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Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore
xxxx5
 

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Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

Firstly this will be my 100 post on the forum so far and I have really enjoyed the relaxed friendly atmosphere that everyone has contributed to. This is compared to some other car forums I have been on in my past car history, were it can end up with some very nasty comments about your style of car etc!

I have been really looking forward and excited about the RRE since the LRX concept and finally place a deposit March of this year for a PURE. I can't say the dealer service has been that great compared to the usual german car company I am use to, but I loved the car and I really wanted a RR.

But over the past few weeks I have started to wondering if I am making a big mistake, firstly the dealer open night was very poor compared to some of the events that have been described on here by other members up and down the country, a few drinks 3 cars to view and that was your lot. No gift bag, driving day etc. I didn't feel special given that they have had £2k of my money since March. Secondly the issues over delayed delivery times is a concern, and thirdly if the issue regarding Xenons now being removed from PURE orders becomes reality then I just think I should have gone somewhere else with my money. This was my first time dealing with the LR brand and I must say I am just starting to regret it. If LR want to attract a new type of person to the brand and then retain them, they seriously need to up there game plan. The customer demands more now and expects.

I think the other issue is the quality, I have read a number of posts were people have criticised the leather and door cards in the Pure, is this becoming a poor mans Evoque, I hope not???

Maybe I am just having a bit of a down period, but I am seriously considering what to do next.

Now Sold: 5dr Pure SD4 Man / Fuji White / Pano Roof / Tech Park / Style 6 Alloys / Privacy Glass / Xenons / Black H'lining / Power Fold Door Mirrors / Power Tailgate / Carpet Mats / Front Fogs.
17-09-2011 10:27am
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bogstomper
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

I think you have to trust your instincts - have you had a decent test drive yet? My dealer's approach to that may have made the difference for me (they were very happy for me to take the car for the day and covered the insurance) so I now feel I can make an informed decision - and as I've said in the test drive thread I enjoyed the car overall despite one or two wee niggles. I've sat in their showroom Pure and while it's not what I would buy, I was impressed with how it felt for a 'base' model. Do you mind me asking - you've added a big spec and I'm guessing that ups the price quite a bit towards Prestige / Dynamic territory - are you keen to keep yours 2WD? Just interested.
17-09-2011 10:36am
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xxxx5
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

(17-09-2011 10:36am)bogstomper Wrote:  I think you have to trust your instincts - have you had a decent test drive yet? My dealer's approach to that may have made the difference for me (they were very happy for me to take the car for the day and covered the insurance) so I now feel I can make an informed decision - and as I've said in the test drive thread I enjoyed the car overall despite one or two wee niggles. I've sat in their showroom Pure and while it's not what I would buy, I was impressed with how it felt for a 'base' model. Do you mind me asking - you've added a big spec and I'm guessing that ups the price quite a bit towards Prestige / Dynamic territory - are you keen to keep yours 2WD? Just interested.

Mine is a 4wd, and yes I have had a number of test drives all be it in Prestige.

Now Sold: 5dr Pure SD4 Man / Fuji White / Pano Roof / Tech Park / Style 6 Alloys / Privacy Glass / Xenons / Black H'lining / Power Fold Door Mirrors / Power Tailgate / Carpet Mats / Front Fogs.
17-09-2011 10:43am
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bogstomper
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

Ah - I missed the TD4 in your signature - oops. I think unfortunately there will be dealers out there who know that demand will outstrip supply for a while so won't see the need to try too hard. If you like the car I don't think that would put me off, although I might be tempted to see if I could switch my business to another dealer - guess that would mean waiting longer though. Sorry to hear your experience hasn't been more positive.
17-09-2011 10:52am
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GibEvoque
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

I am going pretty much for the same spec as you, and managed to have a good look in a pure, right next to a prestige, and the difference in quality in leather door cards etc is negligible, so in this respect i would not worry too much.

As for the xenons issue, spoke to my dealer, and as they also provide all the tax free sales for RR worldwide, he wasn't too concerned, apparently LR have a reputation for being overly conservative in these matters.

2012 RRE TD4 Auto Dynamic, Fuji white, Shadow Chrome alloys, Panoramic contrast roof
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17-09-2011 11:04am
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jos
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

just ordered my 2wd pure white yesterday ! and my dealer here in the netherlands
was very happy and did his very best for everything
i already see the car 3 times, and drove already 2 times in the last month
so i'm convinced that i wil drive my rre in januar !

ORDER16-09/2011>DEL; 27-01/2012

eD4-PURE fuji /black int./coup
pano-roof/techPACK > done !;painted wheels
3cm lowering/2cm spacers ; ROOFwrap
already > 52.000 km drive ; average;1lit/14km
ré-painted bumperparts and mirrors

4 y.TT mk1
2 y.MINIc-S
4 y.TT mk2
1 yr mini CM;
so i fit exactly in de evoque-profile...
2015 > TTmk3......?
17-09-2011 11:38am
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defender_uk
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

xxxx5...see my post in xenon delays....I know it is so tempting to tell 'em to stuff it...and they deserve it, but don't cut the nose to spite the face....hard i know....

Defender_uk

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17-09-2011 12:38pm
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xxxx5
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

thanks defender UK

Now Sold: 5dr Pure SD4 Man / Fuji White / Pano Roof / Tech Park / Style 6 Alloys / Privacy Glass / Xenons / Black H'lining / Power Fold Door Mirrors / Power Tailgate / Carpet Mats / Front Fogs.
17-09-2011 07:12pm
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vinny
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

I have a pure coupe on order with xenons,rear camera and panoramic roof and due to recent bad news concerning all three options I am waiting each day for the next bombshell to hit!
All I need now is for them to run out of privacy glass and 20'' style 6 alloys and I should be left with something resembling a suzuki jimny!Laughing

My order- fuji white sd4 manual coupe,tech pack,xenons,style 6 20's,pano roof,privacy,front fogs,rear camera,folding mirrors,ebony int/ivory headliner,dec delivery.(still waiting!) Collected 14/01/2012
NOW SOLD as of 26/07/14 Very Happy
Now driving Audi SQ5, everything the Evoque should of been.
17-09-2011 07:20pm
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J77
 

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RE: Not sure I want a Pure or even a RRE anymore

Personally I think the pure interior is fine couldn't really see a big difference between the pure and prestige.

18MY Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic SE D240
17-09-2011 07:37pm
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