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craigfishin
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Topic: COPING WITH THE WAITPosted: 22 Feb 2010 at 9:21pm |
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not sure about you guys but ive never been so impatient to take delivery of a new car
ps i visit the dealership 3 times a week any more and the salesman will think im stalking him ,plus my wife says they will think im a nutter
AM I THE ONLY ONE
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Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 10:35pm |
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It's quite normal.
I visited my showroom so often that they are inviting me to the staff Christmas party this year.
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Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 10:40pm |
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still 25 days
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Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 10:41pm |
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any opinions on the leather allan40alt
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Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 11:12pm |
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I feel your pain mate.
Myself and the wife placed our n-tec order last August (6th) and didn't get the car until November 24th... ...the 18" alloys were the hold up, if we'd accepted the 17" alloys we could have had the car mid October. I spent far to many hours on here whiling away the time but it had benefits - without this site I would not have had the forethought to check the serial number on the rear shocks (which were causing headaches) and that the windows weren't slow to come back up. Both of these minor niggles I had no knowledge of until I came across this fantastic site - really is worth it's weight in gold. So go on, knock yourself out reading through the hundreds of threads and before you know it the Qashqai keys will in your hand....and that colour Nightshade, well I love it mate - best I've had. Trust me, those supurb alloys and deep paint finish will have you up and curtain twitching at your n-tec for weeks (when you finally get it home )Cheers, Steve (n-tec in Nightshade owner ) |
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n-tec 1.5DCi Nightshade...the wait is over! What a car, love every aspect of it.
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gbj1974
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 7:27am |
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No, Craig, you're not the only one. I am exactly the same. Car arrives next week for me, but still finding myself going to my local dealer to have another look at the cars- just can't curb my excitement !
Also, as Mr Welling says, this website is worth its weight in gold- has been a great source of advice since I ordered the car. Been reading every thread on here !
Hope you get your car really soon !
1.6 Tekna in Nighshade (hopefully) being delivered 1/3/2010
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 7:39am |
I love it.
Gorgeous aroma. Feels soft and inviting. Very comfortable and supportive.
A 'must have'.
Sometimes I just sit in my car in the garage to get my 'fix' for the day.
PS: One extra point to watch for though is that your lumbar adjustment is working in the seat back. Mine had to be corrected as the cable had slipped out. It's a 5 min job to get it put right and now is set just perfect. That applies to fabric or leather. I'm sure some other members have mentioned it as well. Someone at the factory with a limp wrist not tightening the grip screw enough and the cable pulls through.
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 7:43am |
.................and you'll be looking at your reflection in shop windows ..........
Good luck.
PS: Oh, wile-away some time by searching through the video clips on:
There are lots to look at. Just enter Qashqai or Dualis in the 'search' box.
PPS: ...and this is the 2010 version: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Qashqai+2010&search_type=&aq=f
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 10:14am |
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cheers all
loved the videos allan ,does yours have connect bose system
mr welling ,maybe i,ll see yours about as im in s/london all the time (bermondsey/lewisham)
got to go feel the need to visit the dealers again
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 10:31am |
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I have the 'connect' system, but not the massive speaker I've been reading about in the new model. I got mine at the end of July '09.
I've done 1100 miles now! I don't go out in grotty weather unless it's essential, and last summer wasn't very good. Hopefully this summer will be better so we can get up the Derbyshire Dales and over to Wales and down to Rayleigh a few times.
Luckily my wife's smaller car (Pug 206) is easier to keep clean so that gets used a lot more whilst my Qq stays in the garage. Nothing more relaxing than polishing my Qq when it's tipping it down outside.
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 10:37am |
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hey allan
just out of interest what polish do you use as i maxed out on the car going for a tekna so couldnt afford supaguard ,i have stiff shoulders so need one that does,nt involve too much elbow grease ,can you recommend a wipe on wipe off polish
cheers mate
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 11:15am |
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Have a day off today and just come back from the dealership- had to another look before mine arrives next week !
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 11:55am |
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I've used Meguiars Gold Class Liquid Wax.
I buy it from here: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=269&gclid=CIyDkuSwiKACFVpb4wodX21qjw
Dampen the applicator sponge before using. Puts on a thinner coating that is easy to buff-off.
In between waxes I use Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/ultimate-quik-detailer.aspx
Apply with cotton cloth/micro-fibre cloth.
Tyres Meguiars Endurance: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=272&gclid=CN_et9ixiKACFYoU4wodJhHgHA
Apply with the special Tyre Dressing sponge applicator they do: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/tyre-dressing-applicator-pad.aspx
Have a look here: http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/Meguiars/videos
....and here: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=meguiars+ultimate+quik+detailer&search_type=&aq=1&oq=meguiars+ultimate+
There's plenty to pass the time.
PS: When they do a test they often just apply the wax/detailer to one side in order to show a comparison before/after.
PPS: I didn't have Supagard either. Waste of money. I did, though, give my paintwork and windows two coats of Bilt Hamber Auto Balm. Now that is fairly hard work so make sure you dampen the application cloth, and keep it dampened.
As with all waxes/polishes etc: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEST RESULTS.
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 12:34pm |
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thanks allan
another way ive found to kill time is by buying all the accessories i can find heres the list of stuff ive bought so far
stainless door sill plates
stainless fuel cap cover
stainless 3in side steps/tubes
chrome door handles
chrome door handle bowl inserts
chrome fog lamp bezels
stainless side strips
2 chrome qashqai bagdes for rear doors
chrome driving ball
chrome cigarette lighter
chrome ashtray for cup holder
chrome air purifier
heko wind deflectors full set
audi style led lights (eyelid style)
chrome washer jets with blue leds for headlamp washers
chrome tailgate handle cover
stainless tax disc holder
4 way 12v power box for under seat
iphone holder
rear bumper skid plate cover (cant get the front one yet as bumper is new shape)
and debating on getting a cra sprayer friend of mine to colour code bumpers and side plastics
currently have all this laid out on my dining room floor (wife not impressed)
was going to include a photo but couldnt work out how
i think i may have gone a bit over board considering the most ive ever bought for any of my other cars is a tax disc holder and driving ball which i love ,qashqai has really got me like no ther car has
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 12:36pm |
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plus postman just arrived with new bootliner bought from towequipe thanks benih took your advice great item
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 12:51pm |
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You had better take some before/after photos as it will look like a different car by the time you fit that little lot!
I use http://photobucket.com/ for my piccies.
PS: You forgot these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-Qashqai-Dualis-Door-Top-Sills-Scuff-Kick-Plate_W0QQitemZ220546077409QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item33599212e1
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:01pm |
No probs
Where did you get your door sills from?
I am looking at these but they seem quite thin...
Better pics...
..are these the same as yours? Just got a quote for a set from Nissan...£288 (non-illuminated - ouch).
Just got this too, it's awesome - Solar powered LED light (quite pointless but still a nice glow at night)...
No more litter in the car, finally have a place to put parking tickets, tissues and sweets wrappers.
Ben
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:04pm |
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got them allan thats what i called stainless door sill plates they were top of the list , good idea about before and after photos ,will do
just off to look at the photo link you sent ,thanks
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:08pm |
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I've got one of these.
Nice red glow when it's charging.
NB: The supplier will also provide a free adaptor clip to suit different types of 12V sockets.
You can see my comment (Al.) if you scroll down.
They come in a variety of colours to suit your interior. Edited by allan40alt - 23 Feb 2010 at 1:09pm |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:10pm |
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hey benih
i hav'nt got the boot one but the door siils i got have qashqai logo they seem good quality and i love them but i havnt seen any others to compare ,they were £40 on ebay from hsc_7011 they sell loads of qashy stuff,if you pm me your email ill take some close up photos and send them to you as i am still working out how to add photos on here
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:15pm |
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thats a better ahtray than mine think ill pay a visit to halfords later thanks mate
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:16pm |
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ill put the one i have in the back ben
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:18pm |
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like the torch allan would come in handy when we arrive at our caravan late friday nights and cant find a thing in the dark
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:36pm |
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it worked thanks allan
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 1:41pm |
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Great.
Crikey, you'll lose 5 miles per gallon carrying that lot around with you!
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 3:49pm |
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Gosh thats a lot of bits craig
You will have to careful when sticking them on though as i think you have to warm the surfaces up and make sure there is no greasy areas. Good luck the bits look very cool
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 4:28pm |
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should be fun
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photos on there way benih
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So which one of the following are people doing the most of:
a. Visting their local dealship (again).
b. Going to the toilet.
c. Sleeping.
For me, I sleep outside of the dealership, use their facilities and gawp at the cars (again).
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 9:08pm |
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Did you miss this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-Qashqai-Dualis-Chrome-Rear-Window-Wiper-Trim-Kit_W0QQitemZ170439090972QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item27aef6231c
...and I have one of these 'stubby' aerials. They look so much better than the long standard one. Simple to fit.
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 9:14pm |
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no more spending today allan just done £35 quid on mags liquid gold wax ,quik detailer and there microfible polishing cloth thanks to you lol
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 9:16pm |
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They are great.
Click the link and scroll down for before and after photos.
Ahhh...I can feel your wallet opening already..... Edited by allan40alt - 23 Feb 2010 at 9:27pm |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 9:20pm |
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im like a junkie for anything qashqai STOP DEALING
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Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 9:31pm |
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Oh...and I can thoroughly recommend one of these to retrieve any screws etc that fall into inaccessable places. I have one and used it many times. Worth its weight in gold when you need it.
You can also get them with a magnetic tip.
Just found this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flexible-Pick-up-Reach-Claw-Magnet-Retrieving-Tool-New_W0QQitemZ220533456301QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3358d17dad
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