P1's....where are they????
10 April 2000, 10:30 PM
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Has anyone take delivery of their new P1???
If not, has anyone heard where they have all got too.....or have the Scots got them all???
No BBS.....no P1....ol'Rum was starting to get the DT's!! *LOL*
If not, has anyone heard where they have all got too.....or have the Scots got them all???
No BBS.....no P1....ol'Rum was starting to get the DT's!! *LOL*
11 April 2000, 09:04 AM
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I think the 2nd batch of P1s have been delayed due to paint matching problems with ther front spoiler.
Quite a few of the first batch did make their way to Scotland, and indeed I spent some time in one on Saturday
Only a few of the dealers in Scotland have received some cars though, and most (like the rest of the country), are still waiting.
On the road, the P1 does have an extra "presence" when it is following you
Quite a few of the first batch did make their way to Scotland, and indeed I spent some time in one on Saturday
Only a few of the dealers in Scotland have received some cars though, and most (like the rest of the country), are still waiting.
On the road, the P1 does have an extra "presence" when it is following you
11 April 2000, 02:24 PM
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24 P1s have been delivered to date.
Mine wasn't one of them
subtract the one that JohnS was in, the production car (ie not the mule) that Prodrive have, and the press car - there are 21 out there that we haven't heard about online...
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Mine wasn't one of them
subtract the one that JohnS was in, the production car (ie not the mule) that Prodrive have, and the press car - there are 21 out there that we haven't heard about online...
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11 April 2000, 03:46 PM
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Mill Lane Engineering in Basingstoke were allocated three P1's! They were the second garage in the UK to receive P1's and they have had two of the three so far. Both are now sold, and the third is due in May.
I think it is still unallocated, but if you have a word with Andrew King on (01256) 780790. Tell him I sent you!!!
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Andy
I think it is still unallocated, but if you have a word with Andrew King on (01256) 780790. Tell him I sent you!!!
Regards
Andy
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11 April 2000, 03:47 PM
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Mill Lane Engineering in Basingstoke were allocated three P1's! They were the second garage in the UK to receive P1's and they have had two of the three so far. Both are now sold, and the third is due in May.
I think it is still unallocated, but if you have a word with Andrew King on (01256) 780790. Tell him I sent you!!!
Regards
Andy
I think it is still unallocated, but if you have a word with Andrew King on (01256) 780790. Tell him I sent you!!!
Regards
Andy
11 April 2000, 06:08 PM
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Andy,
Mill Lane told me that they had five - and when I spoke to them three were sold - one was being bought by the dealer and one was available.
I tried to buy it as a company car but DIAL had apoplexy and came up with a figure that was too much per month!
Ah, well.
R
Mill Lane told me that they had five - and when I spoke to them three were sold - one was being bought by the dealer and one was available.
I tried to buy it as a company car but DIAL had apoplexy and came up with a figure that was too much per month!
Ah, well.
R
11 April 2000, 09:56 PM
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Mill Lane still have one available.
Have been speaking with them over the last couple of weeks about it.
Not sure yet, probably will go for an Evo, but would like more feedback from P1 owners (when they get their cars of course).
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Ianf
Have been speaking with them over the last couple of weeks about it.
Not sure yet, probably will go for an Evo, but would like more feedback from P1 owners (when they get their cars of course).
Regards
Ianf
11 April 2000, 11:40 PM
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My friend in Aldershot picked his P1 up last friday night and can't wait to run it in, but says its a massive improvement on his MY97. Can't wait to go and see him to compare with my MY00.
12 April 2000, 09:41 AM
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New boy to the list awaiting P1 delivery 
although I've been reading you all for some time!
Excellent board, glad you're back.
Has anyone received the info pack with available options etc? My dealer does not seem to have very much info on what is going on including delivery dates. Is this common?
Any help greatfully received.
Anybody interested in a Boxster currently up for sale due to lack of seats?
although I've been reading you all for some time! Excellent board, glad you're back.
Has anyone received the info pack with available options etc? My dealer does not seem to have very much info on what is going on including delivery dates. Is this common?
Any help greatfully received.
Anybody interested in a Boxster currently up for sale due to lack of seats?
12 April 2000, 01:46 PM
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I'm probably the only person on this BBS who is happy with the delay in P1 deliveries. I'm on the second list of 500 and am currently wating for my builder to turn up and start my double garage (kennel ), let alone have the bloody thing finished to keep the car in.
I'll be very interested in the WR option pack when it eventually gets out into the world....it may persuade me to break my self induced cut off point for any loss on the trade-in of my current car, and therefore cancel my P1 order.
Yex
), let alone have the bloody thing finished to keep the car in.I'll be very interested in the WR option pack when it eventually gets out into the world....it may persuade me to break my self induced cut off point for any loss on the trade-in of my current car, and therefore cancel my P1 order.
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12 April 2000, 02:12 PM
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Have just spoken with the dealer. Apparently the 22 that were registered last week are being recalled as the paint on the front spoiler is falling off! 
All other deliveries are on hold. Dealers can expect TWO cars in May the rest in June at the earliest!
What a shambles!
Info packs are now going out this week (like they did last week!)
Don't we deserve better?
John H#2
All other deliveries are on hold. Dealers can expect TWO cars in May the rest in June at the earliest! What a shambles!
Info packs are now going out this week (like they did last week!)
Don't we deserve better?
John H#2
12 April 2000, 03:31 PM
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Isn't it amazing....there is another thread going at the moment showing the results of the latest JD Power survey: 1st, 2nd and 8th...now who is going to blame who for the P1 farce 
Run a car company? It would appear that Prodrive/SUK couldn't run a bath
Yex
Run a car company? It would appear that Prodrive/SUK couldn't run a bath
Yex
14 April 2000, 12:45 AM
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One drove by my office yesterday. Only caught a glimpse of it but I know who's it is from the number plate, he used to have a WRsport silver UK, company/lease car I think. grrrrrr.
I will go and have a look and try and blag a ride I think...
If the owner is on here, expect a visitor soon.
I will go and have a look and try and blag a ride I think...
If the owner is on here, expect a visitor soon.
14 April 2000, 02:26 PM
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According to Robinsons of Rochdale, all P1's were delivered with the wrong wheels - quite where Subaru UK/Prodrive fit into that equation I'm not sure - not a very good start though?
Never mind - keep the punters waiting, push up residuals, etc, etc......
Watch this space
Never mind - keep the punters waiting, push up residuals, etc, etc......
Watch this space
14 April 2000, 03:24 PM
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bigmalc,
Not sure, but this sounds like a reference to the fact that the P1s arrived in this country shod with standard 16" gold-painted STi wheels (ie same as those on MY98 & MY99 UK cars)
not sure that they were "wrong" (although I suppose they could have been), just "surplus to requirements" (and therefore sold off, see previous threads)
Cameron
Not sure, but this sounds like a reference to the fact that the P1s arrived in this country shod with standard 16" gold-painted STi wheels (ie same as those on MY98 & MY99 UK cars)
not sure that they were "wrong" (although I suppose they could have been), just "surplus to requirements" (and therefore sold off, see previous threads)
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14 April 2000, 06:19 PM
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I was at Prodrive last week and was told by Mark Hall that P1,s are going out late due to stone chipping problems on the front spoiler. He stated a new front lip on the spoiler was being designed and would be fitted when ready. Cars are not actually prepared at Prodrive so he did not know how many or when the cars were going out.
Cheers
Chip.
Cheers
Chip.
14 April 2000, 08:26 PM
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I have had my P1 for just over two weeks and it has now done 1100 miles. Today I had a good look at the front bumper/spoiler and the number of stone chips (especially on the lower lip spoiler) is quite worrying. My 98 car was not as badly stone chipped as this after 33k. Something wrong here I think.
Neil.
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14 April 2000, 11:27 PM
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ummmmm.....maybe Ol'Rum will cancel order for new P1..........he he...no chance....a few stone chips have never caused anyone too many probs *S*...
Sorry all.....one too many Tetleys tonight....
night night..
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Sorry all.....one too many Tetleys tonight....
night night..
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15 April 2000, 09:02 PM
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Kevin,
Yeah, I'm mighty happy with the car apart from the usual Subaru rattle hunt but I've almost got them licked! I drove it yesterday in earnest for the first time and it is superb, at least in comparison to my '98 UK car. The only downside was that I managed to get the brakes to fade (surprise, surprise).
Rum,
I've not got a problem with stone chips but they do seem to be appearing rather early in the life of the car and they also seem to be on areas which are painted in this country eg the Hella driving lamp surrounds and the lower lip spoiler. The rest of the bumper is fine. I can only assume that the parts peculiar to the P1 were sprayed to a lesser standard than parts from the production line. BTW I sometimes **** a lot when I drink to much tea too
Chip,
Interesting - if you've any more info I'd appreciate it. My problem could be added to by the fact that my dealer, Andersons Perth, have just gone into receivership and can't do much of anything at the moment. Will wait and see.
Neil.
Yeah, I'm mighty happy with the car apart from the usual Subaru rattle hunt but I've almost got them licked! I drove it yesterday in earnest for the first time and it is superb, at least in comparison to my '98 UK car. The only downside was that I managed to get the brakes to fade (surprise, surprise).
Rum,
I've not got a problem with stone chips but they do seem to be appearing rather early in the life of the car and they also seem to be on areas which are painted in this country eg the Hella driving lamp surrounds and the lower lip spoiler. The rest of the bumper is fine. I can only assume that the parts peculiar to the P1 were sprayed to a lesser standard than parts from the production line. BTW I sometimes **** a lot when I drink to much tea too
Chip,
Interesting - if you've any more info I'd appreciate it. My problem could be added to by the fact that my dealer, Andersons Perth, have just gone into receivership and can't do much of anything at the moment. Will wait and see.
Neil.