Hi from the North East UK

kevj121 · 16th September 2007, 20:56

About to put an order in for a CTR, still trying to get my dealer to match the price I have from some internet sites..really looking forward to getting one of these cars. Anyone used internet sites to buy a CTR? if so how did it go, what was your local dealer like re: warranty/servicing?

Libertineash · 17th September 2007, 00:14

Hi Kevj, im from N.E. too - which dealer did you go to, Springfield??
I'm pretty much having same dilema, internet site or local dealer.

lobey dosser · 17th September 2007, 00:34

Sorry to be pedantic.....but Sunderland is not the N.E of the UK.
It may well be the N.E. of England, and seems quite a long way from London, but it's only about half way up the island.

Turn round and face North and you'll see that there's still quite a lot of Britain to go.

Libertineash · 17th September 2007, 00:37

Im from further North than Sunderland...and not by like 1 mile before you say...

TTDegs · 17th September 2007, 01:17

Welcome aboard

Many owners have been in your dilema, not just with CTRs

Generally, the advice has been "if your local dlr can get pretty close to the 'net price, its worth paying the extra"
Down sides of buying from the 'net are typically that lead times suddenly and mysteriously increase after the order, and the non-ability to check the car over before taking ownership - and then associated hassle of getting any pre delivery gripes sorted out.

But please note that is 'in general'

And any dlr worth their salt will be happy to do servicing and warranty work irrespective of where it came from

But don't expect them to (say) fix the (dlr fit) parking sensors which are faulty when the car first turns up on a low loader at your house.

czechplastik · 17th September 2007, 13:06

Hi kev,

TT covers the basics, no real drama so long as you can find a reliable dealer.

Welcome

civie · 17th September 2007, 13:15

Allreet kev marra, i wish you look with the purchase, If its springfield Sunderland they are pretty good with deals and small discounts on the civic model, however the CTR is a different story due to lead times and demand been very strong.

. When i enquired about one i was offered £600 off "Tops"

Keep us informed tho marra.

kevj121 · 17th September 2007, 20:55

Cheers for all the replies lads/lasses..have ordered my type R today, hope to get it end of Nov. just going for a basic milano red CTR.

Will specify NE England in future

..man I thought I was pedantic.

kevj121 · 17th September 2007, 21:32

will keep you posted on how the deal goes...buying from springfield

lobey dosser · 18th September 2007, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevj121

Will specify NE England in future

..man I thought I was pedantic.

Not really THAT pedantic.....just true.

According to Google Earth, you're not even half way

London - Sunderland (NE England) 275 miles
London - Wick (NE UK) 665 miles

....and just wait 'til the guys from Orkney (710 miles) and Shetland (752 miles) get a hold of you!

Only pulling your leg, Mackem.

Enjoy your new whizzmobile and remember to turn it's bonnet North across Hadrian's Wall for some fine Border driver's roads.

Foggy69 · 18th September 2007, 09:52

Hi kevj121, and welcome to the forum.
I hope you don't have to wait too long for the car, now it's ordered

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobey dosser

Not really THAT pedantic.....just true.

According to Google Earth, you're not even half way

London - Sunderland (NE England) 275 miles
London - Wick (NE UK) 665 miles

....and just wait 'til the guys from Orkney (710 miles) and Shetland (752 miles) get a hold of you!

Hey Lobey, if London is at the bottom of the country as you suggest, why don't I get wet travelling the 50 miles or so due south from London to Brighton

lobey dosser · 18th September 2007, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Hi kevj121, and welcome to the forum.
I hope you don't have to wait too long for the car, now it's ordered

Hey Lobey, if London is at the bottom of the country as you suggest, why don't I get wet travelling the 50 miles or so due south from London to Brighton

Just anticipating a bit of coastal erosion ...or maybe global warming (buy a diesel and...er...save the planet?

).

kevj121 · 18th September 2007, 22:50

lol...lobey...reckon we will have to get that blooming wall reinforced soon..thought u lot were looking at becoming independent anyway which would be great as it would make my statement correct...

kevj121 · 18th September 2007, 22:52

thanks Foggy, I am told it should arrive end of Nov...10 weeks no car!!! hmm bus's and metro's lovely payback for the co2 I am gonna be burning soon hehehe

16th September 2007, 20:56	#1 (permalink)
kevj121 KevJ121 Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi from the North East UK About to put an order in for a CTR, still trying to get my dealer to match the price I have from some internet sites..really looking forward to getting one of these cars. Anyone used internet sites to buy a CTR? if so how did it go, what was your local dealer like re: warranty/servicing?

17th September 2007, 13:15	#7 (permalink)
civie Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th March 2007 Location: north east Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Allreet kev marra, i wish you look with the purchase, If its springfield Sunderland they are pretty good with deals and small discounts on the civic model, however the CTR is a different story due to lead times and demand been very strong.. When i enquired about one i was offered £600 off "Tops" Keep us informed tho marra.

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kevj121 KevJ121 Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	thanks Cheers for all the replies lads/lasses..have ordered my type R today, hope to get it end of Nov. just going for a basic milano red CTR. Will specify NE England in future ..man I thought I was pedantic.

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17th September 2007, 00:14	#2 (permalink)
Libertineash Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Kevj, im from N.E. too - which dealer did you go to, Springfield?? I'm pretty much having same dilema, internet site or local dealer.

17th September 2007, 00:34	#3 (permalink)
lobey dosser Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 21st May 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry to be pedantic.....but Sunderland is not the N.E of the UK. It may well be the N.E. of England, and seems quite a long way from London, but it's only about half way up the island. Turn round and face North and you'll see that there's still quite a lot of Britain to go.

17th September 2007, 00:37	#4 (permalink)
Libertineash Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im from further North than Sunderland...and not by like 1 mile before you say...

17th September 2007, 01:17	#5 (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)	Welcome aboard Many owners have been in your dilema, not just with CTRs Generally, the advice has been "if your local dlr can get pretty close to the 'net price, its worth paying the extra" Down sides of buying from the 'net are typically that lead times suddenly and mysteriously increase after the order, and the non-ability to check the car over before taking ownership - and then associated hassle of getting any pre delivery gripes sorted out. But please note that is 'in general' And any dlr worth their salt will be happy to do servicing and warranty work irrespective of where it came from But don't expect them to (say) fix the (dlr fit) parking sensors which are faulty when the car first turns up on a low loader at your house.

17th September 2007, 13:06	#6 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi kev, TT covers the basics, no real drama so long as you can find a reliable dealer. Welcome

17th September 2007, 21:32	#9 (permalink)
kevj121 KevJ121 Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	will keep you posted on how the deal goes...buying from springfield

18th September 2007, 22:50	#13 (permalink)
kevj121 KevJ121 Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	lol...lobey...reckon we will have to get that blooming wall reinforced soon..thought u lot were looking at becoming independent anyway which would be great as it would make my statement correct...

18th September 2007, 22:52	#14 (permalink)
kevj121 KevJ121 Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	thanks Foggy, I am told it should arrive end of Nov...10 weeks no car!!! hmm bus's and metro's lovely payback for the co2 I am gonna be burning soon hehehe