Fecked Orfff!!

Hotcoupe · 09-12-2007, 11:24 AM

Just returned from foreign parts and eager to drive my new 335D coupe, which was ordered in July with a probable delivery in early/mid Sept.
I phoned the dealer today only to be told that it now won't be here until week 42!!! :mad:

Apparently they are having problems with the twin-turbo's,which is also having an effect on X5 production (like I give a toss!)

Any one else been given this story, or is the goon blowing smoke up my arse?
Is the car now going to be an 07 spec or 08?
I seem to recall having read somewhere that car's built after wk 36 will benefit in some way, will this assuage my foul temper?

Answers greatly appreciated, along with a comprehensive idiot's guide to checking the oil level, as this seems to be causing a great deal of anguish amongst the forum.

I thank you.

peterg1965 · 09-12-2007, 11:33 AM

Not good, but you will probably get an MY08 car. 12% more efficient and lower VED band. I would definately push for the dealer matching the original invoice/agreed price, because the MY08 cars went up by about £300 or so.

Not heard about any issues with twin turbos.

dxb335d · 09-12-2007, 11:36 AM

sorry to hear about your delay

not good, i have not heard anything about the turbos either

Carlos

Noize · 09-12-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Just returned from foreign parts and eager to drive my new 335D coupe, which was ordered in July with a probable delivery in early/mid Sept.
I phoned the dealer today only to be told that it now won't be here until week 42!!! :mad:

Apparently they are having problems with the twin-turbo's,which is also having an effect on X5 production (like I give a toss!)

Any one else been given this story, or is the goon blowing smoke up my arse?
Is the car now going to be an 07 spec or 08?
I seem to recall having read somewhere that car's built after wk 36 will benefit in some way, will this assuage my foul temper?

Answers greatly appreciated, along with a comprehensive idiot's guide to checking the oil level, as this seems to be causing a great deal of anguish amongst the forum.

I thank you.

I think people from the UK talk and write about 10,000x cooler than people from the US.

I'm sorry for your situation, but the way you wrote it had me laughing. I read it to myself in an English accent and was rolling on the floor. You guys should come over here, you'd clean up with the ladies.

Z4 Beemer · 09-12-2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noize

I think people from the UK talk and write about 10,000x cooler than people from the US.

I'm sorry for your situation, but the way you wrote it had me laughing. I read it to myself in an English accent and was rolling on the floor. You guys should come over here, you'd clean up with the ladies.

Thanks for your comments Noize. We are actually considering charging entry to the UK forum, just to read the posts, because they are so unique.

I agree, some of the threads are quite interesting - it took over 100 posts on one thread to actually explain to someone how check the oil using their dipstick.

NathanJT · 09-12-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Thanks for your comments Noize. We are actually considering charging entry to the UK forum, just to read the posts, because they are so unique.

I agree, some of the threads are quite interesting - it took over 100 posts on one thread to actually explain to someone how check the oil using their dipstick.

Hang on.... since when has a washing machine had a dip stick OR needed oil?

Z4 Beemer · 09-12-2007, 12:17 PM

I find that a drop of oil in the washing machine from time to time really softens the clothes and makes the machine run a lot smoother

You never tried it?

fer360 · 09-12-2007, 12:42 PM

I once worked for a US company that had a lot of visiting employees from different countries from time to time. I recall, one time, a young man from England was a little upset about the lack of supplies in the canteen and made out a list and handed it to the attendant. As I was passing by, the girl showed me a list for Kitchen paper, cling film and some other items. She asked me to identify the items in "American" and (I'm not making this up) wanted to know what they called "tea" in England and was it on the list?

Nohedes · 09-12-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noize

I think people from the UK talk and write about 10,000x cooler than people from the US.

I'm sorry for your situation, but the way you wrote it had me laughing. I read it to myself in an English accent and was rolling on the floor. You guys should come over here, you'd clean up with the ladies.

I suspect that's because we've been speaking English a lot longer, old boy - it takes practice!!

red355 · 09-12-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Noize

You guys should come over here, you'd clean up with the ladies.

So you mean if we come to live in the US we have take up a cleaning job with the US gals...sod that its wimins work

Evil Diesel · 09-12-2007, 03:43 PM

Yeah - I know where you are coming from.

I was promised a week 37 build (i.e. this week!) and a week 38 delivery - as of today that has slipped to a week 38 build and a week 41 (c*nts) delivery!!!! Maybe they will be able to pull it into September.

Teriffic.

Mike UK · 09-12-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Thanks for your comments Noize. We are actually considering charging entry to the UK forum, just to read the posts, because they are so unique.

I agree, some of the threads are quite interesting - it took over 100 posts on one thread to actually explain to someone how check the oil using their dipstick.

Don't start that again!!!

E92Fan · 09-13-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noize

I think people from the UK talk and write about 10,000x cooler than people from the US.

Well, it is OUR BLOODY LANGUAGE!!!!

When I was in the States I had a guy come up to me and ask - "How come you can speak American so well?" :mad::mad:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noize

I'm sorry for your situation, but the way you wrote it had me laughing. I read it to myself in an English accent and was rolling on the floor.

You know what a proper English accent is like? Cockney or Sloaney?!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noize

You guys should come over here, you'd clean up with the ladies.

We do that anyway... but thanks..!

sorry, just taking the p**s...

dxb335d · 09-13-2007, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

Well, it is OUR BLOODY LANGUAGE!!!!

When I was in the States I had a guy come up to me and ask - "How come you can speak American so well?" :mad::mad:

You know what a proper English accent is like? Cockney or Sloaney?!!

We do that anyway... but thanks..!

sorry, just taking the p**s...

i love cleaning up ladies:rocks:

09-12-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
Hotcoupe Major General 192 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	Fecked Orfff!! Just returned from foreign parts and eager to drive my new 335D coupe, which was ordered in July with a probable delivery in early/mid Sept. I phoned the dealer today only to be told that it now won't be here until week 42!!! :mad: Apparently they are having problems with the twin-turbo's,which is also having an effect on X5 production (like I give a toss!) Any one else been given this story, or is the goon blowing smoke up my arse? Is the car now going to be an 07 spec or 08? I seem to recall having read somewhere that car's built after wk 36 will benefit in some way, will this assuage my foul temper? Answers greatly appreciated, along with a comprehensive idiot's guide to checking the oil level, as this seems to be causing a great deal of anguish amongst the forum. I thank you.
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Not good, but you will probably get an MY08 car. 12% more efficient and lower VED band. I would definately push for the dealer matching the original invoice/agreed price, because the MY08 cars went up by about £300 or so. Not heard about any issues with twin turbos.
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fer360 Private First Class 2 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	You'll like this one I once worked for a US company that had a lot of visiting employees from different countries from time to time. I recall, one time, a young man from England was a little upset about the lack of supplies in the canteen and made out a list and handed it to the attendant. As I was passing by, the girl showed me a list for Kitchen paper, cling film and some other items. She asked me to identify the items in "American" and (I'm not making this up) wanted to know what they called "tea" in England and was it on the list?
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Evil Diesel Captain 32 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Yeah - I know where you are coming from. I was promised a week 37 build (i.e. this week!) and a week 38 delivery - as of today that has slipped to a week 38 build and a week 41 (c*nts) delivery!!!! Maybe they will be able to pull it into September. Teriffic.
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