joness7
Member Since: 09 Feb 2006
Location: West London
Posts: 233
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Need some advice!!
Having problems engaging the interest of my chosen Landrover dealer (Stratstone, High Wycombe). Not interested in letting me test drive, doesn't return calls etc.
Anyone else know a dealer in the area who may be more interested in £40k of my money?
Cheers
Steve J
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 9th Feb 2006 2:53 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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Harwoods in Croyden are still an independent DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 9th Feb 2006 3:13 pm |
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k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 90
 
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I had exactly the same experience at Stratstones - that's the one at Wooburn Green, right. I got fed up with chasing the dealer.
They let me test drive though!
In the end, I thought if they don't want my money, someone else will.
I kept hearing storys of "staff shortages", but I just assumed they couldn't be bothered with puny Disco 3 deals as they must be selling so many 60K Range Rovers!
Hartwells in Oxford are very good. Highly recommended. Only 30-40 mins from High Wycombe.
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| 9th Feb 2006 4:24 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23829
 
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Not very near to you, but T.H.White near Swindon (2 mins. from M4) gave me one of the best Test Drive experiences I've ever had. They are Independent & it really showed, in total contrast to a previous Test Drive at my nearest Hunter's.
Can't vouch for servicing etc. as I haven't got my D3 yet, waiting until the end of the quarter to get a good deal & an 06 plate, both of which I hope will help to soften the dreaded depreciation!
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| 9th Feb 2006 5:28 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
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Try Webbers of Basingstoke. Not too far from you. They lent me Disco 3 Auto with tow bar and electrics for 2 days so that I could try with my 'van on the back end.
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| 9th Feb 2006 6:38 pm |
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bluebarchetta
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 524
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I went to Hartwell's in Oxford after having tried Stratstone in Aylesbury and High Wycombe.
Was very happy with the service.
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| 9th Feb 2006 7:49 pm |
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irf
Member Since: 28 Sep 2005
Location: Herts
Posts: 106
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I bought from Stratstone Aylesbury.
The sales guy was pretty attentive once negotations started and called me every time he hadn't heard from me for a few days.
PM me if you want his name
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| 9th Feb 2006 8:24 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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| Marshalls of Peterborough |
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Marshalls of Peterborough are a very good dealer and that is where my personal thanks go to. The product manager and the DP are both excellent and very attentive. They may not do the very best deal in price, but that is made up for by the rest. Not forgetting the most important guys, the service manager and the service reception. Service reception is not only first class but one of the most polite bunch of guys you could ever meet, nothing is too much trouble for them.
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| 13th Feb 2006 8:42 am |
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Lardy
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 13
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The Stratstone dealer near Heathrow, Heathfirld I think were very keen and came up with the most competitive price on a TDv6 HSE.
Failing that Guy Salmon in Stratford upon avon were also very competative on price.
Webbers were very expensive!!!
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| 20th Feb 2006 11:25 am |
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aitchy
Member Since: 27 Sep 2005
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 130
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| Re: Marshalls of Peterborough |
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BN wrote:Marshalls of Peterborough are a very good dealer and that is where my personal thanks go to. The product manager and the DP are both excellent and very attentive. They may not do the very best deal in price, but that is made up for by the rest. Not forgetting the most important guys, the service manager and the service reception. Service reception is not only first class but one of the most polite bunch of guys you could ever meet, nothing is too much trouble for them.
thses guys get my vote as well. Thier senior technician will always discuss any issues with and you so you get front of house and back office support in spades, very proffessional. TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue and still smiling
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| 20th Feb 2006 11:51 am |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Ibstone Bucks
Posts: 999
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I tried Stratstone in Aylesbury and High Wycombe & got no where on price!
Ended up with Gatwick LR all done over the phone, never when to the dealers had the car delivered & that was a 3 month old ex demo! D5 HSE Waitona Grey 2015
Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
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| 20th Feb 2006 2:54 pm |
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chippypip
Member Since: 13 Dec 2005
Location: The Lake District
Posts: 127
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Lakeland Landrover. We first bought a Freelander from them in '01, then a Disco 2 in '04, and now the Disco 3.
The DP is very down to earth and friendly. The dealership began as a family firm and shows every sign of it remaining so. This shows in the level of customer service, nothing short of amazing!
Prices seem to be on average okay, although our Disco has only done 7,600 miles and its nearly a year old! so will see what they charge for servicing.
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| 20th Feb 2006 4:56 pm |
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Land Rover Nat
Member Since: 04 Feb 2006
Location: Buckie Scotland
Posts: 85
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Went to Frank Ogg in Elgin they did not want to sell us a Discovery 3. They offered us a silly amount for our Disco 2 in exchange, an offer that favoured them. Told them we would get a quote from another dealer. Despite me saying that all we wanted was a fair deal they never changed there offer. Went to Macrae & Dick in Inverness. They wanted to sell me a car, even gave me the keys so that I could test drive an automatic, as I was looking for a manual a that time. They offered me a fair deal on the Disco 2 ( I had got the Glass's guide value from the Internet). We now pick up our Discovery 3 up on 4th March. Just can't wait.
This was the second time we have tried to buy a Land Rover from Frank Oggs. We were looking for a top of the range Discovery2 and paying cash ut had to goto Town & County Aberdeen.
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| 20th Feb 2006 8:43 pm |
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transman
Member Since: 15 Oct 2005
Location: Up Northwest
Posts: 45
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Chippypip doesnt know it , but I live close to him, but South.
I can thoroughly recommend Kentdale Landrover in Kendal, from whom we have bought 5 Discos over a number of years, and now a new SE on March 1st.
They give service which I think is exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble.
From a sales viewpoint they are very competitive, and I have no scruples in quoting other dealer prices , which they generally match, but after a while as you age, you get to know when the stone is failing to produce blood.
They are a pleasure to deal with, and I would have to be dragged kicking and screaming to go anywhere else.
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| 20th Feb 2006 8:56 pm |
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