Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Re: Dealers have D5 as courtesy car
JackNorris wrote:
Interesting to find out that earlier when dropping in my D4 that my local dealer has a D5 in their courtesy fleet so early into launch.
I've got mine in for an accident repair with a Discovery promised as a loaner; it might be for up to 3 weeks. I didn't realise D5's were already around as loaners; I'm slightly concerned now! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
18th Mar 2017 9:11 am
Bello35
Member Since: 14 Mar 2017
Location: Bretagne.
Posts: 161
"This is exactly me! I had a second look and a drive of one the other day. The drive is excellent, I can't deny that, but the whole thing just left me cold. Ignoring all the flaws of the back seats and the silly tailgate I just couldnt get excited over it, in much the same way as I can't get excited by run-of-the-mill German cars or the Discovery Sport. It just didn't feel special and is 'just a car' now so I may as well save the money and buy something cheap! I'm out!"
"But then I took a look at the RRS parked next to it. Wow! It was in a different league and even just sitting in it it felt special, yet it was exactly the same price as the Disco. So whilst the new discovery is a MASSIVE miss for me personally, the RRS might be an option if it's big enough.[/quote]"
Wow, i felt just the same! The RRS appeals to me but i DO need a proper 7 seater to drive around my in-laws...
I guess i'll keep my D4 for many years to come till it dies.
18th Mar 2017 10:17 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1243
It's all down to the title, perhaps too many cars made to fewer being needed ? .Even adverts on auto trader from L/R about deals as of yet i am yet to see one on the road in the flesh yet and i do quite a few miles around county.
New Range Rovers etc yes...Local Marshalls are similar no news on customers on Facebook pages?.
18th Mar 2017 1:05 pm
jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 478
We are out there!!
18th Mar 2017 1:41 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1243
At moment more chance seeing Shergar
18th Mar 2017 3:44 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13107
Re: Dealers have D5 as courtesy car
Red Merle wrote:
I didn't realise D5's were already around as loaners; I'm slightly concerned now!
Concerned that it'll get under your skin and make you love it after all? Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
18th Mar 2017 4:01 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Not that concerned
I hope the damage isn't too serious.Andy
18th Mar 2017 4:04 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
With the extensive use of aluminium, another 12 years' worth of R&D and it being less compromised by the search for maximum space, practicality and a good view out, I'm sure that it'll be great and very car like to drive
There's little doubt there, it's just the looks and the compromises on practicality that don't work for me; unfortunately, spending a few days with one won't change either!
Thanks Andy. Unfortunately, someone drove into the back of mine while it was parked outside the office last week. They were honest enough to come in and 'fess up; it'll be a new rear bumper, wheel arch trim and a little paint and I won't be paying, so it's not really an issue 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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18th Mar 2017 5:59 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Sorry to hear that, but at as you say at least they were honest to admit it, so that's something.Andy
18th Mar 2017 6:30 pm
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
jimbg wrote:
We are out there!!
I've seen a couple !! Pretty sure I saw Russel in Kent and saw another grey one on the M11 this afternoon Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
Discovery MY2015 3.0 SDV6 SE Corris - Gone
18th Mar 2017 7:19 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
I haven't seen one on the road yet and going past my local dealer 4 or 5 times a day, I haven't noticed their demonstrator move, also no customer collection photos on Facebook.Andy
18th Mar 2017 8:15 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
I've seen one on the road near Roger Youngs at Saltash and another one, the same colour (the same one?), parked by Roger Young, outside the Cornwall Business Show at Wadebridge. It was being completely ignored
Maybe we will see a lot of them dealer registered and used to turn over the loan and courtesy stock in the near future? If so, expect some highly proactive offering of extended test drives within the next two or three months 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
18th Mar 2017 10:26 pm
Discofixer
Member Since: 23 Jul 2016
Location: South
Posts: 35
There is unsold stock available at dealers for delivery this month so if they are not sold they be pre registered at end of month
18th Mar 2017 10:49 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Robse wrote:
jimbg wrote:
We are out there!!
I've seen a couple !! Pretty sure I saw Russel in Kent and saw another grey one on the M11 this afternoon
Where and when?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
18th Mar 2017 11:40 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
Advanced orders have only just started to be delivered this month, the odd car in February, but most have been dealer stock, I should have mine next Saturday, my salesmans been spot on with delivery estimates. Some are delayed due to the stolen engines, some due to the electrically deployable tow bar.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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