Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
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Would you wait?
Had a call today to say my D4 would be ready for the middle of August (was originally told October). The salesman asked if I wanted to wait a couple of weeks to get the 65 plate.
What would you do? wait or get it as soon as you can?
3rd Jul 2015 8:55 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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If it was me wait, as long as trade-in isn't taking a hit as a result.
3rd Jul 2015 8:57 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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I would wait. It will affect resale value.
3rd Jul 2015 8:58 pm
lordackers
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Location: Castleford
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I'd wait D4 XS 2012 black with black
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3rd Jul 2015 9:00 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
I was worried that would be the answer.
3rd Jul 2015 9:02 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
I wouldn't and don't intend to if mine turns up in time ..... If you PX the vehicle, it makes little to no difference to the dealer - its all about Model Year... (so they tell me)..... if privately sold I would be interested to see any evidence of the difference in price between an August reg. and a Sept one for an identical car.....
Lifes too short ..... go get it!! ..... 2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
3rd Jul 2015 9:12 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
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Wait.
3rd Jul 2015 9:14 pm
ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
Definitely wait - retail value aside, there's nothing like tooling around on a new plate as soon as they're out.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
3rd Jul 2015 9:16 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
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Whilst I would be so tempted to have it now, sadly I'd wait as well.Andy
3rd Jul 2015 9:19 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
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I've just brought mine forward from 1/9/15 to 6/8/15.
I thought hard about this but in the final analysis, I want to enjoy my car in the best month of the summer, I don't want to collect my new car when the dealer's too busy to do the PDI and hand over properly and I don't give a damn about displaying the latest plate - I'll put my private one on it anyway...
I did think about resale too but, when it's 8 years and 240,000 miles old, who's going to care anyway?!
if you want it, go for it! And come back and post the pictures
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3rd Jul 2015 9:27 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
PDI?
3rd Jul 2015 9:31 pm
Red Merle
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Location: Liskeard
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Pre Delivery Inspection.
Just imagine the time pressure that the workshop will be under to get cars ready for delivery on 1/9...
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3rd Jul 2015 9:33 pm
Fitzy73
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Pre Delivery Inspection - the bit when your dealer should look at it and make sure it is ok.Andy
3rd Jul 2015 9:33 pm
MattDonovan
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 88
Thanks. This is my first new car so very excited to get it. Think I will wait!
3rd Jul 2015 9:36 pm
Red Merle
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Whichever date you go for, I hope you enjoy your new car! There's nothing quite like the feeling of collecting a new car for the first time!
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And come back and post the pictures 
