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Likely they just overspray in the paint booth by accident and then go 'well I'll be damned, look at that Hans...wouldn't that be a good new shade of unobtainium black? To which Hans says 'Ja, let Mr. Individual try to replicate that! Let's tell the Englanders first and then someone will order it so Mr. Individual has to do it!' Quote:
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Wasn't aware that they stopped the free insurance, didn't need it myself but can see the logic and usefulness of it in your situation as the insurance will want to charge some silly admin fee to change it and you only need a check...just a thought...did you consider 'test driving' the 760 again from your dealer and then using the remote parking to see if it will go in up to the wing mirrors? Then you'd know and could get the right policy from the start and save the hassle? You'd need to be careful but to be honest the sensors will stop it before it would hit anything likely anyway and you'd be able to tell if it will go in remotely or not...Given the wait, surely your dealer would let you have it for an hour to check that? Quote:
By the way: nice light carpet tyzer! Is that a new feature on the 7?
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Indeed, not too long to go now hopefully.
I saw that video and was going to post it but you beat me to it Bit of a weird drag race and obviously bike was going to win but the car still puts in a good time. Yeah the colour is good, looks great in person. Shows the market for the 7 though as they only offer business man suitable shades as standard. You get some more varied choice on their lower models normally without having to delve into the Individual selection. |
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Have they arranged the ‘super long’ transporter yet to get your 7 underway FastLaneJB?
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Was in the dealers today to get my M5 serviced and have 4mm left on the rears so I'll have to fix that
Anyway to answer the remote parking in a UK sized width garage (2250mm) mystery he's lent me a 740d xDrive with the option. It's a short wheel base but length wasn't the concern with the width... Well the answer is in and computer says no. Either reversing or forwards it won't do it. Your supposed to go in forwards for remote parking because it'll steer in this mode. Can see it turning the wheels to line up but it's not happy. Even after I've driven it in myself and then back out so it's perfectly aligned it'll slam on the anchors as it gets to the opening. So seems my car is going to be destined to live on the driveway. Bummer. |
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Yeah my property is around 6 years old so garage just isn't big enough. In fairness the guy over the road parks his M2 in his garage every night so they are fine for those width cars. |
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Your a parking genius though. Maybe I'll have to pay you to park it in the garage, then live in the garage because you won't be able to get out easily before reversing it back out when I need it. I can pay in cash so black market with no tax as your benefit. Also means I can pay below the minimum wage because all my money is going to Shell I'm afraid. |
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We knocked our garage down to extend as it was not use for anything but when we next move I’m definitely aiming for a double garage! Not just for parking but for a nice little workshop. Maybe even a triple?!
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An almost irresistible offer...Getting to drive the 760...would I get a uniform and hat? That could seal the deal? I assume Mr and Mrs FLJB will be seating in the rear of the vehicle and you've already shown that jnr. will be in the boot...so just leaves the passenger seat for your other child? (think you said you have two?) So, works out all round really! You may be able to use your shell points to get them to build a garage onsite for you to nest in, in between fuelling sessions? Quote:
Would be very nice to have, would take up the footprint of most houses here in the UK though so expensive for plot prices if you plan to put a house there as well!
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If it makes you feel any better FastLaneJB , this was the scene that greeted me at 4:30 Monday morning...at least you didn't have to deal with that on the new Blue...
Although it may have been entirely more exciting with 2 wheel drive M5 on the roads Sunday / Monday.... Hope 325_bucks didn't have to drive his in the snow too much just having got it and still getting to know her! tyzer did you happen to get any pics of yours over the weekend to tease FLJB...time is getting tight, need to ramp this up a bit!
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You can get a plot of land for a reasonable price to cover that in fairness. It'll just be in up in the north of Scotland so it'll be a bit of a commute to London Indeed. Having a reasonable double garage was on my list last time we moved but we also wanted a new house... seems they hardly build them like that anymore. At least in the price range we had back then. |
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Have your people send my people the offer letter and we'll see!
Yeah, I'm glad that we have secure off street parking on a new housing estate (we bought just under 3 years ago) and would have loved a garage (they had some with them) but they were all far too skinny (plenty long enough). I will extend the paved pad area, move the shed back and change the gates to be just two big gates (looking to see if I can get them electric as well so I can use the universal remote control on the car) so I can finally park without the fear of god in me. (and consider a G12 next!) I do love the house, very, very efficient eco house and love the contrast of having the 7 out back...get some looks from the (humour alert here 'long haired, dope smoking, friends of Jesus, tree huggers' contingent but that's just how the Gangsta Princess rolls I am starting to wonder if you have actually ordered a car FastLaneJB! Never seen the like, dragging your heels at every opportunity to move this along...honestly!
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Chased today and it's EU Port of Exit now. So hopefully be in the UK by tomorrow. Arranged with the dealer that if it's ready in time to get it next Thursday, if not it'll have to be the Tuesday week after as I'm away for the 4 days of Easter. Finally should be with me soon |
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That's great news FastLaneJB , will keep fingers crossed for you, you've been waiting a while!
Not sure I'll be able to keep my envy in check but hope it comes soon and can be ready in time for your plans and time off. Safe travels.
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Thursday would be good, get to have a go with it before I go away for a long weekend. It'll be one of those situations where I'll be wanting to get back home again rather than stay away. |
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Enjoy your break over the long weekend.
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