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JP1611 · Feb 22nd, 2008, 11:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonerij (original)

I friend of mine ordered a new Mini One in January, for Mar 1st delivery, from Stratstone Derby and has been looking forward to going to the showroom next Saturday to pick up her shiny new Pepper White One.

Stratstone have now called and demanded full payment in advance of Mar 1st (and obviously before any chance of seeing the vehicle) and said that they will drive the vehicle to her home in Mansfield, approx 50 miles - because they will be too busy to process the paperwork and for her to go to the showroom on that day!

So, money in advance, no chance to see the vehicle , 50 miles on the clock and the associated road dirt (severity dependent on the weather). Surely this is not normal?

Any comments and advice would be appreciated.

I bought my car from Stratstone Derby at the end of January, and I paid for it at the time of collection. I didn't actually examine the car before I transfered the money, but I guess the option was there as the car was under a cover in the show room. The hand over took around an hour.

I would not be happy having to pay the balance up front then having to wait weeks for it to be delivered. It was not so important for me to have an 08 plate, so I imagine the dealership was not so busy which resulted in a better service.

Feb 22nd, 2008, 11:55 AM	#6
JP1611 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Midlands Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by goonerij (original) I friend of mine ordered a new Mini One in January, for Mar 1st delivery, from Stratstone Derby and has been looking forward to going to the showroom next Saturday to pick up her shiny new Pepper White One. Stratstone have now called and demanded full payment in advance of Mar 1st (and obviously before any chance of seeing the vehicle) and said that they will drive the vehicle to her home in Mansfield, approx 50 miles - because they will be too busy to process the paperwork and for her to go to the showroom on that day! So, money in advance, no chance to see the vehicle , 50 miles on the clock and the associated road dirt (severity dependent on the weather). Surely this is not normal? Any comments and advice would be appreciated. I bought my car from Stratstone Derby at the end of January, and I paid for it at the time of collection. I didn't actually examine the car before I transfered the money, but I guess the option was there as the car was under a cover in the show room. The hand over took around an hour. I would not be happy having to pay the balance up front then having to wait weeks for it to be delivered. It was not so important for me to have an 08 plate, so I imagine the dealership was not so busy which resulted in a better service.