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LR main dealers advice
xmob:
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:
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:
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:
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 £10,990. Is £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:
--- 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) ](*,)
--- End quote ---
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 £3000 in cash at any one point. The always prefer Cheque or c/cards.
Something to do with honest employees, and getting done over. :)
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