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I've got a 911 as well as the Disco and I can tell you which one scares me the most 'big bill' wise - and it ain't the Porsche! I'm out of warranty on the 911 but wouldn't dream of doing the same in the D4, which says a lot.
Good luck with the new motor!
19th Sep 2018 7:24 am
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Gary_P wrote:
Gotta be a concern when a service department knows your name !
Nah, that’s ok. It’s when they want to start charging you rent for your car’s stays you need to be concerned. Mind you, I’m not sure what’s worse, your LR dealer’s Service Manager knowing your name or your bank manager to plead for money to pay said Service Manager
I’m in a similar position to Pelyma re dealership. Changed to Wimbledon LR from Guava, there was nobody left at the site I had work done that I’ve met so no chance they would know my name. Now that site (Godalming) is PDI only. Re Wimbledon, got the “don’t believe what you see on the internet” line and I was one of the very, very unlucky few to have an issue when my car died the previous year. Yeah right. Luckily my D4 hasn’t had any issues where I’ve had to go in and say “it’s done x, y & z, something needs fixed” then had the drawing air through teeth and the pound signs dance in front of the dealer’s face as they figure out what to try first.
DG, may your good relationship/bromance with your dealer continue.
19th Sep 2018 7:34 am
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Gary_P wrote:
Gotta be a concern when a service department knows your name !
Why? ...don't you ever get your motor serviced?
19th Sep 2018 7:50 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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You must make a good impression if they remember your name only seeing them once a year. Or is it nipping in for all those free coffee and biscuits?
19th Sep 2018 7:54 am
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There might have been a few TSB's and warranty work ....particularly on the two D3's because... as you all know ...they were \ are a bag of
In the main the two D4's and the D5 have only been services though
I somehow don't think you'll be disappointed, in any way, at all with your decision! Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
19th Sep 2018 8:03 am
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Paul's not stupid ...he will have already read the 72 pages on Pistonheads titled 'Cayenne engine problems'
19th Sep 2018 8:08 am
Pelyma
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No I'm not stupid Rich, that's why I ignore your trolling I found issues of engine failures, mainly in the petrol varieties but some in the oil burning types and even some crank issues, but like I say Porsche extended warranty covers that, unfortunately LR doesn't despite putting their name to the policy - it's a real shame they don't have your belief in the product or we'd all have warranties that equalled the Koreans DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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19th Sep 2018 8:28 am
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'Ignored' with a full answer ...I'm honoured
All joking aside ...I have been in a couple and they are very impressive
19th Sep 2018 8:32 am
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I'm please that you say you will still keep an eye on this Forum.
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20th Sep 2018 8:07 am
Ken
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Should have got a Q8 Paul
20th Sep 2018 1:10 pm
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20th Sep 2018 1:13 pm
RRSTDV8
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Gary_P wrote:
Gotta be a concern when a service department knows your name !
My local LR dealership did because they never managed to do things properly first time (or actually broke stuff themselves) so it was back in again far too often.
The dealerships are LR's biggest issue, IMO. Bigger even than the silly prices LR charge for the vehicles.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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20th Sep 2018 5:24 pm
Pelyma
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Ken wrote:
Should have got a Q8 Paul
It’s your fault I’ve bought what I have!
Well I picked it up today, which was a very slick but friendly process. I was introduced to the service department but I won’t be meeting them for another 16000 miles, when I’ll be able to choose from the Porsche range as a courtesy car. The car’s warranty runs until June 2021 which was longer than I expected.
The drive home was awesome, very different to the D4 but awesome all the same. With 850nm of torque the car pulls and pulls and I can’t wait to tow with it. It’s a marmite car but I have to say so far I’m smitten.
DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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