Hi All,
The following tale should serve as a warning to people of the underhand tactics used by some Land Rover dealers.
I was thinking of upgrading my Honda Accord for an 04 plate Disco 2 to go camping with the kids.(I used to have a RR classic for this purpose), so this weekend I took myself and partner along to my local Guy Salmon showroom.
After a test drive in a nice Java Black D2 which went very well, the dealer said 'Would sir like to take a new discovery for a short drive to see how it compares'?
The Ba***rd!!
Now, thanks to this unscrupulous salesman I have to spend twice as much on my next car as I had intended!
He knew only too well that I was bound to have been impressed with the smooth and quiet TDV6 engine and the ride and handling that was several leagues above that of the D2.
But that's not the worst of it! He then invited us both inside for a cup of coffee and a 'chat'. I should have known better. It was here that he showed me on his computer that I could in fact afford one!
I could buy a second house for the amount my HSE is costing me per month.....but it is worth it.Matt
6th Nov 2006 11:15 am
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I bought a D3 HSE in April, then wife's D2 needed replacing so was looking at a run out Frelander. When she found out this I got a sharp "what, you get a nice new Discovery and you're going to put me in a poxy Freelander". Now she has a D3 as well (just as well, I use it for offroading)! Now completely broke rather than a bit broke but have 2 D3 in drive!
Aye.....they let the car sel itself!......suppose that speaks volumes for the inherent quality of the D3............. 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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6th Nov 2006 11:20 am
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Or our love of the phrase "Wow, that really is affordable!!!"
I'm hoping to order a TDV6 HSE when I come back from Tenerife at the end of the month! I miss it allready!Back in the game!
6th Nov 2006 11:26 am
SN
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DiscoDad wrote:
But that's not the worst of it! He then invited us both inside for a cup of coffee and a 'chat'. I should have known better. It was here that he showed me on his computer that I could in fact afford one!
What a t**t!
Yes - it sort of comes over you in a wave of elation doesn't it? All those promises that you made to SWMBO about not getting drawn into it, yes we'll discuss it, and we need to make sure we can afford it..... all go out of the window.
d3matt wrote:
I could buy a second house for the amount my HSE is costing me per month.....but it is worth it.
Its close - I'm only just spending more on my mortgage than my D3Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
6th Nov 2006 11:41 am
Laura
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Just how bad is a Freelander compared to a D3??? I had this thought that ONE DAY I might downsize Is this a good idea or a complete non-starter??
6th Nov 2006 11:47 am
simon
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New Feelander is bloody good... old Freelander was bloody good but was surpassed many years ago.
6th Nov 2006 11:54 am
SN
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The new one looks very capable - the old one is light years different - though I know a couple of mad Freelander drivers who have had their Freelander places I wouldn't take my D3Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
The first freelanders were shocking...I bought a launch model and it required heaps of repairs/etc etc....trim was particularly fragile and the seats were sh**e.......nae support and fell to bits....needless to say, they got better as time went on but I believe the freelander2 is a whole different kettle of potatoes!...way better and properly built....akin to the difference between a d2 and d3.......suppose only time will tell......HOWEVER....a big spec freelander 2 will run you up to nearly £35k....I know where my money would go instead.2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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BTW, I experienced what I now know to be what D3 owners call the 'permagrin' about 3 minutes into the test drive! Back in the game!
6th Nov 2006 12:05 pm
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DiscoDad wrote:
Ha Ha DSL, now I know why you brew your own!
Home brew is cause wife thinks I keep half of the French wine industry going single handed. She says that cider will be good for you (prob hoping that it will be rubbish) but she keeps on buying the wine! Just don't cremate me!
[quote]Yes - it sort of comes over you in a wave of elation doesn't it? All those promises that you made to SWMBO about not getting drawn into it, yes we'll discuss it, and we need to make sure we can afford it..... all go out of the window.
Luckily for me she was just as keen. She can't fit much shopping in her Saab rag-top! Back in the game!
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Is this a good idea or a complete non-starter??
