row_perfect
Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 291
 
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Hi Guys,
Having placed an order through a broker in December, I finally have confirmation that I'm on the LR system today (but no number yet):
Galway Green HSE
Almond/Nutmeg w/ walnut trim
Surround cameras
Adaptive xenon lights
Cooler box
Full size spare
Premium mats
Build time likely to be 3 months away 
The broker did however offer me a cancellation that should be available in 2 weeks:
Galway Green HSE
Almond/Arabica w/ walnut trim
Adaptive xenon lights
Cooler box
Full size spare
Tow pack
I don't have a price on the cancellation yet, but it's very tempting.
The only big change is the lack of surround cameras, so are they worth it?
Paul
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 1st Mar 2011 3:47 pm |
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Steve in Germany
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Up a hill in Brecon
Posts: 185
 
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No...I don't think so...I have them and wished I spent the money on other options. You still get the reversing camera.....Spend the money on remote FBH with Pete or other aftermarket upgrades.
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| 1st Mar 2011 3:55 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1033
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cool gadget but not sure how much you'd use them day to day road driving.
if you do a lot of towing the trailer hitch feature could be worth it. XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
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| 1st Mar 2011 3:56 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254
 
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Go for the cancellation. That way, "The PermaGrin" can start earlier. 
Bill Wright
PS The rear view camera is all you really need I reckon. Get after market stuff added to you spec later. Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
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| 1st Mar 2011 5:32 pm |
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Pollski
Member Since: 22 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 149
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Have to say the galway green is lush  nice combo.
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| 1st Mar 2011 6:34 pm |
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row_perfect
Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 291
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It's SWMBO's choice - I get to pick the small details. They seem pretty rare though. I have to admit, the one I test drove looked very good indeed.
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| 1st Mar 2011 6:36 pm |
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Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 655
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IMHO you don't need the surround cameras but you should have a tow pack (if only for residuals). Surround cameras are clever but have little if any practical use. Theoretically they might have some small value in extreme offroad situations, but even then what's the betting that the cameras would be so covered in mud that they were useless. Disco 4 TDV6HSE
Defender 200TDi CSW
RR Evoque
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| 12th Mar 2011 12:04 pm |
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Ted Newman
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 840
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I find the cameras useful:-
The rear view camera especially when backing onto the caravan and I use the Hitch Assist plus Auto Tow Ball Zoom.
The mirror cameras are also extremely useful when reversing the caravan into a tight space - I get a view down both sides on the monitor at the same time.
Plus I also get guidance for the caravan.
OK the front cameras I do not use much and yes they do get dirty quite quickly.
OK so I have managed well over 50 years without BUT any aid is welcome.
 LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
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| 12th Mar 2011 1:34 pm |
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