SSV ordered and on its way!

[EXCESSV]

Hi All,

i cant contain my excitement but i just received a call from my lease company saying everything has been approved and the car has been ordered. :deal:
Due to factory options delivery time will be mid april.....:yahoo: :woohoo: :love: :serenade:

I order a 07 SSV in Phantom with sunroof, sat nav, full size spare, SS mats with Onyx coloured interior

I dont know how i will cope with the wait but the countdown has started...:driving:

well thats out of my system and i cant get this grin off my face....
Thankyou all for your feedback, help and advice as i know i have made the right decision

[LS1Grange]

Good to hear mate. I have read that you have had a few dramas with your previous car. This will make up for it hey.

Whats the game plan to survive the next month and a bit until your new ride arrives?

[Noah]

DeanoHSV,

Well done, great combo :thumbsup:

Same as mine, I opted for Sat Nav also, but with the early delays, went without (still have the option to fit at cost). Reports so far it still needs some work?? Please let me know how it is/what you think of it?

Time will drag, I bet you call the dealer 10 times from now till then :deal:

Cheers
Steve

[jaykay]

Congrats on the order Dean... :yahoo:

Now don't come on this Forum until you pick it up, you'll be too toey about the wait seeing the other ones on here...:teach:

Well done.

JK

[NickS]

Due to factory options delivery time will be mid april.....:yahoo: :woohoo: :love: :serenade:

2 months !!! I waited 4 months for the GTS and 8 months for the Coupe ... 2 months is nothing.

:stick:

Seriously, it will go faster than you think, try not to think about it too much, it helps. Sounds like the perfect combination to me ... can't wait to see some pics come April.

:driving: :thumbsup:

[EXCESSV]

thanks all for the comments.

LS1Grange: i have been driving my dads Patrol and will continue...its what i use for my jetski anyway and he has a bunky car to take him to the yard to pick up his truck...so its all good...

Noah: no problems once i get it and stop myself for driving i will let you know how the sat nav and all that is....

jkgmh: as if mate i couldnt stay away from this forum...i spend way to much time...just dont tell the boss.
just make sure you dont organise one of your great cruises till i get the car.....please....:driving:

NickS: yeah 2months should fly

already putting some $$$ aside for some immediate mods... :deal:
a ST tune & CAI
lowering
tints

should be a nice start....:evil:

[LS1Grange]

already putting some $$$ aside for some immediate mods... :deal:
a ST tune & CAI
lowering
tints

should be a nice start....:evil:

NOAH should be able to point you in the right direction to get some tint done. great value too. and as dark as ya want.

[Zero5]

Well done. I've got a Phantom SS-V on order too - delivery expected in May. Your lease company must work faster than mine! I went for the Onyx interior too, just hope it doesn't get too hot.. Can't Wait :)

[EXCESSV]

NOAH should be able to point you in the right direction to get some tint done. great value too. and as dark as ya want.
thanks mate but i have a guy that does my tint...friend of a friend
he does an awesome job and um well put it this way without offending others...his work is a grade with soo many years experience that it makes others work look like kids did it...


Well done. I've got a Phantom SS-V on order too - delivery expected in May. Your lease company must work faster than mine! I went for the Onyx interior too, just hope it doesn't get too hot.. Can't Wait :)

hahaha...well i faxed the papers to them yesterday morning and they put the order in yesterday afternoon.
i was just given the dealer order number for it so i can track it as well.... :thumbsup:
more paperwork and signing to come in the mail but the car is ordered and thats what matters...

oh yeah one more thing for the mods i forgot to add.....GM RIPSHIFTER!!!! :driving:

[forestjim]

Congrates

Marty

[X BC X]

onya deano !!!!!! :thumbsup:

did you scam a good deal ? :deal:

[EXCESSV]

onya deano !!!!!! :thumbsup:

did you scam a good deal ? :deal:

did i scam a good deal...well.......:up2sum: :yup: :evil:
got a nice discount and with the way i set up the novated lease there is some good tax benifits....oh and tax man is gonna have to wait longer for my HECS to get paid for...:)

my cheeks hurt from all the grinning and it only been three days since ordering...:yahoo: is this normal???? :love:

[TLX]

Congrats Deano....

Own a VE GTS and it is a pleasure to drive mate. Th VE certainly is a nice package......enjoy!

Tully

[Marco]

Nice purchase Deano. I'm sure many others here will agree with me that the wait is a killer - I'm four weeks into my wait and I'm hoping there's only another two weeks ahead of me, and it's been the longest four weeks ever.

[deadlywpn_VeSSV]

Nice Stuff mate.

Have to go for a cruise :)

You can see the different with the CAI, Zorst and Tune... you think its fun from factory, wait till you get that stuff done, its like i bought a new car !!!


Drop us a Pm if ya wanna go for a spin ;)

Dont go too dark tint, i recommend no more less than 30 grade, as on the black looks hell dark :)

[michaels1v8]

Congrats Deano. Your going to have the longest 2 months of your life I think!:thumbsup:

But I am sure it will definately be worth it

[EXCESSV]

thanks all...yeah i just am trying to keep my mind off it but buying little bits and pieces and organising some mods during the wait makes me wanting it more....


deadlywpn_VeSSV: i will take you up on that cruise offer mate....plus would like to have a nosey at your mods...
i think we will need to John to organise one of his great cruises soon...its been too long since the last one :thumbsup: :deal: :driving:
i think there will be more than one VE this time.....Johns car will have some friends

[EXCESSV]

Sorry for dragging my semi old thread back up but i cant contain myself.

called dealer to see if he got the authorisation letter to license the SSV with my new custom plates and i couldnt help but ask what the story is with the car...i couldnt hang up without an update :love:

he said car is built and rolled off the production line....now its gotta get transported here...
so he expects it on the morning of the 29th march....
and he wants to get it off his hands before the end of the month...me thinks he wants it added to his sales for the month of march...:p

either way i am exstatic...should pick it up next friday or saturday morning for a weekend run in.....:yahoo:

[Belzey]

Ooo exciting, how many sleeps? ;)

[Mojo]

Saw a phantom ssv on the poly today - they sure look the goods....was passing him but slowed to pull in behind for a closer gander - noice....very noice..

[EXCESSV]

Ooo exciting, how many sleeps? ;)
9 sleeps if its friday arvo pickup or 10 if its saturday...lol
quite convenient how it will be here just before the weekend and i already said to my mates we aint going out on my jetski that weekend it will be driving in the SSV :driving: :yahoo:

is it strange to feel this way about a car??? :love: :serenade:

[Danv8]

9 sleeps if its friday arvo pickup or 10 if its saturday...lol
quite convenient how it will be here just before the weekend and i already said to my mates we aint going out on my jetski that weekend it will be driving in the SSV :driving: :yahoo:

is it strange to feel this way about a car??? :love: :serenade:

The mrs complains that I sing to the car more than I sing to her. :)

Another on the lucky bastard list. :)

[LS1Grange]

9 sleeps if its friday arvo pickup or 10 if its saturday...lol
quite convenient how it will be here just before the weekend and i already said to my mates we aint going out on my jetski that weekend it will be driving in the SSV :driving: :yahoo:

is it strange to feel this way about a car??? :love: :serenade:

Today might be the day mate. have you had any news whether or not you'll get your SSV today or tomorrow?

[Belzey]

9 sleeps if its friday arvo pickup or 10 if its saturday...lol
quite convenient how it will be here just before the weekend and i already said to my mates we aint going out on my jetski that weekend it will be driving in the SSV :driving: :yahoo:

is it strange to feel this way about a car??? :love: :serenade:

No it is not strange at all, I could not sleep with excitement before I picked up my R8, it was a really really long 7 sleeps haha..

I am sure you will love it :yahoo:

[jaykay]

deadlywpn_VeSSV: i will take you up on that cruise offer mate....plus would like to have a nosey at your mods...
i think we will need to John to organise one of his great cruises soon...its been too long since the last one :thumbsup: :deal: :driving:
i think there will be more than one VE this time.....Johns car will have some friends
Dean a cruise is being planned for 21/4 or 28/4. Will be posted up shortly so keep your eyes peeled...

[EXCESSV]

Today might be the day mate. have you had any news whether or not you'll get your SSV today or tomorrow?
nah mate it was always next friday or sat...30/3 or 31/3...


Dean a cruise is being planned for 21/4 or 28/4. Will be posted up shortly so keep your eyes peeled...
eyes wide open...woohoo...your a star John :yahoo:

[timbo]

The wait kills you.... I ordered mine in january and was told I should get it in the first week of march.. Was meant to pick it up last tuesday when i flew back in from work but now I have to waqit untill first week of april. DEVASTATED! oh well it will make it better when it comes.

[EXCESSV]

The wait kills you.... I ordered mine in january and was told I should get it in the first week of march.. Was meant to pick it up last tuesday when i flew back in from work but now I have to waqit untill first week of april. DEVASTATED! oh well it will make it better when it comes.

how come such a long wait???

i ordered mine mid feb... and due to pick up 30/3..

i see you went for the controvesial new colour...morpheous....thats an interesting choice..
have you seen it in real life???

[hsv136]

lucky bugga,,,,,i betta start doin some more over time sooo i can go shopping :p

[timbo]

how come such a long wait???

i ordered mine mid feb... and due to pick up 30/3..

i see you went for the controvesial new colour...morpheous....thats an interesting choice..
have you seen it in real life???

The missus and I had to do some compromising...... She wanted an sv6 I wanted an ssv and she didnt like any of the colours, but she liked the morpheous. Long story short she got the colour and I got the rest, but she is the one who has to drive it every day because I work away. But the colour is growing on me but I havent seen it in person only a sample on a toy car the dealer had.

The wait is because they had an issue with the paint. Dealer said that they had to fix the paint but it should be here in about a week. :yahoo:

[denaus]

Dean, half ya luck knowing yours is only a week away! (I hate you!)

I only just ordered mine last week (07 SSV, 6M, Redhot, Sunroof, DVD, Park Assist, Full Size Spare, Alarm Upgrade, SS Onyx Matts, Onyx Dash & Redhot Leather...); its been 4 days now and I'm dying!

I know exactly what you've gone/going through... they said it has to come directly from the factory and might not be here until mid-late april (but they are pushing to get it earlier for me - AND I'll be making sure of it as I call the dealer everyday LOL!),

Hope yours turns up next week for you mate and its perfect! Cheers, Aaron :yahoo:

[EXCESSV]

The missus and I had to do some compromising...... She wanted an sv6 I wanted an ssv and she didnt like any of the colours, but she liked the morpheous. Long story short she got the colour and I got the rest, but she is the one who has to drive it every day because I work away. But the colour is growing on me but I havent seen it in person only a sample on a toy car the dealer had.

The wait is because they had an issue with the paint. Dealer said that they had to fix the paint but it should be here in about a week. :yahoo:
fair enough....would be keen to see some pics when you get it or even have a look in person since your in perth too....


Dean, half ya luck knowing yours is only a week away! (I hate you!)

I only just ordered mine last week (07 SSV, 6M, Redhot, Sunroof, DVD, Park Assist, Full Size Spare, Alarm Upgrade, SS Onyx Matts, Onyx Dash & Redhot Leather...); its been 4 days now and I'm dying!

I know exactly what you've gone/going through... they said it has to come directly from the factory and might not be here until mid-late april (but they are pushing to get it earlier for me - AND I'll be making sure of it as I call the dealer everyday LOL!),

Hope yours turns up next week for you mate and its perfect! Cheers, Aaron :yahoo:

thanks for that i hope it turns up and is perfect and the same to you too aaron :thumbsup:
its a long wait and yeah i have gone through what you have and so have many others on this forum...and everyone will say the times flies and i can say it will..but it doesnt make it easier....i just wanna get behind the wheel :driving:
it should turn up this week as the car has come off the factory floor and is on its way here from SA...just depends if it gets here on time so the dealer can license, clean and do all the pre delivery checks...he is very keen to get rid of it this week to add to his march sales figures....:deal:
but not holding my breath till he calls and tells me when i can actually pick it up.

[timbo]

Deano what dealership did you go to to get yours????

[EXCESSV]

Deano what dealership did you go to to get yours????

North City in Osborne Park...why u ask???

[VYR8HSV]

Hey Dean

Its not long now...
Maybe mite see ya drivin around soon :driving:
Any plans for the mods yet???

Pete

[EXCESSV]

Hey Dean

Its not long now...
Maybe mite see ya drivin around soon :driving:
Any plans for the mods yet???

Pete

yeah my custom plates will make me stand out so any ls1 members in perth feel free to wave or come and say hi...

mods well yeah have some planned and as soon as the 3000km service is over they will be done...
tints are getting done next week for sure..
but actual mods will be:
coilover Tein kit
exhaust system (not sure to go full or just cat back)
CAI
Ripshifter
Tune
some stereo gear

and will see what else...but am saving for house at the same time so got to put some aside for mods and some aside for house...

[Danv8]

yeah my custom plates will make me stand out so any ls1 members in perth feel free to wave or come and say hi...

.


Or carjack.
;)
Just kidding.

[timbo]

North City in Osborne Park...why u ask???

Just curious mate I ordered mine from brian gardeners.... MIne should stand out as well because as far as I can find out it is the only morpheous ssv in perth the other one is a standard ss.

Are you going to throw all those mods into your straight away or sit on it for a while?? Just looking at cai and tune for mine. Nothing too exciting.

[EXCESSV]

Are you going to throw all those mods into your straight away or sit on it for a while?? Just looking at cai and tune for mine. Nothing too exciting.

well tint and alarm upgrade are going on pretty much straight away.

ripshifter as soon as its available.

exhaust, coilovers, cai and tune as soon as money permits...wanna do in the first 6-9months but see how things go.

i am also looking for some nice 20" rims...looking for something in black, shadow chrome or black chrome but there is nothing that i like out there.

thinking about some visual mods of a chevy grill for the front to replace the big dinner plate holden one....

like i said a house to save for and also a stage one performance kit for my jetski...

[LS1Grange]

Today might be the day mate. have you had any news whether or not you'll get your SSV today or tomorrow?



Bugga just went through this thread again and saw i stuffed up the day count. I saw a black SSV on the weekend with custom plates ending in SSV and thought ya got it. Lets hope ya got busy days at work this week to make it fly by.

[EXCESSV]

Bugga just went through this thread again and saw i stuffed up the day count. I saw a black SSV on the weekend with custom plates ending in SSV and thought ya got it. Lets hope ya got busy days at work this week to make it fly by.

:lmao:
i wish i had it last weekend....but it wasnt me.
my plates are "EXCESSV"
yeah i was hoping they were busy but today has been soo slow...might have to "create" some work

[LS1Grange]

I have been at work all day/ls1 all day and my day has flown past hahaha

The car I saw had plates - AGRSSV

[EXCESSV]

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:
i just received the news i didnt want to hear!!!!

The fleet manager called me and informed me Holden decided to build my car minus the options of sunroof and sat nav...so the car they sent over is a standard SSV M6 in black with onyx leather!!!!!

so my options are:
1 - keep the car as is
2 - keep the car as is and then get HSVi to fit the options when they setup here in roughly June...umm i dont think so...the sunroof means a different ROOF!!! so i am not having HSVi hack at the roof and strengthen it...i want the proper one!
3 - order replacement vehicle which a order number is generated already and prioritised for a build/delivery late april.

option 3 is what i went for....if i am paying the good part of $50K i want the car that i ordered...not something i just have to settle with otherwise i would have bought a stock SSV M6 black second hand..

I said well what sort of compensation am i gonna get for the fcuk up...he said he spoke to the dealer principle and he says thats its Holdens fcuk up and not theres so need to raise it through Holden Customer Service...which is fair enough and i dont blame the dealer at all....

so off i go tomorrow to call Holden Customer Service with my old and new GM order numbers and see what they can do to compensate me on this!!!
lets hope they are understanding!!!

and to top it off i miss out on Johns cruise setup for late April!!!!:cussing:

[ausiemale]

I feel your pain!

I ordered my SSV (red hot, manual, 20in GTS wheels, walkinshaw street pack exhaust & suspension, sat nav, rear park sensors, alarm with tilt sensor, paint and leather protection, tinted windows, sunroof) and I get it in 23 sleeps (19th April).

I'm driving everyone nuts with my counting down the days (3 weeks this thursday). :D

[Belzey]

Oh damn DeanoHSV that has got to suck. :(

[timbo]

Man dont you hate that phone call.... and you know its bad news because they wont just leave a msg to say that it is there the ring and much around till they get hold of you. It sucks that you have to wait that much longer but I spose that at least you get exactly what you ordered then rather than settling for something you are never going to be happy with.

[jaykay]

and to top it off i miss out on Johns cruise setup for late April!!!!:cussing:
Not good Dean, but better off you waiting for the car YOU want....

If you need a lift to go on the cruise let's know mate....

JK


Oh damn DeanoHSV that has got to suck. :(
I hope you can make the cruise Kel.... :teach:

[LS1Grange]

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:
i just received the news i didnt want to hear!!!!

The fleet manager called me and informed me Holden decided to build my car minus the options of sunroof and sat nav...so the car they sent over is a standard SSV M6 in black with onyx leather!!!!!




OMFG are you kidding? Stuff like that always happens to me too. You plan everything for this one day only have it go pear shaped at the end. Give them your list of mods to complete before delivery free of charge!!

I am feeling ya pain Dean. Keep your cool though. I rememeber reading a thread that panalman put up when they dropped his car off the hoist and they were very keen to help him because he didnt loose the plot at them...not to mention THEY fcuked up!!

[timbo]

jkgmh....

When is this cruise??? Sounds like it might be a good chance to put some faces to names...

(sorry to hijack the thread)

[Mojo]

Jeez mate that sucks... I just can't comprehend how any organisation can be so incompetent - whether it was Holden or the dealer - did you ask to see the dealers actual order to Holden ?

I'd be chasing someone's ball sack - just not friggin good enough

[EXCESSV]

John & timbo
yeah i wont settle for anything but what I WANT especially with the large amount of money being spent...

John
might take you up on that offer for the lift to the cruise...
will see how i go...u never know it might somehow arrive just before the cruise...
i really wanted to go to meet everyone, have a good time and most importantly to drive my new car :driving: with other passionate ls1 members...it just wont be the same without my own car :bawl:

LS1Grange
not kidding mate...
in the back of my mind i thought something like this will happen...especially when my horoscope for the week started with:
"You have planned everything to the last detail and things will go as you planned, right? WRONG! Someone or something torpedoes your plans at the last minute, when its too late to make any changes"
and yeah will approach it politely...at the end of the day mistakes happen and hopefully they will do the right thing by me....

Mojo
yeah i dont understand how this is possible but hey mistakes happen.
apparently the dealer will send me a email from holden...apparently they admit fault...but will wait to see that...

first thing in the morning i am up at 5am perth time to catch the customer service and see what can be organised and get some more information
hopefully they knock some more money off the price like not being charged for sat nav or sunroof...or add the DVD option for free....not holding my breath but lets wait and see i guess

[jaykay]

jkgmh....

When is this cruise??? Sounds like it might be a good chance to put some faces to names...

(sorry to hijack the thread)
At this stage it will be Sunday 29 April. A thread with a calendar link will be posted in The Tar Pit in the next few days, so keep your :1peek: peeled...

JK :wave:

[LS1Grange]

how did it go with Holden Customer Service? any luck

[EXCESSV]

how did it go with Holden Customer Service? any luck

well i called them and got given a reference number.
the guy said he will investigate and see if the dealer stuffed up or they did and sort out something for me and get back to my hopefully today....

spoke to the dealer this morning as well and he said the new one is ordered and the Holden Distribution manager is on the case and has promised it to be prioritised to be delivered by end of april....

so maybe i will still be part of the cruise...dont count me out yet John :yahoo:

both the guy at holden and the dealership guy were both surprised that i was so patient and calm and thanked me for it...
and i think i must have mentioned at least 5 times to the dealership guy that its in his hands now and i want this car to be delivered exactly the way i ordered it and things to go smooth...lets hope soo....
also promising a max of 2 day turnaround from when the car gets here to when i pick up...so licensing, washing, pre delivery checks, etc...

[LS1Grange]

good stuff. Fingers crossed for April 27-28 Delivery. I'll bring a DVD for the DVD player you'll have in the back?????:yahoo:

How long will the wait have been at the end of April? I read a thread about this guy still waiting for his car after 4 months.

[EXCESSV]

good stuff. Fingers crossed for April 27-28 Delivery. I'll bring a DVD for the DVD player you'll have in the back?????:yahoo:

How long will the wait have been at the end of April? I read a thread about this guy still waiting for his car after 4 months.

hahaha...so guess you wanna come ride with me then but would you really wanna sit in the back???...the view from the front is alot nicer! :driving:

dont really like my chances of having the DVD thrown in for free and if they do they might use it as an excuse to say its now coming in may or something so i will just wait and see what Holden say i guess...

well if i pick up 26 april it will be 10weeks exactly!!!!

[LS1Grange]

hahah nah was having a lil go at Holden to put the DVD in for ya. But as you say stuff waitng longer than you need to.

I sometimes get the missus to drive my car and I sit in the back. Very comfy. Ya get a whole different perspective of your car from there. I should get her a black chauffers hat :hide:

[EXCESSV]

hahah nah was having a lil go at Holden to put the DVD in for ya. But as you say stuff waitng longer than you need to.

I sometimes get the missus to drive my car and I sit in the back. Very comfy. Ya get a whole different perspective of your car from there. I should get her a black chauffers hat :hide:

hahaha...i might bring a chauffers hat with me to the cruise and give to you infront of her and say "Oh is this your lovely missus...well then this is the hat you wanted for her then..." :stick:
should provide the ppl at the cruise with some entertainment... :lmao:

******************
no call from Holden yet but i finally got the email trail from Dealer to the Distribution coordinator... i think its best i not say too much just incase i get into trouble but the basics are that the car was held up by the ppl in melbourne due to the sunroof and sat nav not being installed...basically order from dealer didnt match finished product...

options available were outlined yesterday in a email and thats when i was informed....

from what i can tell it is a mix up by holden. they are prioritising the car for a late april delivery

will have to see what Holden come up with now.....

before anyone starts saying i am bashing holden i am not.

i am simply stating the facts and what i am going through...although i was pissed to here the news late yesterday afternoon as anyone else in my situation would i have calmed down and done everything as correct as i believe, treated all parties with respect and just hope i get treated the same way.

will not put me off buying another holden at all...just makes the wait for this brilliant billion dollar baby longer and soo soo harder

[Belzey]

hahah nah was having a lil go at Holden to put the DVD in for ya. But as you say stuff waitng longer than you need to.

I sometimes get the missus to drive my car and I sit in the back. Very comfy. Ya get a whole different perspective of your car from there. I should get her a black chauffers hat :hide:


:lmao: my dad gets my mum to do the same thing in their Statesman.. He got me to do it too when I had a drive of it, him and my hubby sat in the back watching a damn movie.

Not long to go then Deano if you get it at the end of April :) although it would still suck having to wait another several weeks.

[EXCESSV]

Not long to go then Deano if you get it at the end of April :) although it would still suck having to wait another several weeks.

hahaha....yeah been convincing myself not long to go since feb15...that was 6weeks ago and the daily countdown started last week....
now i have to prep myself again for another 4 weeks....

just means i can save up more so mods can go on quicker :deal:

Deano :driving:

[denaus]

Dean, just read of your disappointing news, sorry to hear!

Whilst it is essentially a "Holden" error I'd be checking again with them that they can't compensate you for the extended wait - I guess it would depend what kind of compensation you were looking for / expecting too??

I was informed today that mine is down for late April delivery, yet from what I've heard regarding yours and another guy on here (having to wait 4 months)... I'll believe it when I see it!

Good luck mate and well done keeping your 'cool' about it too - I hope that wait and frustration are worth it in the end hey!

[EXCESSV]

First of all i want to say WELL DONE HOLDEN :thumbsup:

I got a call back from the same guy i spoke to yesterday, they looked into it and indirectly admitted they stuffed up by building me the wrong car.
they apparently have put together a written offer for me for the "hardship" & "extended wait" and a "thanks for giving us the opportunity to correct a mistake" which the guy got approval from his manager and is drafting me a letter to send out to me that i should receive within the week.

He wouldnt say what it was as once he writes up letter it needs to get the formal approval but his manager has OK it so far...

i dont know what it is...i could be getting excited over a fuel voucher or LS1Grange could be watching DVDs in my backseat on the cruise...
i never mentioned what i would like at the initial call.

but at least they are doing something about it...and thats the main thing...
mistakes happen but its how you go about it that what makes the difference...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: HOLDEN

[Zero5]

Thats great news Deano. You'll probably get some merchandise or a drive day would be my guess.

Mine's still another 6 weeks away yet. Can't wait, I don't have a sunroof or satnav so it's pretty straight forward for them!

[denaus]

Thats awesome... will be very interested to hear what it is that they offer you! :deal:

[LS1Grange]

Postman pat delivered you a nice letter yet Dean?

[EXCESSV]

Postman pat delivered you a nice letter yet Dean?

nah mate......i was hoping it was in today but nope...nothing...:cussing:

[SV8er]

nah mate......i was hoping it was in today but nope...nothing...:cussing:

Dean ,

I feel for ya mate not only are you waitnig for your car to be delivered , but a double wammy now waiting for a letter to let you know the extra GOODIES

Anyway all i can say is you still sound very calm for what has happened

Cheers and hope you get some Rewarding news Soon

[goofafidamedes]

First of all i want to say WELL DONE HOLDEN :thumbsup:

I got a call back from the same guy i spoke to yesterday, they looked into it and indirectly admitted they stuffed up by building me the wrong car.
they apparently have put together a written offer for me for the "hardship" & "extended wait" and a "thanks for giving us the opportunity to correct a mistake" which the guy got approval from his manager and is drafting me a letter to send out to me that i should receive within the week.

He wouldnt say what it was as once he writes up letter it needs to get the formal approval but his manager has OK it so far...

i dont know what it is...i could be getting excited over a fuel voucher or LS1Grange could be watching DVDs in my backseat on the cruise...
i never mentioned what i would like at the initial call.

but at least they are doing something about it...and thats the main thing...
mistakes happen but its how you go about it that what makes the difference...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: HOLDEN

That's great to hear. Kudos to Holden for (indirectly) admitting their error.

More kudos to you for keeping your head.

Now, could someone from Holden please approve spending a fraction of a billion dollars to audit your ordering and production systems to explain how an "ordered" car can be produced without the correct options. All the computerised, fancy-schmancy production line systems are no frickin good if they don't interface with the ordering system.

I've no idea how car orders are processed into the production system to be produced on the line, but I would have thought in this day and age systems were designed for this crap to be avoided.

[EXCESSV]

Dean ,

I feel for ya mate not only are you waitnig for your car to be delivered , but a double wammy now waiting for a letter to let you know the extra GOODIES

Anyway all i can say is you still sound very calm for what has happened

Cheers and hope you get some Rewarding news Soon

thanks Len
lets hope both things come ahead of schedule!...
i am still very calm but lets hope they give me a nice goodie otherwise it could turn messy!
just have to wait and see i guess.


That's great to hear. Kudos to Holden for (indirectly) admitting their error.

More kudos to you for keeping your head.

Now, could someone from Holden please approve spending a fraction of a billion dollars to audit your ordering and production systems to explain how an "ordered" car can be produced without the correct options. All the computerised, fancy-schmancy production line systems are no frickin good if they don't interface with the ordering system.

I've no idea how car orders are processed into the production system to be produced on the line, but I would have thought in this day and age systems were designed for this crap to be avoided.

thanks mate
although they wont tell me how and why i do have a theory behind how this sort of mistake, which apparently is the first time its EVER happened, is possible.

See the dealer ordering system and the holden factory build system are two different systems which do not interface with each other...basically two separate programs.
so i am guessing that someone manually transfers the order information from one program to the holden build program......

its quite silly that of all for such a large manufacturer they havent had some IT guys come in and either interface the two products or develop something to interface to the factory system...

but i could be wrong...its has happened before...once :p

[martosss]

Bugger....shame it's not on time but good things come to those who wait.

Hope it all works out!

Can i ask what you do for a job Deano? If you dont want to say thats cool or if you want to PM no dramas:)

GL with it again!

[EXCESSV]

Bugger....shame it's not on time but good things come to those who wait.

Hope it all works out!

Can i ask what you do for a job Deano? If you dont want to say thats cool or if you want to PM no dramas:)

GL with it again!

thanks...lets hope so.

no probs bout the job thing mate.
my official title is a "Documentum Support Analyst"...IT nerd!!!
basically am classified as a "expert" (and i do use that word losely in this case) in a software product called Documentum which is heavily used by the big players of the mining and resources sector as part of there core business (bhp, rio, etc)

[martosss]

ahhh I.T:)

i was a I.T nerd till amonth a go after 6 years needed a change!

Ahh well all the best for hte new car:)

[EXCESSV]

Postman Pat, Postman Pat and his black and white cat paid me a visit today.

well lets say it was what i expected and the DVD player was wishful thinking but hey you cant blame me for trying.
Basically Holden have offered me the 15,000km/12month service for FREE at my local holden dealer and up to and including $300 worth of Holden merchandise...
wonder if the merchandise includes HSVDT & HRT or just Holden merchandise.

it something rather than nothing and is pretty reasonable i believe so i am happy....lets just hope they deliver the car in perfect condition and deliver it ASAP...

BTW anyone with a VE V8 had a 15,000km service yet and able to tell me approx how much it cost???

Dean

[SM196]

Just ask for 4 new tyres at the 15K service!!!. Sounds like a positive outcome all round, the goodwill is there from Holden.

[Titanium]

All the pain and frustration will go away ..... when you drive it off the show room floor!

My 2 week wait of "it will be here tomorrow" is nothing compared to your pain!

Hang tough.

IMO, the offer from Holden is pretty weak! go back with a counter offer and suggest the DVD. :smilesandbanana:

Cheers


Peter

[EXCESSV]

well dvd player cant be added now as i have found some good news but will confirm with the dealer on tuesday....

i was told by a good source that the car rolled off the production line yesterday (4/4) and i know from conversations with dealer and mate with VE R8 that they allow about 10days to get the car from the SA plant to dealer....
so 14/4(saturday) dealer should see it and i should tuesday 17/4 or wednesday 18/4 :yahoo:

nothing is confirmed yet by dealer as i found out after they left for home but this info from a very reliable source...

woohoo....will be here in time for the cruise and hopefully give me a chance to at least put tint & CAI!

the news has made my easter long weekend

happy easter all!

[jaykay]

well dvd player cant be added now as i have found some good news but will confirm with the dealer on tuesday....

i was told by a good source that the car rolled off the production line yesterday (4/4) and i know from conversations with dealer and mate with VE R8 that they allow about 10days to get the car from the SA plant to dealer....
so 14/4(saturday) dealer should see it and i should tuesday 17/4 or wednesday 18/4 :yahoo:

nothing is confirmed yet by dealer as i found out after they left for home but this info from a very reliable source...

woohoo....will be here in time for the cruise and hopefully give me a chance to at least put tint & CAI!

the news has made my easter long weekend

happy easter all!
Looks like the cruise will be goer in your new ride.. Better get those mods arranged.... :)

[SLugg]

well tint and alarm upgrade are going on pretty much straight away.

ripshifter as soon as its available.

exhaust, coilovers, cai and tune as soon as money permits...wanna do in the first 6-9months but see how things go.

i am also looking for some nice 20" rims...looking for something in black, shadow chrome or black chrome but there is nothing that i like out there.

thinking about some visual mods of a chevy grill for the front to replace the big dinner plate holden one....

like i said a house to save for and also a stage one performance kit for my jetski...


might want to check this site out m8 these look really good

http://www.billetproducts.com.au/control1.html

well made and solid looking and I like the gate

[Karthalin]

almost here :)

[kevy0206]

Lucky lucky lucky

[The_Senator]

Dean,

As previously stated, I am so happy for you and the lurvely news that you have "unofficially" received. I just hope that it is very credible..

I can't say that I am not TOTALLY jealous - but then again you have been waiting longer than me.

Now, make sure you have all the "mods" ready to go when you get 'her'..

I look forward to seeing your Black Beauty and all the toys contained within..

Feel free to call past when you get it, I can break out the EOS and snap some pretty pics for you..


PS - JK, you change your Avatar more than your business outfits.. But i must admit they are all clASS.. ;-)

Paul.

[EXCESSV]

Dean,

As previously stated, I am so happy for you and the lurvely news that you have "unofficially" received. I just hope that it is very credible..
I can't say that I am not TOTALLY jealous - but then again you have been waiting longer than me.
Now, make sure you have all the "mods" ready to go when you get 'her'..
I look forward to seeing your Black Beauty and all the toys contained within..
Feel free to call past when you get it, I can break out the EOS and snap some pretty pics for you..

PS - JK, you change your Avatar more than your business outfits.. But i must admit they are all clASS.. ;-)

Paul.
Paul,

my source is VERY credible...but will call dealer on tuesday for confirmation...

organising the mods are getting there slowly....
tints & CAI should definately be on.
i am waiting to hear the exhausts on Daz VY SS and Terry from MCE on his VE TT GTS at the cruise as they have dual 3" Xforce zorst!
plus waiting on some back to back testing on the defilipo dual 2.5" and dual 3" cat back bolt on by a forum sponsor...

waiting on the Tein Coilover kit to be released for the VE coz i will take that path instead of lowering springs...

big factor for the mods are what the insurance company will say as getting insurance for a 07 VE SSV at $55K for a 22year old with nearly 6years driving, a recent write off and a couple of traffic infringements is not as easy....:cussing:

all in due time

Deano :driving:

[EXCESSV]

UPDATE:
i know ppl might be getting sick of me with all these updates on the car but anyone with a VE especially someone waiting or has waited for theres knows what i am going through...

anyway...dealer confirmed...car built 4/4...he should see it saturday 14/4 or monday morning 16/4 the latest...should be driving it out of the showroom on wednesday 18/4 :yahoo:

and yes it does have the sunroof and colour sat nav... :p

8 days and counting!!!

[LS1Grange]

whoo hooo. the count down is on again!!! :yahoo:

Great news Dean.

Now I have to find another chauffer hahaha :lmao:

[The_Senator]

UPDATE:
i know ppl might be getting sick of me with all these updates on the car but anyone with a VE especially someone waiting or has waited for theres knows what i am going through...

anyway...dealer confirmed...car built 4/4...he should see it saturday 14/4 or monday morning 16/4 the latest...should be driving it out of the showroom on wednesday 18/4 :yahoo:

and yes it does have the sunroof and colour sat nav... :p

8 days and counting!!!

Well-bloody-done... A credible source indeed ;) I am so very pleased for you.. Mean while mine is still a DISTANT event. My dealer can't even give the the damn Order number - Grrrrrrrrrrr!!

I am JEALOUS - but in a good way... I hope that passenger seat still has a reserved sign on it come cruise day :wave:

[SV8er]

Well-bloody-done... A credible source indeed ;) I am so very pleased for you.. Mean while mine is still a DISTANT event. My dealer can't even give the the damn Order number - Grrrrrrrrrrr!!

I am JEALOUS - but in a good way... I hope that passenger seat still has a reserved sign on it come cruise day :wave:

Always light at the end of the tunnel Paul , just keep thinking that way ..:thumbsup:

[EXCESSV]

whoo hooo. the count down is on again!!! :yahoo:

Great news Dean.

Now I have to find another chauffer hahaha :lmao:
damn it...i was going to pick up a nice new shiny black chauffer hat so i could look the part...:lmao::lmao::lmao:


Well-bloody-done... A credible source indeed ;) I am so very pleased for you.. Mean while mine is still a DISTANT event. My dealer can't even give the the damn Order number - Grrrrrrrrrrr!!

I am JEALOUS - but in a good way... I hope that passenger seat still has a reserved sign on it come cruise day :wave:

thanks mate and yeah a very credible source...
how come the dealer cant give you an order number...they get that as soon as they put your order into the system...sorry dont want to concern you but i had mine the day after the order was put through...
what dealer if you dont mind me asking???

the passenger seat still has a reserved sign on it mate if you camera still has some spots for some photos of my new toy?...the cruise should be a good way to rack some very enjoyable kms up and get past the "run in" period...:driving:
will get your contact details closer to the cruise date and call you to organise when i will pick you up and all :deal:

until then hang in there...i can give you a SSV hit before the cruise if you want :driving:

well i have gone and done it...
this forum is bad for your wallet ppl....stay away!!!!! :cussing:

i couldnt help myself so i went for a drive to see Dan at Chipmaster...walked out with some aluminiun, silicon, some braces and a K&N pod filter and most importantly $400 poorer!!!!
yep i bought the CAI for the VE that he has designed!!!

cant wait to get the car and put it on now!!! :driving:

then i called my mate at WA Suspensions regarding the Tein Coilovers for VE which are currently in R&D stage and probably due round August this year...
i expressed the concern of spending nearly $600 on lovells to lower it until the Tein kit comes then spending more money...wasnt ideal for my back pocket...
he came up with something which will allow me to do the above which will actually work out cheaper and make my VE SSV the first VE in WA with the Tein Kit!!! bit of a promo car for them and Tein :yahoo:

THE MOD BUG HAS BITEN AND BITTEN HARD!!!

[EXCESSV]

found cheaper insurance company and will allow unlimited mods
save money on insurance + unlimited mods = happy deano
now bring on the mods!!!

let see how many i can get done before the cruise :deal:

[LS1Grange]

found cheaper insurance company and will allow unlimited mods
save money on insurance + unlimited mods = happy deano
now bring on the mods!!!

let see how many i can get done before the cruise :deal:

who da insurance company? When i rang up mine about doing zorst and other stuff they said no worries.

Hey have ya got your CAI kit all setup somewhere at home? That's what I would be doing if I was waiting for my car. Set it all up like it in the engine etc.

[Smitty]

Hi All,

i cant contain my excitement but i just received a call from my lease company saying everything has been approved and the car has been ordered. :deal:
Due to factory options delivery time will be mid april.....:yahoo: :woohoo: :love: :serenade:

I order a 07 SSV in Phantom with sunroof, sat nav, full size spare, SS mats with Onyx coloured interior

I dont know how i will cope with the wait but the countdown has started...:driving:


well I say... congrats

this lil' black duck has been driving around in a Holden car this week
...sorta on loan to me (don't ask but its who you know...)
and
as its an '07 SSV (2mths old with 'bout 5000 on it).....
you are gunna luv the car
no doubt about it
the SSV is simply one awesome motorvehicle :driving:

enjoy

cheers

[EXCESSV]

who da insurance company? When i rang up mine about doing zorst and other stuff they said no worries.

Hey have ya got your CAI kit all setup somewhere at home? That's what I would be doing if I was waiting for my car. Set it all up like it in the engine etc.
its Just Car Insurance.
was going to go for SGIO ($2480) but when i mentioned tints, exhaust, coilovers, etc they starting to hesitate and would insure it but the confidence wasnt there....
so after ringing some places then called Just Car...they came in at $1680 with unlimited mods...$800 saving and i told them everything bout my accidents, fines, etc...
they did say that as mods go on the premium might go up a little...like $20 or $50 extra a year but nothing too drastic.

i know there excesses are quite large...well not large they just added a car excess of $1K on top of standard excess and age excess but i dont mind and its not an issue if i dont have a at fault claim.

the CAI is setup at home but its in 2 pieces as need the maf between to complete it...:love:

while i have some days before it goes on i want to polish the aluminium bend up real shiny...get rid of marks and all but dont know how or what product to use...
any ideas anyone????


well I say... congrats

this lil' black duck has been driving around in a Holden car this week
...sorta on loan to me (don't ask but its who you know...)
and
as its an '07 SSV (2mths old with 'bout 5000 on it).....
you are gunna luv the car
no doubt about it
the SSV is simply one awesome motorvehicle :driving:

enjoy

cheers
thanks mate...yeah they are an awesome package...:driving:

got some different plans for it...just depends on funds and what happens in the near future with house and all....

[LS1Grange]

its Just Car Insurance.
was going to go for SGIO ($2480) but when i mentioned tints, exhaust, coilovers, etc they starting to hesitate and would insure it but the confidence wasnt there....
so after ringing some places then called Just Car...they came in at $1680 with unlimited mods...$800 saving and i told them everything bout my accidents, fines, etc...
they did say that as mods go on the premium might go up a little...like $20 or $50 extra a year but nothing too drastic.

i know there excesses are quite large...well not large they just added a car excess of $1K on top of standard excess and age excess but i dont mind and its not an issue if i dont have a at fault claim.

the CAI is setup at home but its in 2 pieces as need the maf between to complete it...:love:

while i have some days before it goes on i want to polish the aluminium bend up real shiny...get rid of marks and all but dont know how or what product to use...
any ideas anyone????




A few years back when I rang Just Car to insure the Grange the guy on the other end asked me some questions about the car and when he found out it was 250kw he said no we cant insure that. But since being on here I've heard lots of peopl egoing through Just Car so I dont know what the guy was on about.
I reckon Sponge Bob (AKA Dave) will have some good ideas about how to get the alloy pipe looking sweet as.

[The_Senator]

.... Thanks mate and yeah a very credible source...
how come the dealer cant give you an order number...they get that as soon as they put your order into the system...sorry dont want to concern you but i had mine the day after the order was put through...

Dean... My dealer is trying to "wrangle" on that is currently in the system. Apparantly he and the Holden State Manager are looking for a car that is already ordered (for stock) that they can "take hold of".. That way it speeds up the dilevery. I am told as of yesterday they *may* have found a suitable donor, just checking the specifics. SO - I got an order number yesterday for that vechicle.. YAY... :yahoo: I was starting to panic and get a little shirty at the dealer though.




the passenger seat still has a reserved sign on it mate if you camera still has some spots for some photos of my new toy?...the cruise should be a good way to rack some very enjoyable kms up and get past the "run in" period...:driving:
will get your contact details closer to the cruise date and call you to organise when i will pick you up and all :deal:

until then hang in there...i can give you a SSV hit before the cruise if you want :driving:
...

There is more than plenty of space on the camera for your new arrival. 1GB card says you can take all the pretty pictures you want in 8.1mp Canon EOS quality.. I am sure Darkrayne can alter them nicely for you in Photoshop and have some pealer picutres for your desktop (or walls!)

I am readying for the cruise as we speak. Got the outfit picked and all!! Something that goes with Black I am guessing :p

And remember - you need to bed them rings in, so don't baby her

[EXCESSV]

LS1Grange:
dont know mate...i called, told them everything, got price, paid for it with credit card and within 10min my brother rings me and tells me Certificate of Currency just came out of our fax at home. :deal:

Will send Dave a pm and see what he knows...:thumbsup:

Paul:
nice work on the car.
if all goes well when will you get it?

i also had the WA Distribution Manager prioritising my car in the Holden queue and did a good job to get it done and delivered with only a 3 week delay to when i was supposed to get the first car. :thumbsup:

yeah looking forward to Darkrayne's work with his camera too and his photoshop work...

outfit to match the black...who said you will in the photo with the car???:p
just kidding mate :lmao:
no babying here...once she comes to running temp the right foot does its job.

anyone know of any places in perth or surrounding areas where there are some nice hills to really load the new girl up and bed those rings in nicely??? :driving:

[mce]

the CAI is setup at home but its in 2 pieces as need the maf between to complete it...:love:

while i have some days before it goes on i want to polish the aluminium bend up real shiny...get rid of marks and all but dont know how or what product to use...
any ideas anyone????


....

You need to get some wet and dry sand paper, i would start of with 120grit to take out the harsh scratches then some 320grit and finish of with 600 grit
you can come down and use my machine to finish the polish

[Mojo]

Hey Deano

re Insurance have you tried Western QBE ?

Don't know your history but these guys were mega bucks below the others... and the prices you just mentioned.... and my history aint spotless.....

[EXCESSV]

Hey Deano

re Insurance have you tried Western QBE ?

Don't know your history but these guys were mega bucks below the others... and the prices you just mentioned.... and my history aint spotless.....

yeah tried them and they wouldnt touch me. they said $1895 then they said they wont cover me
also tried RAC who insured my clubby and they wouldnt touch me. thought they might want to recover some of the costs after the write off but they werent keen at all.

the Just Car policy is cheaper than what the clubby ($1958) was and the VE is insured for $20K more and the added at fault claim of the clubby write off...so to me for my situations its a good deal


You need to get some wet and dry sand paper, i would start of with 120grit to take out the harsh scratches then some 320grit and finish of with 600 grit
you can come down and use my machine to finish the polish

thanks for that info terry and for the offer to use your machine.
not sure if i will polish the aluminium bit of the CAI or powder coat in black to give it more of a stealth look...

the only thing that bugs me is the BLUE silicone bend and join...it just stands out soo much...would prefer a black one but Dan said he looked but couldnt find some in black...

btw i want to come and see you about a exhaust system on the SSV when it comes...need to have a chat at whats the best way to go...
thinking in a dual 3" Xforce cat back system with quad tips to fill up the rear gap...
what sort of wait time to order one of these? as all going well i want to possibly put it on before the cruise but i dont get my car till next tuesday or wednesday.

add to that tints and lowering...i will be cutting it all tight...

[LS1Grange]

LS1Grange:
anyone know of any places in perth or surrounding areas where there are some nice hills to really load the new girl up and bed those rings in nicely??? :driving:

greenmount hill

[EXCESSV]

greenmount hill

thanks mate...
i cant believe i forgot greenmount hill, mundaring, john forrest, etc :doh:

[EddieVE06]

Can I add my 2 cents. I have had several accidents not at fault and have seen the workmanship of several repairers that the insurers send you to.
Yes they are cheaper but from the last accident i had I will only go for an insurer that has your choice of repairer providing you have one you trust. The extra cash you pay is piece of mind imo and after have the last car back at the panel beater several time for crappy workmanship i'm happy to pay the extra amount....I have one car with Budget Direct who have choice of repairer and on with CGU who also have choice of repairer, premiums are competitive with the other players even slightly lower.

[The_Senator]

LS1Grange:
dont know mate...i called, told them everything, got price, paid for it with credit card and within 10min my brother rings me and tells me Certificate of Currency just came out of our fax at home. :deal:

Will send Dave a pm and see what he knows...:thumbsup:

Paul:
nice work on the car.
if all goes well when will you get it?

outfit to match the black...who said you will in the photo with the car???:p
just kidding mate :lmao:

:driving:

I can't be IN the car and take PHOTO's of it at the same time. I was pertaining to the "cruise" uniform.. ;) Trust me i would not want to steal any of your glory with your new shiny beast..

Delivery, not had anything firm, what i might do is see if the order number they have given me has progressed into a Nickel SSV - otherwise it's back to the end of the queue for me..

Good thing though is my plates will be here before the car, so I won't need to go changing them when it Finally does get here.




And - Just as a question to be put out there... Who services the SS, SSV's, etc. Do you all go to Holden, or a more trusted Workshop?

[EXCESSV]

EddieVE06:
point taken mate and know where you are coming from
that side is checked out too as i have a chose of repairer as well so no issue there.
i had a small prang a year back and told the assessor that i wanted it to be repaired by XYZ he said no worries but i still have to put it out into the system and as long as he is not very expensive i will approve.
told the repairer and he quoted a reasonable price as he knew what they roughly expect in terms of $per hour for labour, parts, etc...he won the job and car was repaired

The_Senator:
good idea on the cruise uniform...might have to cash in my $300 worth of holden merchandise goodies so i can look the part too...now only if HRT will release there 2007 stock!!!

no good about the delivery.
wouldnt it have been probably quicker just to order new from the start....its generally only a 4week wait unless sunroof and dvd involved then it can be 6week+ wait....

yeah my plates arrived long time ago...they might even be forming surface rust sitting at the DPI...:lmao:

well my car will have the 3000km free service done by Holden...
the 15,000km done by Holden as its a freebie
but will be doing service at 9000km and then after 15000km will be doing every 7500km elsewhere. not sure yet...have a couple of places in mind...

[EXCESSV]

well apart from going round the dealer on the weekend after hours walking through the yard to see just incase my car got in earlier...unfortunately not.

anyway i decided to clean up the aluminium pipe with some wet and dry sandpaper and some metal polish look all nice and shiny :love:
well here is the pick of what it looks so far...spoken to my panel beater mate in melbourne and he is gonna let me know tomorrow of what attachments they use on there drills and grinders to polish aluminium...apparently it makes it lots more shinier than by hand :yahoo:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/Deano_22/EXCESSV/IMG_2043_small.jpg

[mce]

Deano i use a machine mounted loose leaf pad and white compound , you can buy these products from bunning if you have a bench grinder

[EXCESSV]

Deano i use a machine mounted loose leaf pad and white compound , you can buy these products from bunning if you have a bench grinder

thanks terry.
yeah we have a bench grinder so i think it might have to look into that...plus move all the crap that dad has put around it :cussing:

[LS1Grange]

holy sh!t. Did I read that right. one more sleep to go. So is tomorrow the big day? If it is I'd be changing it to no more sleep!!

The pipe is looking pretty good Dean.

[EXCESSV]

holy sh!t. Did I read that right. one more sleep to go. So is tomorrow the big day? If it is I'd be changing it to no more sleep!!

The pipe is looking pretty good Dean.

:lmao: yeah doubt any sleep will be happening :lmao:
as far as i know its tomorrow but havent heard from dealer this morning that the car has arrived and when to pick it up...:cussing:
hopefully he is sooo busy doing all the paperwork and getting the car through pre delivery and licensing :yahoo:

i just need to get my hands on my baby and just :driving:
hmmm...maybe some sickies are in order :idea:

[LS1Grange]

I've seen ya post on some other threads. Aint ya suppose to be picking something up today :yahoo:

[EXCESSV]

NOW I AM FCUKEN P1SSED!!!!! :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:

tried to call dealer yesterday and left a message as he was with customer.
didnt get call back yesterday.

got a call this morning from my novated lease company saying they called dealer to find out whats happening with car as they were gonna pay for it today so i could pick it up...and he got told that it hadnt arrived yesterday nor had it come in today!!!! :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:

call dealer and says not sure if its in...could be in the back with the stock and will check with stock manager. checks computer system while i am on the phone...system says will arrive at dealership on 22/4!!!

if that is correct it means the car was built on the 4/4..sat around for 8 days and left on the truck on 12/4...to arrive here on the 22/4...
22/4 is a sunday so should get here monday 23/4...so pick up next tuesday or wednesday!!!

waiting on email reply from distribution manager at holden to reply to dealer on WTF is going on. :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:

now time to call Holden Customer Service again and this time this call wont be a nice calm one like last time.
TIME TO FCUKEN EXPLAIN BOYS!!!!!

[LS1Grange]

man that chain of communication sure is breaking down somewhere along the lines.

That's gotta be pretty deflating for ya mate. Do ya reckon when you do get it that you will let your car near them again??

I dont understand why it is so hard to say a delivery time and actually deliver on that day. Its not as if selling and delivering a car is something that is rarely done. How many cars do they need to sell, produce, ship etc for them to get a timeline that is accurate ffs!!!

If people put clauses in their contract, that if the car wasnt delivered on the agreed date that the sale would be cancelled how many delays there would be.

[martosss]

Stay calm stay calm :) you will have this car for at least three years few days wont hurt and remember you have to try and enjoy the purchase and not let this sour it :)

I know it must be extremely difficult to do but it will arrive :)

[LS1Grange]

Stay calm stay calm :) you will have this car for at least three years few days wont hurt and remember you have to try and enjoy the purchase and not let this sour it :)

I know it must be extremely difficult to do but it will arrive :)

Agreed there totally but this whole process has been handled with eolithic incompetance. The young fella has spent big bucks to get a brand new car and its been one hassle after the other. Holden need to lift their game.

[martosss]

Also agree........all i deal with is incompetance it seems and it would do my head as well.

Only thinking that what he is getting is somthing awesome that some of us can only dream of having so don't let a few idiots that wont even realise they have stuffed up ruin his experiance!

my 2 cents :) they are of no value of course

[LS1Grange]

Yeah I hear ya. I am sure when he drives off it will all be forgotten.

[EXCESSV]

martosss:
thanks for the advice and i have calmed down as i know the lady on the other end at Holden Customer Service isnt responsible...so i aint gonna make her day stressfull by me yelling at her...i am currently on the phone with them

but after the first fcuk up you would think that this one would go smooth...
it aint a day or two delay its 8 days...

it wont ruin my experience and i will enjoy the car just as much

LS1Grange:
thanks mate too.
the incompetence has got me really p1ssed
deflating.....like you wouldnt believe...this is the second fcuk up on the second car!!!
i will deal with the dealership still as this is out of there control.
if he said to me oh yeah its actually here but its been sitting in the stock area then i would be going off at them...but they dont even have the car!


i have insurance paid for to start from today....
have car booked in for tints, hard wire radar detector, etc on the weekend.
was going to be booked in for lowering next week before the cruise too

from when the dealer gets the car you take 10days off and thats when the whole delivery process is supposed to start...now it doesnt take 10 days to drive a truck from SA to Perth...but its the allowance they have just incase it doesnt get on truck till a few days after, to organise paperwork or if the driver is a little slow or truck issues...that i understand.

but it was supposed to be here on the 14/4!!! which is a saturday...but dealer said he wont see it till 16/4 (yesterday) as deliveries arent done on weekend....FAIR ENOUGH
so that gives them not just 10 days but 12days...

i just hope that this car comes here in a near perfect condition as possible...
if there are scrapes under the front spoiler, scratches, etc...then i am gonna absolutely fcuken flip

sorry bout the rant ppl but its blow after blow

[SV8er]

Dean ,

I would be Spewin also , When mine was arriving it was also late but not like yours :cussing:

Kept phoning New car manager , i was acertive (Spelling) but not aggresive and found that it work more in my favour.


Hang in there mate , it will just be all the more pleasurefull when you finally see it :yahoo:

P.S ..Mine is currently in with Brad at moment Getting Suspension done , will have it back at 4.30 this arvo :yahoo: :yahoo: :driving: :driving:

Len

[EXCESSV]

Dean ,

I would be Spewin also , When mine was arriving it was also late but not like yours :cussing:

Kept phoning New car manager , i was acertive (Spelling) but not aggresive and found that it work more in my favour.


Hang in there mate , it will just be all the more pleasurefull when you finally see it :yahoo:

P.S ..Mine is currently in with Brad at moment Getting Suspension done , will have it back at 4.30 this arvo :yahoo: :yahoo: :driving: :driving:

Len

yeah keeping calm with everyone but they sure will be able to hear on the phone i aint smiliing!!!!

nice work with the suspension...you will love the way it looks and rides when its done...top guys, top work.

let me know how you go and what you think

[mac06]

Not that it helps how you feel, but it probably isn't even Holden's fault your car is taking so long to get here. They rely on transporters the same as everyone else, and the transporters are flat out. It's frustrating but once you're in your new car this will be long forgotten. Enjoy it when you finally get to drive it.;)

[goofafidamedes]

If I ever see any sort of ISO accreditation given to Holden for "Quality Management Systems" I'm going to sue ISO, the UN and the US Government and Ding Chavez from Ghost Recon.:deal: For? Bull$^%&!ing the world!!!

This is absolute crap. World class car manufacturer can't get car to customer. Whoever manages this process ought to be made to go back to kinder.

Holden, u need to lift your game.

[Belzey]

LOL you are not having much luck are you? Poor bugger!! As soon as you finally get it all this waiting will be forgotten ;)

[EXCESSV]

mac06:
well i will find out if it is holdens fault when they get back to me.
if it is the transporter companies fault then holden need to kick them in the a$$.
but 13 days and counting to deliver a car from SA to WA...
5 day trip for a truck...and its day 13....by the time it comes on the 23 thats 19 days....
if the transport company was gonna be delaying then considering its the second car and if they cared about customer satisfaction they would have sent it through another company or on the train instead of the truck or something...even if it cost more as word of mouth is more valuable than a couple of hundred dollars less profit to transport through other means

holden knew especially the distribution manager for WA, who is located in melbourne offices i think, there was a big fcuk up with building the wrong car first so you would think the second one would go like clock works...

i can see the future now...comes monday 23/4 and i get a call...ummm dean the car for you has arrived but a bit of a problem....its not black...its purple

belz-lx8:
my luck the last 6months sucks bad.
cars, life, girl, etc...
and no doubt once it comes it will all be forgotten..well at least put to the back of my mind but getting put through this is bullsh1t

[The_Senator]

Oh Dean.. I am shattered for you.. Truly unfathomable that it has come to another delay for no given reason.

I would be crushed by this latest blow, and can undertand your annoyance. Makes me wonder why they give "delivery dates" as they seem to just be that, a date that nothing special will happen on.

I'm about to contact my dealer as well, as there seems to be something a little fishy with what they are telling me. I hope it is not a case of De-ja-Vu.

Anyway, I feel bad enough for you, so i am thinking that your level is even lower / worse. Here is hoping that it was a simple mistake and it rocks up tomorrow at the dealership. Remember those delivery dates seem to mean nothing!

All the best, chin up and remember you'll get yours LONG before mine arrives!

Paul.

PS - SSV's give you back your life, thus makes you more confident, thus attract girls, thus your life gets better..

[EXCESSV]

Thanks for all the kind words Paul.
and i wish for you and any others not to have any issues with there "delivery dates" as its just cruel...


PS - SSV's give you back your life, thus makes you more confident, thus attract girls, thus your life gets better..
i hope thats how it works...would like to see something to start going my way...
i really wanted the car this week so i can lower it and put tints on before the cruise...oh well...maybe just tints then!

[The_Senator]

P.S ..Mine is currently in with Brad at moment Getting Suspension done , will have it back at 4.30 this arvo :yahoo: :yahoo: :driving: :driving:

Len

Well done Len - she'll not only sound great but look great now..

Oh, If you are inclined I am working just down the road from WA Suspensions today, in King Edward Street. Feel free to drop past :-)

Paul.

[LS1Grange]

I hear ya about wnating to get stuff done before the cruise.

I am getting the dog damaged car fixed next week and going out to see Terry to see if he can sort out the slight drone issue I have. Its sorta like that gotta have the right outfit thing hahahah

[The_Senator]

I hear ya about wanting to get stuff done before the cruise.

I am getting the dog damaged car fixed next week and going out to see Terry to see if he can sort out the slight drone issue I have. Its sorta like that gotta have the right outfit thing ha ha ha ha

Gotta look ya best when in such a revered crowd... In and Out of the car... :p

[EXCESSV]

I hear ya about wnating to get stuff done before the cruise.

I am getting the dog damaged car fixed next week and going out to see Terry to see if he can sort out the slight drone issue I have. Its sorta like that gotta have the right outfit thing hahahah

yeah its tru....
girls have there right outfit, hair and makeup... :girl:
guys have there car washed, detailed and mods done... :yahoo:

to be honest i really just want the car after all that i have gone through and if i get a chance or they can squeeze me in to do the mods then great otherwise i will come as is and for the next cruise should be all done up :teach:

[mac06]

mac06:
well i will find out if it is holdens fault when they get back to me.
if it is the transporter companies fault then holden need to kick them in the a$$.
but 13 days and counting to deliver a car from SA to WA...
5 day trip for a truck...and its day 13....by the time it comes on the 23 thats 19 days....
if the transport company was gonna be delaying then considering its the second car and if they cared about customer satisfaction they would have sent it through another company or on the train instead of the truck or something...even if it cost more as word of mouth is more valuable than a couple of hundred dollars less profit to transport through other means

holden knew especially the distribution manager for WA, who is located in melbourne offices i think, there was a big fcuk up with building the wrong car first so you would think the second one would go like clock works...

i can see the future now...comes monday 23/4 and i get a call...ummm dean the car for you has arrived but a bit of a problem....its not black...its purple



Let us know how you go with what actually happened. Just as a matter of interest all Holden's vehicles come over by train. They are trucked to Adelaide railhead, arrive in Kewdale, and then trucked to the dealer. A lot revolves around availability of rail carriages as well as trucks. Either way you would think this vehicle would have priority in the light of what's happened.

At least when you finally get your bum in the seat it will be a wait worthwhile. :yahoo: Pity the mods have to be rescheduled though. I feel for ya.

[SM196]

Whilst my experience in locating my new VE SV6 has not been as stressful as yours, i'm expecting it in my hands on friday, i found the girls at Holden Customer Service to be awesome in assisting me, the dealer had more stories, excuses, non returned calls, the HCS were able to provide me with excellent detail on exactly where things were up to.

[SV8er]

Well done Len - she'll not only sound great but look great now..

Oh, If you are inclined I am working just down the road from WA Suspensions today, in King Edward Street. Feel free to drop past :-)

Paul.

Paul Sorry Mate , Just got in , am down in Ossie Park about 1.30 ish onwards Tommorow will call in and see you if ya wanna PM me the Address..

Dean , The Boys did a great job , very Happy :yahoo: Great Bunch of Professionals ..Here is a pick , not the best as was starting to run out of light .

BEFORE :

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/SV8er/VE_Prelowering1.jpg?t=1176805743

AFTER :

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/SV8er/Ve_Lowered1.jpg?t=1176805809

Cheers

Len

[SEMPER FI]

:thumbsup: Awesome mate !!

[Titanium]

One word ..... TOLL

See my post, similar to yours, 2 weeks nearly from Sydney to Melbourne.

Dealer could do nothing, Holden Customer Service could do nothing.

To be realistic ...
Add a week on to your expectation from what the dealer has told you today.

Your car may sit at the transport yard for a day or 2 before getting to your delivery dealer, this is common.

BUT ... all the pain will go away when you sart it up and drive off. :driving:

Good luck.

Cheers


Peter

[SV8er]

One word ..... TOLL

See my post, similar to yours, 2 weeks nearly from Sydney to Melbourne.

Dealer could do nothing, Holden Customer Service could do nothing.

To be realistic ...
Add a week on to your expectation from what the dealer has told you today.

Your car may sit at the transport yard for a day or 2 before getting to your delivery dealer, this is common.

BUT ... all the pain will go away when you sart it up and drive off. :driving:

Good luck.

Cheers


Peter

FARK i dont think Dean wants to hear that soul shattering News , lets hope it is not the case for you Dean ..

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing:

[EXCESSV]

Let us know how you go with what actually happened. Just as a matter of interest all Holden's vehicles come over by train. They are trucked to Adelaide railhead, arrive in Kewdale, and then trucked to the dealer. A lot revolves around availability of rail carriages as well as trucks. Either way you would think this vehicle would have priority in the light of what's happened.

At least when you finally get your bum in the seat it will be a wait worthwhile. :yahoo: Pity the mods have to be rescheduled though. I feel for ya.
thanks for that explanation mate...but as you said it has priority so this shouldnt have happened

Whilst my experience in locating my new VE SV6 has not been as stressful as yours, i'm expecting it in my hands on friday, i found the girls at Holden Customer Service to be awesome in assisting me, the dealer had more stories, excuses, non returned calls, the HCS were able to provide me with excellent detail on exactly where things were up to.
yeah the ppl at Holden Customer Service have been great so far.

Len that car look hawt now with that lower and fatter stance on the road
i'm glad you happy with the results and the work that the boys did.
The boys at WA Suspensions sure know there stuff mate...they live and breathe that stuff
i guess they did not a bad price as well when you spoke to my mate ;)
how do you find the ride mate? normal, soft, firm?
it looks good, rides good, sounds good and goes good...great package :driving:


FARK i dont think Dean wants to hear that soul shattering News , lets hope it is not the case for you Dean ..

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing:
yeah lets hope not but its basically 2 weeks anyway...
it reached the last checkpoint on the production line on 4/4 and is expected to be here the 23/4....so thats 19days to transport!!!:cussing:


anyway i left work early as i started early anticipating to pick up the car today but obviously not...i went past and saw the guy at the dealership.
he had a call from holden customer service to ask whats going on.
when i asked if the car came in on monday would i have it tuesday afternoon he said NO!..it would be thursday as wednesday is a public holiday.
but also said there is a good chance it might come in on friday and if so pick up will be on tuesday afternoon....not holding breath but hope so

on a good note:
i had a guy come past just now regarding my number plates IJUSGOT1 that were on my HSV...saw them on the photos i have of the car as they are at the DPI and said he will be back tomorrow with cash for them. is paying the asking price so am very happy.
pay themselves back plus some extra cash for mods on the VE... :yahoo:

and his car...OMFG...what a car!!!
it was a VTII Clubsport with a PWR supercharger, rebuilt withall the fruit gearbox, intercooled, full zorst, airbrushing, etc...lots of $$$ spent and pull 429.7RWKW on the APC dyno when tuned. thats 570+rwhp!!!!!!!!
this thing smokes tyres at 60km/hr and spins wheels leaving black marks at 100km/hr+ it is absolutely insane :driving:
and the sound when he drove off and gave it a boot full :drool: :drool: :drool:

[jaykay]

What is it about Holden dealers when you are waiting for your car ? They all seem to not know what's going on and bullsh*t thru their teeth. I reckon they must go to special classes to learn that stuff....:teach:

When I ordered mine I told them I wanted red with onyx interior, NOT redhot interior, with the emphasis on NOT !!!

Get a phone call from the dealer - "Your car has arrived John". Cool I'll be there in 1 hour....

So it's :driving: I go...

Get to the dealer, where's the car ?

Ummm, it's down here, ummm you'll love the interior....:

You farken what ? :cussing:

Get me a car with Onyx interior and give me a loaner now.... :werd:

[EXCESSV]

UPDATE TIME:
got a call back from Holden Customer Service
apparently from the 4/4 to the 12/4(day it left for transit) it takes about 12days to get to the perth metro area.
the explanantion for it to take 8days to leave the factory..apart from easter long weekend is there are "QA checks done" after it gets off the production line.

apparantly transit is as follows:
Plant --> Compound --> SA Rail --> Kewdale, WA -->dealership

so they are expecting it to arrive at Kewdale on Friday...and truck company will probably pick up on monday which means as per talk with dealership yesterday wont get it till thursday as wednesday is public hol....

heres hoping it gets to the dealership on friday morning!!! so i can have it for tuesday arvo

oh well just have to wait now...nothing can be done...just bend over and take it as they say

[mac06]

At least they're keeping you in the loop and letting you know when it'll arrive in Perth. Won't be long now.:driving:

The dealership will probably bend over backwards to push it through for you ASAP when they finally get it in the yard.

[LS1Grange]

Looks like you'll still get her for the cruise.

I hope to god that after the 8 days of QA checks nothing is wrong with it when you get it. Otherwise I'll be :hide:

[The_Senator]

heres hoping it gets to the dealership on friday morning!!! so i can have it for tuesday arvo

oh well just have to wait now...nothing can be done...just bend over and take it as they say

As long as you get it before next weekend!!! Otherwise I think you'll almost combust if i was to be delayed anymore.. Not only that, you'll miss the cruise!! :deal:

Best of luck with it getting here Friday too - that would be the best outcome for you. I must say this, you are very patient - I am sure the wait will be well worth it and L-O-N-G forgotten when you drive out of the dealer..

[EddieVE06]

By the way peoplez, when you pick up your newly delivered VE's have a quick look underneath for any deep scratches on the front spoilers, Apparantly, the guys putting them on the truck are pretty reckless.

[EXCESSV]

paitence...well thats really running thin!!!

8 days of checks this thing should be the best built VE SSV...but i think thats all bullsh1t to cover themselves for something...

and yeah i said to the dealer this car better be perfect...especially no scratches under the front spoiler from going on and off the trucks.....he said it will be PERFECT and NOTHING TO WORRY BOUT....lets see

they aint bending over backwards at all the dealer...if its in on friday it will be ready tuesday...if its in on monday wont be ready till thursday due to public holiday on wednesday


i just given up all hope really...if it comes next week it comes if not then whenever...sure has taken the fcuken excitement out of buying a new car.
first new car i buy and nothing but problems before i even get it!!!

[EddieVE06]

sure has taken the fcuken excitement out of buying a new car.
first new car i buy and nothing but problems before i even get it!!!

It just means you'll appreciate it alot more and you'll be even more pedantic

[EXCESSV]

It just means you'll appreciate it alot more and you'll be even more pedantic

mate i am so pedantic over my cars anyway...i cant see how i will be even more ;)


anyway i got what everyone else got with there SSV and sat nav order...
the AUTOBIOGRAPHY for the VE in the mail today with a letter about the sat nav not available and fit from 25 June...and i bet like everyone else on the forum i will have the sat nav in the car when i get it.
dealer has confirmed all options are on...especially since mine was a "HIGH PRIORITY" and was "CONSTANTLY WATCHED" by the Distribtution manager to ensure it was built asap....

hmm... a $80 doesnt exactly make me feel better.
at least i will have something to take up my time and some pretty pictures to look at while i wait another week for mine :p

thought i'd pop in and see my mate at another holden dealership to order some extra bits for the SSV so when it comes in i can have it looking the way holden should have given it to me.

i bought:
lock nuts with covers
cargo net with clips
radiator shroud
boot lid liner

and on the way back to work driving down the terrace...there was a truck with new cars on it so i put the foot down on the patrol to catch it just in case my car was on it on the way to the dealer....
NOPE....it was new cars on the way to the convention centre for the motor show.

and i gotta say they had the maroon coloured HSV GRANGE....OMFG...that is one hawt car. :drool::drool::drool:

[VYR8HSV]

Its not to long to go now dean..
Im sure when you get it, it will be as
good as you were hoping for...

And i will be looking forward to checking it out..

As its not much more longer for ours..
Looks like tues am. Its a E series R8 in fusion.
Mite need to get together & compaire cars..

Cheers Pete

[EXCESSV]

Its not to long to go now dean..
Im sure when you get it, it will be as
good as you were hoping for...

And i will be looking forward to checking it out..

As its not much more longer for ours..
Looks like tues am. Its a E series R8 in fusion.
Mite need to get together & compaire cars..

Cheers Pete

thanks for that.
sounds like a good idea to meet up...i am keen for it

well its monday am and no call from dealer its here so unless at the latest i get a call tomorrow then going on the cruise will not be happening! :cussing:

[SV8er]

well its monday am and no call from dealer its here so unless at the latest i get a call tomorrow then going on the cruise will not be happening! :cussing:

Dean ,


This waiting game is a killer :cussing:

All these Mods and parts you have just Waiting to be fitted and Still no Farkin Car :cussing: :cussing:

[EXCESSV]

Dean ,


This waiting game is a killer :cussing:

All these Mods and parts you have just Waiting to be fitted and Still no Farkin Car :cussing: :cussing:

yeah its great hey :p

[martosss]

I guess still no call to say it's here?

[EXCESSV]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: ITS HERE :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

and i cant stop smiling...my cheeks hurt already :love: :serenade:

mind you i had to call him to see if it was here and he goes yeah i got an email saying its in the yard and blah blah blah :cussing:

anyway its here, he has my plates from the licensing centre, getting licensed tomorrow morning, going through all the pre delivery stuff and booked in for its bath on thursday morning.

Called my settlements contact at the novated lease company and he will organise all the paperwork and payment hopefully to go through tomorrow afternoon so I can pick up noon or early afternoon on thursday :driving:

now the countdown has begun to picking it up and the cruise :woohoo::party: :dance: :woot:

bring on the mods :cool:

[jaykay]

Congrats Dean, it will be worth the wait to Thursday now.. Who put a public holiday in there this week...:cussing:

Be good to be included in the pics and video this Sunday mate...:teach:

JK

[Wonky]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[SV8er]

Great News Dean,

At long last :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Lookin forward to seing you and the new beast Sunday

Len

[EXCESSV]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
u bet gary :yahoo: :driving:

Great News Dean,

At long last :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Lookin forward to seing you and the new beast Sunday

Len
thanks Len...looking forward to seeing and hearing your new beast and meeting you.
plus it will give me a look at what the lovells will look on my car
such a great product and look so good on your car for such a good price...i wonder how you found out about them :p

Congrats Dean, it will be worth the wait to Thursday now.. Who put a public holiday in there this week...:cussing:

Be good to be included in the pics and video this Sunday mate...:teach:

JK
thanks John.
yeah who put that public holiday there :p
should be great to be part of the pics and video...but most importantly meet everyone and perve at all the rides :drool:

should have it tinted if my mate can squeeze me in for the cruise but my other mate at WA Suspensions is on holidays till monday so i cant do the :deal: on lowering now on lovells then being first VE in WA with the Tein Coilover kit....need to sort out the $$$ behind the :deal:

BTW for those that havent noticed i also changed my username to EXCESSV
a little more appropriate than DeanoHSV...and considering its my rego on the SSV it fits well :teach:

Deano:driving:

[X BC X]

BTW for those that havent noticed i also changed my username to EXCESSV
a little more appropriate than DeanoHSV...and considering its my rego on the SSV it fits well :teach:

Deano:driving:

whata bout DEANOSSV :p :idea:

good stuff deano :thumbsup: see you at the cruise :driving:

[EXCESSV]

whata bout DEANOSSV :p :idea:

good stuff deano :thumbsup: see you at the cruise :driving:

:lmao:
nah thought i would go something different.
had DeanoVT when i had the VT, DeanoHSV when i had the HSV and had DeanoSKI when i used to hang around the jetski forums....
not very imaginative am i :doh:

[X BC X]

it has a more creative thought than say X BC X :p

all the girls think the X's stand for kisses :cussing:

[The_Senator]

Big :thumbsup: Dean.. At last the car has arrived... I called past it's location last night to see if i could see it before you - but they must have it hidden from me :p .

I see a name change too - now you and your car are "one"..

Pity you did not get it today, you could have spent your day off tomorrow putting all the new bits and peices on. Oh well ONE MORE DAY won't hurt..

Big congrats to you.. Really happy that your drama's have finally come to an end - and you are about to take posession of your new "baby"

Best of luck for Thursday.....

Paul.

[EXCESSV]

Big :thumbsup: Dean.. At last the car has arrived... I called past it's location last night to see if i could see it before you - but they must have it hidden from me :p .

I see a name change too - now you and your car are "one"..

Pity you did not get it today, you could have spent your day off tomorrow putting all the new bits and peices on. Oh well ONE MORE DAY won't hurt..

Big congrats to you.. Really happy that your drama's have finally come to an end - and you are about to take posession of your new "baby"

Best of luck for Thursday.....

Paul.
thanks Paul.
was past there after my gym session last night too trying to see it as the custom plates would have been on and i could have spot it from a mile away.
couldnt see it as i think it was tucked in the workshop...although the sale ppl still there packing upn to go home were looking at me funny as i stalked the yard

the name changes suits me better now....:serenade:
i think the drama will come to an end when i have the keys in my hand and i have looked over the car so there is no scratches on paint, rims or under the front spoiler and everything else is fine..

doing some extra hours today and start early on thursday so i can leave to pick it up early from North City and then over to City Motors where my mate should have all the bits ready from me as most had to come from over east... :driving:

sqeeze in some mods on saturday and should be right for the cruise on sunday...except will be in 4wd height mode until mate comes back from holiday to lower it

[jaykay]

thanks Paul.
was past there after my gym session last night too trying to see it as the custom plates would have been on and i could have spot it from a mile away.
couldnt see it as i think it was tucked in the workshop...although the sale ppl still there packing upn to go home were looking at me funny as i stalked the yard
Maybe one of the apprentices took it home for the night... :idea: :hide: :stick:

Look forward to seeing it on Sunday....

JK :wave:

[SV8er]

Maybe one of the apprentices took it home for the night... :idea: :hide: :stick:



:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: , Maybe the dealership has a new Mechanic ;) and he said he would Baby it for the night ;)

[EXCESSV]

very funny John and Len :stick:

anyway i just got a call from the dealer...
the Novated lease company will pay this afternoon and give them confirmation of payment...and he said i can go and get the car at 5pm...
hasnt had its bath yet but it will.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

called my mate for tints and is going in first thing tomorrow morning...8am!!! :yahoo:

will go past city motors on the way home today and see if all my bits are there to put on....

so if you dont catch me on the forum tonight its coz i am out there :driving:
and putting on all the bits :woohoo:

EDIT: just looked outside and see its raining :cussing:

[jaykay]

Well you have Thursday and Friday now to get zorst and tune done Dean...:idea:

Good news, enjoy the new ride in the wet, it is supposed to get worse this afternoon..:p

As long as it goes away for Sunday... :driving:

[EXCESSV]

Well you have Thursday and Friday now to get zorst and tune done Dean...:idea:

Good news, enjoy the new ride in the wet, it is supposed to get worse this afternoon..:p

As long as it goes away for Sunday... :driving:

worse this afternoon :cussing:
now i am gonna have to be extra carefull and keep an eye out for the cowboys on the wet roads

hmmm..i wish john.
i am gonna be doing some research on the exhaust as i am now thinking of doing the full system. extractors, cats, cat back...probably in stainless and ceramic coated extractors...

i think after she is lowered next week and a full blown alarm on i will enjoy her for a few weeks... :driving:

[The_Senator]

I am just down the road in King Edward Street, Dean - so i DO EXPECT A VISIT after you have picked it up!!

Congrats - things are starting to look up and go your way....

[EXCESSV]

I am just down the road in King Edward Street, Dean - so i DO EXPECT A VISIT after you have picked it up!!

Congrats - things are starting to look up and go your way....

no worries...will come past but pick up is at 5pm so what time do you finish work???

thanks...yeah things look to start going my way...both with the car and other areas of my life too ;)

[The_Senator]

no worries...will come past but pick up is at 5pm so what time do you finish work???

thanks...yeah things look to start going my way...both with the car and other areas of my life too ;)

You sly dog!! But you where due for a few wins.. I wish you all the luck in the world after what you have gone through in the last few months..

Paul.

[LS1Grange]

Congrats Dean, finally you got your car.

The cruise wouldnt have been the same for ya with out your car. Ya know chauffers hat and all :lmao:

Catch ya there on Sunday. I'll be check,ing how many k's you've managed to put on hahaha.

Eyes crossed for now nice weather. EXCESSV will be sparkling in the sun!!

[EXCESSV]

Congrats Dean, finally you got your car.

The cruise wouldnt have been the same for ya with out your car. Ya know chauffers hat and all :lmao:

Catch ya there on Sunday. I'll be check,ing how many k's you've managed to put on hahaha.

Eyes crossed for now nice weather. EXCESSV will be sparkling in the sun!!
thanks mate...its finally here with the hot little keys in my hands :yahoo:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:
chauffer hat should be there mate...one for me and one for you

everyone will have to come and say hi to me as i know none of your rides apart from John, Len, Daz, Stach and a couple of others...you will be able to pick mine out...

yeah heres hoping for nice weather...coz the black beast will be sparkling

Link to my ride thread...pics soon
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=74295

[SV8er]

thanks mate...its finally here with the hot little keys in my hands :yahoo:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:
chauffer hat should be there mate...one for me and one for you

everyone will have to come and say hi to me as i know none of your rides apart from John, Len, Daz, Stach and a couple of others...you will be able to pick mine out...

yeah heres hoping for nice weather...coz the black beast will be sparkling

Link to my ride thread...pics soon
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=74295

You have finally got the keys in your Hands ;)

Lets hope we have great weather Sunday Dean for the :driving: Cruise

Will wait for the photos after tinting in " My Ride "

Congrats and Enjoy Dean

Len

[jaykay]

Lets hope we have great weather Sunday Dean for the :driving: Cruise
Gonna piss down on Sunday according to the forecast tonight... :(

[SV8er]

Gonna piss down on Sunday according to the forecast tonight... :(

John , do yourself a favour dont look at the weather for the next couple of days , everything will be fine , well cruise wise..... maybe not the weather :cussing:

[The_Senator]

Congrats Dean.. See, now all the waiting is but a faded memory.

Great meeting you this afternoon also - i sorta got the "before" look at your car in it's "before" guise.. Before MODS that is.. I eagerly await your tint to see how dark it is...

John - the weather has been so unpredicatable of late that i would worry about the weather on Sunday when it comes around. Before then it really is speculation on the weather front... My prediction is for early drizzle followed by fine weather... :driving:

[VYR8HSV]

All the best dean..
We got our V Series R8 today as well...
And what a crap day perth has put on for us..

Driving down the freeway in the P!55!ng down rain was not much fun at all.
More worried about the other ppl on the road...
Im sure you will enjoy your car as much as we will ours.

What parts are you getting from City Motors??
Thats where we got out car from??
And in the deal as well!!!
A HSV shirt signed by Kelly & Tander :yahoo:
We were not excepecting that at all..

See you out there on the roads

Cheers Pete

[R Dirty 3]

Dean,
Your mate from WA Suspensions (me) is back from holidays. When we going to de4WD your new toy?? Call me when ready.

Congrats on the buy!!

[EXCESSV]

Dean,
Your mate from WA Suspensions (me) is back from holidays. When we going to de4WD your new toy?? Call me when ready.

Congrats on the buy!!

you sly dog brad.
thank mate.
as i said on the phone...will be there tomorrow to talk business...:deal: hahaha