Cancelled Order

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Cancelled Order

Post by Chris G » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:33 pm

After a great deal of thought I've decided to cancel my RS4 order. The car was physically built and at the docks for shipping to the UK but I've decided to pull out. Couple of reasons, our X5 is only just turned 2 years old and although I change my cars a lot, I just couldn't see the RS4 as being £30k better. The X5 really is a great car.
Over an above that, it looks like I'll be changing jobs which will involve a lot more commuting so the RS4 wouldn't be the right car.

So, if anyone is looking for a reasonable spec'd Sepang with sport pack etc give Aberdeen Audi a call.

In the interim, I've treated myself to this...
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Porsche Boxster Spyder 001 by christopherjgrant, on Flickr

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by 535dboy » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:44 pm

Oh the RS is worth £40k (in my case) more than the X5!

Ha just kidding.

Spyder looks nice.
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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by Chris G » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:19 pm

I think it would be worth the extra if I was 'done' with the X5, which I guess I'm not.

Enjoying yours?

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by 535dboy » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:35 pm

After 4.5 years I was 'done' with the X5!

Yes very much so

Everybody raves about that Spyder so that will keep you happy and give you a new car feeling.

How was the dealer with the cancelled order?
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Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
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1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by Chris G » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:48 pm

Dealer was fine tbh, I'm sure there will be plenty takers for the car up here in Aberdeen.

Spyder is really good. Having had a Caterham, Elise and 997 in the past, the Spyder is a nice mix of them all.

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by 535dboy » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:52 pm

Very true, should have fun in that. Will you track it?

Was the caterham a R400 by chance!?
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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by Chris G » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:53 pm

what gave that away??? ;)

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by Brooner » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:03 pm

oh well main thing you didn't loose any money always a big step into a new car the spider looks not to shabby though
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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by adsgreen » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:46 am

Spyder is a great car - definitely one of the best Porsches...
Still - not what I would call a commuter car ;)

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by Chris G » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:02 am

adsgreen wrote:Spyder is a great car - definitely one of the best Porsches...
Still - not what I would call a commuter car ;)
Cheers. I'm lucky in that the Spyder is a third car for us for high days and holidays... and maybe the odd commute :)

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Re: Cancelled Order

Post by adsgreen » Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:31 am

Chris G wrote:
adsgreen wrote:Spyder is a great car - definitely one of the best Porsches...
Still - not what I would call a commuter car ;)
Cheers. I'm lucky in that the Spyder is a third car for us for high days and holidays... and maybe the odd commute :)
:)
I turned up on client site in the 211... Was an interesting time ;)

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