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Russell

Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

Picked up my D4 this morning

Pick up the D4 in the morning

However, just had a call from dealer to say whilst on test drive they have had a stone come up and chipthe windscreen

They have ordered a new one and will collect the car and fit it when they get it in, is this a sign of things to come

MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club

Last edited by Russell on 24th Oct 2009 9:39 pm. Edited 1 time in total

23rd Oct 2009 3:22 pm

Zermatt Vulgaris

Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
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2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

can't remember either of the two brand new cars (one LR one VW) being test driven before i was given it ..hope they are going to throw in some mats or something to ease your disappointment ???

don't want to put a damper on things but i'd check the paintwork and grill as it could be a stone that has deflected up... Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2011MY Zermatt Silver Range Rover Sport HSE 3.0 TDV6

23rd Oct 2009 3:38 pm

cooperman17

Member Since: 13 Oct 2009
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Posts: 102

2013 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Is it the heated screen

23rd Oct 2009 4:12 pm

Archeci

Member Since: 17 Jul 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Tonga Green

Have to agree with the others, why would they need to test drive a new car before you take delivery?

That seems a little odd personally.

Lee Tonga Green TDV6 S

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23rd Oct 2009 4:15 pm

ad15

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Tonga Green

they will have to do a PDI (pre delivery inspection).

this is done on ALL cars/ motorbikes to make sure they are fit and safe to drive/ ride. usually involves a drive of no less than 8 miles.. testing brakes etc etc,

i was doing a ducati 749r a few years back and the oil cooler blew, dumping oil over the back wheel at 70mph,,

you wouldn't want that happening to a customer on his/ her first rider/ drive... one wife.......livid

23rd Oct 2009 4:35 pm

Russell

Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

Yes they have to drive the car as part of the PDI. Used to work at an Audi garage and had to drive them for a minimum of 10 miles as part of the PDI. Will check paint work and grill. They have fitted the side steps I brought. Will know more when I get there in the morning. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club

23rd Oct 2009 9:27 pm

MacLeod 313

Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

Thats a bummer Russ

But look what you are getting, a D4 you lucky sod

23rd Oct 2009 9:29 pm

Russell

Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

Cheers Jason, not from Ashford though

MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club

23rd Oct 2009 9:36 pm

MacLeod 313

Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723

I was'nt gonna ask where, and hoped it was'nt the B word

Let me guess, Aylesford/Canterbury/Sidcup or Tunbridge

I am sure the D4 will be fine, make sure you post some pics

23rd Oct 2009 9:39 pm

Russell

Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

Aylesford and got a good deal, will post pictures. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club

23rd Oct 2009 9:41 pm

AVE
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Oooh... even so, I bet you wont be able to sleep tonight!! As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way

Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17

Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)

23rd Oct 2009 10:06 pm

ad15

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Quote:
Pick up the D4 in the morning

you must have BIG muscles.......

one wife.......livid

24th Oct 2009 7:13 am

Russell

Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

Collected it today and have done about 150 miles, WOW very very pleased. Sat nav appears to be very good and up to date, gearbox very smooth as is engine. Was not sure what to expect for auto dipping lights but so far am very impressed, switch between high and low beam seamlessley not one flash. Have had a few issues with the key less unlocking but think we may now have the hang of it. Will try to get some pictures tomorrow if it is not dark when I get home from work.

MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club

24th Oct 2009 9:26 pm