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8th Sep 2009 12:22 am
Supercharged
Member Since: 07 Oct 2006
Location: Northants
Posts: 171
Looking for some advice for the D4 which i collect in 10 days - should I have it fitted with mud flaps, side bar or step, and door protector strips? Rear step protector? Stainless sill protectors? Which are a waste of time and which are good to have? It's in Zermatt Silver by the way. Any other suggested and useful accessories?
I'm also having a tow bar fitted - the removable type.
Thanks for the expert advice! Paul
D4 HSE Zermatt Silver / Ebony
9th Sep 2009 8:48 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
mud flaps, - depends how often you will go off road as they are not very hard wearing in the rough stuff
side bar or step - depends how often you will go off road as steps can limit where you can go
door protector strips? personal choice, can be useful at the supermarket if you don't have steps
Rear step protector?
Stainless sill protectors? well worth it
I'm also having a tow bar fitted - the removable type. - your paying to have the removable towbar fittedI believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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9th Sep 2009 8:57 pm
Landylad
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 366
Supercharged wrote:
Looking for some advice for the D4 which i collect in 10 days - should I have it fitted with mud flaps, side bar or step, and door protector strips? Rear step protector? Stainless sill protectors? Which are a waste of time and which are good to have? It's in Zermatt Silver by the way. Any other suggested and useful accessories?
I'm also having a tow bar fitted - the removable type.
Thanks for the expert advice!
My one has flaps but only as it had that on it (bought a showroom model).
Was also thinking about steps/bars...... hmm.
Let me know if you get prices for all of the above Supercharged.If in doot, flat oot!!
9th Sep 2009 9:40 pm
Supercharged
Member Since: 07 Oct 2006
Location: Northants
Posts: 171
SJR wrote:
I'm also having a tow bar fitted - the removable type. - your paying to have the removable towbar fitted
The dealer threw them in to help secure the deal - along with other benefits Paul
D4 HSE Zermatt Silver / Ebony
9th Sep 2009 10:48 pm
Supercharged
Member Since: 07 Oct 2006
Location: Northants
Posts: 171
The prices, including fitting and VAT are:
Load space protector £155
Sill tread plates £211
Side rubbing strips with bright inserts £217 (new accessory for D4)
Side steps £735 (not having these)
Load retention system £85
Underbody protector £603.75 (not having this)Paul
D4 HSE Zermatt Silver / Ebony
15th Sep 2009 7:24 pm
Supercharged
Member Since: 07 Oct 2006
Location: Northants
Posts: 171
It's arrived!
My new D4 arrived this weekend! I am new to the world of Discoverys, so I am getting used to driving a much bigger vehicle.
The car is very well kitted out, and it will take a good while to read up all and use all of the features. I have managed to get the iPod connected and working, the navigation working and even the DAB radio and voice commands. The only thing I have not managed to do is to get the nav screen to show North Up (my preferred view).
The engine pulls very well, although I am being cautious with less than 100 miles on the clock!
Quality wise, if my Mercedes E-Class was a "9" this is a "7" for fit, finishes and overall feel. But of course the Discovery is much more versatile.
I have posted pics to my gallery for those that want a peek!Paul
D4 HSE Zermatt Silver / Ebony
21st Sep 2009 7:26 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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Quote:
Gixer, my canadian canoe, my golf clubs, skis and snowboard.
me thinks landylad is a little "confused"
canadian canoe on a gixer...
ski's AND a board...that's a discussion I've speant the last 1o years in the thick of trying to solve .....whilst getting paid for it one wife.......livid
21st Sep 2009 7:35 pm
ad15
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Quote:
The prices, including fitting and VAT are
you MIGHT want to try "the large one" BEFORE you part with your cash........ one wife.......livid
21st Sep 2009 7:37 pm
rsk21
Member Since: 29 Jan 2007
Location: Northants
Posts: 162
SC
I see you're in Northants, I'm in Stony Stratford so possibly not too far from you. Can I ask which dealer you used ?
Bit late to suggest that now Ad Sometimes it does make sense to pay full whack and OTT fitting costs, accessories fitted at the time of purchase come with the same 3yr warranty as the vehicle, only sometimes though....
Supercharged, very nice
Side rubbing strips with bright inserts are available for the D3 too, D4 one's look exactly the same to me The End
21st Sep 2009 7:45 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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slimer,
fair enough, thought better to mention then not ...
always someone around to correct (code red) those of us that fall out of line.... one wife.......livid
21st Sep 2009 7:48 pm
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Slimer wrote:
Side rubbing strips with bright inserts are available for the D3 too, D4 one's look exactly the same to me
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