Whooooooooeeeyyyy!!!

[anonymous-user]

Finally got the call from the dealer today!!!!!! Going to Gaydon to spec my AMV8 on 20 September for a February delivery.

Now that's put a smile on my face!!!!

Shady.....it's gonna be black!!!!

[rich1231]

Great to hear it..

g1t

[anonymous-user]

rich1231 said:

Great to hear it.. g1t

Rich...when do you get yours?

[shadytree]

Gary email me and I'll give you some contacts who are good to talk to there.

[dazren]

rich1231 said:

Great to hear it.. g1t

Rich if you wanted a black car why didn't you just order one? Or are you waiting for the self cleaning car technology to be developed.

DAZ

>> Edited by dazren on Tuesday 23 August 12:59

[rich1231]

dazren said:

rich1231 said: Great to hear it.. g1t Rich if you wanted a black car why didn't you just order one? Or are you waiting for the self cleaning car technology to be developed. DAZ >> Edited by dazren on Tuesday 23 August 12:59

Yep cars dont get cleaned when i own them thats true..

I would have ordered black but seriously the factory wouldnt let me.. Shady had really arranged for me not to be able to...


Gary Build date early November for me.

>> Edited by rich1231 on Tuesday 23 August 14:21

[anonymous-user]

Shady

You have mail!

[rpgk]

Hi Gary,
enjoy your time up at Gaydon. Just a quick question, if you don't mind me asking who is your dealer. The reason I ask is because mine doesn't seem to have any idea of when I could expect to receive a car apart from saying middle of next year, yet they asked me to spec the car now. I am just trying to figure out if there is any consistency between the dealers or are they just trying to get deposits out of everyone as soon as possible simply to have the money on account.
Thanks
Paul

[rich1231]

I think that the dealers have their allocations for this year but not firm for next.

I think also that the collection of specs is at the request of the factory rather than dealer initiated.

>> Edited by rich1231 on Wednesday 24th August 12:24

[anonymous-user]

rpgk said:

Hi Gary, enjoy your time up at Gaydon. Just a quick question, if you don't mind me asking who is your dealer. The reason I ask is because mine doesn't seem to have any idea of when I could expect to receive a car apart from saying middle of next year, yet they asked me to spec the car now. I am just trying to figure out if there is any consistency between the dealers or are they just trying to get deposits out of everyone as soon as possible simply to have the money on account. Thanks Paul

Paul

My dealer is Broughtons in Cheltenham. They are in a unique position in that they only just received Aston authorisation and their dealership actually opens in October. They have told me that my car will enter the sales system in November and then they will ask for another £2500 making a total deposit of £7500.

I would guess that if you are being asked to go to Gaydon soon (do you have a factory visit date?) then it sounds to me a similar timeframe to me for a March delivery. However I am new to all this so who knows!!

[v12Aston]

IMHO - AM dealers are somewhat used to delayed car launches and the inevitable angry customer that follows, therefore they try and be a little non-commital.

Also the nature of a hand-assembled, low-volume British sportscar is one that cannot be timed to the day.

I have been in the same position many many times and would suggest not worrying - they will be speaking on the side of caution so as not to dissappoint by a week or so.

Relax and enjoy the experience - and your visit to Gaydon. It is a very impressive place and I thought all the people I met there could not be more polite or passionate.

[anonymous-user]

v12Aston said:

IMHO - AM dealers are somewhat used to delayed car launches and the inevitable angry customer that follows, therefore they try and be a little non-commital. Also the nature of a hand-assembled, low-volume British sportscar is one that cannot be timed to the day. I have been in the same position many many times and would suggest not worrying - they will be speaking on the side of caution so as not to dissappoint by a week or so. Relax and enjoy the experience - and your visit to Gaydon. It is a very impressive place and I thought all the people I met there could not be more polite or passionate.

Great to know the experience at Gaydon is a very good one. I cannot wait!!! Have not asked my dealer yet BUT can you take anyone? I would love to take my dad but not sure if he would get the full tour like me?

[K1 CERB]

Take you Dad, even if he sits half of it out....take your Dad.

K1 CERB

[shadytree]

take your old pot. mines been to Gaydon a few times with me and loves it. Mind you he has a big engineering background and loves the technical stuff.

Unfortunately you will not be able to park right outside the guest entrance.... as that's for :







>> Edited by shadytree on Thursday 25th August 07:10

[rich1231]

shadytree said:

take your old pot. mines been to Gaydon a few times with me and loves it. Mind you he has a big engineering background and loves the technical stuff. Unfortunately you will not be able to park right outside the guest entrance.... as that's for : >> Edited by shadytree on Thursday 25th August 07:10

Park there anyway... they wont mind

[shadytree]

You in the office Rich ?

[rich1231]

shadytree said:

You in the office Rich ?

Dont be stupid, in the office at 7? Do i look stupid?

[shadytree]

rich1231 said:

Do i look stupid?

Do you want me to answer that ?

[seasider]

shadytree said:

rich1231 said: Do i look stupid? Do you want me to answer that ?

can i answer please

[rich1231]

shadytree said:

rich1231 said: Do i look stupid? Do you want me to answer that ?

You could and Id have to make some off the cuff remark .