internet purchase?

[wantalotus]

has anybody had any dealings with internet companies for the purchase of an elise. I took the plunge some 6 weeks ago now for a 111r. Cannot wait, but my impatience is getting the better of me, and I am thinking all manner of bad things might have happened to my deposit!!!!Good or bad vibes on "Micronet showroom" urgently needed to calm me down!!!!!!

TA.

[u415270]

I bought mine form Drive the deal. Lead time from new was about 10 weeks. Saved around £2k on total cost of the car. Picked it up from Strattons in Norfolk. All went very smoothly. My mum even gets a bottle of champers for reccomeding me - I put her onto them in reality, but she bought her Micra first with similar smooth proces.

[wantalotus]

thanks, had not tried them, but if it all goes pear shaped.......Off to check them out.

[monkeytaylor]

How long were you quoted for delivery? If it's over due get worried, if not I'm sure it's fine!
I think Micronet are based in Nottingham. If they're dodgy Nottingham City Council's trading standards dept should have a record of them - get in touch for peace of mind.

[Mrs Fish]

I think we looked at them, but in the end went with a dealer for peace of mind and the fact that we part exed the Tiv.

[mustard]

Mrs Fish said:

I think we looked at them, but in the end went with a dealer for peace of mind and the fact that we part exed the Tiv.

And paid no more if your clever

All these companies do is agree terms with a dealer, and skim a bit off the top as their profit.

Dealers get no better terms from Lotus selling via them, than selling to you direct

[wantalotus]

things starting to look decidedly pear shaped at moment, don't think the deal will ever come off, concerned about deposit too

[DanH]

Google for micronet showrooms. They have a very poor reputation I'm afraid. I think people tend to get their cars in the end, but normally very late.

Sorry be bear bad news.

[mustard]

wantalotus said:

things starting to look decidedly pear shaped at moment, don't think the deal will ever come off, concerned about deposit too

whats the spec of the car your after? (colour, extras etc)

[wantalotus]

111R, A/Con, T/Pack, Hardtop, customer specified colour, the whole hog.

[mustard]

Mail me details of price and your colour choice (also location) and I'll see if we can come anywhere near.