you will have to let me know how it goes bill, have a vti gd3 at the moment. Its done only 95k but is already feeling quite tired. If its a huge step up, id consider trading the gd in for it.
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you will have to let me know how it goes bill, have a vti gd3 at the moment. Its done only 95k but is already feeling quite tired. If its a huge step up, id consider trading the gd in for it.
Yeah...i sent a sms to the sales person today....he is yet to reply..i will try to call him tomorrow....do you have accessories and window tinting included? Because i have few accesories and window tinting included in the deal..can this cause the delay?Quote:
Originally Posted by mrlanders
Mine has 105K km's and same deal. Feeling very tired, things starting to not work. Time to go. If ya want one put a deposit down on 1 now. There is less than a 100 left over forever. It's then back to the Thailand built model without all the fancy extras. The dealer on Friday arvo said they will be lucky to last till Tuesday or Wednesday.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10KRPM
To anyone who is able to pickup their Vibe or Vibe-S, can you please give a quick feedback on the units road noise? I am curious to know if there are any improvements on that over the Thai models.
I ordered a Vibe-S but I am not expecting it until at least April.
The Vibes that have landed and confirmed of arrival. By any chance any of those colours are the Silver Storm? My dealer reckon the Silver Storm colour is the hold up to my purchase. Just want to know if there are fibs being handed to me in the case of them delaying the ordering of the car for a later shipment.
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Another local dealer has just taken delivery of a 1.3 Auto in Storm Silver I saw today and others posters have indicated that their Vibe-S have arrived, so am confused to the tale that has been given to me.
1) The colour is not the hold up, as per excuse given to me
2) Vibe-S are available locally now
so what gives? I don't want excuses I just want REAL reasons. I am a person of science when results don't correlate I want to know why not. They seemed annoyed that I am asking them questions.
Put yourself in their shoes. Just let them deal with the process and when it's ready they'll notify you. It's not like your constant stream of questions is helping the process go along any faster.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levinson Durbin
I have everything sympathy for their situation, they are just slow at getting back to me. I've only called them 3 times. Once to change from Vibe to Vibe-S (week wait to e-mail me paperwork) considering how desperate they wanted the inital Vibe deposit. Twice other to check on the pickup date, of that one was of today. But they keep ringing me if I wanted tinting. So in 5 weeks, 3 phone calls is this deemed obsessive?
hi guys, just got a phone call from my dealership (last night)....they said..my vibe is ready (not sure where), however they just placed the order for the accessories yesterday...and it takes 1 or 2 days to get to Sydney..then fit them ..plus tinting...looking for a Friday delivery...:)
I just got back from picking mine up, good stuff! This is what Azure Blue looks like.
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-1.jpg
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-2.jpg
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-3.jpg
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-4.jpg
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-5.jpg
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-6.jpg
http://www.heythatsmychicken.com/vibe/vibe-7.jpg
One word..AMAZING......thanks for the photosQuote:
Originally Posted by mrlanders
mine is still 2 days away...i will start dreaming tonight
Congrats on the new Jazz mrlanders ! Azure blue looks great ! Much better than the Thailand blue I would say..
Brisbane has yet to receive any shipment of the Vibe/Vibe-S. The boat should supposedly dock by 24th according to my dealer. Can't wait :)
I am from Sydney and picking up my car tomorrow! Cant wait! Looks great
@mrlanders can you comment on road noise please?
R u picking up from roseberry as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by skyblue
What colour? Pls share some pics tmw...thanks and welcome to the forum....:)
Spoke to the finance guy @ my dealer (Von Bibra Gold Coast) yesterday and he said they are now arriving there for the first shipment.
just got a phone call from my dealer a moment ago...mine is ready to be picked up today..I will try to share some pics tonight yeah....
Love my car, its so cute. I was driving commodores for 10 years. I picked it up at Blacktown. I purchased a white colour, I don't think its worth showing pics lol. But its great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernhard
Is it the Vibe-S ? Or standard Vibe?
Pics would be nice nonetheless if you could please :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by randyat
I can't remember!! D: lol
I was having too much of a good time trying not to crash it yesterday I didn't take too much notice of the road noise. Plus I had my iphone plugged into the USB socket and was rocking out to some tunes (It's a bit odd the USB socket, you actually need to plug a short cable that has a proprietary connector on one end that goes into the car and the other end is a normal female USB socket).
I can't say the road noise was too loud for me, I was only driving in 50-60 zones through Sydney and due to work I don't get another go until Sunday :( I don't think it was any louder than the 2010 Jazz I test drove at the start of the year.
Has anyone got their Vibe-S yet? My dealer has got Vibe 1.3's in, but no word yet on the Vibe-S. He said he'll call me again next week for an update.
@mrlanders, thank you! Ü
Went into VonBibra Honda today and talk to the finance guy and there were 2 Vibe's and 1 Vibe S there. Took some pics of the Vibe S whilst waiting.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082821.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082713.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082702.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082651.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082636.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082101.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29...2-25082052.jpg
Here is mine :)...just got xenon headlight and rear view camera installed..:)
More pics to.come :)
Just got a courtesy phone call from my dealer and he told me that, they did lots of delivery on the weekend (both Vibe S and Vibe) so im just wondering why did the dealerships in QLD has not receive any of the Vibe S yet..most of the sydney orders of Vibe S have been delivered as promisedQuote:
Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r
I drove for around 135km already ...in 5 days heehehh ....wanting to drive more this week...cant wait ;)
Looks awesome!! I really wished the Vibe S came in manual grr!! But the market are predominantly auto drivers :(
Would future Thai built Jazz have the climate control etc and maybe 6 speed manual (spotted something 6MT on the Japanese Honda site http://www.honda.co.jp/Fit/webcatalog/type/rs/)
Still no luck from Brisbane :( Any one else in QLD with updates ?
My Pics were from a Gold Coast dealer so QLD has them. I also saw a Vibe on the road last week.
I am waiting on a Vibe-S to come in. When I ordered I was told that the cars allocated for February delivery had already been sold, so mine is part of the March delivery. I'm not expecting it to arrive until mid to late March, even after the boat lands from Japan it takes a couple of weeks to go through the process of checking the car, making any minor paint repairs, specs for Oz market and transportation to the dealership. I wanted one in white, couldn't get it, only one white Vibe-S was allocated to QLD for March ! So I believe I'm getting storm silver, although that's not been confirmed, black is my third choice. I get calls twice a week from the dealer to keep me updated. I have seen a Vibe on the road here, but Vibe-S models yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Celsious
I ordered a White Vibe S so wonder if that's mine, although I was told April by the time it gets to the dealer so maybe it's a 3rd (and final?) shipment :)
Customer relationship strategies being applied, knock me down with a feather. I doubt I see mine this side of Kevin Rudd.Quote:
Originally Posted by satch boogie
Has anyone anywhere received delivery of their Vibe S yet?
Hi.
Just joined the forum.
randyat, We pick up our Milano Red Vibe S tomorrow at 2pm.
About six weeks since we ordered it.
Will let you know what it is like.
We live in Bathurst NSW
Just put a deposit down for a black Vibe-S at essendon honda. should be arriving april! w00t!
It probably was you then, you're not on my Christmas card list now ! I've yet to see any proper photos of one in Storm Silver, anybody got any ? Now wondering if it's possible to change my mind and get one in black instead. I refuse to go with one in lime green though.Quote:
Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r
Picked up my red Vibe S Auto today. Have already put 55 kilometres on it.
Attachment 21240
Photo is of my car next to my daughters Jazz.
Sexy!
You're lucky you could preorder still. I was told they were almost all presold.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoAvl
Thank you sydmax! You have the Vibe-S - Awesome! Have you any more photos? =)
Have not been able to take anymore photo,s randyat. Will do in the next day or so.
Having fun playing with paddle shifts on the auto. Just like driving a manual.
Am very happy so far.
yeah, this thread kinda made me put down a deposit more quickly than i would have normally.... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r
Can anyone with a new Vibe tell me if it has remote boot release on the remote and variable intermitant wipers?
It doesn't have variable intermittent wipers, just two speed and intermittent. A bunch of Fit drivers in the USA have modded theirs by using a standard wiper stork from another Honda model but I believe this only works on manual cars and not automatics.Quote:
Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r
It doesn't have a remote boot release on the remote.
Bugger, it's the handiest thing on my Euro. Ah well.
its a 5 door hatch, meaning the boot is the 5th door, so when u open the car all 5 doors open.Quote:
Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r
a sedan has that button as its a 4 door sedan with a boot.
a hatch is open therefor a 5th door is the back. no need for remote boot release
It's not the unlocking, it's the "I'm too lazy to use my hands to open the boot" :)
Attachment 21257Attachment 21258Finally got to take a couple of more photos. Been busy driving.Quote:
Originally Posted by randyat
Got 270 kilometres up already.
looks sweet as sydmax!
congrats sydmax!
Couple of wish lists for Jazz's .... 1. that panaromic sunroof is awesome, I'd pay $$$ for that but too bad it's unlikely to ever get here and 2. two exhaust pipes (one on each side) would have been sweet. Anyway, unless (1) ever makes it here, I'll stick to my european junk, poor man's Ferrari et al [aka Alfa] right now until it blows up.
congrats sydmax. one question.what are you planning on towing with that hook?
I am into RC Model aircraft and when we ordered the Vibe S I did not think their would be enough roomQuote:
Originally Posted by mrgu
in the back to fit them in to get to our field to fly. I have a small trailer I was intending to use but found today
I have enough room to fit my models without using it. Nearly as much room as my old 2003 CRV Sports.
Very happy
Quote:
Originally Posted by sydmax
i went to the dealer yesterday to check out the vibe, i was impressed by how roomy it is in the back when seats are down and love that big fat climate control screen.
Awesome red...:)...mine is the vibe red...they are really goodQuote:
Originally Posted by sydmax
congrats sydmax...:)
Has anyone ordered any garnish for their new Jazz?
I am wondering if the dash set/door sill garnishes worth $800, quoted from my dealer, are worth it.
I've got the flashing one on my vibe, its included as part of my drive away deal...I was very persistent to get them ..as they really look very nice..with the flashing Blue LED Light.....Quote:
Originally Posted by MzChf
the sales manager showed me the RRP cost for it..its $320.00...as he almost gave up on me...hahaha..i was in the dealership for 4.5 hours (bargaining)...and i got them together with tinting, window visor, exclusive mat, back tray rubber...:)
it was a good experience, with Honda..i believe..if they cant lower down the price any longer, then we should ask for more goodies
hope this helps
Thanks for tip. I'll see if I can haggle the dealership if they can include it in my driveaway deal.
I've finally had enough with zero correspondence from my dealer, called other dealers, Honda Australia and they seem to refute all of my dealers 'reasons' claims of delay in shipment. Telephoned my dealer, told them its not funny anymore and finally someone rang back with some details of my order. At any rate it seems its on the ship and is expected to dock 25th March 2012 Brisbane (Marine Traffic). That would place the Vibe-S for approximately mid April for delivery, if I knew it would have been a 3 month wait I would have gone somewhere else or selected a different model line.
i heard of the delay this morn, its really crap as we have about 15 vibe-s on the ship that we were expecting for march for our numbers.
There is nothing that can be done im affraid. I have notified all my customers and they all understand, but in saying that i call most of them every second week just to say hello and that nothing has changed.
Its not the dealers fault for the delay.
Remember we only get payed when the car is delivered.
Hi Levinson, when did you put your order in? And what color? I have not heard anything from my dealer for almost a month too.
@ UNLS1, I understand its not the dealers fault. What I didn't appreciate was the excuses that were given to me for the reason of the delay, each telephone contact I had to initiate and when asked to call me they never did. I would have rather they have informed me off the bat that the delays were unknown. These were the following reasons of the delay given to me with other available information it just didn't fit, names have been omitted. As a customer I just need to be kept in the loop, its easier to lose an existing customer than it is to gain one.
1. Delivery delayed due to Vibe-S models.
a. False: Ozhonda members proudly displaying their Vibe-S models.
b. Another local dealer displayed a Vibe-S (Silver)
2. The colour Silver Storm was last to be applied, missed shipment date.
a. False: I witnessed a Vibe (Storm Silver 1.3 manual),
b. Another local dealer delivered a Storm Silver Vibe-S to a customer
3. Honda Australia has not invoiced the Dealer.
a. Plausible: Another local dealer informed me that once an order has placed Honda Australia contacted the potential owner via telephone to confirm the details of their purchase.
b. Ozhonda forum members also had posted these details and the two collaborates. I was never contacted by Honda Australia in regards to my purchase.
4. 1st delivery was always March.
a. False: February shipment had been delivered.
@Randyrat, initial deposit/purchase date was 20th Jan 2012, Vibe-S (Storm Silver)
Thanks Levinson. It looks like I will have an even longer wait as I placed my order a month after yours. Things are starting to look bleak on my end...
u have been told a bit of interesting info there. Ive had storm silvers delivered last month, its just that all of my cars that i sold and on my screen said march have been delayed to april. I have been updront the whole time and all my customers are fine.
hmm some interesting info there. i can see where the dealer might of been wrong but i can see some of ur answers are also wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levinson Durbin
Most of the Jazz vibe s i sold in jan were march arrival. they have been delayed to april. That is it, ive got storm silver vibes in stock but not vibe - s.
not all owners were contacted by honda after the purchase, there was a reason why some owners were contacted but i cant be bothered explainig as its not relvent to anything to do with ur car.
cool, thanks for the clarification and input UNLS1.
Question though UNLS1, in regards to the Vibe-S is this model variant fitted with an integrated rear swaybar within the torsion beam as per the Sports?
Sounds like you have a very lazy dealer Levi. I ordered mine in Feb and have received 3 calls in 3 weeks giving me an update for early April. I'm in no rush. The longer it is the longer until I have to pay for it and the more km's I put on the trade in ;)
looks like we'll have the same batch BiLL|z0R
Getting my Vibe-S this week ! :)
Ordered mine in February, quite happy with my dealer.
EDIT: Nvm. Got called up today by dealer. Delayed till 2nd April. No reason specified, even after guaranteeing it would arrive this Thursday.
Absolutely shocking.
I spoke to my Brisbane dealer at the weekend and was told that my Vibe-S in storm silver would be here at the end of the month. Initially I'd been told mid March so a delay of a couple of weeks is OK, I knew my car would be in the March batch as all of the February cars had been sold when I placed my order. If it's now going to be mid April then I won't be too impressed, especially when I can see other QLD dealers have Vibe S stock available to drive away right now.
Update : Dealership phoned today to say that the car was delayed in transit and would probably now not get get to the dealer until around April 11th. It will then take another 4 - 5 working days for it to be prepared for customer delivery. Very apologetic and it's not their fault, but disappointing nonetheless.
The weird thing is the only Vibe-S that my dealer received was the Black one that was not pre-ordered by any customer. Hoping that it will be before Easter.
got a call from my dealer today saying that the car is still coming in april. though he didn't know when in april. just april.
from the sounds of things, it was nice of him to have at least called :)
The Mosel Ace [1] for those on board. Last known position was just offshore from Seattle (23/03/2012) [2]. Don't think she'll make the 25/03/2012 deadline to Brisbane.
[1] http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...MMSI=355315000
[2] http://aprs.fi/info/i/355315000
Awesome info man, thx.
Looks like the ship goes via Canadaand USA before coming here, talk about the long way round. lol
Mosel Ace, she's docked in Brisbane :)
It did make it on the 25th after all. Now gimme my car ;)
my mate got a vibe the other day and they said delivery would be betwee 4-6 weeks. seems like a big april jazz batch?
Can't wait!
Using my dc5r as a daily at the moment and it is killing me! $1.70 a litre!!#%^@!!
To those who have had delays with their deliveries, I recommend speaking to the dealer and try squeezing out some extras as for compensation.
I was able to get car mats added and door sills !
With the Vibe-s or Vibe overall Jap vs Thai is there any difference in the engine bay wise? As in CAI parts?
I wouldn't have thought so. It's the same engine, just different interior, body panels and electric goodies.