How far did you travel to pick up your car? - Page 2

reggit · Feb 8th, 2018, 14:11

This one was only about 40 miles away, but previous cars; South coast of England near Brighton, just outside Glasgow, Chester etc.

I don't count distance as a barrier to getting the right car.

ThomasG · Feb 8th, 2018, 14:13

For pug306 I had to go some 35 miles each way.

For V70 about 50.

In both cases I was lucky, though. Having 2 directors in company I was working for, I bought the pug from neighbour of one of them, and Volvo directly from other one.

Delta66 · Feb 8th, 2018, 15:14

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Originally Posted by reggit

This one was only about 40 miles away, but previous cars; South coast of England near Brighton, just outside Glasgow, Chester etc.

I don't count distance as a barrier to getting the right car.

Same here. I have assisted with two long journeys to get cars, one which by pure coincidence resulted us staying in the same hotel twice. Travelling back from London in the Volvo, by 11pm it was time to quit and we just picked a random hotel off the M6. To go and get a Beetle, we found the garage was only a couple of miles from the same hotel, we liked it, so just booked in again.

I sold a motorbike to someone who flew up to Glasgow Airport and rode it back to London. He went on an excursion through the Lake District and stayed overnight with friends Manchester way.

It is really nice to have a long drive on getting a new car or motorbike.

The Thong · Feb 8th, 2018, 15:32

I travelled a whole mile

to collect my V60

TT

4x4 · Feb 8th, 2018, 15:35

Around 3 years ago I advertised my Range Rover on a Land Rover forum not expecting to get any replies but to my surprise I was getting requests to view within an hour of the ad going live. The first person to enquire was from the south of France. the chap flew to Scotland, I collected him and his wife at the airport in the Range Rover and drove back to my house where he gave me a wad of cash and drove off. His trip back to the south of France included a week visiting relatives in England before crossing the channel. From leaving my house he covered a total of 1800 miles in the week

Proghound · Feb 8th, 2018, 15:47

My current C70 was sold by my local Kia/SsangYong dealer, a whopping 1¼ miles each way from my house! Do I get a prize?

Although to test drive it I did come 20 miles each way from SWMBO's house in the old C70 one lovely sunny Sunday morning last May - so I got a pretty direct comparison between them.

The old C70 came from Cuckfield in W.Sussex, about 95 miles each way from mine, but not far from work's head office in Crawley where I was visiting the day I test drove it, and getting my mileage paid.

green van man · Feb 8th, 2018, 16:23

Drove 6 hours each way from West Wales coast to Newcastle on Tyne to view and buy car, did the same the next weekend to pick it up.

Paul.

SwissXC90 · Feb 8th, 2018, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Delta66

Inspired by a conversation on another thread, how far did you travel to get your car?

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The seller delivered it to my place, freshly washed and sparkling

Adam1274 · Feb 8th, 2018, 17:04

Bournemouth to Bury St Edmunds last week to collect mine, well worth the trip and a bit of me and my new toy time on the way back 🤪

Longman · Feb 8th, 2018, 18:33

I traveled around 80 miles for my s80
And so far I’ve not been dissapointed I’m glad to report
Regards
Chris

Feb 8th, 2018, 14:11	#11
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:14 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	This one was only about 40 miles away, but previous cars; South coast of England near Brighton, just outside Glasgow, Chester etc. I don't count distance as a barrier to getting the right car. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Feb 8th, 2018, 14:13	#12
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	For pug306 I had to go some 35 miles each way. For V70 about 50. In both cases I was lucky, though. Having 2 directors in company I was working for, I bought the pug from neighbour of one of them, and Volvo directly from other one. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Feb 8th, 2018, 15:32	#14
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:54 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I travelled a whole mile to collect my V60 TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Feb 8th, 2018, 15:35	#15
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:31 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Around 3 years ago I advertised my Range Rover on a Land Rover forum not expecting to get any replies but to my surprise I was getting requests to view within an hour of the ad going live. The first person to enquire was from the south of France. the chap flew to Scotland, I collected him and his wife at the airport in the Range Rover and drove back to my house where he gave me a wad of cash and drove off. His trip back to the south of France included a week visiting relatives in England before crossing the channel. From leaving my house he covered a total of 1800 miles in the week __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Feb 8th, 2018, 15:47	#16
Proghound Volvo and Audi owner Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:33 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Leighton Buzzard	My current C70 was sold by my local Kia/SsangYong dealer, a whopping 1¼ miles each way from my house! Do I get a prize? Although to test drive it I did come 20 miles each way from SWMBO's house in the old C70 one lovely sunny Sunday morning last May - so I got a pretty direct comparison between them. The old C70 came from Cuckfield in W.Sussex, about 95 miles each way from mine, but not far from work's head office in Crawley where I was visiting the day I test drove it, and getting my mileage paid. __________________ Current: 2012 C70 D3 SE Lux Solstice Geartronic, Caspian Blue. Also: 2002 Audi A2 TDI SE, Crystal Blue Previous: 2008 C70 D5 SE manual, Flint Grey.

Feb 8th, 2018, 16:23	#17
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Drove 6 hours each way from West Wales coast to Newcastle on Tyne to view and buy car, did the same the next weekend to pick it up. Paul.

Feb 8th, 2018, 17:04	#19
Adam1274 New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2018 05:36 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Bournemouth	Bournemouth to Bury St Edmunds last week to collect mine, well worth the trip and a bit of me and my new toy time on the way back 🤪

Feb 8th, 2018, 18:33	#20
Longman Junior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2018 10:48 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bordon	I traveled around 80 miles for my s80 And so far I’ve not been dissapointed I’m glad to report Regards Chris

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