Now that's a bit embarrasing for them...

Now that's a bit embarrasing for them...

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E55 Max

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1,143 posts

178 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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The day dawned that finally the Aston was to be mine. All details checked and Car put in a Transporter to be delivered to me.
The excitement mounted as the truck pulled up, the back was dropped and there she was......



The anticipation as the driver gets in to get her out, then......nothing.

It was when I saw him scratch his head I knew it was not going well.

So he calls his boss.



And off she goes back to where she came from.



Disappointed doesn't even start to cover it.

Neil1300R

5,497 posts

184 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Well?

what's the rest of the story? You can't leave the story hanging like that.

E55 Max

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1,143 posts

178 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Neil1300R said:
Well?

what's the rest of the story? You can't leave the story hanging like that.
They think the inhibitor switch has broken, basically the key turns and 'click' nothing more.

I will know more later on.

I think some serious grovelling is called for....

jonamv8

3,176 posts

172 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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sorry to hear - fingers crossed they get it sorted ASAP

Haighermeister

31,205 posts

166 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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poshcarmovers.com, cool.

Crappy news, stunning looking car.

yeti

10,523 posts

281 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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God, that really is aheartbreaking frown

Hope they get that turned round really quickly for you. How far does it have to travel?

E55 Max

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178 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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yeti said:
God, that really is aheartbreaking frown

Hope they get that turned round really quickly for you. How far does it have to travel?
Not too far, just a hour. I am now expecting delivery tommorrow instead!

Neil1300R

5,497 posts

184 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Feeling gutted and sorry for you - not even my car!
Hope it get sorted and is back with you tomorrow.

williamp

19,490 posts

279 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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how's the battery cut-off switch? It might be turned off.

E55 Max

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1,143 posts

178 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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williamp said:
how's the battery cut-off switch? It might be turned off.
Nope, I had that thought too. First thing he did was to turn it on. All lights worked fine.

peterr96

2,226 posts

181 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Is the poshcarmovers.com truck number plate supposed to "read"
AS10N Works Sometimes

getmecoat


yeti

10,523 posts

281 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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E55 Max said:
I am now expecting delivery tommorrow instead!
Could be worse - not too bad a result and it least it hasn't broken down whilst out on a drive!

Neil1300R

5,497 posts

184 months

Friday 24th June 2011
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Bump this thread!
Just seen it in the photos thread. looks utterly stunning, glad its back all working. One of those Astons to my mind that all the bits / angles don't work, but put it together and its just lick
keep us updated on your thoughts. Feeling mightily envious, one of those cars from my childhood that I always lusted after.

LoudV8

894 posts

269 months

Saturday 25th June 2011
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[quote=E55 Max]

They think the inhibitor switch has broken, basically the key turns and 'click' nothing more.

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Should have got a manual laugh

Glad to see you've got it now. Fantastic car and great colour.

E55 Max

Original Poster:

1,143 posts

178 months

Monday 27th June 2011
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I would have liked a manual, unfortunately with my Frame I can't drive one! My Legs are too long and interfere with the steering wheel whilst using the clutch!
Having had a bit of a play over the weekend all I can say is Wow, so much more sorted than my last one.
The front left was a bit more crashy than the right, checked the Tyre pressures and the left was 3 psi over, corrected that and the ride is now spot on.
The one thing that really hits you is the old car smell, just wonderful, even standing outside the aroma is there.
Ever drive is an occasion, not just for me! It certainly attracts attention wherever I go.
All in all very happy!