Ive learnt so much from this forum, and after much deliberation, im really itching to order my 500, now that ive cleared a few obstacles. I still have one in the way though.
I need to sell my current car before I can go for the 500. Part-exchange isnt an option.
Having never bought a built-to-order car before, i'm not exactly clued up on the process, and I have some queries im hoping you guys have some answers for. I know I could ask the dealer, but its more reassuring when it comes from people who've been there as a customer.
Now, as I could potentially be waiting a very long time for the car, I thought about ordering it now, even though im yet to sell my current car. Hopefully the car will be gone long before the 500 arrives. It would also be great to have it in time for Christmas.
So, my questions are:
1) What happens if the 500 is ready to be collected, but I havent yet sold my current car? (and therefore cant afford to take on the 500 until such time as its sold)
2) What happens if between me ordering and taking collection of the 500, something unforeseen happens, and I have to cancel the order?
3) My private plate will be on retention, and therefore ready to go onto the 500. Am I better off having the car delivered with a standard registration, and putting the private plate on myself at a later date, or to have it put on from new? It wont cost me any extra doing it either way (except maybe a new set of plates), but i'd hate for the plate to introduce any delays.
4) If I was to buy a 3 year servicing pack, is it tied to the dealer that I buy it from? e.g. what happens if I move to a different part of the country after a year?
Thanks in advance!
I need to sell my current car before I can go for the 500. Part-exchange isnt an option.
Having never bought a built-to-order car before, i'm not exactly clued up on the process, and I have some queries im hoping you guys have some answers for. I know I could ask the dealer, but its more reassuring when it comes from people who've been there as a customer.
Now, as I could potentially be waiting a very long time for the car, I thought about ordering it now, even though im yet to sell my current car. Hopefully the car will be gone long before the 500 arrives. It would also be great to have it in time for Christmas.
So, my questions are:
1) What happens if the 500 is ready to be collected, but I havent yet sold my current car? (and therefore cant afford to take on the 500 until such time as its sold)
2) What happens if between me ordering and taking collection of the 500, something unforeseen happens, and I have to cancel the order?
3) My private plate will be on retention, and therefore ready to go onto the 500. Am I better off having the car delivered with a standard registration, and putting the private plate on myself at a later date, or to have it put on from new? It wont cost me any extra doing it either way (except maybe a new set of plates), but i'd hate for the plate to introduce any delays.
4) If I was to buy a 3 year servicing pack, is it tied to the dealer that I buy it from? e.g. what happens if I move to a different part of the country after a year?
Thanks in advance!