Not long now

longitude · 18th September 2007, 13:54

This time tomorrow I shall be the proud owner of a Civic 2.2 SE and no doubt have a huge grin on my face

On my way home last night a white van nearly took me out and as I pondered my close shave I wondered how many people have had their car wrecked just before taking delivery of a new one or worse still had a prang in their new car shortly after taking delivery.

TTDegs · 18th September 2007, 14:43

Wahey!

Many years ago, I was part ex-ing a knackered old Fiesta for a not so knackered or old Mazda 323 (the flip up headlight GTi version

)

On the 15 mile trip to drop it off at the dealer, the exhaust went from sounding fine, to blowing, to snapping in half...

Luckily they saw the funny side, and only knocked a couple of quid off the part ex price

czechplastik · 19th September 2007, 00:14

I'm sure it happens all the time, people getting caught up with the excitement of getting a new car etc.

CZ always remains cool though

sambuca2907 · 19th September 2007, 21:14

Well how is she then?! Good choice in engine

DeanFYoung · 19th September 2007, 21:53

What a freaky coincidence this thread is! Last night, the day before picking my new car up. Someone did actually drive in to the side of me!!

On a T juntion and I was pulling in to the side road and well, the other guy thought I wasn't (despite my indicator!), pulled out and hit my (driver side rear) wheel rather than the body work - made a good old crash bang wallop noise and threw the car sideways a bit. Didnt even see it coming as he was out of my line of view and suddenly there was this bang!
Was a shame as the car was immaculate up to that day and I was just starting to think that I may miss it when it goes, not not its damaged I won't - can't be seen in a car with scratches Damage to alloy and some scuff marks on rear bumper

Wasser098 · 19th September 2007, 21:54

Well.......?

Did you get it????

Pictures???

longitude · 20th September 2007, 14:01

Oh boy! The surge of power as the turbo kicks in is just amazing. Still playing with the computer but the only thing I've changed is to reset Trip A when refuelling. Too early to say how the economy will work out but it looks excellent so far.

Photo's to follow.

sambuca2907 · 20th September 2007, 14:58

Sounds like we have another i-CTDi fan!

Play with the speed warning alarms as well - I put one on at 75mph - it's useful as you don't notice the speed!

cnicolini · 20th September 2007, 15:21

Not long now for me either, the dealer just called me and has given me my new reg no. My CTR GT in silver is now due in next Saturday, two weeks before schedule!

18th September 2007, 13:54	#1 (permalink)
longitude 4th Honda Valve Cap Join Date: 29th August 2007 Location: St Albans Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not long now This time tomorrow I shall be the proud owner of a Civic 2.2 SE and no doubt have a huge grin on my face On my way home last night a white van nearly took me out and as I pondered my close shave I wondered how many people have had their car wrecked just before taking delivery of a new one or worse still had a prang in their new car shortly after taking delivery.

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18th September 2007, 14:43	#2 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Wahey! Many years ago, I was part ex-ing a knackered old Fiesta for a not so knackered or old Mazda 323 (the flip up headlight GTi version ) On the 15 mile trip to drop it off at the dealer, the exhaust went from sounding fine, to blowing, to snapping in half... Luckily they saw the funny side, and only knocked a couple of quid off the part ex price

19th September 2007, 00:14	#3 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm sure it happens all the time, people getting caught up with the excitement of getting a new car etc. CZ always remains cool though

19th September 2007, 21:14	#4 (permalink)
sambuca2907 S29 AWS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: SW London Posts: 414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well how is she then?! Good choice in engine

19th September 2007, 21:53	#5 (permalink)
DeanFYoung Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 544 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	What a freaky coincidence this thread is! Last night, the day before picking my new car up. Someone did actually drive in to the side of me!! On a T juntion and I was pulling in to the side road and well, the other guy thought I wasn't (despite my indicator!), pulled out and hit my (driver side rear) wheel rather than the body work - made a good old crash bang wallop noise and threw the car sideways a bit. Didnt even see it coming as he was out of my line of view and suddenly there was this bang! Was a shame as the car was immaculate up to that day and I was just starting to think that I may miss it when it goes, not not its damaged I won't - can't be seen in a car with scratches Damage to alloy and some scuff marks on rear bumper

19th September 2007, 21:54	#6 (permalink)
Wasser098 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st August 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 216 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Well.......? Did you get it???? Pictures???

20th September 2007, 14:01	#7 (permalink)
longitude 4th Honda Valve Cap Join Date: 29th August 2007 Location: St Albans Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oh boy! The surge of power as the turbo kicks in is just amazing. Still playing with the computer but the only thing I've changed is to reset Trip A when refuelling. Too early to say how the economy will work out but it looks excellent so far. Photo's to follow.

20th September 2007, 14:58	#8 (permalink)
sambuca2907 S29 AWS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: SW London Posts: 414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sounds like we have another i-CTDi fan! Play with the speed warning alarms as well - I put one on at 75mph - it's useful as you don't notice the speed!

20th September 2007, 15:21	#9 (permalink)
cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 547 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not long now for me either, the dealer just called me and has given me my new reg no. My CTR GT in silver is now due in next Saturday, two weeks before schedule!