Never visiting a caravan dealer again

catherinef replied on 21/01/2017 14:30

Posted on 21/01/2017 14:30

So we dropped off our 2016 Sterling for another load of warranty.  Afterwards we were due to look at a motorhome just up the road. 

Well all went not to plan and we've come away after ordering a 2017 Lunar Delta TI.  I did tell the salesman to ban me from the showroom last year and vowed not to buy one this year.  Well that plan went down the loo.

Have ordered one with Solar Panel (not standard) and Aquaclean upholstry.

Delivery should be May.

Interestingly the depreciation was quite heavy as a percentage on the Sterling compared with the Lunar Quasar we bought originally.

 

 

 

Wildwood replied on 22/01/2017 15:49

Posted on 22/01/2017 15:49

Must admit we bought the car when we went to the dealers to get some work done but we were in the market but the deal came a bit earlier than we intended.. We have never done that with a caravan as we like to look round the market and consider everything available.

Surfer replied on 22/01/2017 16:00

Posted on 22/01/2017 16:00

We looked at trading in our 2011 Delta TI for the 2016 Lunar Delta TI last year, but the roof could not support an air con or a satellite dome due to the long rooflight in front.  Otherwise a nice caravan.

catherinef replied on 22/01/2017 17:56

Posted on 22/01/2017 17:56

Could do with having a chat with someone about a TI, but I don't think there is a private message option on here is there?

IanH replied on 22/01/2017 18:53

Posted on 22/01/2017 18:53

No there isn't.....despite it being high on the priority list.

Anyway, congratulations on the new caravan. I have to say though.....you must have money to burn! 

GodivaNige replied on 22/01/2017 21:01

Posted on 22/01/2017 21:01

Went to a dealer once to buy a tap. Bought the tap but it was quite expensive at over £26K however, it did come with a free, 2yr old Buccaneer thrown in.

Have stuck to buying caravans parts online since that day

catherinef replied on 22/01/2017 21:11

Posted on 22/01/2017 18:53 by IanH

No there isn't.....despite it being high on the priority list.

Anyway, congratulations on the new caravan. I have to say though.....you must have money to burn! 

Posted on 22/01/2017 21:11

I know Ian hence I must no go back in there in 2018.

In all fairness, I don't drink or smoke (hubby does have a weekend drink), can't recall the last time we went out for a meal and don't have children.   So it's gone on caravans.  

Maybe I should have just gone into the accessory department to look at an awning, might have been a wee bit cheaper :)

 

wellmad replied on 25/01/2017 21:10

Posted on 25/01/2017 21:10

Called in at local dealer a few years ago for new sleeping bags & came away with new (to us) caravan but no sleeping bags. Also same as catherinef non smokers, light drinkers & no kids so money goes on caravans, boats & motorbikes. Got to have your toys. 

scoutman replied on 25/01/2017 21:46

Posted on 25/01/2017 21:46

Some years ago, we went to buy a conservatory, ended up ordering a new car from the dealer next door. Several new cars and two new caravans later and we still don't have a conservatory. 

catherinef replied on 28/01/2017 12:51

Posted on 28/01/2017 12:51

Well we had a last minute change of plan.  We found out on Tuesday that the Delta TI's noseweight ex works is huge, it's only 6kgs less than the maximum for the AKS hitch.

We were faced with cancellation, but it came to light that the Delta RI had a much more normal noseweight ex works.  It appears to be a caravan that won a few awards when it was launched.

So the dealer had 1 build slot left and that was for February.  With a bit of help from the Lunar Regional Sales Manager we managed to get the upholstery changed to Aquaclean and we can now look forward to having the new caravan in March.

 

 

flatcoat replied on 29/01/2017 21:44

Posted on 29/01/2017 21:44

What problems have you had with the Sterling? I cannot recall seeing much reference from you overcon swift talk. 

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