Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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When you unlock it in the dark an image of the Discovery is projected onto the floor under the mirrors, much like a mod some on here did with puddle lights that projected the LR image  Cheers Ian
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sjmw
Member Since: 05 Jan 2012
Location: Bristol
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Seems like the Black Pack is becoming almost obligatory
http://indianautosblog.com/2013/09/2014-la...very-95687
Anyone else think the new rear light cluster black background is a mistake and that the effectiveness of the rear 'look' is now very dependent on body colour?
Disco refreshes are becoming a bit like iphone new models - great, but an ageing underlying product and, whereas each new iteration undeniably adds 'more', one can't help but feel the law of diminishing returns is kicking in quite heavily
So, real world 'benefits':
1. stop start - yes for economy (if it delivers in practice) and lower VED
2. rear a/c - for me a benefit as I (or rather the kids) use mine a lot currently - but should be standard on HSE upwards
3. extra toys - eg wade depth etc - really?
The other stuff is cosmetic and down to personal taste. Badging obviously a bone of contention amongst LR fans but will most buyers notice/care? Personally I think the new front lights/grill etc just (but only just) make it a forward step but the new look will be even more colour dependent, as noted above, and 'Black Pack' is being pushed very hard - if it's appearing on so many press vehicles surely it should be standard.
Anyway, blah blah blah will still get one, as my mileage alone means the fuel saving will pay for it well befor the D10 comes out...
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| 10th Sep 2013 1:35 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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like that colour but agree that the rear light change isn't great, would like to see it on a dark colour to see if that works. XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
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| 10th Sep 2013 1:42 pm |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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Different coloured wheel caps as well dependant on the wheel choice.
I really hope the guy doing the right side of car talks to the guy doing the left
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| 10th Sep 2013 2:00 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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DJ that reminds me of a quote by a famous Italian car designer on seeing the TR7 for the first...he is reputed to have said "dear God,please tell me they haven't done that to the other side as well" !
Is is just the photo or have the nasty chrome fog light bezels been toned down on that one ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
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| 10th Sep 2013 2:07 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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Quote:have the nasty chrome fog light bezels been toned down on that one
black pack must bin the chrome rings! XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
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| 10th Sep 2013 2:18 pm |
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sjmw
Member Since: 05 Jan 2012
Location: Bristol
Posts: 218
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The Black Pack does bin the chrome bezels - either that or smooth Hammerite 
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| 10th Sep 2013 2:21 pm |
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TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
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sjmw wrote:
Anyone else think the new rear light cluster black background is a mistake and that the effectiveness of the rear 'look' is now very dependent on body colour?
Personally I think any of the rear light designs after the D3 red ones look like a chavved up corsa from the local supermarket on a Saturday night... but that's just my opinion  
can't believe the rear air-con is not standard on HSE 
Don't forget to leave it on at all times, otherwise the pipes will rot and cost you ~£700 to repair/replace (hear speaks the voice of experience) Disco3 is now gone but not forgotten. Waiting for Disco6 with full aluminium construction weight reduction and hybrid engine...
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| 10th Sep 2013 2:40 pm |
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Archeci
Member Since: 17 Jul 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
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I still think it should say Land Rover across the bonnet not Discovery.
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| 13th Sep 2013 10:26 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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TallPaul wrote:sjmw wrote:
Anyone else think the new rear light cluster black background is a mistake and that the effectiveness of the rear 'look' is now very dependent on body colour?
Personally I think any of the rear light designs after the D3 red ones look like a chavved up corsa from the local supermarket on a Saturday night... but that's just my opinion
Agree, the rear lights are awful, fronts look superb the rears are just an afterthought and desperately need to be brought up to date. They could have used square individual clusters as on the latest FFRR
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| 13th Sep 2013 11:30 am |
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
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Looks nice, and dropping the 4 number, and going for Discovery as a brand. Clever marketing.
http://cars.uk.msn.com/motorshows/frankfur...ow#image=1
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| 13th Sep 2013 12:41 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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presuming that is the scotia grey colour it looks different everytime I see 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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| 13th Sep 2013 1:04 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Quote: dropping the 4 number, and going for Discovery as a brand. Clever marketing.
Ah so maybe there wont be Discovery 5 ?
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| 13th Sep 2013 1:18 pm |
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CDS
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That grey looks like they forgot to paint it at all 
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| 13th Sep 2013 2:06 pm |
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maddogsetc
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 537
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Has that car got grey tyres? They look lighter than the black on the wheels? Almost looks like a used set 
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| 13th Sep 2013 2:32 pm |
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