway through :'(
If you take them make sure they can keep themselves busy for the time it takes.
Sad but true <_<
04-19-2006, 01:14 PM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by The Hollies' post='271351' date='Apr 19 2006, 10:07 PM
What a subject (can of worms) ...
I took my wife and boys (boys interested in cars) and they got totally bored halfway through :'(
If you take them make sure they can keep themselves busy for the time it takes.
Sad but true <_<
I took my wife and boys (boys interested in cars) and they got totally bored halfway through :'(
If you take them make sure they can keep themselves busy for the time it takes.
Sad but true <_<
If boys got bored I've got no chance - have a car mad mate who offered to take me - will do that or train on my own
04-19-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 07530d' post='271342' date='Apr 19 2006, 09:56 PM
I am eagerly awaiting 29th April to collect my first ever BMW (E60 530 D SE) and am wondering if I should get a lift with the wife and two young daughters (no interest in cars except colour) to the dealer, or take a train and do it on my own. The checklist I am taking (thanks to this forum) looks like a 1 hour experience plus all the paperwork and the kids will ged bored with the dealers play area.
What are your experiences?
Previous A4 took 30 minutes and got the best deal from a dealer too far away to take the family
What are your experiences?
Previous A4 took 30 minutes and got the best deal from a dealer too far away to take the family
I say go on your own and savour every minute
04-19-2006, 01:36 PM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by colejl' post='271358' date='Apr 19 2006, 10:18 PM
Come on, spill the spec!
I say go on your own and savour every minute
I say go on your own and savour every minute
Only went for Silver Grey, Auto, brushed aluminium shadow line trim, hi fi speakers, sports seats & wheel, space saver spare (will change out of RFT's in future)
04-19-2006, 01:40 PM
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Your checklist and orientation is an hour.
The paperwork, even if you are paying cash is an hour.
Pickup the car by yourself. Then come home and take the family out to dinner or for a drive. That is the part they will enjoy. And, you will not be stressed having the kids asking if it is time to go.
Congrats and enjoy the new ride!
The paperwork, even if you are paying cash is an hour.
Pickup the car by yourself. Then come home and take the family out to dinner or for a drive. That is the part they will enjoy. And, you will not be stressed having the kids asking if it is time to go.
Congrats and enjoy the new ride!
04-19-2006, 01:44 PM
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It's take so long to pickup the car. My dealer took more than 3 hours for the paper work to get done. I didn't even finance the car, don't know how long if I need to go through it.
04-19-2006, 02:27 PM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by jsal' post='271373' date='Apr 19 2006, 10:40 PM
Your checklist and orientation is an hour.
The paperwork, even if you are paying cash is an hour.
Pickup the car by yourself. Then come home and take the family out to dinner or for a drive. That is the part they will enjoy. And, you will not be stressed having the kids asking if it is time to go.
Congrats and enjoy the new ride!
The paperwork, even if you are paying cash is an hour.
Pickup the car by yourself. Then come home and take the family out to dinner or for a drive. That is the part they will enjoy. And, you will not be stressed having the kids asking if it is time to go.
Congrats and enjoy the new ride!
Thanks - that's me decided
