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JoeP

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Happy new year from Essex!
« on: January 02, 2012, 08:57:50 PM »
Hi guys, happy new year! finally took delivery of a brand new a500 about two weeks ago now..... and loving it! never owned a brand new car before, have been driving around with a permanent smile on my face over christmas!.
First test drove one about 6 months ago but after trying many different cars and many arguments with the missus later, I'm glad to say I went with the abarth!.
Went for the funk white colour with red stripes and red wing mirrors, skydome, climate control, xenon lights, black leather interior with red stitching. Really wanted to go for the esseesse version but couldn't get the gf onboard  :( I presume a dealership will retro fit the kit without to much hassle?
Haven't seen many in my area (being chelmsford) apart from another white one I saw parked up today.
Due to the amount of alcohol I've consumed over christmas I haven't driven it as much as I'd of liked too, only covered about 600 miles, was wondering how long you guys waited before really giving it the beans I've heard so many different things about running in new cars its difficult to know what to believe.

Any help or advise would be much appreciated!
Thanks Joe
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Andrew

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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 09:01:17 PM »
Welcome Joe.

Glad you love your new purchase  :thumb:

The SS kit can be fitted on cars up to 1 year old / 12,000 miles from first registration - so there's time yet  ;D
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 09:02:55 PM »
Hi Joe and welcome :wave:
Nice spec, you really dipped into the options ;D
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 09:13:20 PM »
Quote from: Andrew on January 02, 2012, 09:01:17 PM
Welcome Joe.

Glad you love your new purchase  :thumb:

The SS kit can be fitted on cars up to 1 year old / 12,000 miles from first registration - so there's time yet  ;D

Cheers Andrew. I better start wearing her down soon then  ;D
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JoeP

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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2012, 09:15:00 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on January 02, 2012, 09:02:55 PM
Hi Joe and welcome :wave:
Nice spec, you really dipped into the options ;D
Cheers, yeah it does start getting expensive when you start adding everything! upgraded the alloys to 17" 10 spokes as well  :thumb:
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 12:26:37 PM »
Another Essex boy! Welcome : ) And not too far from me, being in Southend
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2012, 12:36:19 PM »
Welcome. Just give the car the beans now. It'll be fine.  ;D
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2012, 01:35:56 PM »
Welcome! I am in Chelmsford and have a Bossa Nova white A500 with Petals, Skydome and no stickers. I work in the Moulsham Street area so could have been mine you saw but there are some others about. I will keep an eye out for you!
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2012, 02:50:55 PM »
Hi Joe, I'm in Benfleet   :wave:  I'm bnw covered in stickers   :thumb:  come to the ace cafe next Thursday (the 12th)  you can meet up with a few of us  :thumb:
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2012, 02:59:05 PM »
Alright joe!

I'm in wickford.. Good to see another Essex boy on here!

Ace on the 12th cliff!!! Very tempting!!!

I could go for another chocolate milkshake!!!
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2012, 03:04:57 PM »
Quote from: Carlos on January 04, 2012, 02:59:05 PM
Alright joe!

I'm in wickford.. Good to see another Essex boy on here!

Ace on the 12th cliff!!! Very tempting!!!

I could go for another chocolate milkshake!!!

I might join you for one Carl!

Essex boy convoy Joe? Our convoy's are good fun   ;D
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2012, 04:01:49 PM »
I may come along aswell providing im not at work
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2012, 04:45:31 PM »
I may not be in mine tho mate.. My mates dad has just bought something else that begins with F so I'll be in that..

Look forward to it mate!

Jo apologies for the off topic discussion.. Back on track now ha ha

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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2012, 07:06:57 PM »
Cheers for your welcome guys. I actually live in Maldon however say chelmsford even to people who live like 10 miles still don't know where it is  :P
Should be able to make the 12th and I reckon a convoy could help run in the car nicely  ::) what times the meet?
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Re: Happy new year from Essex!
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2012, 07:10:46 PM »
Welcome here :D

Normally the early birds will be around shortly after lunch time...
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