[CovRob]

(SECOND ATTEMPT AT POSTING THIS AS YESTERDAY'S HAS BEEN LOST)

Just got back from the Lakes after hiring a 2.5 SE Sport ( that way I feel I can canvas a best deal from any source rather than being obligated to the dealer that I blagged an extended loan from). Did 700 miles on motorway, decent A roads, narrow lanes, up hill & down dale.

Guess what...I want one even more. Trouble was, just before I gave it back I took out a V6 TDI for half an hour. Now that did show a difference..but shall I go the extra 5k? to match the SE sport spec??? YES!

Took these pics to show where I want to be later this year:

Rob

 

[PaulOckenden]

Where did you hire it from? I've never seen Tregs available at hire companies.

 

[chrisbin]

Well.................for a second time................re the v6.................I'm not going to say.............."I warned you............."

see how long that lasts.....................

 

[CovRob]

QUOTE(PaulOckenden @ Jun 15 2005, 09:57 PM)Where did you hire it from? I've never seen Tregs available at hire companies.

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Listers at Stratford upon Avon have hire facility for all VWs. VW.UK web pages show which dealers offer a variety of services, including hire cars. For Treg it is £90 per day, £180 for weekend (Fri-Mon). They offered me the same price for a Saturday to Tuesday hire...£500 insurance excess which is taken from credit card at time of hiring and refunded on return. They have both 2.5 & V6 TDI which are also their "customer care" vehicles, so they had to check that the one I wanted to hire was available for my chosen weekend...but they did arrange with about 5 days notice.

As mentioned in another thread about dealer experiences...Listers seem to be pretty competent in a lot of areas.

I am planning to repeat the exercise with the V6 in a couple of weeks time (by which time I should have placed my order for a new one anyway

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Rob

 

[CovRob]

QUOTE(chrisbin @ Jun 15 2005, 10:10 PM)Well.................for a second time................re the v6.................I'm not going to say.............."I warned you............."

see how long that lasts.....................

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I know, I know...I saw those comments and I tried to resist, I really did. HONEST!!

So far I started looking at a BMW 2.0D X3, changed direction to a Treg...starting at the 2.5 SE manual spec. The more I looked, the more I added...up to auto, then 2.5 SE Sport, now its a V6 TDI Sport with options to fit it out with some of the goodies I want... It must end now!!! My price to change has almost doubled so far.

As someone else mentioned on this site...coming on here is bad for your wallet

Ho hum, its only money

Rob

 

[Scottie]

QUOTE(CovRob @ Jun 16 2005, 07:58 AM)I know, I know...I saw those comments and I tried to resist, I really did. HONEST!!

So far I started looking at a BMW 2.0D X3, changed direction to a Treg...starting at the 2.5 SE manual spec. The more I looked, the more I added...up to auto, then 2.5 SE Sport, now its a V6 TDI Sport with options to fit it out with some of the goodies I want... It must end now!!! My price to change has almost doubled so far.

As someone else mentioned on this site...coming on here is bad for your wallet?

Ho hum, its only money

Rob

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well you could always test drive the V10 and double your money again.

I have been giving the X3 a wee look over as my Scooby is getting on my nerves.
Kinda like X3 but I have taken a bit of a shine to the Nissan Pathfinder.

but then I think no will get a Rav then think nope what about a Jeep Cherokee

 

[chrisbin]

QUOTE(ScottieTreg @ Jun 16 2005, 08:11 AM)well you could always test drive the V10 and double your money again.

I have been giving the X3 a wee look over as my Scooby is getting on my nerves.
Kinda like X3 but I have taken a bit of a shine to the Nissan Pathfinder.

? but then I think no will get a Rav then think nope what about a Jeep Cherokee

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Good grief!!!

Never mind "princess Fi".....I reckon Fickle Fi would be more appropriate....

You've only just got the Scooby, and spent a fortune on it....and now you're gonna change????

All I can say is I understand why Alan goes away so much................

 

[Scottie]

QUOTE(chrisbin @ Jun 16 2005, 09:34 AM)

Good grief!!!

Never mind "princess Fi".....I reckon Fickle Fi would be more appropriate....

You've only just got the Scooby, and spent a fortune on it....and now you're gonna change????

All I can say is I understand why Alan goes away so much................

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I know your right what can I say

not mentioned to Allan yet

but it's my money and bonus time is just around the corner also I get my shares again in September

but he will try to put his foot down

 

[Bolton Treggie]

What is a Scooby perchance?

 

[chrisbin]

QUOTE(Bolton Treggie @ Jun 16 2005, 09:47 AM)What is a Scooby perchance?

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Scooby Doo........

Subaru.....

You know, the chav's favourite........

 

[Mikey]

QUOTE(CovRob @ Jun 16 2005, 07:58 AM)I know, I know...I saw those comments and I tried to resist, I really did. HONEST!!

So far I started looking at a BMW 2.0D X3, changed direction to a Treg...starting at the 2.5 SE manual spec. The more I looked, the more I added...up to auto, then 2.5 SE Sport, now its a V6 TDI Sport with options to fit it out with some of the goodies I want... It must end now!!! My price to change has almost doubled so far.

As someone else mentioned on this site...coming on here is bad for your wallet?

Ho hum, its only money

Rob

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Indeed is it Rob - A very expensive site.

I too was looking at an X3, then squeezing into a 2.5 Manual, now ordered a 2.5 SE Sport Auto so I have WELL overstretched my budget.

V6 TDI would have been lovely, but couldn't have specced it up the same (totally out of money) and I need the leather for the kids - believe me, it's worth it when sticky things end up on the seats.

That reminds me, I've got a good post for tips on cleaning leather seats. Will pop it in mods.

 

[CovRob]

Mikey,

I know....but the order's in TODAY

12-20 weeks anticipated wait

V6 TDI Sport Auto, Reed Green, Sunny Beige leather, DVD sat nav, park sensors, convenience pack & heated rear seats too.

They had the Beemer soft top in PX today (best time to sell by £1,500), so using 2 wheels for the rest of the summer...just gotta wait now

Rob

 

[Scottie]

QUOTE(chrisbin @ Jun 16 2005, 10:48 AM)Scooby Doo........
Subaru.....
You know, the chav's favourite........

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I missed this yesterday

 

[chrisbin]

QUOTE(ScottieTreg @ Jun 17 2005, 12:56 PM)I missed this yesterday

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See lads, it is possible........!!!!

 

[Mikey]

QUOTE(CovRob @ Jun 17 2005, 01:20 PM)Mikey,

I know....but the order's in TODAY?

12-16 weeks anticipated wait?

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V6 TDI Sport Auto, Reed Green, Sunny Beige leather, DVD sat nav, park sensors, convenience pack & heated rear seats too.?

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They had the Beemer soft top in PX today (best time to sell by £1,000), so using 2 wheels for the rest of the summer...jut gotta wait now

Rob

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The wait is horrid. If mine arrives first then I'll bring it over to Cov one weekend so you can have a peek.

 

[CovRob]

QUOTE(Mikey @ Jun 19 2005, 09:46 AM)The wait is horrid. If mine arrives first then I'll bring it over to Cov one weekend so you can have a peek.

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Mikey,

That'd be good.

I shall get another fix soon though...I will have to make another trip to the Lakes within the next 4 weeks, so I'll hire another Treg from Listers...I'll go for the V6 TDI this time.

Rob

 

[Buster]

europacar

also hire them out

its where i used to get my loaners from

Rich

 

[CovRob]

What's their weekend rate? Listers is £180.

Rob

 

[Buster]

QUOTE(CovRob @ Jun 19 2005, 09:59 AM)What's their weekend rate? Listers is £180.

Rob

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Rob

to be honest i am not sure as i have never had to pay for it

02476) 502111
Fax (02476) 505343

this is your Cvoentry Branch they have one at the airport too

probably need to book well in advance

Rich

 

[Buster]

Rob

just done a quick search for there price

did the luxury one assuming this was the top dollar

wait for it

£381 for sat- monday morning

big ouch

Rich