Delivery time Disappointed :(

Nick7 · 7th November 2006, 12:27

Called dealer today as today was the day they were supposed to know when my car will arrive.

Well, apparently they did not get my car, as they had 'problems' getting cars in Cosmic gray color.
So... next shipment 'should' be in January.
They did offer I could get Alabaster Silver color in few days tho (same equipment)...
I'm quite disappointed now, and dunno what to do... waiting another X months is really killing me, while on the other hand I'm not so sure about Alabaster Silver color - haven't seen yet one in live, but on pics it didn't look that good to me - although on the other hand it's color that is easiest to maintain (hard to spot dust on, etc, etc..).
I will most likely go tomorrow to the dealer to check that car, but dunno what to do....

Copycat · 7th November 2006, 12:31

Cosmic Grey?!

the death of cosmic grey

Now, really, are they still making Cosmic Grey? Cosmic Grey LHD cars? I'm sure one of our corporate members knows.

Nick7 · 7th November 2006, 16:05

Yep, Cosmic grey.

Anyhow, just back from dealer.
Actaully, first time checked Alabaster silver in live - and it does look much better in live than on photos. Also, as a sidenote, I was a bit disappointed with NHB - in pictures it looks fab, but in live I was far from impressed - actually was quite depressed as it looked much worse in live.

All in all, after some initial thoughts I think I might go for alabaster one.
I'll still sleep on it and decide what to do. Also, as for Cosmic gray - they *should* arrive in january, but they aren't 100% certain...

basegreen · 7th November 2006, 16:40

Just get the silver... a colour is not that important.

Fedorov · 7th November 2006, 16:41

I'd got for the silver if you've not guarantees, you seem to quite like it now you've seen it in the flesh so I say go for it!

richierich · 7th November 2006, 17:19

How about Red??

Cad · 7th November 2006, 22:08

I'm surprised you didn't like the look of the NHB. Perhaps it wasn't polished as much as it should have been.

Korkut Varol · 7th November 2006, 22:26

I would say go for the silver... After all, you will be sitting inside, where you won't have a single chance to see any part of the exterior!

Plus, you say that you have liked it.
Get your UFO while you can.... And enjoy it!

Nick7 · 7th November 2006, 22:39

Well, so far it's like 80-20 to get the silver one

I'll make my final decision tomorrow.

Hemu · 8th November 2006, 06:15

Still waiting for my silver one. Seen one in the street and I'm still happy that I chose that silver color

It's very very nice!

Nick7 · 8th November 2006, 07:59

Well, frankly.. I first saw silver color on this tie in gallery

And from looking there it didn't look good at all.
After seeing it in live, I changed my mind

Well.. still have some time to decide.. but now also thinking if I get that color that 'image pack' would look real nice too... hmm... more cash down the drain

Uffe · 8th November 2006, 10:07

Champagne Silver then? Looks nice to my taste

jayt43 · 8th November 2006, 10:28

For what it's worth, this is my Alabaster Silver with most of the image pack (no bootlid spoiler):

Alabaster Silver Lidl Special

Silver is definitely great for hiding the dirt I must say. And it does look mean with the image pack

That said, I've seen both the Champagne Silver in the flesh and the Blueish Silver too. Both are really nice colours and, if truth be told, probably more interesting than ordinary silver.

But I'd certainly have my reservations about Blueish Silver with the image pack for example (as it's a softer shade which stands at odds with the aggressive front spoiler, IMHO).

So, if you think you'll get bored with normal silver and really want to go for a light metallic with the image pack, I'd say go for Champagne Silver!

Nick7 · 8th November 2006, 12:33

Erm.. one I'll be getting is Alabaster Silver (yep, like yours, jayt43)

I've decided to get it.. will go to dealer today and start sorting out paperwork&stuff

Copycat · 8th November 2006, 12:36

The temptation was too great? We all know the feeling.

pjelsworth · 8th November 2006, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick7

Erm.. one I'll be getting is Alabaster Silver (yep, like yours, jayt43)

I've decided to get it.. will go to dealer today and start sorting out paperwork&stuff

Great choice. Silver was my 3rd choice behind NHB and Red, but since my wife doesn't like red it was effectively my 2nd choice. After all, they ALL look good whatever the colour.

Hemu · 8th November 2006, 12:57

Good choice!

I wonder why they haven't orange colour like they had when new Civic was introduced (maybe prototype). At least Ford Focus's orange looks pretty nice.

Nick7 · 8th November 2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copycat

The temptation was too great? We all know the feeling.

Well, basically the difference aint big. Also, Alabaster silver looks better in some aspects, while Cosmic grey in some other.
However, with image pack Alabaster one looks even better :P

MC Hammer · 8th November 2006, 18:59

Waiting for a grey one would be a long wait, unless they got an old car from somewhere. Wise move to get silver as you'd be disappointed after waiting a few more months.

Nick7 · 8th November 2006, 19:31

Well, the car is currently at customs. It takes some time untill it actually arrives to dealer, but most likely it'll be next week, at worst week after that.
Seems I'm counting days now (instead of months)

Tomorrow also need to go to bank to see about loans, etc...

7th November 2006, 12:27	#1 (permalink)
Nick7 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Disappointed :( Called dealer today as today was the day they were supposed to know when my car will arrive. Well, apparently they did not get my car, as they had 'problems' getting cars in Cosmic gray color. So... next shipment 'should' be in January. They did offer I could get Alabaster Silver color in few days tho (same equipment)... I'm quite disappointed now, and dunno what to do... waiting another X months is really killing me, while on the other hand I'm not so sure about Alabaster Silver color - haven't seen yet one in live, but on pics it didn't look that good to me - although on the other hand it's color that is easiest to maintain (hard to spot dust on, etc, etc..). I will most likely go tomorrow to the dealer to check that car, but dunno what to do....

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