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druand



Member Since: 07 Sep 2009
Location: south ayrshire
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Scotland 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Fuji White
DS Dealer telling Porkies!!

I called at dealership to view new DS, when a sales person asked if I was considering a new DS I said in about 18 months when current FL is 3 years old and by that time new Ingenium engine will be available.
No No, the new engines are for Jaguar only the DS will not be getting them!!! Possibly in 2 wheel drive only at a later date but 4x4 will stay with current engine???

Auto Express this week give details of Jaguar with 2.0L 163 bhp Ingenium engine capable of 75 mpg Manual and 69 mpg Auto in new Jaguar.
Would not expect this on 4x4 DS but should be a big improvement on current FL. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

Post #247596 4th Jan 2015 3:07 pm
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taztastic



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Sounds like typical wet behind the ears sales boy/girl wanting you to buy now.
They think we were born yesterday Laughing

Did they have a DS on site or did you have to wear the goggles and coo over a cardboard box?

Post #247598 4th Jan 2015 3:17 pm
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Hicksy



Member Since: 29 Apr 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

There's a few of them type of sales guys around, just ordered a new car , I was told by one dealer, our local dealer too that the car has free metallic paint, xenons , and full leather, guess what he was wrong on all three, and then came up with the figures I was after but at literally the last minute realised they were quoting me for a manual not auto . Hence I bought the car from another dealer 30 miles away who really knew the product ,
Ps I'm not joining the lr clan again, sorry and the little audi is going in mid march 

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Freelander gone
Audi sold
Volvo xc60 r design coming

Post #247612 4th Jan 2015 4:36 pm
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LR NUT



Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
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Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Some dealers don't know there they're arsehole from their elbow Rolling Eyes

I amazes me how they still have a job Shocked

When I was placing an order for my Dynamic,I visted the local stealers just for a nosey and they had a demo and the sales guy who has been at the branch for many years was trying to me tell me that it had the optional xenons and the upgraded 825W merdian stereo Laughing it has halogens and the 380W meridian! MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

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DrRpb



Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

Agreed. I knew the brochure and options in much more detail than one dealer I visited.
Guy Salmon in Portsmouth on the other hand knew their stuff! Thumbs Up * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975 Smile

Post #247618 4th Jan 2015 5:13 pm
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Mav71



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

Who was the dealer, and what was the sales guys name? We should all call and wind him up! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Post #247625 4th Jan 2015 5:59 pm
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j77



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My dealer has yet to receive the salesmans training from LR, all they have had is the one day when he went down to drive the car, but he made the effort to find things out from other sources.

No excuses for not knowing the basics though. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Post #247627 4th Jan 2015 6:11 pm
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druand



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Scotland 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Fuji White

Not to get too far off thread but its 10 times worse when technicians don't know the repair procedures.
i.e. my first SD 11MY (3 months old) required a new fuel gauge sensor they removed rear diff, drive shafts and prop shaft all in 1 piece ,damaging oxygen sensor ,heat shields and shaft to diff flanges.

Reason: the propshaft does not separate from diff!!! what a load of ----- All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

Post #247640 4th Jan 2015 7:05 pm
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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Its amazing the lack of knowledge / interest some sales staff have in their product. I suppose its great when they get Mr and Mrs Average through the door who are just looking to by their next "nice" car.
When I buy a car I have it researched to death and know exactly what model / spec / options Im after and am not swayed by the nice suits and free coffee Rolling Eyes

Post #248434 10th Jan 2015 12:57 pm
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