Europe Into production

[emax]

I'm now officially in the "In Production" happy place

I've been there 66 years ago.

 

[Tazzieman]

I've been there 66 years ago.

Before they invented Theybies

 

[DCPU]

My notice arrived tonight at 22:00 Hrs. Was going to tick the box for Bank Transfer but I would really like to pay £500.00 on credit card for the extra protection afforded. Will call the dealership tomorrow and look at my options. Planning on paying for the vehicle outright and replenishing my account at an interest rate of 8%? Cheaper than Ineos can offer and better than I can get in a savings account. Sounds like a win win to me.

Yes, there's something to be said for the credit card protection. I can't remember the minimum value or the timescale it covers, so was wondering if there was any protection from a credit card payment for either of the two previous payments?

 

[ECrider]

My notice arrived tonight at 22:00 Hrs. Was going to tick the box for Bank Transfer but I would really like to pay £500.00 on credit card for the extra protection afforded. Will call the dealership tomorrow and look at my options. Planning on paying for the vehicle outright and replenishing my account at an interest rate of 8%? Cheaper than Ineos can offer and better than I can get in a savings account. Sounds like a win win to me.

Sorry CC but I can't quite work out your approach here. You are going to pay cash and only £500 on card - where's the 8pct coming from?

No coffee yet so might be missing the obvious

 

[DCPU]

LOL!! I was only looking for live cams from the factory tonight. Completely agree with you.

I was trying to remember which car company actually used to do that ~ I certainly remember reading about it a while ago.

One thing Ineos does have is this:

Auto-compact | AI for Vehicle Inspection | DeGould

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degould.com

 

[ECrider]

was trying to remember which car company actually used to do that

Porsche

 

[Cheshire cat]

Sorry CC but I can't quite work out your approach here. You are going to pay cash and only £500 on card - where's the 8pct coming from?

No coffee yet so might be missing the obvious

Good morning ECrider. Just a little joke I guess. I will lend myself the money and replenish my bank account on a monthly basis.

 

[emax]

Before they invented Theybies

Yes, the horror wasn't yet there.

 

[muxmax]

Yes, the horror wasn't yet there.

I didn't even know that term. How can I delete it from my vocabulary again?

 

[emax]

I didn't know that either and had to look it up. I'm too old for artificial things which should actually be natural.

Intelligence, for example.

 

[bigleonski]

I didn't know that either and had to look it up. I'm too old for artificial things which should actually be natural.

Intelligence, for example.

Poor kids are doomed.

 

[ECrider]

Poor kids are doomed.

rich ones will be alright

 

[Shaky]

I got the shortest email possible I think, that could convey the specific information just before the weekend.

Your grenadier has gone into production, we will advise when fit for transport

Succinct and to the point

 

[ECrider]

I got the shortest email possible I think, that could convey the specific information just before the weekend.

Your grenadier has gone into production, we will advise when fit for transport

Succinct and to the point

excellent!

have you signed a contract yet?

 

[Tazzieman]

we will advise when fit for transport

That's a shorthand way of saying "batched , held and overchecked"!

 

[Shaky]

excellent!

have you signed a contract yet?

Yes I signed a contract around the end of Feb

 

[Shaky]

That's a shorthand way of saying "batched , held and overchecked"!

Well this is the second time it’s been built, so hopefully they do a better job of this one, I assume it must have been that bad they took the first one apart and started again.

Mid Feb, I had an email saying it had already been built or was in production

Assuming that it actually is now being built, I am trying to figure out when it is likely to land. Mid to end of May ??

 

[Eric]

Well this is the second time it’s been built, so hopefully they do a better job of this one, I assume it must have been that bad they took the first one apart and started again.

Mid Feb, I had an email saying it had already been built or was in production

Assuming that it actually is now being built, I am trying to figure out when it is likely to land. Mid to end of May ??

French general strike, French customs strike, UK customs strike, EU Brexit paperwork, type approval, software updates, brake and steering pipes, no manuals, registration. ....what could possibly go wrong???

 

[trobex]

Well this is the second time it’s been built, so hopefully they do a better job of this one, I assume it must have been that bad they took the first one apart and started again.

Mid Feb, I had an email saying it had already been built or was in production

Assuming that it actually is now being built, I am trying to figure out when it is likely to land. Mid to end of May ??

I feel for you, but good news for us is they will get the QA right for later place holders!!!

 

[ECrider]

Webchat with IA today. Asked for an update on my estimated build date and if possible a VIN. Response was that no VIN's have been given yet to those that signed contracts on 26 Apr. Whether this is UK or applies for ROW not sure. Anyhow they said car is already 'In Production', and of course website account does not show this.

I am presuming once they receive a signed contract then it's automatic to be 'in build' rather than a physical start on the nuts n bolts. Also said that their personal projection was sometime in the next 8 weeks the car will be finished and ready for shipping to UK dealer - but depends on factory schedule/delays etc etc.

Again another baby step forward - perhaps!

I will contact them in another 2 weeks time and see if any further news.

PS. I asked whether I could now please order another 5x set of the steel 17" wheels and they said I would need to request same from the dealer and only after they have delivered the vehicle to me. I've asked the dealer to see if they can request them earlier - won't hold my breath.