Sick of waiting

[Barney]

 

[PC01]

I have a sneaky feeling this week will be the one where we see the first Grenadier delivered to a customer.
Wednesday 5th has my bet.
I suspect it will be combined with a big PR output from IA.
Crossed fingers this will be the case as i have been looking at mine a few times at the dealer and have a trip booked at the end of the week.

Today was the day then.
No IA announcement or PR though so a bit of a missed opportunity.
Congratulations to Richard Gwynne, he must be a happy boy!!
Hope for my call soon.
Another delay to the planned trip.

 

[DCPU]

Apparently, the software release has been given, so they are updating the vehicles on site; it takes about a day for each one. Some accessories are in short supply, (mainly roof racks due to a steel shortage), and the towballs need changing, (under specification).

Was yours just the standard ball or the ball and pin that was under spec?

 

[Ever Pragmatic]

Just done my regular Wednesday afternoon call to the dealer to ask his best guess for delivery, apparently before the end of the month.

Apparently, the software release has been given, so they are updating the vehicles on site; it takes about a day for each one. Some accessories are in short supply, (mainly roof racks due to a steel shortage), and the towballs need changing, (under specification).

The big question now is how and when will they be registered? Ineos have to register the vehicles, apparently by post with the DVLA, so the dealers are out of the loop. (Although the FaceBook rumour mill suggests there may be one UK retail Grenadier in the wild).

I've told Richard I'll pay as soon as we have a delivery date set, so as to meet the "2 days before delivery" deadline set by Ineos. There is no way I'll pay earlier, the interest will be minimal, but it will be mine!

Mine has has the software updates and is just waiting the brake pipes.. we went to play with the driver interface earlier and my young lad did a little video.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoCgH19hr_Y


it is pretty simple to use and intuitive.. also now the delivery mode is off, I can attest to the quality of the heated seats.

 

[DCPU]

First genuine retail delivery in the world? Surely there can’t only be one today, there must be some floodgates opening.

Given the average age of owners, then maybe a stop start trickle is just more apt.

 

[Shaky]

Given the average age of owners, then maybe a stop start trickle is just more apt.

The configurator is down at the minute as they are adding more kit options. One is a defibrillator and I also believe there is a new lift being optioned to get the average age driver up into the drivers seat without putting too much stress on replacement joints and hips.

 

[Barney]

Mine has has the software updates and is just waiting the brake pipes.. we went to play with the driver interface earlier and my young lad did a little video.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoCgH19hr_Y


it is pretty simple to use and intuitive.. also now the delivery mode is off, I can attest to the quality of the heated seats.

That looks good. I hope it keeps going. I wish everyone in this forum a happy rest of the week and a peaceful and hopeful Easter. Without you I think I would have thrown down

 

[Tomdoc]

Keep the faith team - it will be worth the wait.

 

[Spjnr]

Yesterday evening I was about to chainsaw a log about 1m length. Rolled it over and the bark fell off , revealing at least 100 huntsmen , teenagers judging by size and the mass of moulted skins nearby. One big angry mama also!
Anyway I proceeded to chainsaw the log. Can you believe , some of them walked right up to the spinning blade , 5mm away , I kid you not, not the slightest bit perturbed...well to be honest , a bit pissed off.
Life in the bush is never dull.

Nuke them from orbit, it's the only way to be sure!

 

[Tinki]

Had a visit to my dealer yesterday to have a look at their stationary model . This is the first time i am sitting in one it was a PTO3
Really impressed with everything . Sitting postiion is comofrtable for me . RHD foot rest was not an issue .
Petrol engine sound is really impressive . Hope the diesel sounds as good.

When it comes to my car it is build and is waittign shipping . Good news there .

After the first delivery today i feel things will move faster from now on . Lets see how long will it take for it to get here .

Take home note from the visit ( i need more relaxed jeans to get in and out with ease as no steps for me . )

 

[Barney]

Oh. I just found out about the huntsman spider down under. Really very frightening. As a hunter, I also see spiders in the hides again and again. But they are cute little compared to your spiders . My spider phobia could grow. Despite a Stiehl chainsaw.

 

[Tazzieman]

Oh. I just found out about the huntsman spider down under. Really very frightening. As a hunter, I also see spiders in the hides again and again. But they are cute little compared to your spiders . My spider phobia could grow. Despite a Stiehl chainsaw.

They are harmless despite the fangs we have them living in our cars and in the house , sometimes above the bed. Never in the bed or on the face though. Wonderful creatures

 

[trobex]

Is the delivery confirmed as drivable - because I don't see anyone driving it yet!!! I find it impossible that IA wouldn't be all over this, 1st customer driveway!? Given the massive delays not PR I think it's fake. Sorry.

 

[Sam]

Personally I don't think Ineos should/ would advertise their single customer delivery, like it's a glorious success

I'm happy for the customer

 

[trobex]

Personally I don't think Ineos should/ would advertise their single customer delivery, like it's a glorious success

I'm happy for the customer

Given the delays I would be all over it. Not a single post in the Ineos FB page since Sir Jim took his for a drive. Apparently his software was ok... I'm just angry now because I can't even get a build date!!!

 

[MTNDOG]

Yesterday evening I was about to chainsaw a log about 1m length. Rolled it over and the bark fell off , revealing at least 100 huntsmen , teenagers judging by size and the mass of moulted skins nearby. One big angry mama also!
Anyway I proceeded to chainsaw the log. Can you believe , some of them walked right up to the spinning blade , 5mm away , I kid you not, not the slightest bit perturbed...well to be honest , a bit pissed off.
Life in the bush is never dull.

I think I will just stay in the Inland Northwest.

 

[Tazzieman]

Is the delivery confirmed as drivable - because I don't see anyone driving it yet!!! I find it impossible that IA wouldn't be all over this, 1st customer driveway!? Given the massive delays not PR I think it's fake. Sorry.

I told you before, it's not the 1st customer delivery, the hard way home guys were.
And the 4th guy? No , he's not faking it , but you could start a conspiracy thread...

 

[trobex]

I told you before, it's not the 1st customer delivery, the hard way home guys were.
And the 4th guy? No , he's not faking it , but you could start a conspiracy thread...

I'm on to it!!!

 

[marko]

Is the delivery confirmed as drivable - because I don't see anyone driving it yet!!! I find it impossible that IA wouldn't be all over this, 1st customer driveway!? Given the massive delays not PR I think it's fake. Sorry.

 

[trobex]

Not convinced, looks like PT02 washed clean, put in some random gravel driveway, not even a video on the freeway!!! I am on to something!