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Still cautiously optimistic. I did call and ask about it again and asked if they took American Express, I figure that will pique the guy's interest. Because I do want to just use that and for this to be a wham bam thank you ma'am thing.
Unfortunately most dealers wont take a credit card for more than $2,500-$5,000 anymore because of the fees, but who knows maybe they will. I'd do it just for the points lol
Stopped by and looked at a couple new Range Rovers this afternoon, they had two in the showroom, a LWB and a SWB. Locked, customers cars so I couldnt even see inside them (why you put customers cars nobody can sit in in the showroom is beyond me). They are really good looking though...I'm about 1-1.5 years out, and I figure if I decide I want one of these I would have to order it with a year's notice.
Its funny, this Land Rover dealer in Bethesda has the crappiest service of any dealer I have ever visited. The only time somebody refused to let me test drive a car was there, and just the way they were today about the concept that I would want to even look inside one of those Range Rovers was ridiculous. They never greet you, never look at you, you have to track somebody down to ask for help with something, then they yell around to try and get somebody who can be bothered to talk to you. Salespeople just standing around in a circle gabbing, no goodbye when you go to leave. Never been treated like that in any car dealership anywhere but that dealership, mainstream or luxury. The only other LR dealers are in VA, or out in like Annapolis, so that does give me pause about buying one since I would have to go to VA to find a decent dealer to service it. Dealer in Tysons is fabulous.
They never greet you, never look at you, you have to track somebody down to ask for help with something, then they yell around to try and get somebody who can be bothered to talk to you.
Doesn't sound like they deserve your business.
Plain and simple.
Just curious, have you checked out their Yelp reviews to see what others have to say about their experience with them?
Doesn't sound like they deserve your business.
Plain and simple.
I seriously would pay more to buy a Land Rover elsewhere lol. But, they're local so just for popping in and checking out a model its most convenient.
Just curious, have you checked out their Yelp reviews to see what others have to say about their experience with them?
I actually have friends who have bought cars there, one I helped negotiate the deal. She had a very good saleswoman, and it worked out fine for her. She and one other friend I have who drives Range Rovers experienced the same kind of thing just walking into the dealer.
I just looked up the Yelp reviews, and they are hit or miss. I thought the body of this one review was interesting though:
First, I entered the store to look at vehicles and was immediately told that I could not sit in the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. The sales person told me a doctor had built it but ended up not being able to afford the payments. I guess they assumed if a doctor could afford it why would I be able to. Chalking that up to a possible “hard sales” technique I showed the sales person that I could afford the vehicle with a bank statement (I have never had to do this in my life but this dealership is unique). Additionally, the other vehicle I was interested in was being driven by the store manager at the time and I was told that it was not an option because she’s still using it (another red flag I missed).
Very similar kind of experience. And this is Bethesda (well, its Rockville but thats another story), people here have gobs of money, them being concerned that anybody who pulls up to the dealer somehow can't afford a car on their floor is just ridiculous. You would think guy pulls up in a 3 year old S Class and walks in the door you'd at least say hello. Or...let him sit in or drive a car lol.
Its very strange. The salespeople all just kind of stand in a circle on the showroom floor and just ignore all the customers...never seen anything like it in any other dealer I have ever visited, and I've been in a lot.
LOL, this was funny. Read her review and then read the dealer's response. Glad they are paying such close attention lol
Unfortunately most dealers wont take a credit card for more than $2,500-$5,000 anymore because of the fees, but who knows maybe they will. I'd do it just for the points lol
Stopped by and looked at a couple new Range Rovers this afternoon, they had two in the showroom, a LWB and a SWB. Locked, customers cars so I couldnt even see inside them (why you put customers cars nobody can sit in in the showroom is beyond me). They are really good is fabulous.
Ain’t this the truth.
And yes I also am not sure if they’ll take it but it was more of a move to get them thinking “ok this should be easy, guy wants to just charge it on an Amex.” Like I said I don’t want him to know how just how much I want this car but I do want him to know I’m fully ready to buy it in cash for asking if it checks out.
Almost have garage all cleaned out ready for the SL. It’s a small garage, notice how tight the LS fits in there.
Sorry about the LR dealers. Maybe they don’t work on commission?? That’s inappropriate at a Chevy dealer let alone friggin Land Rover. I’ve never heard anything good nor bad about our LR dealer.
That is pretty tight, what does it measure? Mine is 20x20 which is the "standard" 2 car garage and both my cars fit in there but theres not room to do anything else in the garage. SL should fit in there fine.
Sorry about the LR dealers. Maybe they don’t work on commission?? That’s inappropriate at a Chevy dealer let alone friggin Land Rover. I’ve never heard anything good nor bad about our LR dealer.
Oh they do for sure. I don't know if they just do a lot of order business and they don't normally spend time trying to close customers, its really weird. I appreciate some level of space, like when I walk in say hi and let me know if I need anything to let them know, but that specific dealer is the only one I have ever been in where you are just flat out ignored. The salespeople don't even glance your way. And I look like a target Range Rover customer too...really weird. Its not Land Rover either, because the dealer in Tysons is not that way at all. Hell, the GM of the dealer in Tysons invited me and guests to the J/LR VIP Event at the car show a couple years ago.
That is pretty tight, what does it measure? Mine is 20x20 which is the "standard" 2 car garage and both my cars fit in there but theres not room to do anything else in the garage. SL should fit in there fine.
Oh they do for sure. I don't know if they just do a lot of order business and they don't normally spend time trying to close customers, its really weird. I appreciate some level of space, like when I walk in say hi and let me know if I need anything to let them know, but that specific dealer is the only one I have ever been in where you are just flat out ignored. The salespeople don't even glance your way. And I look like a target Range Rover customer too...really weird. Its not Land Rover either, because the dealer in Tysons is not that way at all. Hell, the GM of the dealer in Tysons invited me and guests to the J/LR VIP Event at the car show a couple years ago.
I agree, you should be able to get the SL in there no problem since it is quite a lot smaller than a 430.
Service like that is typical of low end dealerships near the inner city....totally unacceptable IMO
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I agree, you should be able to get the SL in there no problem since it is quite a lot smaller than a 430.
Oh yeah, no problem it'll fit great. It's way smaller than LS but it weighs 200lbs more, I like that. Tank, old school Mercedes style.
Steve I think my garage is "standard" as you say but I can't find any measurements. The problem is the HVAC and water heater are right there which eats into precious space. If I had a tankless WH up against the wall, both LX and LS would fit.
Thanks! It's good to have it back, that beeping is annoying but they'll fix it this week. The throttle response is so drastically different than my LS it took getting used to again.
My daughter's garage is about 20x20 and it's tight with their CRV and Civic. I don't know how someone with larger vehicles could stand that size!
I’ve got an S Class and a Pacifica, both over 200 inches long and they fit fine. I can walk around them, all the doors open, etc. There’s room for SOME storage at the back but not much.
He's supposed to call me tomorrow.... They've been waiting on a part.
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Can I plz make one recommendation having owned a CL500 if I can.
Make sure it includes at least 2 keys before committing to price.
That always seems to be a "gotcha" and the car dealers get killer deals with locks smiths that us guys don't get so it will be much easier and cheaper for him to sweeten the deal if he needs to add a key than you going to MB.
My daughter's garage is about 20x20 and it's tight with their CRV and Civic. I don't know how someone with larger vehicles could stand that size!
Yes it's a weakness of our house we would definitely change if we could. I need at least a 3 car garage, and a large one at that. But, we've made such a fortune on our house and love the rest of it too much (and basically pay nothing for it, mortgage-wise) to ever sell at least in the foreseeable future. I wish I could park the LX inside (I can, but only one car fits...LS430 gets garage) but LX is a vehicle designed for the worst, so it'll live.
Originally Posted by patgilm
I must have missed it, what happened to your LX?
I backed into a gas station pole (not near a gas pump) at my boat dock.
Yeah I would design a bigger garage if I could too, I think everybody would. My big issue is height, my garage is really low, which limits what kind of SUVs I can fit in there.
