So I bought a Range Rover today.

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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:30 AM
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So I bought a Range Rover today.

Only to find out 3hrs later after me signing all the papers calling my insurance bla bla bla bla, bla blaaaa.... "Dear Mr F900 theres been a big mistake, there sticker price is incorrect by $10,000" I was like WTFFF.... just to long of a story to go into but.... I guess it was to good to be true I guess the search continues.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:40 AM
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IF you signed the paperwork then the price is final. Their bad.

I'd put up a fight.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 03:04 AM
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You right, but i thought i'd never say this about a car dealership especially here in S FLA , they had been fair and upfront from the start, because it was a big sale for them, they but me with the Manager, so we could agree on what needed to be sorted out so we would move forward....the error was not caught until i was signing the final sales sheet. I could see they where been up front and not playing any games...and it was just that a mistake, huge yes but i was more dissapointed then mad... they tried to make it up, and we could not come to an agreement and i said i would sleep on it....

When it comes to mistake been made as long it is not intentional or misleading, i can be a very fair person to deal with....like i said in this case based on everything i saw it was, most likely i'll move on...... and look for another Range Rover, although this one was flawless, with full history...DVD package, upgraded sound etc....

As for in INQ on my CR, you know WILL I can take care of that VIA "B" takes about 10days or so for it to fall off. so i'm not worried there...
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:32 AM
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Damn, that sucks, I thought you finally found a vehicle. It seems you have had a lot of trouble finding the right vehicle at a fair price
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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they should have just kpt their mouths shut and taken a loss
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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They did that on my sisters Nissan Maxima. The gave her the rebate plus the special intrestrate rate, and 5,000 to much for her trade. They called her when she got home and said there had been a mistake. And they would need 5,000 to close the deal.

She said that when she left the place, the deal was cloased, and it was there loss. She said that either they could take her word for it, or maybe her lawyer could explaint it more clearly.

They backed down....
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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Damn, that sucks, I thought you finally found a vehicle. It seems you have had a lot of trouble finding the right vehicle at a fair price
Its not so much the right vehicle at a fair price, more like the games they like to play at the dealers, although lately it has not been that bad. But thats how it is in s florida

I finally decided the Range Rover would be the smart chioce as it would keep me out of trouble on the road...2nights ago i was in a 125mph race will a Audi A6 #2am in the morning coming from Miami. I should know better...
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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What year RR? What dealer were you looking at? Looking at new or used?
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by F900

As for in INQ on my CR, you know WILL I can take care of that VIA "B" takes about 10days or so for it to fall off. so i'm not worried there...
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by F900
You right, but i thought i'd never say this about a car dealership especially here in S FLA , they had been fair and upfront from the start, because it was a big sale for them, they but me with the Manager, so we could agree on what needed to be sorted out so we would move forward....the error was not caught until i was signing the final sales sheet. I could see they where been up front and not playing any games...and it was just that a mistake, huge yes but i was more dissapointed then mad... they tried to make it up, and we could not come to an agreement and i said i would sleep on it....

When it comes to mistake been made as long it is not intentional or misleading, i can be a very fair person to deal with....like i said in this case based on everything i saw it was, most likely i'll move on...... and look for another Range Rover, although this one was flawless, with full history...DVD package, upgraded sound etc....

As for in INQ on my CR, you know WILL I can take care of that VIA "B" takes about 10days or so for it to fall off. so i'm not worried there...
for acknowledging that it was an honest mistake and not trying to take advantage of a dealership that wasn't trying to fock you over.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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I'm sure if the mistake had meant $10k in their favor they would have done the same thing
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Trust me... You're almost better off not getting it... The maintenance fees and parts on this truck are horrendous! It's a nice ride but it's not cheap to run.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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I'd lease it, not buy it. Lose your shirt>StrongResidual
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by YBA
Trust me... You're almost better off not getting it... The maintenance fees and parts on this truck are horrendous! It's a nice ride but it's not cheap to run.

Depends on the year, the new 03+ RRs have a very good track record thus far......basically the 03-05 is a BMW.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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Range Rover doesnt have free maintenance?
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Depends on the year, the new 03+ RRs have a very good track record thus far......basically the 03-05 is a BMW.

Hows that work? BMW got rid of Rover in 2000. Good ole' Ford is the parent company now.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003TLSNKC
Hows that work? BMW got rid of Rover in 2000. Good ole' Ford is the parent company now.
In any case, BMW has never been a sign or reliability... My friend has a 2004 X5 and it spends more time at the dealer than being driven...
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by YBA
In any case, BMW has never been a sign or reliability... My friend has a 2004 X5 and it spends more time at the dealer than being driven...
The X5 is built in the U.S........and dates back to 1998, its probably the least reliable BMW.

I'm on my 3rd and every one of them has been great.

My oldman has had 2, both been great and has a new one coming in Oct.

Also has an 04 RR and had been flawless.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003TLSNKC
Hows that work? BMW got rid of Rover in 2000. Good ole' Ford is the parent company now.
Land Rover still had a contract with BMW in place even after the departure.

Nothing wrong with having Ford as a parent company, they have done great things with the companies they own.

The new Range Rover's use Jag V8s, nothing unreliable about them.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Land Rover still had a contract with BMW in place even after the departure.

Nothing wrong with having Ford as a parent company, they have done great things with the companies they own.

The new Range Rover's use Jag V8s, nothing unreliable about them.

Nothing wrong with having Ford as a parent company? I wouldnt wish that upon anyone.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003TLSNKC
Nothing wrong with having Ford as a parent company? I wouldnt wish that upon anyone.
Well obviously, you don't know very much about cars.....which is ok, you're forgiven.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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ur getting myy dream car
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by F900
You right, but i thought i'd never say this about a car dealership especially here in S FLA , they had been fair and upfront from the start, because it was a big sale for them, they but me with the Manager, so we could agree on what needed to be sorted out so we would move forward....the error was not caught until i was signing the final sales sheet. I could see they where been up front and not playing any games...and it was just that a mistake, huge yes but i was more dissapointed then mad... they tried to make it up, and we could not come to an agreement and i said i would sleep on it....

When it comes to mistake been made as long it is not intentional or misleading, i can be a very fair person to deal with....like i said in this case based on everything i saw it was, most likely i'll move on...... and look for another Range Rover, although this one was flawless, with full history...DVD package, upgraded sound etc....

As for in INQ on my CR, you know WILL I can take care of that VIA "B" takes about 10days or so for it to fall off. so i'm not worried there...

You are a better man than most
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Well obviously, you don't know very much about cars.....which is ok, you're forgiven.

All I know is that I have never and will never own a Ford, Id rather walk.

Last edited by 2003TLSNKC; Sep 14, 2005 at 09:03 PM.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Well obviously, you don't know very much about cars.....which is ok, you're forgiven.

Im shocked you even bothered to answer some of these guys.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Im shocked you even bothered to answer some of these guys.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Im shocked you even bothered to answer some of these guys.
I know..........
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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The Update.....

Dealer calls me back yesterday asking for a 2nd chance, also gave me some time to look at some Range Rover black book values, so i go there and within a 1hr we came to agreement, but with conditions i set because of a few concerns, which only Land Rover could settle. Also gives me time to check the RR out Fully and take it on a extended Test drive for 2days.

I have the Range Rover and i'll take pictures in a few to show you what i'm taking about and also i have to deal with Land Rover Service on a quotes needed.


More to follow later......
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