(21-09-2011 12:46pm)Barneyridge Wrote: I don't think any of us will be getting any or much of a discount. I was just fortunate that my dealer made a mistake which I did not mention before or after I signed my contract. I think most would respect the process and I certainly have and will not give specific details about the dealership and dealer for the reasons that have been pointed out. My view is the old school economics, supply and demand. Given the demand i an sure the dealer could replace my order with someone willing to accept my spot.
We are all entitled to our view and I respect yours, however whilst accepting the fact that these are much sought after vehicles and that the prospect of discounts is sheer fantasy, especially when ones are appearing in the UK classified for 5-10K over list price, this should not give some dealers the entitlement to treat us shabily.
I would be the first to say that there are obviously some marvellous dealers out there. LPR and Perth have already been praised highly and rightly. Indeed LPR have proved very helpful to members, including myself, despite the fact that they don't have our business yet (although I will seriously consider travelling to them next time). This does however fail to deal with the undisputed fact that many many members have been treated very poorly.
LandRover have come up with a truly outstanding product and I'm genuinely blown away by just how good it is after two days with it. The LandRover staff are seemingly hugely proud of their achievements, given what one member has told us on his visit to the Halewood plant and the fact that a car filled with five LandRover workers followed me into a restaurant car park yesterday a full ten miles away from the plant and they wanted to know how we rated her. They were really keen, enthusiastic and happily employed (something that isn't taken for granted in Liverpool)
LandRover UK have also been first class, just look at how they've handled the launch and all of those events throughout the country. So why don't all of the dealers recognise what we do and make the final part of this process as enjoyable as the rest is. I'm new to LandRover. Based on the product I'm here to stay.......based on the dealers.....we'll have to see.