mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Hi all. Car is ordered. Delivery date received. Going to feel like an age of waiting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 C'mion Matt.... when? colour? any mods planned? Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Went with Grey, leather, armrest and parking sensors. Black headlining as well. Date was 22nd, now 27th but needs to have dealer bits fitted. Also going on holiday 28th so real chances are pick up 6th June. Not looking forward to the holiday anymore! It'll be my company car so no mods, well maybe tyres if that counts, as I think it would be wise to have the warranty in place as I do 20k miles a year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Tyres won't invalidate your warranty, Matt... nor would wheels or exhaust, which seem to be the most common choice for personalising... from memory 20k a year is about the same as Lauren's mileage.. fun,fun,fun !! Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 I didn't think so, but you never know. Part ex car is a Beamer and I took the hideous run flats off and they told me I wouldn't be insured! Money making scam me thinks. Excited to see the back of it... Counting down the hours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 If you want to help pass the time loads of vids now here https://www.youtube.com/user/GT86BRZOwners/playlists Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Tyres won't invalidate your warranty, Matt... nor would wheels or exhaust, which seem to be the most common choice for personalising... from memory 20k a year is about the same as Lauren's mileage.. fun,fun,fun !! Spec K I do 30K a year, Keith (37+K in 15 months). Matt, welcome aboard. Changing stuff like tyres has no effect on your warranty. Quite a few of us have a lot of mods that don't affect our warranty either, it's not a problem at the right dealer. It's going to be a long few weeks wait for you I'm afraid. The cars have a black headlining as standard, there isn't any other option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 .... Also going on holiday 28th so real chances are pick up 6th June. ... Very apt date, D-Day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 I do 30K a year, Keith (37+K in 15 months). Matt, welcome aboard. Changing stuff like tyres has no effect on your warranty. Quite a few of us have a lot of mods that don't affect our warranty either, it's not a problem at the right dealer. It's going to be a long few weeks wait for you I'm afraid. The cars have a black headlining as standard, there isn't any other option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Forgot to reply! Not a fan of waiting! How do you get on with economy figures doing 30k miles? M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Matt, I average around 37mpg in mixed driving. I commute 80 miles a day plus use my car for business at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Matt, I average around 37mpg in mixed driving. I commute 80 miles a day plus use my car for business at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks Lauren, good to know. Sounds similar to what I'll be doing. Most of it motorway for me. M4 lovely place to spend your life! Although I think I am about to enjoy it more. Ps I will learn to use this forum thing properly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Well, Matt if you're on the motorway 40mpg is not that hard to achieve. I do a little motorway but mostly A roads and town driving. Use 6th gear a lot, that's the key. We are trying to organise an event for the 8th June (8-6 day effectively here), so if you fancy an early trip out keep an eye on the events forum. We also will be at the TSS at Woodbridge (Ipswich), not sure where you're based but there will be some good banter there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Well, Matt if you're on the motorway 40mpg is not that hard to achieve. I do a little motorway but mostly A roads and town driving. Use 6th gear a lot, that's the key. We are trying to organise an event for the 8th June (8-6 day effectively here), so if you fancy an early trip out keep an eye on the events forum. We also will be at the TSS at Woodbridge (Ipswich), not sure where you're based but there will be some good banter there. Good news on the MPG. Based in Cheltenham, will keep an eye out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Matt, welcome. Sucks that you have to wait until after our holiday but hopefully will help out with the holiday blues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Matt, welcome. Sucks that you have to wait until after our holiday but hopefully will help out with the holiday blues. Absolutely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quball 60 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Welcome along Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Matt - a few of us are doing the Prestcott Hillclimb on Sunday 01 June (GT4OC meeting). Why not pop along and introduce yourself? Pitman, Jamie and I are there.. plus Adrian from Fensport. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Would love to but unfortunately I'll be on holiday! Mad really how that is unfortunate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 I must say, you've really messed up with your holiday booking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 I did the same, was diving in Egypt when mine was delivered, got back to Manchester airport at 2 a.m. down to RRG Macc at 10 a.m., then drove it 250 miles to Essex, kipped the night at my Mum's then drove 250 miles back (Tom Tom shortest route no motorways so it got a decent run in) Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Welcome to the club and congrats on the purchase, best of luck with the wait though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Can you believe it, some absolute **** keyed my car last night. The one I am going to be part ex-ing. Anyone have any idea what impact that may have on the price I might get for it, whether they'd care at Toyota? Or indeed a cheap way to fix to avoid a new panel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 13, 2014 If they have already signed the paperwork when you drop it off just park it on the side you can't see it. If they don't spot it before you drive away they can't do anything about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
