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Japseroony Member Since: 18 Nov 2008 Location: North East Posts: 396 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wow, 230 views and not one reply |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35463 ![]() ![]() |
probably very few have had this and those who have either dont want to tell or havnt logged onto the forum/seen this post..
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Dixy Member Since: 09 Apr 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 1099 ![]() ![]() |
Did not have the hand over at the factory but went up to watch it on the production line.
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3852 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
This is interesting, my S Class Merc came with the option of delivery or collection at the factory, I chose the latter my car came out, my name was called and I went down, Adolf or whatever his name was talked me through all the controls, I got a factory tour, I got nibbles and I (and a friend) got flown out to Stuttgart first class with a night at a hotel. Obviously there was Champagne and Flowers on the back seat. The car had to have temporary number plates so I could drive it home on the continent, however they had made arrangements with a local dealer to fit UK plates FOC
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verydisco Member Since: 10 Dec 2009 Location: UK/US Posts: 2952 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I can confirm this is the procedure and it is indeed a nice experience. The 'reveal' of the vehicle is quite something too. It only takes half a day on-site, on top of the drive round trip of course. A light meal is indeed provided in a dedicated room/lounge with nice Range Rover related decor. You will travel in a LWB - all boxes ticked - L405 indeed. Enjoy the day and report ![]() Current RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond. RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa Previous: RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1 |
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DrF Member Since: 30 Jun 2014 Location: South East Posts: 1434 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Its an experience, and one worth having if you can. I wont spoil it but you will be impressed. |
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Emperor Mong Member Since: 07 Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 1435 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've seen someone's video of it online. It looked very impressive. Certainly put my dealers effort (car parked in the rain out the front of the dealership, keys tossed to me, invited to inspect the outside in the drizzle, "you've had one of these before so no need to talk you over the controls", no flowers, no champagne) into rather the starkest of shades.
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Paul thornton Member Since: 23 Sep 2017 Location: Lancashire Posts: 545 ![]() ![]() |
Lol at Emperor mong's comment!
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16306 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Its a fantastic experience collecting from factory with all the bells & whistles |
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Japseroony Member Since: 18 Nov 2008 Location: North East Posts: 396 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Stan, I read the thread you linked to but that was not what I was on about as its the Factory Handover that I was looking for info on ![]() "OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car. "HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence. "TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you. |
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Japseroony Member Since: 18 Nov 2008 Location: North East Posts: 396 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As its a part of the price on the SVA and you pay for it regardless of if you have it or not, I thought what the heck, lets do it and was wondering if the stories you hear were actually true was all ![]() "OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car. "HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence. "TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you. |
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Japseroony Member Since: 18 Nov 2008 Location: North East Posts: 396 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi All
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16306 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All of the above is correct but the wrong way around sir... |
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Lyonhead Member Since: 05 Aug 2017 Location: Cardiff Posts: 349 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
And they also take you on a small off road course on site as well |
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