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Member Since: 23 Nov 2006
Location: Brisbane
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discomaniac wrote:
Might have had something to do with the 25 warranty trips to the dealer in the first 14 months.
Received a Landrover Calendar for 2006, no calendar from LR this year.
They must have realised that you were using the calendar to record the visits to the dealer and decided best not give you another.
Steve
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 20th Mar 2007 11:51 am |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
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away wrote:We got ours too. I thought it was a nice touch. Speaking of the survey...one of the the questions I was asked was "was the fuel tank of your vehicle full when you picked it up?" Sadly, ours wasn't. $80,000 for a car and we only got half a tank. Are we allowed to name and shame on this forum?
OK, it seems I am allowed to name and shame. But before I do I will point out that the whole experience of buying the car was pleasant and not at all stressful. We did get a couple of bottles of a nice red. The salesperson, James Gower (yes he is related to the cricketer) was marvellous, but I'm still pee'd off at not getting a full tank - especially when the dealership was fully aware that we had a longish drive home to our country town.
Take a bow, for the wrong reason, BARBAGALLO MOTORS of Perth. D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 20th Mar 2007 11:46 pm |
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TDMP
Member Since: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 511
 
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away wrote:a longish drive home to our country town. Take a bow, for the wrong reason, BARBAGALLO MOTORS of Perth.
Perth to Geraldon a "longish" drive? Too right - whats that 400+ks?!
Got the rug today, anyway. Nice touch. Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
(Epicurus BC 341-270)
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| 21st Mar 2007 8:52 am |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Posts: 1170
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I got two bottles of red when I picked up the car and a key fob was posted out to me. No blanket.
Don't think i got surveyed though! Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 21st Mar 2007 11:04 am |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
Posts: 111
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TDMP wrote:away wrote:a longish drive home to our country town. Take a bow, for the wrong reason, BARBAGALLO MOTORS of Perth.
Perth to Geraldon a "longish" drive? Too right - whats that 400+ks?!
Got the rug today, anyway. Nice touch.
Yep, 424 to be exact. Mind you, I frequently drive over 1000Km a day for work...and I'm sure Jamo clocks 'em up too - but hey! the fuel they gave us wouldn't have got us home.
Cheers, Russ. D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 21st Mar 2007 1:11 pm |
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RetiredBob
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
Posts: 183
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G'day all you 'Westerners'
I and two other Disco3s will be doing an East-West crossing in May/June/July (towing vans) and ending up at Steep Point. At least two will be due for a service soon after arrival. I realise there are not many stealers in the area so most probably will have to travel south. Reading about some of the troubles you are having does not give me much confidence. Who would you recommend for serviceing???
Regards
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| 21st Mar 2007 11:03 pm |
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Boofrmb
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
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Well to all u, After purchasing a D3, I got a small box from a local bookshop in sydney with stuff all, paperwork on the unit I have purchased, ans a key ring, not even leather. Wish I was on the East-West trip, Im doing a trip up to the Gulf, Lawn hill.
Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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| 23rd Mar 2007 8:33 am |
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TDMP
Member Since: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 511
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Boofrmb wrote:Well to all u, After purchasing a D3, I got a small box from a local bookshop in sydney with stuff all, paperwork on the unit I have purchased, ans a key ring, not even leather. Rob
 Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
(Epicurus BC 341-270)
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| 23rd Mar 2007 11:42 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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I bought an HSE 11 months ago. All I got was a whinge from the boss at the dealership that the price I paid was "prostitution of the brand". Also a short verbal apology for not delivering my rubber mats (paid for and delivered evntually about two months later). I did get some fuel but not a full tank. Since purchase, he wouldn't want to know you. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 26th Mar 2007 5:22 am |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Will be interesting to see what sort of 'service' I get when I pick my new SE up end of April. regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 26th Mar 2007 5:34 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Good luck Peter, I had better service from Alto in Sydney and should probably have stayed there. Service is a problem as you know. Courtsey cars are non existant from the dealer we are talking about. You can "buy" a car for the day, usually a Falcon. Alto once lent me a beautiful Jaguar with TV in the dash. They lent it to me overnight as we were in Sydney and said "take your wife out and have a good time" 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 26th Mar 2007 6:02 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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I would concur that Alto are good. I have had no problems with the service dept. but this site helps. 
We pushed on price but not a full tank of fuel and corporate program (free service and loaner ) but no bottles of wine.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 26th Mar 2007 7:49 am |
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barryp
Member Since: 24 Dec 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 138
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From Alto at Artarmon, Full Tank of diesel and the rug as well! Howzat!  2017 Range Rover Sport TDV6 L494 Fuji White
2011 Range Rover Sport SDV6 L320 Fuji White Loved but GONE
2010 TRAKKA Motorhome Fiat Ducato GONE (What a dud, don't buy one)
2006 Discovery 3 SE TDV6 Automatic Chawton White/Ebony. Loved but GONE
2006 BMW X5 diesel White/Charcoal, Bought new, gone after 12 years! Excellent vehicle.
Ex Member Range Rover Club NSW
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| 26th Mar 2007 10:21 am |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
Posts: 111
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RetiredBob wrote:G'day all you 'Westerners'
I and two other Disco3s will be doing an East-West crossing in May/June/July (towing vans) and ending up at Steep Point. At least two will be due for a service soon after arrival. I realise there are not many stealers in the area so most probably will have to travel south. Reading about some of the troubles you are having does not give me much confidence. Who would you recommend for serviceing???
Regards
Bob,
there are no dealers between Perth and Steep Point. The Dealer at Geraldton was stripped of his dealership. This means you can choose between Southern Land Rover and Barbagallo Motors (and both are the same company anyway.) There is a mob called Whyatt Motors in Geraldton and he specialises in Landy's...and from all accounts his work is OK. He has the necessary equipment to check all of the engine management computers etc. My understanding is that he cannot do warranty work, not because he is not capable, simply that he cannot get paid for it (by Land Rover or the Perth Dealerships.)
Cheers,
Russ. D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 26th Mar 2007 11:43 am |
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RetiredBob
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
Posts: 183
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Thanks Russ Hopefully we will not be looking for any warranty work just a service. Could you please pass on contact details i.e. phone number to book ahead if necesssary.
Note that you are also in Geralton. We may be able to catch up for a chat on the way through.
Regards
Bob
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| 26th Mar 2007 8:34 pm |
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