4200 facelift question, reverse lever and buttons other way around?

[Smasher]

Hi guys,

i am still on the search and the latest pictures of what looks like a very nice 2005 55 plate, i noticed the reverse lever and the 2 buttons that are normally to the left seem to be the opposite way around to all the others i have seen. Anyone know why? is this normal?

It looks like it was set up for a left hand drive model as the buttons face that way!!!

thanks Kev.

 

[mjheathcote]

They ran out if RHD units and fitted LHD units instead!
It has been noticed before, on some facelift cars.
Would annoy the **** out of me!

 

[BennyD]

Italian character. Quality control is paramount so they fit what's available!

 

[mjheathcote]

I used to visit Italy on a regular basis to carry out factory acceptable tests for a company that made pharmaceutical powder handling equipment.
Nothing was made on time
Nothing was made to the drawings
Nothing was delivered finished, always finished on site in the UK
The lunches where epic though, the local restaurant outside under the olive groves, for hours...

In comparison when doing the same for a German company.
Always on time
Always correct to the drawings
Always fully finished before delivery to site
The lunches where a working lunch usually sandwiches, so dull...

 

[BennyD]

I used to visit Italy on a regular basis to carry out factory acceptable tests for a company that made pharmaceutical powder handling equipment.
Nothing was made on time
Nothing was made to the drawings
Nothing was delivered finished, always finished on site in the UK
The lunches where epic though, the local restaurant outside under the olive groves, for hours...

In comparison when doing the same for a German company.
Always on time
Always correct to the drawings
Always fully finished before delivery to site
The lunches where a working lunch usually sandwiches, so dull...

Kind of sums up their different attitudes. However, I still much prefer Italian cars to German cars.

 

[mjheathcote]

German car for work, Italian car for fun!

 

[BennyD]

Well, there's a thing; that's what I've got!

 

[dem maser]

German car for work, Italian car for fun!

Agree.....until i bought a Panda for work aswel

 

[Parisien]

Now boys....stereotyping of our EU neighbours....ok Ian.....


P

 

[hodroyd]

Kev,
That's a special spec' mate, worth a lot more money..!! Are you sure it's not been mounted the wrong way round by somebody, is reverse towards the back on the switch..??
Cheers
R

 

[Andyk]

Kev, as above nothong to worry about......Its Italian...

 

[Smasher]

cheers guys, tomorrow is the viewing, and the viewing of the 52 plate 4200 with 28K on the clock..

 

[hodroyd]

Kev, check under the right rear light cluster for bubbling paint, it is a weak spot..!!