Nearly Mine! (Pics of my car at showroom)

Bravo · 28th May 2007, 23:52

Hi All,

Just thought I'd post some pics of my Milano CTR which arrived today.
I saw it during the day but didn't have a camera on hand so these pics are from the wrong side of the showroom glass.

I'll be fetching it in the next 2 days. Very exciting stuff!

This car is so hot right now.

This is the first time I've seen a CTR in the metal and can I just say, pictures hardly do this car any justice.

Note the 'Sold' sign and Bottle of bubbly on the roof: indicating that this particular model already has a new owner.

No prizes for guessing who that is.

I think the CTR looks pretty menacing in this pic, like a caged beast wanting to break free and rove the streets looking for some action.
It could just be me though.

As a side note, I'd like to thank everyone here for being part of such a FANtastic forum

, especially the admin and moderators who keep things running smoothly and also all those who posted pics of their cars.
(I know I'm new here so I hope that doesn't sound a little condescending)

Cheers.

ben hinkley · 29th May 2007, 01:29

Well done bravo, Nice choice bet you can't wait to be the first person in SA to have the new CTR on the road.

mattfog · 29th May 2007, 07:09

Great pictures Bravo - enjoy yourself

l-noel · 29th May 2007, 07:25

Great photos... Like to say, it looks like if your car is waiting to jump on the road.

Hope we will have soon nice pictures with beautifull scenery (You've a such wonderfull country !)

czechplastik · 29th May 2007, 08:36

Looks gorgeous, must be driving you kerazy!

mr w1z · 29th May 2007, 09:34

Very nice I have a malino red ctr to which i love to death, your going to have so much fun in it. Not sure about the bottle on the roof I would go nuts if that was my car but i am a bit over protective of my baby.

THX1138 · 29th May 2007, 10:51

I remember the day I first met my CTR in the showroom. You feel really proud and amused to see other people looking at your car.

Too bad it's not as shiny as it used to be, that first day

Car looks awesome, have fun !!

Bravo · 29th May 2007, 18:00

Thanks guys.

If I get my act together tomorrow morning and they register and insure the car, I could be driving it by the afternoon.

As for posting more pics, expect to see more of this baby!

Quote:

mr w1z: Not sure about the bottle on the roof I would go nuts

Yeah, must admit I wasn't overly pleased about that being on the roof. Grrr.

Quote:

ben hinkley: ...bet you can't wait to be the first person in SA to have the new CTR on the road.

You're right, I really, really can't wait. All my friends and family are getting very jealous.

l-noel: Thanks man, have you visited SA before?

l-noel · 29th May 2007, 21:15

No, never been myself. My brother had spend a week in your country for his job (he work for Deloitte.) and brought back some very nice pictures. Plus the TV show I've seen on Planet.tv...

Pabtyper · 29th May 2007, 23:12

I would be well peed off if they stood a bottle of bubbly on top of my car - think I would have to smash it over the salesmans head

Another point to note
- get them to move out of sight otherwise you will have every man and his dog (plus his kids) putting their greasy fingers over it
I had similar problem with mine - even though I hadnt paid for it officially - told the salesman didnt want people climbing all over it
If anything goes wrong now - ie damage - could be a long wait for another?
Make sure you have a good look round mine had been PDI'd but I found alloy all scuffed- Was not happy!- at least it gives them time to sort out before you get it
Then again check carefully when you pick it up
Mines run in now and the Vtec is fantastic

Bravo · 30th May 2007, 01:05

Pabtyper , Thank you for the valuable advice.
I will certainly give it the scrutiny treatment before taking ownership.

About it standing in the dealers front window, I will in all likelihood fetch the car this afternoon, so I don't really mind if everyone else gets to see what they are missing out on. Hehe

I've never had a VTEC before, but I sure am looking foreward to it.

I managed to catch just a glance but, the cars serial no. is 4 thousand and something, even though I have one off of the first shipment here. We are only getting 300 cars this year, and South Africa is a really big country, so exclusivity here will be a definate.

Cheers

TTDegs · 30th May 2007, 15:29

nice of them to use your car in the poster too

Obo · 30th May 2007, 16:47

Nice pics Bravo I think I'd be more than a bit miffed if the dealer had put anything on the roof of my new car though!

When I picked mine up it was in the showroom with ropes around it to stop anyone going near it!

Bravo · 30th May 2007, 20:27

Picked it up today at 4:30pm just before they closed, the registering took a while. Must say I am very pleased with the car thus far. I'm especially thrilled that the performance is everything I had hoped for, and then SOME more.

Some times I even get a little afraid when the VTEC kicks in.
I can't wait till the engine loosens up a bit and I get more used to the car.

I would have posted earlier but all I want to do is drive this thing non-stop. It is addicting!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

Nice pics Bravo I think I'd be more than a bit miffed if the dealer had put anything on the roof of my new car though!

I checked the roof for nicks and scratches, but luckily there were none.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

nice of them to use your car in the poster too

LOL

Here are some pics of my new car outside it's new home.

Obligatory mag style photo.

I'll post better pics in the daylight, soon.

Still have to wait a week for the mats, these are just temporary. At least they are colour coded I suppose.

Cheers.

Pabtyper · 30th May 2007, 22:27

Looks the Biz - got one just the same sat in the garage at home - and now its loosened up - it never fails to bring a smile to my face the performance is fantastic
Enjoy

Obo · 30th May 2007, 23:08

It's gorgeous Bravo

Get some mats to fit it though LOL!

Bravo · 30th May 2007, 23:59

I agree Obo, this is one good-looking car.
Sexy & fast, whats not to like?

Yeah yeah, I'll get the mats... these temp ones really are annoying cause they don't fit right.

I went out for another spin and found myself driving to different suburbs for no apparent reason.
I just can't get bored in this thing. Splendid Stuff.

Harps · 31st May 2007, 13:35

Hello Bravo,

Your car is looking mint, you won't get bored its a fantastic engine. Enjoy!!!
BTW where are your number plates???

Bravo · 31st May 2007, 17:22

Hey Harps,

When I went to fetch it from the dealer, they said the licensing had not yet been completed, so they gave me a couple of 'garage' temporary plates to keep in the trunk in case the 'law enforcers' needed something to look at.

Normally one would have to wait till the licensing is complete before removing the car from the show room, but I just couldn't wait any longer. So I asked them to make a plan and Viola, I've been cruising town 'cameraless' style if ya know what I mean. Hehe. Must say, it has given me the perfect opportunity to really see what the car is made of. This was the inspiration of my sig.

My real plates will arrive tomorrow or the next day, I got 'TYPE R EC' on them. Cool hey? Obviously I'll be posting pics when I get them.

Cheers.

Harps · 31st May 2007, 18:29

I'd be the same Bravo, I went to see my little beast

on the day it arrived at the stealers.
Glad your enjoying yours, it gets looser and quicker the more you drive it, ive only done 2000 miles but have noticed a significant diffrerence. Wish I could go driving 'camera less'

'TYPE R EC' Plates are defo cool...

Harps

28th May 2007, 23:52	#1 (permalink)
Bravo Wheelnut Join Date: 11th May 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nearly Mine! (Pics of my car at showroom) Hi All, Just thought I'd post some pics of my Milano CTR which arrived today. I saw it during the day but didn't have a camera on hand so these pics are from the wrong side of the showroom glass. I'll be fetching it in the next 2 days. Very exciting stuff! This car is so hot right now. This is the first time I've seen a CTR in the metal and can I just say, pictures hardly do this car any justice. Note the 'Sold' sign and Bottle of bubbly on the roof: indicating that this particular model already has a new owner. No prizes for guessing who that is. I think the CTR looks pretty menacing in this pic, like a caged beast wanting to break free and rove the streets looking for some action. It could just be me though. As a side note, I'd like to thank everyone here for being part of such a FANtastic forum , especially the admin and moderators who keep things running smoothly and also all those who posted pics of their cars. (I know I'm new here so I hope that doesn't sound a little condescending) Cheers.

30th May 2007, 23:59	#17 (permalink)
Bravo Wheelnut Join Date: 11th May 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I agree Obo, this is one good-looking car. Sexy & fast, whats not to like? Yeah yeah, I'll get the mats... these temp ones really are annoying cause they don't fit right. I went out for another spin and found myself driving to different suburbs for no apparent reason. I just can't get bored in this thing. Splendid Stuff. Last edited by Bravo; 31st May 2007 at 00:06.

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29th May 2007, 01:29	#2 (permalink)
ben hinkley Wheelnut Join Date: 26th January 2007 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well done bravo, Nice choice bet you can't wait to be the first person in SA to have the new CTR on the road.

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mattfog Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th November 2006 Location: Mid Glamorgan Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Great pictures Bravo - enjoy yourself

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,299 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Great photos... Like to say, it looks like if your car is waiting to jump on the road. Hope we will have soon nice pictures with beautifull scenery (You've a such wonderfull country !)

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Looks gorgeous, must be driving you kerazy!

29th May 2007, 09:34	#6 (permalink)
mr w1z Wheelnut Join Date: 20th January 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Very nice I have a malino red ctr to which i love to death, your going to have so much fun in it. Not sure about the bottle on the roof I would go nuts if that was my car but i am a bit over protective of my baby.

29th May 2007, 10:51	#7 (permalink)
THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I remember the day I first met my CTR in the showroom. You feel really proud and amused to see other people looking at your car. Too bad it's not as shiny as it used to be, that first day Car looks awesome, have fun !!

29th May 2007, 21:15	#9 (permalink)
l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,299 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	No, never been myself. My brother had spend a week in your country for his job (he work for Deloitte.) and brought back some very nice pictures. Plus the TV show I've seen on Planet.tv...

29th May 2007, 23:12	#10 (permalink)
Pabtyper Valve Cap Join Date: 10th May 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would be well peed off if they stood a bottle of bubbly on top of my car - think I would have to smash it over the salesmans head Another point to note - get them to move out of sight otherwise you will have every man and his dog (plus his kids) putting their greasy fingers over it I had similar problem with mine - even though I hadnt paid for it officially - told the salesman didnt want people climbing all over it If anything goes wrong now - ie damage - could be a long wait for another? Make sure you have a good look round mine had been PDI'd but I found alloy all scuffed- Was not happy!- at least it gives them time to sort out before you get it Then again check carefully when you pick it up Mines run in now and the Vtec is fantastic

30th May 2007, 01:05	#11 (permalink)
Bravo Wheelnut Join Date: 11th May 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Pabtyper , Thank you for the valuable advice. I will certainly give it the scrutiny treatment before taking ownership. About it standing in the dealers front window, I will in all likelihood fetch the car this afternoon, so I don't really mind if everyone else gets to see what they are missing out on. Hehe I've never had a VTEC before, but I sure am looking foreward to it. I managed to catch just a glance but, the cars serial no. is 4 thousand and something, even though I have one off of the first shipment here. We are only getting 300 cars this year, and South Africa is a really big country, so exclusivity here will be a definate. Cheers

30th May 2007, 15:29	#12 (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)	nice of them to use your car in the poster too

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Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice pics Bravo I think I'd be more than a bit miffed if the dealer had put anything on the roof of my new car though! When I picked mine up it was in the showroom with ropes around it to stop anyone going near it!

30th May 2007, 22:27	#15 (permalink)
Pabtyper Valve Cap Join Date: 10th May 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks the Biz - got one just the same sat in the garage at home - and now its loosened up - it never fails to bring a smile to my face the performance is fantastic Enjoy

30th May 2007, 23:08	#16 (permalink)
Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's gorgeous Bravo Get some mats to fit it though LOL!

31st May 2007, 13:35	#18 (permalink)
Harps Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello Bravo, Your car is looking mint, you won't get bored its a fantastic engine. Enjoy!!! BTW where are your number plates???

31st May 2007, 17:22	#19 (permalink)
Bravo Wheelnut Join Date: 11th May 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey Harps, When I went to fetch it from the dealer, they said the licensing had not yet been completed, so they gave me a couple of 'garage' temporary plates to keep in the trunk in case the 'law enforcers' needed something to look at. Normally one would have to wait till the licensing is complete before removing the car from the show room, but I just couldn't wait any longer. So I asked them to make a plan and Viola, I've been cruising town 'cameraless' style if ya know what I mean. Hehe. Must say, it has given me the perfect opportunity to really see what the car is made of. This was the inspiration of my sig. My real plates will arrive tomorrow or the next day, I got 'TYPE R EC' on them. Cool hey? Obviously I'll be posting pics when I get them. Cheers.

31st May 2007, 18:29	#20 (permalink)
Harps Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd be the same Bravo, I went to see my little beast on the day it arrived at the stealers. Glad your enjoying yours, it gets looser and quicker the more you drive it, ive only done 2000 miles but have noticed a significant diffrerence. Wish I could go driving 'camera less' 'TYPE R EC' Plates are defo cool... Harps