| Would you have your D3 chipped if it was 50% cheaper? |
| Yes, Definitely |
39%
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39% |
[38] |
| Very Likely |
26%
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26% |
[25] |
| Unsure |
7%
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7% |
[7] |
| Not Very Likely |
2%
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2% |
[2] |
| No, Definitely Not |
2%
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2% |
[2] |
| Already chipped at normal price |
7%
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7% |
[7] |
| Price isn't the issue |
15%
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15% |
[15] |
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| Total Votes: 96 |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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JMC wrote:This is a RIDICULOUS topic. 
The TC costs what it costs and that's business.
And many a business has failed to grow or even gone down the pan because it got it's pricing structure wrong.
It can never do any harm to take views from your potential customers - TC can decide to become either the 'Tesco' or 'Waitrose' of the chipping world from this valuable feedback  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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 22nd Mar 2006 4:35 pm |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
 
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I am listening but remember we already give £70 off our retail price to forum members.
I would consider a group buy option but only if we arrange the upgrades at one location.
I'm all ears Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys.  happens.People talk.Impressions last!
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| 22nd Mar 2006 4:53 pm |
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d3matt
Member Since: 03 Aug 2005
Location: South Oxfordshire
Posts: 1485
 
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This is what I was going to suggest...maybe a further discount if we drove to you and you had a good number booked in for the same day. Matt
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| 22nd Mar 2006 5:13 pm |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
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I would suggest maybe 3 separate group buy days.....at different locations so that as many members as possible could take advantage.....minimum 6 cars...maximum 12 Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
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| 22nd Mar 2006 5:23 pm |
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gavmurray
Member Since: 15 Nov 2005
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 46
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Well I'm glad that's it's got the potential response I was hoping it might when I posted this.
Lets let the poll run for a week or so to ensure that all members get a chance to respond. Once we've got decent numbers and potential buyers we'll start talking money.
Please all do respond to the poll. Gavin.
06, D3 TDV6 HSE, Buck Blue
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| 22nd Mar 2006 6:05 pm |
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RichardO
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Camberley, Surrey
Posts: 12
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Ive had my disco3 hse's ecu uprgrded by s****c***s and my vehicle drives and feels 100% better.
i am however concerned after seeing that my upgrade only effects the fuel injection, which could cause problems later on in my car's life. i believe that turbochip's upgrade changes a whole range of settings which puts less stress on the various partsand improves performance even more.
I paid £350 for my upgrade but am considering changing to tc's upgrade which according to report's is an allround better bet for my vehicle. TC any discount avail to numpty's who wish to pay twice? such as myself?
i have not noticed any better fuel economy since the upgrade 2000 miles ago (still getting 21.8 mpg) only that the vehicle feels like it has twice the power and is far more responsive. What an amazing vehicle. owner of disco 3, hse, java with beige leather.
bmw x5 4.4 sport (trying to sell but no joy)_
bmw 330ci sport
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| 22nd Mar 2006 7:49 pm |
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DG
Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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gavmurray wrote: Once we've got decent numbers and potential buyers we'll start talking money.
I don't think that TC should in any way feel obligated or pressurised to reduce his prices by members of this forum - the poll does present TC with a view of the level of potential customers and as I have previously stated that information may serve him well - but any judgement about pricing is ultimately his and his alone.
I always enjoy a good deal and hope that TC will be in a position to present a further discount but I suspect that anyone who is seeking to obtain a discount of anywhere near 50% is barking up at the treehuggers in the wrong tree !! 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:00 pm |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
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Well said
I'll never be as 'cheap' as Schips Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:03 pm |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
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Richard
Schips spent 4 hours and borrowed a Disco3 from a local dealer to develop their chip. We bought a Disco3 and have spent well over 100 rolling road hours develping what we do so I know why they are called Supercheaps Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:08 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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| Re: Would you Turbochip if it was cheaper |
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gavmurray wrote:Turbochip costs £595 + vat for a TDV6 auto with a 10% discount is given to Disco3.co.uk members.
Have you or will you get Turbochip at this cost and it not would you if it was 50% cheaper.
As you say Chris already offers a discount to members and thus helps the site.
To be fair this poll should not state a particular company or brand, but the general cost of this service from everyone.
Its not particularly fair to pinpoint one of many companies that do this with their various methods and costs.
I voted price is not the issue.
If it was 50% less, for sure more would buy - not exactly rocket science that.
cheers
-s
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:12 pm |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
Posts: 574
 
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from a business side i own a service and m.o.t. garage and as you are probally aware the m.o.t. has now gone computerised, now since we went online i now charge full price of £44.15 for a test and £20.00 for a retest.
since i have done this i have cut my tests from 15 a day to 11 a day and we now make more money by doing this than we did by doing more cut price tests
so from where i am sitting i think tc would be mad to cut his price as stated above he already gives a 10% discount to members of this forum and supports the site.
just remember we all go to work to earn money and tc is just trying to earn his, and for the record i had my d3 chipped by him months ago at the price stated -10% which i am more than happy with.
as for a 50% discount get real
shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:24 pm |
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RichardO
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Camberley, Surrey
Posts: 12
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TC i want to get my car re chipped by your co, i am away from monday to sunny florida for 3 weeks so either before i go or when i return.
i have your no.
RichardO What an amazing vehicle. owner of disco 3, hse, java with beige leather.
bmw x5 4.4 sport (trying to sell but no joy)_
bmw 330ci sport
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:30 pm |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
Posts: 574
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richerd might be better to pm tc your number mate i would edit your post if i were you
shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:33 pm |
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mudplugger
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: err... near Inglewhite, Lancs.
Posts: 89
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I'm a Sales and Marketing director of about 25 years experience and come complete with a host of qualifications (all of which in reality mean very little!).
I run a £45m business with my 3 fellow directors.
If I was pricing TC's work - having just had the pain of paying for it - I reckon he's got the level just about right.
He's in the median pricing for this sort of complex modification, the demand is steady and keeping him busy, yet the rewards for all that research and investment are being repaid. A valid business model, that should eventually reap some decent profit for him, that he can re-invest a proportion of to keep the pipeline filled with new vehicles.
Only when people stop buying at this level should he think about reducing his prices.
If he were to price at a higher level he risks deminishing his demand, and reducing the 'in market' volume of mapped vehicles that help drive his sales (word of mouth) - that he would have to replace by expensive advertising..
No Chris - you're pretty much bang on - my advice is stick right where you are...
I just wish I was in his business - only one great product, with perhaps 350 differing applications - instead of 2,900 products and thousands of applications in a highly regulated environment.... aaarrrrgggghhh.
Time to go home and have a cold beer...
Muddy From a two Land Rover household to one big FFRR...
Range Rover Vogue TDV8
Shogun SWB 4Work
Steyr M9094 Tractor
(Still a D3 fan though!)
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:36 pm |
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RichardO
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Camberley, Surrey
Posts: 12
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thanks for the advice shawn.
richard What an amazing vehicle. owner of disco 3, hse, java with beige leather.
bmw x5 4.4 sport (trying to sell but no joy)_
bmw 330ci sport
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| 22nd Mar 2006 8:42 pm |
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