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Maddie

oldenstar

Further info on this subject. (I refer to the Tribute, not earlobes or nosehair, against which nothing I have, having full sets of both).
My dealer now informs me that the flu?? is awaiting UK approval, and that Trigano can't be sure when this will be. Apparently the vans are in the UK but can't be released without this approval.
Possibly UK regs differ from those on the continong, but it all seems very strange to me.
The saying 'Good things come to those who wait' better be true in this case!
Incidentally the dealer offered me an 05 reg Tribute with 3000 miles, awning, drive-away awning, aerial and freesat box, top box, roof rack and ladder for 24K if I didn't want to wait.
But it's white and not so flashy Rolling Eyes

Decisions, decisions-help me folks
Paul

rft

Alternatively if you don't want to wait or be boring

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRIGANO-TRIBUTE-MOTORHOME-2006-SILVER-MOD EL_W0QQitemZ130091894559QQcategoryZ14256QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem

I made a silly offer which was declined but I'm pleased really because I think the X2/50 Ducato body is much better looking!

grumpyman

I posted this one above on the site some 2 weeks ago it is relisted again with a £500 drop in the reserve. I agree the new one looks nicer on the exterior but the interior is not a patch on the 2006 model at £4000 more. I think the ebay van would be a nice bargain with the extras at £24000 but only a personal view.

ingram

grumpyman

This was a thread i posted in February I was told this by my dealer in early January.
Don't quite remember the full differences but one had a metal plate along the floor of the cab where it divides from the living area also the 650s had different seat belt retainers.I am told by my Dealer that France and Germany are getting the new vans first something about as you mention the increase in price which i was told was VAT in Italy but the mentioned country dealers are being supplied at the old rate and so are getting them first. (same old story as we do live in a third world country)

oldenstar

Thanks for the input folks. The ebay van looks very good indeed and is very tempting. It also matches the 2007 vans for 'sex appeal'.
I also note your comments Grumpyman about the van's interior, and personally tend to agree. However SWMBO is rarely willing to be without input, so I think that we will end up awaiting the 2007 version. I think the new cab, chassis and engine are vast improvements,
(cab definitely, chassis and engine according to blurb and reviews) and we will have to actually live in the van to see if correct decision has been made.
Plus I really want to use a local dealer if poss for all the obvious reasons, especially as ours is also a Fiat main dealer.
So rft and I will wait on.
Incidentally Grumpyman is yours out of the hospital yet? I gather it turned out to be the hospital rather than the graveyard.
Paul

grumpyman

PM posted hope you manage to find a new one.

rft

I've found a very helpful dealer who will take a £250 fully refundable deposit if I don't like the 650 when it arrives sometime between end of April and mid May.

I understand that Autotrail are spending 8 - 10 hours per vehicle on the first batch to make sure that they have been built to the promised standard, are compliant and are specced as promised. It's a very thorough PDI to avoid warranty issues apparently.

They've also emailed me some decent pics. They are much the same as the ones you've probably seen already but larger means much clearer. They still show the preproduction model which omits the standard fit ladder and roof cross bars but would make nice desktop wallpaper if anyone is interested.

Pls email me rather than pm and I'll forward immediately:

rft(at)primoplc.com

Replace (at) with @

Otto-de-froste

Trigano is cheaper, and my impression at GMex was that the fixtures fittings and trim were better on the Trigano.
The Adrias were for sale, whereas the Trigano was a prototype.
The Trigano throws in a few toys too.

The Tribute suits us because of the layout.
Our present van has a dinette, and we find this a little uncomfortable for lounging.
We are not really able to climb up to the rear bed of the Adria, but the space underneath would be useful.
The Van M (Renault) was a consideration, but the new Ducato is allegedly bigger.
We ordered the 650 from Danum, and would like to get a Trigano club/forum or whatever going.

Happy Trigging.