Hello all,

Shopping for a Portofino Blue/Ivory (no Navy interior) Westminster SWB. I would prefer a V8, but might explore the V6. I found a pretty perfect one in the Midwest. I am in the DC area. Called them up, was told they are restricted from selling outside their area due to LR policies?

Is this true? Is there anyway to overcome it? If not, I supposed I'll order a custom one and wait 6 months.

I appreciate all the advice.

Lye about where you live...  Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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It’s not so much a restriction but a lack of bonus. LR dealers get financial incentives for selling vehicles within a region. They can sell to anyone but if it’s out of region they don’t get credit towards the bonus. It’s easier for dealers just to say they can’t.

That and it cuts down on the possibility of exporters if you sell to people who live nearby instead of somebody across the country. 2021 Mercedes G63 - Cardinal Red/Classic Red
2016 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic - Firenze Red/Pimento [Traded]

Going back in time...... In the UK when I was a Jaguar dealer (35 years ago) you couldn't sell 'out of area'. The way round it was you registered the car to a helpful local addressee then instantly changed it to the correct owner. Car was sold in area, factory happy, new owner was a second owner but knew the story and happy to accept to get the car.

Might not work in the States or if the dealer doesn't really need the sale!