Infiniti put me in a Focus?!!

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Oct 28, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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One day I brought my G in to get the windshield replaced, and wouldn't you believe it, instead of putting me in another Infiniti, they put me in a Focus, Ford Focus that is! Needless to say I was a little heated. I tell the guy, "I thought you guys always put your customers in infinitis?" He informs me that unfortunately they didn't have any on the lot that I could have because they were all out.
So just a word to the wise, it's not guaranteed that you will always have an Infiniti as a loaner. It's pending on availablity.

2003 Ivory Pearl/ Sport/ Aero/ Spoiler
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Oct 28, 2003 | 07:33 PM
  #2  
Re: Infiniti put me in a Focus?!!
"Geez" they could have at least put you in a comparable car, which a focus is not, next time set the appointment up when they can assure of a better loaner car.

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Oct 28, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Just because you make an appointment doesn't mean they will have a loaner. I made an appointment with Miller Infiniti - once I got there they told me they were all out of Infiniti loaners - so they had Enterprise rental pick me up. Enterprise gave me a Buick - their luxurious car. To sum it all up, I couldn't wait to get back in my G.

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Oct 28, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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You have to make sure you tell them you want a loaner, of course. When I had to stop in during an "emergency", my sales guy actually gave me his demo for the time I was out of my G... said he didn't want me to have to drive around in a crappy car for a week. When I stopped in with an appointment for a loaner, they actually didn't have one, as someone hadn't returned theirs. The manager gave me his loaded FX until they could put me in a proper loaner. There's a difference between just doing your job, and going above and beyond the call of duty. THAT earns my respect.

G

2003.5 Black w/ Willow G35
Premium / Sport / Aero / Winter / Navi / Tint
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Oct 28, 2003 | 09:28 PM
  #5  
Re: Infiniti put me in a Focus?!!
I am new to Infinit, but have heard a lot of good about my dealer and their service, so we'll see! Did he give you an FX45? LOL!

Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan
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Oct 29, 2003 | 02:08 AM
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Re: Infiniti put me in a Focus?!!
When I brought mine in they let me blast around for a day in a G35C.

2004 6MT Sedan, Obsidian Black
Premium Package
Sport Tuned Suspension
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Infiniti DVD Navigation System
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Oct 29, 2003 | 07:04 AM
  #7  
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i bought mine used at a lexus dealership and i brought it in for service / detail and they gave me a lexus 330

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Oct 29, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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in all reality be thankful they had a car at all for you

I am tired of riding in the courtesy van at the dodge dealer (grand caravan)

Just consider it a beater and thank your luck stars they thought about it to have anything for you

Have a healthy day!
03.5 G35, Black on Black
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Oct 29, 2003 | 08:37 AM
  #9  
Re: Infiniti put me in a Focus?!!
The loaner car is a part of the warranty, not sure if it's after the warranty is up or not, so there better not be a van taking anyone!

Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan
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Oct 31, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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I took my car in for an oil change and I got a G35 sedan, but they charged me $4.00 for "car loaner processing fee"????

G35C Desert Platinum/Willow Leather 5AT Aero Pack Premium Pack
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Oct 31, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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what did they charge for the oil change, i'm about to schedule my first change and wasn't sure how much to expect

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Oct 31, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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That's not bad, but I thought it was "no charge" guess we have to read the fine print better! [img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img]

Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan
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Oct 31, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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yeah, $4 isn't so bad. i just assumed all infiniti dealers supplied free loaners like mine. i guess i should've known better when the dealer kept emphasizing the fact that they give free loaners and saturday carwashes.

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Oct 31, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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My dealer said the same thing, free loaners, as long as you make an appointment, said nothing about "minimal time" or anything! I know they have the cars, I see them all over the place with their website on the back window!

Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan
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Oct 31, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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haha oh no. is that a bad sign when all you see people driving are dealer loaners and not their actual cars? [img]/w3timages/icons/crazy.gif[/img]

yeah loaner availability varies. but so far, *knock on infiniti genuine wood trim* (lol that's for you, ABQ [img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img]), i've been put in the FX and sedan. no ford focus... hopefully.

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