shalz
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: London
Posts: 70
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Hello all,
first a quick hello as a new member from the FFRR club. I've been racking my brains and heart (and  off my fiancee) over our next car as I couldnt decide between a new Discovery or FFRR but decided on the former.
I'm just about to call a couple of dealers on Monday for quotes on an Orkney Grey HSE or heavily specc'd XS model, but wanted to get advice from all the experienced owners on this forum.
What sort of discount/deal should I be holding out for and what sort of options am I better off ordering now and which ones are better to get after market (any useful contacts on this forum will be very appreciated).
This car has dreams to end up in Kenya in 2 Years time so I will also be making changes accordingly closer to the time.
Any thoughts and advice very welcome.
thanks everyone for making a believer of LR out of me!!
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 2nd Feb 2013 7:01 pm |
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RichM88
Member Since: 30 Mar 2012
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Posts: 4
 
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Hello! Although this is coming from a newbie too. I'd say orkney grey is one of the best colours to go for in terms of desirability - looks damn good doesn't it! I've been told HSE's tend to hold their value quite well given that you're looking at a luxury vehicle at this point - either way, 7% is a typical discount you should aim for from looking on here.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:53 pm |
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DerbyshireDisco
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1397
 
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Welcome to the forum, can't offer advice on D4 but others will be along soon, enjoy whatever you get. Displaced Yorkshireman.
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SDV6 Auto obviously, Loire blue/Ebony, ugly kid glass, RLD wheel protector, private plate and maybe side steps.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:55 pm |
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Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
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Having just ordered a fairly heavily specced XS (still not sure whether I should have bitten the bullet and gone HSE, but as I wanted privacy glass and towbar I'd have been adding things to the HSE as well) I think 7% should be achievable (that's what I've got anyway!).
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| 2nd Feb 2013 8:09 pm |
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xyplex
Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 240
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I ordered my HSE Luxury on 1st week in JAN 2013 and I go 8% discount.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 8:14 pm |
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Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
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xyplex wrote:I ordered my HSE Luxury on 1st week in JAN 2013 and I go 8% discount.
Had a sit in an HSE luxury today - very, very nice. What colour did you go for?
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| 2nd Feb 2013 8:38 pm |
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steveH1
Member Since: 23 Dec 2012
Location: Burton on Trent
Posts: 83
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Welcome to the forum.
I have just ordered an Orkney Grey D4 XS, its one of the best colours IMO.
I am sure whatever model you choose, you will be very happy. 
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| 2nd Feb 2013 8:45 pm |
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Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
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steveH1 wrote:Welcome to the forum.
I have just ordered an Orkney Grey D4 XS, its one of the best colours IMO.
I am sure whatever model you choose, you will be very happy.
Another Orkney Grey! Is it the new silver? 
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| 2nd Feb 2013 9:17 pm |
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steveH1
Member Since: 23 Dec 2012
Location: Burton on Trent
Posts: 83
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Andy from Embsay wrote:steveH1 wrote:Welcome to the forum.
I have just ordered an Orkney Grey D4 XS, its one of the best colours IMO.
I am sure whatever model you choose, you will be very happy.
Another Orkney Grey! Is it the new silver?
Better than Fridge White 
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| 2nd Feb 2013 9:52 pm |
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shalz
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: London
Posts: 70
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Thanks all. 8% sounds quite good.
I've been reading through about certain users getting the cubby box fitted later. Is it better / cheaper than the factory fit cooler box?
The other options take it close to HSE spec minus the interior mood lighting, sunroof and 4x4 info screen but still make a saving of about 4k.
I don't think I am too worried about resale as I try to keep my cars to the end so does the HSE still make sense?
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| 2nd Feb 2013 11:10 pm |
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Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
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If you're getting a new xs it'll have voice control and 4x4 info screen - they come with the premium nav and the MY13 has that on the XS.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 11:14 pm |
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shalz
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: London
Posts: 70
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Andy from Embsay wrote:If you're getting a new xs it'll have voice control and 4x4 info screen - they come with the premium nav and the MY13 has that on the XS.
Thanks Andy. I thought the premium nav on the XS was an expensive option but this is better news. Does anyone know if the upgraded sound system also makes a big difference?
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| 2nd Feb 2013 11:20 pm |
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Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
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It's not absolutely clear on the price list, but the premium nav (not the premium stereo) is standard on the xs now.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 11:33 pm |
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xyplex
Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 240
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I have order the following spec:
Discovery 4 HSE Luxury . Estimated Delivery end of March 2013.
Indus Silver
Ebony Interior
Towing Pack
Privacy Glass
Centre Console Cool Box
Vision Assist Pack
Full Size Spare Wheel
Gap Insurance
SureGuard Paint Protection
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| 3rd Feb 2013 10:35 am |
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Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
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End of March delivery? Nice one - I've been told May for mine (which isn't disastrous as I can get through the winter in my XC60 then have the Discovery ready for the summer).
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| 3rd Feb 2013 10:42 am |
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