1 week to go

PUFC Guy · **October 17, 2009, 19:06:10**

Well went to the dealer today to see my car, literally still under wraps (only just come off transporter) and battery etc disconnected but nice to check she had no bumps! Having the reversing sensors fitted but have to wait for leather steering wheel for another week. Collect her next Saturday, nice surprise with the insurance as it was £15 cheaper than my 10 year old Mondeo so (Inc admin charge) nowt extra to pay.
As my 3 year old would say 7 sleeps to go.

Lorian · **Reply #1: October 17, 2009, 19:14:04**

Lucky You!

If your old cars is scrappage don't forget to keep the tax disc and reclaim any unused months.

PUFC Guy · **Reply #2: October 17, 2009, 19:19:15**

Quote from: Lorian on October 17, 2009, 19:14:04

Lucky You!

If your old cars is scrappage don't forget to keep the tax disc and reclaim any unused months.

Luckily my tax runs out the end of this month, so have just declared it SORN from 1st of Nov onwards to avoid any automatic fines between handing it to dealer and it being scrapped/ownership changing.

bulldog180 · **Reply #3: October 17, 2009, 20:16:22**

7 days will go quick enough. When i handed my over it had 1 days tax left on it

how was that for timing

Shambles · **Reply #4: October 17, 2009, 20:21:21**

Splendid news

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 19:19:15

... so have just declared it SORN...

For our overseas members this means "Statutory Off Road Notification" where you tell the Vehicle Licensing authority that the car is not taxed but will not be used on a public road

eye30 · **Reply #5: October 17, 2009, 20:50:37**

Roll on next Saturday.

Don't forget to give an update ASAP.

If you want you cam leave it until Sunday

PUFC Guy · **Reply #6: October 17, 2009, 20:51:11**

... so have just declared it SORN...

For our overseas members this means "Statutory Off Road Notification" where you tell the Vehicle Licensing authority that the car is not taxed but will not be used on a public road

Sorry, keep forgetting "we" aren't all from Blightey!

PUFC Guy · **Reply #7: October 17, 2009, 20:53:17**

Quote from: eye30 on October 17, 2009, 20:50:37

Roll on next Saturday.

Don't forget to give an udate ASAP.

Have got to drive her to Wales and back on the Sunday so wont post any pics until I've had time to get her looking her best again!!
Have got the reg but unsure what to call her, have got HY in the reg so that's nice.

Shambles · **Reply #8: October 17, 2009, 20:57:51**

So it's a "she" then yes? Great

Hyacinth

Hyawatha

Hy-di-hi

.. the list goes on and on

eye30 · **Reply #9: October 17, 2009, 20:58:05**

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 20:53:17

Have got to drive her to Wales and back on the Sunday so wont post any pics until I've had time to get her looking her best again!!

You will get a really good feel for your car on that sort of run. I take it you will using motorway, A Roads, side roads etc so you will feel and appreciate its full potential.

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 20:53:17

Have got the reg but unsure what to call her, have got HY in the reg so that's nice.

Call it HY (HI)

Blue · **Reply #10: October 17, 2009, 21:12:03**

Hang in there! Not long!

PUFC Guy · **Reply #11: October 18, 2009, 08:38:20**

Quote from: eye30 on October 17, 2009, 20:58:05

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 20:53:17

Have got to drive her to Wales and back on the Sunday so wont post any pics until I've had time to get her looking her best again!!

You will get a really good feel for your car on that sort of run. I take it you will using motorway, A Roads, side roads etc so you will feel and appreciate its full potential.

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 20:53:17

Have got the reg but unsure what to call her, have got HY in the reg so that's nice.

Call it HY (HI)

Yes will be driving the best and worst roads Wales has to offer (Including the wonderful run over Llangurig with some excellent twisty bits).

eye30 · **Reply #12: October 18, 2009, 14:21:28**

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 18, 2009, 08:38:20

Quote from: eye30 on October 17, 2009, 20:58:05
Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 20:53:17

Have got to drive her to Wales and back on the Sunday so wont post any pics until I've had time to get her looking her best again!!

You will get a really good feel for your car on that sort of run. I take it you will using motorway, A Roads, side roads etc so you will feel and appreciate its full potential.

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 17, 2009, 20:53:17

Have got the reg but unsure what to call her, have got HY in the reg so that's nice.

Call it HY (HI)

Yes will be driving the best and worst roads Wales has to offer (Including the wonderful run over Llangurig with some excellent twisty bits).

The ESP should make it feel as if it's on a track. Sure footing (I mean driving).

Can you keep an eye on the instrument panel and let us know if the ESP light activates as you navigate the winding roads of Wales. If it does let us know what feel you get.

PUFC Guy · **Reply #13: October 18, 2009, 20:08:00**

I have a feeling if I drive it hard enough to get the ESP light on after 1 day of ownership the wife might cut my congical rights along with other things

hipposniper · **Reply #14: October 18, 2009, 23:09:41**

Becareful you got to let it run in first, dont boot it just yet

Lorian · **Reply #15: October 19, 2009, 07:56:23**

Running in is a funny subject with much conflicting advice nowadays!

Anyway, 6 sleeps to go for PUFC

eye30 · **Reply #16: October 19, 2009, 18:25:12**

Quote from: PUFC Guy on October 18, 2009, 20:08:00

I have a feeling if I drive it hard enough to get the ESP light on after 1 day of ownership the wife might cut my congical rights along with other things

Oh I wasn't asking you you to push it hard. Just drive as you would normally drive.

With the twisting roads and there may be a fair amount of moisture on the roads the ESP light might activate.

PUFC Guy · **Reply #17: October 23, 2009, 19:19:25**

Well one sleep to go.

Plans have changed and I'm driving to Wales about an hour after picking her up so might not sleep too well tonight with the excitement.

Lorian · **Reply #18: October 23, 2009, 19:29:45**

Make sure you check the oil level and coolant level!

PUFC Guy · **Reply #19: October 23, 2009, 19:53:09**

Quote from: Lorian on October 23, 2009, 19:29:45

Make sure you check the oil level and coolant level!

You would hope that is done in the pre release checks etc by the dealer but I will check. What's the standard fuel amount in the car from pick up? Is it the minimum the dealer can get in it to start it?

Lorian · **Reply #20: October 23, 2009, 20:02:14**

Check the coolant level because if it's like the i10s/i20s they are shipped low and topped up by the dealer. There are odd reports of it not being topped up.

Your on the road fee included £10 of fuel.

PUFC Guy · **Reply #21: October 23, 2009, 20:06:43**

Quote from: Lorian on October 23, 2009, 20:02:14

Your on the road fee included £10 of fuel.

Well the rate prices are going up here, 6p in the last week that might just get me home.

2i30s · **Reply #22: October 25, 2009, 00:29:30**

PUFC Guy · **Reply #23: October 27, 2009, 08:00:13**

Well I have now had the car for nearly four days and have driven 360 miles. Very happy, only a couple of gripes:
1. Distance to fill on the trip says 330 from full when it obviously has around 490 (Calculated 41mpg from first tank).
2. Dealer fitted reversing sensors beep all the time to "Let you know they're working" though do get quicker/solid when nearer to an obstacle.
3. Tyre noise on bad roads is quite loud, will defo get quieter tyres when time to change.

These are only minor gripes overall, the car is a beauty, spent most of yesterday polishing her with a smile on my face. Neighbours very impressed. Will post piccies if it stops raining.

Shambles · **Reply #24: October 27, 2009, 08:03:24**

Top stuff

My sensors beep once when I engage reverse, but then only beep again when I start to close in on my garden wall

hipposniper · **Reply #25: October 27, 2009, 08:06:27**

polishing in the rain,, that's dedication

PUFC Guy · **Reply #26: October 27, 2009, 08:30:57**

Quote from: Shambles on October 27, 2009, 08:03:24

Top stuff

My sensors beep once when I engage reverse, but then only beep again when I start to close in on my garden wall

i assume they're the factory fitted ones, that is how ALL my previous ones have worked. These being dealer fitted aren't the same apparentley? Strange one as they beep all over the place, it is confusing is there something there or not? The head mechanic at the dealers insisted this is how they work and it was normal.

PUFC Guy · **Reply #27: October 27, 2009, 08:32:52**

Quote from: hipposniper on October 27, 2009, 08:06:27

polishing in the rain,, that's dedication

I would like to point out that I'm not that mad, though I have in the past finished off washing my car when it has rained 1/2 way through cleaning it, neighbours give you the weirdest looks

hipposniper · **Reply #28: October 27, 2009, 22:48:26**

join the club, still with a car like the I30, keeping it gleeming is a dream to do