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Previously on "Getting a new car covered with Swiftcover"

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  • Churchill
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    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Mine is diesel a couple of K more.

    Got a deal I am happy with, best I could find at the time.

    Used ones are being peddled for more than the new one I am getitng....
    So, when does it arrive?

    The same time as Threaded's imaginary Lambo and Milan's imaginary swimming pool?

    Btw, 25th March is when I take delivery of mine. Piccies will be posted...

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  • 51st State
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    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Mine is diesel a couple of K more.

    Got a deal I am happy with, best I could find at the time.

    Used ones are being peddled for more than the new one I am getitng....
    What? Used, imported, old shape Ford Focuses are being sold for more than brand new, UK models? Get me 10!

    No wait; I don't know 10 tasteless people to sell 'em to!

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  • Wilmslow
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    Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post
    You could have got a UK car

    FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK 1.8 Zetec 5dr [Climate Pack] Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price:
    £16,544 Our discounted price just:

    £11,005
    This car is new and unregistered with ICE pack and Sport pack. Metallic paint extra cost. Save £5539!!

    courtesy of drivethedeal
    Mine is diesel a couple of K more.

    Got a deal I am happy with, best I could find at the time.

    Used ones are being peddled for more than the new one I am getitng....

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  • Bagpuss
    replied
    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Makes perfect financial sense.

    Dealer price £17,500

    Import new price £11,800.

    The Focus is also built overseas in Germany. Hence Germany to Malta to Blighty.

    HTH
    You could have got a UK car

    FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK 1.8 Zetec 5dr [Climate Pack] Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price:
    £16,544 Our discounted price just:

    £11,005
    This car is new and unregistered with ICE pack and Sport pack. Metallic paint extra cost. Save £5539!!

    courtesy of drivethedeal

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  • miffy
    replied
    Originally posted by Clippy View Post
    Are you having a laugh?

    Is he having a laugh?

    <canned laughter>
    Ah... wonder if they'll do a Wilmslow version of the Ray Doll...?

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  • Clippy
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    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Thanks to Tony English for a thoughtful reply.

    Why do people bother to reply when nothing constructive to add?

    Some people have too much time on their (clients) hands.
    Are you having a laugh?

    Is he having a laugh?

    <canned laughter>

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  • TheFaQQer
    replied
    Originally posted by Ardesco View Post
    What was wrong with my initial contribution ?
    It relied on some degree of "doing something" rather than doing it all for him?

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  • Pondlife
    replied
    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Because it'd be a shame to miss out on the opportunity to take the p!ss out of your inability to do, well, pretty much anything...
    Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
    Exactly.

    I really don't know how you get through the day, Wilmslow.
    You just know he's going to be off with 'stress' soon enough.

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  • miffy
    replied
    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Some people have too much time on their (clients) hands.
    Now you're starting to sound like a real permie

    ...goes off to loiter around the coffee machine with the other permies bitching about the contractors.

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  • Xenophon
    replied
    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Because it'd be a shame to miss out on the opportunity to take the p!ss out of your inability to do, well, pretty much anything...
    Exactly.

    I really don't know how you get through the day, Wilmslow.

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  • DiscoStu
    replied
    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Thanks to Tony English for a thoughtful reply.

    Why do people bother to reply when nothing constructive to add?

    Some people have too much time on their (clients) hands.
    Because it'd be a shame to miss out on the opportunity to take the p!ss out of your inability to do, well, pretty much anything...

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  • Ardesco
    replied
    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Thanks to Tony English for a thoughtful reply.

    Why do people bother to reply when nothing constructive to add?

    Some people have too much time on their (clients) hands.
    What was wrong with my initial contribution ?

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  • Wilmslow
    replied
    Thanks to Tony English for a thoughtful reply.

    Why do people bother to reply when nothing constructive to add?

    Some people have too much time on their (clients) hands.

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  • Ardesco
    replied
    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Makes perfect financial sense.

    Dealer price £17,500

    Import new price £11,800.

    The Focus is also built overseas in Germany. Hence Germany to Malta to Blighty.

    HTH
    You forgot to mention that you are getting the old body shape which means that it will only be sold to numpties at dealer price.

    HTH

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  • Chantho
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    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    Makes perfect financial sense.

    Dealer price £17,500

    Import new price £11,800.

    The Focus is also built overseas in Germany. Hence Germany to Malta to Blighty.

    HTH
    Dealer price £17500 - for a Ford - someone's having a

    even at 11,800 who would want one, or have you a pressing need for anonymity?

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