tezza Posted 13, March 2013 Report Share Posted 13, March 2013 Greetings all I spoke to Dishan re this matter. As I have said before I have ordered a new Megane 265 Red Capsicum Cup from Gary & Warren Smith, Ringwood. I don't pick the Cup up Inyol June 2013 - I ordered it on 7 Feb 2013. When I related this story here, I was warned that the dealer has a poor record in car service and I was urged to check everything before I accepted car from the dealer. I looked at an old thread here where people made suggestions about what to check before accepting the car, added a lot of basic things too, and others. I am going to take the checklist with me when I pick up the car; of course it is a little slanted towards the 265. If anyone wants it I am happy to provide it via email; it is a Word doc. Unfortunately it cannot be hosted at this site. It is easy to forget to check anything when you pick up the new car, but it is exceedingly annoying to take the car back if there are issues. It is also very difficult to get a dealer to cough up when, say, the next day or some days after collecting it, you find stone marks on the duco, or the front skirt under the front bumper is scrubbed or damaged, or there are dings and chops on the mags. All this has occurred, and I have flagged these and a whole lot of others in the checklist; it is a comprehensive list. I thoroughly commend the checklist. People will forget this after reading it, but hopefully tge newly designed site here may find it easier to dig up So, again, if you want it, let ne know your email address and I will provide it. Tezza ( blog name at the Age: Tezza's profound wisdom) cheers brothers and sisters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 13, March 2013 Report Share Posted 13, March 2013 I've got a few mates looking to buy brand new cars sometime. I'd like to get a hold of it you don't mind. email. chrischiapoco@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 13, March 2013 Report Share Posted 13, March 2013 maybe i'm too relaxed ? i popped into the dealer with walkie - who took a few pics - i stuck the temporary plates on ....shook the sales guys hand , said thanks ..... and drove off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted 14, March 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14, March 2013 I've got a few mates looking to buy brand new cars sometime. I'd like to get a hold of it you don't mind. email. chrischiapoco@hotmail.com Ok bro, will do that on friday morning! Cheers tezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskiwoski Posted 12, April 2013 Report Share Posted 12, April 2013 Hi tezza, can u drop the check list on ebtkov@gmail.com please? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wato Posted 12, April 2013 Report Share Posted 12, April 2013 Might be worthwhile having Even when looking at 2nd hand cars. Wanna send it to khan.watson@hotmail.com Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Metal Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 Can I please get a copy too? hemi.metal@yahoo.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nty Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 maybe i'm too relaxed ? i popped into the dealer with walkie - who took a few pics - i stuck the temporary plates on ....shook the sales guys hand , said thanks ..... and drove off I'm the same. I walked around the car slowly for about a minute before walking over to a desk to finish paperwork. 10 minutes later I sat in the car and drove off. I first opened the boot three days after delivery to boot a boot liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 cool story fellas but for those who find buying a new car quite an experience being pedantic about everything isn't such a farfetched idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nty Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 cool story fellas but for those who find buying a new car quite an experience being pedantic about everything isn't such a farfetched idea Nor is being relaxed and carefree. Buying a new car isn't about being pedantic. It's about wanting to buy a new car because you don't want to deal with the bullsh*t that comes with pre-owned cars. I've seen people turn up an check the oil, inspect the wipers, run a UV light over the car measure tyre tread depth and pressure...the list goes on. The must've been so caught up in checking everything that they completely forgot the we're supposed to be excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 You misinterpret. For those that want to be pedantic, it isn't such an unreasonable idea... it certainly isn't the only way Comparing the way I was when I went to go pick up my 808 to the list tezza drew up... I pretty much said thanks and cya later. I did give time to make sure everything electrical was working right and there was no dings or obvious rock jobs. All of 5mins and I was outta there. Regardless, it's a nice gesture for tez to offer up the list to anyone feeling they could benefit from it ... Wisemens cruise soon anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 chiapoco, depending on time and date I may be up for it. Certainly not this weekend, weather isn't going to be spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 chiapoco, depending on time and date I may be up for it. Certainly not this weekend, weather isn't going to be spectacular. I've been doing a lot of runs with JDM fellas lately. I'll post something up in the drive thread when details are confirmed. Won't be till at least mid way through June at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 26, May 2013 Report Share Posted 26, May 2013 Those who have seen the list - is it worth sharing for refinement and discussion? Tezza, would you be unappy with that idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghengis Posted 26, May 2013 Report Share Posted 26, May 2013 Do the RACV/NRMA still have inspections lists? I have a vague memory that they used to have a general guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Metal Posted 26, May 2013 Report Share Posted 26, May 2013 Do the RACV/NRMA still have inspections lists? I have a vague memory that they used to have a general guide. I checked RACQ & NRMA's sites but couldn't find anything, they offer services to check second hand cars for you but no sort of detailed check lists.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted 1, January 2015 Report Share Posted 1, January 2015 Tezza, will be picking up a new 265 Cup Premium in the next few weeks so would appreciate the list please, email is catchthemurrays@bigpond.com Thanks Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthB Posted 1, January 2015 Report Share Posted 1, January 2015 (edited) Hi can i please have a copy of the list; i would appreciate it thankyou. Edited 8, April 2015 by AnthB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffmeister Posted 5, April 2015 Report Share Posted 5, April 2015 Looking at buying one privately in the near future, a list would be much appreciated as I'll ensure I factor the specifics into inspection. Fluffmeister21@gmail.com Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterD Posted 23, June 2015 Report Share Posted 23, June 2015 I'd love a copy also as I'm picking up my 250 on the weekend. pldin@hotmail.com Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 23, July 2015 Report Share Posted 23, July 2015 When I pick up a new cars it's " are they the keys ? Thanks , I'm going for a drive , see ya "! Walkie sorts out the finer points of dash controls for me later on ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphy9250 Posted 16, September 2015 Report Share Posted 16, September 2015 Hey mate I'm picking up my Clio Cup on Monday. Wouldn't mind having a look at your list if you don't mind. Thanks mate Alphy9250@gmail.com Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 16, September 2015 Report Share Posted 16, September 2015 Tezza hasn't posted on here in nearly a year guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 27, September 2015 Report Share Posted 27, September 2015 Tezza hasn't posted on here in nearly a year guys. Does anyone have a copy to forward it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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