6 Hours till Collection of my Oct 3 VRS Estate

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Morning All,

Due to do handover on new car at 3pm today.

Is there anything of note to look out for?

Will post pics later

Thanks

Brian

[PekoSI]

See this thread.

 

There is also one briskodian that had particularly bad experience when examining his new ride - see this thread.

 

Hope it helps 

 

In return I want to see some photos later!! 

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Thanks Peko Si ????

Gives me something to go on.

Just had call from the sales guy, asked them to fit the black vrs plate surrounds (from creation motorsport via amazon). Aparantly the plates citygate fit don't fit the holders ???? thought number plates are uniform across all makes/models ????

Said to get my own plates done to fit ????

Oh well if that's a little hiccup in getting the car, then nothing else to happen ????

Regards

Brian

[Nickh]

Enjoy, it's a beautiful day here in the north, be perfect for running a new car in!

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Thanks Nick,

A little cold n fresh start this morning, thank god for Winter Pack coming lol

Regards

Brian

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Thanks Nick,

A little cold n fresh start this morning, thank god for Winter Pack coming lol

Regards

Brian

[Perra79]

Must first say congratulations to the new car ... That you should always check out when you collect the car's paintwork, easily it gets damage during shipment from the factory.

[Robfab]

Hi,

Have a good check of the wheels one of mine were badly damaged, also id check the seat fabric as mine has a pull in it.

Rob

[Wassers]

Hi Brian. Guessing you've picked up your motor by now. So how did it go in the end? Was everything ok?

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Hi all,

Have now collected the car and what can I say....

Dealership :-

Citygate Bushey ( Bart Verhuel and Shaun (Manager) top class, on arrival into the customer parking area looking for the car expecting to be sat outside ready.

The car was sat inside the showroom in a cordoned off area looking very shinny.

A nice touch was a bouquet of flowers for SWMBO, even thou she decided to go football with the eldest.

Car :-

Colour (Race Blue) sits so nice on the car, inside compared to my SE hatch was so different it was like WOW.

Spec of car:-

Manual TDI Estate

Black Pack

Canton

Variable Floor

Cruise

Colour Maxi Dot

Winter Pack ( Screen / Seats / Washer Jets)

Park assist ( for swmbo lol)

Mitsumi (Media Interface) NO CABLE for IPhone

Handover:-

Short and sweet, have known Bart for at least 6 years through my last 2 Skodas (58 plate Vrs Hatch / 61 plate SE Hatch) highlighted main extra items that haven't been on the past cars.

Issue with plates:-

Citygate have a black tab in the middle bottom hence the earlier call this morning. So will think bout the VRS plate surrounds at a later date.

Drive Home:-

Pulling off everything felt so different to my SE Hatch, Newer and Lighter. Responded well and comfortable.. Will post more when got more mileage under belt.

Big Thanks to everyone that's helped with information / replies to questions etc.

Guys that are waiting, it's worth the wait ( not trying to show off at all )

Pics will follow..

Well Done Citygate

Regards

Brian

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Hi all,

 

Initial Picture of Car as promised  and a center console night shot   Hopefully this will work as first uploads  :think:

 

My brother WatfordVRS ( Fabia VRS Driver ) and myself will get them together and take joint shot(s) to upload 

 

Regards

Brian

[skovirg]

Thanks for the night shot. Not seen too many of those.  Your car looks great.  Hmmm heated seats.... lucky boy.  Enjoy.

[Terrymcateer]

Very nice Brian! Happy driving!

[Wassers]

Congrats Brian. Looking forward to seeing some more photos and more feedback. Enjoy. My VRS is about 3 weeks away. Cannot wait.

[Hammerz]

Hi,

 

Couple of quick questions,

 

1. When did you order your car

2. Have you got the heated screen as I was told at the same dealer that it was not an option on the Estate!

 

Cheers.

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Hi Hammerz,

Ordered Mid September after confussion with SUK system saying a car was available August, which never existed.

Got the winter pack (Screen/Seats/Jets), wasn't available seperatly.

Who did you deal with?

Regards

Brian

[Hammerz]

Hi Brian,

I dealt with Bart and Shaun also.

I just realised you went for the TDi, apparently the winter pack is not available on the TSi and you can only get seats and jets without the windscreen heating. According to this forum it seems to be an issue with the alternator on the petrol cars.

I ordered on 25th Sep and still don't have a build week. I was told mid Jan for delivery but I'm not very confident at the moment.

Cheers.

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Hi Hammerz,

Have you had much communication with Bart?

As was pretty good, must admit was bombarding with emails at work..

[email protected]

I've always been a Diesel fan, last 2 Skodas been diesels. As much as the bhp intrigued with on tsi.

Regards

Brian

[Hammerz]

Just got a build week ....... Week 13 !!!!!

April delivery at the earliest.

[Watfordbrianskoda]

Hi Hammerz,

Oouch !!!

A long wait, I know when I was collecting mine they were saying on new orders. Long waiting time..

Keep the faith, the time will fly for sure

Regards

Brian