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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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I completely understand and agree. I think dealerships have a right to make a profit. But I have the right to save that profit with a little leg work.
Apparently there are enought people that are willing to pay for convenience that dealers stay in business. I think tacking on 20% for a wax job and an air freshener is a lot of money - but thats just me.

I wish I had a 'friend' that would let me use his manheim access. Anybody - anybody ?????



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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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But I have the right to save that profit with a little leg work.
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I wouldn't say you have the "right" to save that profit. There's just too many scummy dealers that are willing to offer this "service" for a quick buck. It ultimately hurts the automotive sector in the long run, but there's nothing that can be done to effectively counter it.

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Apparently there are enought people that are willing to pay for convenience that dealers stay in business.-ysgi
Have you seen what's happened to the automotive industry in the last 2-3 years?
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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thanks for all your help fellas, I just bought an 07.
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thanks for all your help fellas, I just bought an 07.
Congrats..enjoy..
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Thanks. But its really for the wife. With a 3rd offspring on the way, we needed a little more room.

Now if I can just get some help finding a remote for the rear dvd's.........



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I have the same situation, looking for Range Rover for my wife. Went to couple dealers, even drove from NY to VA dealer this weekend and still can't find what I want for good price. VA dealer was terrible expirience. Never knew, that Land Rover dealer can sell such a ****y car, which is 2 years old. Anyway....enjoy your GL...nice truck
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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wow, same here. drove from PA to VA for the GL450. Just got back.

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