Topic: LR main dealers advice (Read 1484 times)

xmob · « **on:** March 16, 2007, 17:54:36 »

If all goes to plan, I'll be treating the missus to an 03 plate Freelander (TD4 ES) tomorrow for Mothers Day.

Having never dealt with a main dealer before, has anybody got any advice? I've heard stories of what you drive up in and what you wear making a difference to how you are treated. Is this really correct?

Stormin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2007, 18:05:18 »

Oh yes! Driving up in an old vehicle and in your work clothes, will get a different reaction to driving up in a newish vehicle and dressed up. :roll: Depends on your work clothes of course. :D

landy4x4xfar · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2007, 18:07:12 »

hold large amounts of cash in you hand and they will kiss your a55 if you were buck naked
(its a buys market make the [!Expletive Deleted!] work for it and never pay the asking price there will always be another one down the road cheaper newer and better spec) ](*,)

xmob · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2007, 18:14:53 »

Well, I work based from home, so I have 2 sets of works clothes. Full on suit when on client site or whatever I get up in when working at home. :D

Is a suit overkill?

Since the Volvo needs too much work for it's MoT, we don't currently have a car (except my Disco and Quad, both unsuitable). It'll be a walk in job, that'll confuse them!

The asking price is Ã‚Â£10,990. Is Ã‚Â£10,000 a reasonable offer then?

Anything in particular to look out for on a Freelander? I've made a point of avoiding the K-Series engined ones.

Sharpshooter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2007, 18:32:05 »

Quote from: "landy4x4xfar"

hold large amounts of cash in you hand and they will kiss your a55 if you were buck naked
(its a buys market make the !Expletive Deleted! work for it and never pay the asking price there will always be another one down the road cheaper newer and better spec) ](*,)

You will find that turning up with cash to a dealership no longer works. My mate works at one, and they are not allowed to accept more than Ã‚Â£3000 in cash at any one point. The always prefer Cheque or c/cards.

Something to do with honest employees, and getting done over. :)

Yoshi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2007, 18:38:48 »

Sharpshooter its nowt to do with that, its the fact no company is allowed to take a certain ammount of cash as its the money laundering laws.

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2007, 19:15:46 »

if you go in with the deposit in cash & keep it to hand & work it

wing nut · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2007, 19:16:58 »

Quote from: "xmob"

Well, I work based from home, so I have 2 sets of works clothes. Full on suit when on client site or whatever I get up in when working at home. :D

Is a suit overkill?

Since the Volvo needs too much work for it's MoT, we don't currently have a car (except my Disco and Quad, both unsuitable). It'll be a walk in job, that'll confuse them!

The asking price is Ã‚Â£10,990. Is Ã‚Â£10,000 a reasonable offer then?

Anything in particular to look out for on a Freelander? I've made a point of avoiding the K-Series engined ones.

id offer Ã‚Â£9000 and haggle for some extras too 'you should get it below 10,000 then

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2007, 20:01:03 »

Hi,
Just look like you can afford it

if not they will just think you are going to waste their time. Go in low, its your money so you hold the aces, they can only say no.
Steve

As for the suit, naah, smart casual

What do you call a welder in a suit?? ...................... The accused :lol: :lol:

xmob · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2007, 20:22:56 »

Quote from: "wing nut"

id offer Ã‚Â£9000 and haggle for some extras too 'you should get it below 10,000 then

Haggling for thrown in extras could be difficult. The one I have in mind is loaded with everything already. That's why it's caught me eye. :D

The only thing she's not sure about is the colour, Alverstone Red. Wimmin!!! :?

narked · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2007, 20:32:38 »

And if you even try to offer them that much in cash in one lump they have to report it. The gf's dad works in mortgages and investments, he regularly bores us with the extremely interesting rules...

MudRat · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2007, 21:27:29 »

WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH< THEN OFFER A NON FINANCE DEAL, we knocked off 3K from a 9K vehicle as we said we would walk away unless they made us a good deal, plus 6 months tax and a full tank of diesel!!

att · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2007, 22:01:12 »

Brought back memories this one.
My wife and myself wanted to buy a new car for her use.
We had a decent budget and started looking at Merc SL`s
We looked at all sorts of motors and decided we should buy a car from the dealer that was the most helpful, the car became a side issue really, it was more an exercise in stereotyping on our part.
We ended up with a Toyota Aygo.
Turned out to be a very good exercise, we saved an immense amount of money and have a car that is stupidly cheap to run, great fun and with brilliant dealer support.
It taught us that it doesn`t matter how much money you have or don`t, it is the dealership that counts.
Spent vast amounts of wonga on fancy motors in the past, only to get crap service.

We are happy with this little environmentally friendly motor.
We must look like hippies I guess :lol:
...If only they knew :twisted:

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2007, 02:42:25 »

Err, don't buy a freelander.

We looked at several, despite being warned off by mates in the trade.

All I can say is they all turned out to be a bitter dissapointment, just as predicted.

At the time SWMBO wouldn't drive another RR, she hates driving Blue and wouldn't entertain the thought of having another.

In the end I stranded her at work with the keys to my mate's TDi and her driving shoes.

We had an arguament

The next words out of her mouth were "so how much does Richard want
for this?"

Now I know I'll get shot down in flames by all the Freelander owners out there and I'm sure there are far worse cars to buy , but I couldn't get on with the constant droning from the back end, I can't take more than 10 minutes inside one.

Just my opinion though.

Terranger · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2007, 15:55:36 »

I went to a Land Rover dealership, and was treated rather well.
He even took the time to look over my terrano as trade-in, and he didn't laugh once.
Hopefully gettin an 06 Defender 110 double cab.
Don't fret, they're human too.

Yoshi · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2007, 17:06:43 »

Freelanders are too much like cars to be enjoyable!

And i will totally agree with the Toyota ideas, they are great, never had a problem with the dealerships when i have been to them!

landroverkeith · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2007, 21:32:04 »

Quote from: "Stormin"

Oh yes! Driving up in an old vehicle and in your work clothes, will get a different reaction to driving up in a newish vehicle and dressed up. :roll: Depends on your work clothes of course. :D

:? dont care what the dealer thinks if i want to buy a new car ill turn in clothes that ill decided my money is exactly the same as the next mans.

Bush Tucker Man · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2007, 22:08:29 »

Quote from: "landroverkeith"

Quote from: "Stormin"
Oh yes! Driving up in an old vehicle and in your work clothes, will get a different reaction to driving up in a newish vehicle and dressed up. :roll: Depends on your work clothes of course. :D

:? dont care what the dealer thinks if i want to buy a new car ill turn in clothes that ill decided my money is exactly the same as the next mans.

I know the old phrase 'Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover' ought not to apply, but sadly it still does.

It also depends on where the dealer is.
When I bought my 110Tdi Hard-Top (in October 1997) from a main-dealer I was treated impeccably, as it was at a dealer that was used to farmers & dealt with a lot of Defenders.
If it was a 'yuppie' area, it may have been a different story

The dealer even let us take out a new (at the time) 4.6HSE out whilst our 110 was washed prior to final collection :shock: :shock:

muddymart · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2007, 22:17:02 »

make sure you get a full tank of juice and 12 months road tax, and make sure they dont add it on to the bill !!
ask them to do a good deal on finance, and keep telling them somerwhere else does it at a better rate !! even though your paying straight up,over Ã‚Â£1000 on a card puts a nice little charge on for themselves as well , and that i do know !!

xmob · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2007, 00:08:21 »

Well, the dealer was actually very nice. No hard sell, unless it was that subtle I missed it. :oops:

A grand off the screen price, 12 months tax, full tank of DERV and it's next service.

Missus now owns an 03 Freelander TD4 ES Premium and I get the 200tdi Disco as a toy. :D

First accessories; MC sticker and a duckie.

redhand · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2007, 00:20:31 »

Quote from: "Sharpshooter"

Quote from: "landy4x4xfar"
hold large amounts of cash in you hand and they will kiss your a55 if you were buck naked
(its a buys market make the !Expletive Deleted! work for it and never pay the asking price there will always be another one down the road cheaper newer and better spec) ](*,)

You will find that turning up with cash to a dealership no longer works. My mate works at one, and they are not allowed to accept more than Ã‚Â£3000 in cash at any one point. The always prefer Cheque or c/cards.

Something to do with honest employees, and getting done over. :)

actually it's a legal requirement under anti-money-laundering laws. They are required by Law to inform customs and excise (or whatever they call themselves now) of any large cash transactions

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