ronp
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Well after 8+ years of happy ownership it looks like my Disco days are over !! 
Had a long meeting with my accountant yesterday and I've decided to take the plunge and semi-retire ......
...... way before my years I hasten to add...... thought about it this time last year but backed out.
So unfortunately [and the biggest loss is] I need to move out my D4.
Totally gutted about that, I'd rather lose a kidney ... and I'm serious.
Not rich enough and just can't substantiate keeping the D4 with it's associated costs.
So would appreciate help with your views on my questions. 
1] What is the best variant to sell my D4 in?
a) take it back to standard Landmark trim?
b) sell it 'as is' with it's 'off-road' bias kit - sliders, sump plate, guards, bars, LTZ's etc?
Plan would be to offer it on here with both options, but need one or the other for Autotrader 
[If plan b, the bits will be offerred to the vultures - but no first dibs on here for now!]
2] Any idea of market value? - reg Mar 11, 47k, pristine condition, fully serviced to 48k, tax to Oct.
Not gone thoroughly into that yet but thoughts around the £32k
(would expect an added £750 to £1k with the off-road bits on it) 
3] What's best way to transfer my personal plate off the vehicle?
I don't have a replacement vehicle yet to transfer directly to [at a cost of £80]
Form V317 says I can put it on a years retention for £108.
But no doubt there'll be another charge to add to my 'euroshitbox' replacement after the D4 sale 
Would that cost me an extra £80?
Finally, for the comediens who like to express their 'humour' on the Landmark, feel free to post your 'unique' one-liners here. 
.... think that would be more appropriate than sticking them on my FS thread when it pops up 
no offence taken btw .... honestly!  ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
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I would buy it off you havin enough dosh
good luck with it and sorry to hear that as I would not come to terms with it that easy myself
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| 12th Jun 2013 11:26 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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Bitter-sweet day...semi-retirement and loss of the Disco...I think thats a decision many of us will have to take
My personal view is take it back to "standard" Landmark trim,if you can be bothered,then feed the circling vultures on here.
I think that way the car would be less "personalised" and appeal to a broader audience.
I understand you would have to pay out another £80,on top of the £108 to put a retained plate on another car....car-to car is £80 all in afaik....
Sorry/and happy for you "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 12th Jun 2013 11:34 am |
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Gareth
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Ron, take it back to standard. I speak from experience of selling my D3 recently, and a few viewers were put off by the 'off road toy' look. However, some liked the look too.
IIRC the cost of retention of a reg number includes the allocation of the number to a vehicle in the future.
Whats with the semi retirement? Something I would love to do, but haven't got the balls to get out of the race at the moment. My kids are growing up and flying the nest, the wife and I keep watching 'Escape to the country'
Good luck with everything. Surely a cheaper LR product would suit you better than a Euro  box?
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| 12th Jun 2013 11:45 am |
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ken_dl
Member Since: 12 Apr 2012
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The £108 includes the £80 transfer fee.
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| 12th Jun 2013 11:56 am |
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DSL
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Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Sad day but understand why it has to go, these are not cheap to run and have more than once thought about selling mine as it is a bit of a cash cow. But a good load of man maths means it's still here. 
Re retention, easiest way to do it and, as Gareth sez, that fee includes the cost of putting it on your next car.
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| 12th Jun 2013 11:57 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Thats something I have learned about the retention fee...thanks "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)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 12th Jun 2013 12:05 pm |
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dsd1036
Member Since: 27 Feb 2010
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Sad news Ron
But deffo put it back to standard as others have said,good luck for the future and FWIW how about an FL2? i was actually surprised recently a mate of mine got one and i think deffo worth some consideration!
rgds
Darrell
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| 12th Jun 2013 1:28 pm |
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DG
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Ron ...you need to change your accountant  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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| 12th Jun 2013 1:32 pm |
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DSL
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Or ditch your accountant once retired!! Welcome to the party. 
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| 12th Jun 2013 1:39 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Many thanks for input chaps.
D4 going back to bog standard
Number Plate retention and transfer for £108
Interested in anyones valuation on the D4
Considered FL2 even D3 paid for outright.
But tax & MPG [& repairs] would still hurt versus the £30-£140 tax and 47-55mpg on the stuff I'm looking at.
Will eventually pack it all in, get a bicycle, pedal my way back up to the North of Scotland, open a coffee shop and live happily ever after......
..... in my dreams ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 12th Jun 2013 1:58 pm |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
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I agree with DSL & DG, Keep the car and ditch the accountant. He obviously not landrover driver so how can he possibly be qualified to give you such advice. Or sell the D4 to the accountant at list, he can afford it  On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 12th Jun 2013 2:07 pm |
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| 12th Jun 2013 2:29 pm |
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
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Well done that man
Sounds like a great move, I think about doing the same now and again, then remember the 6 year old I have at home A few years yet, but I enjoy my work / life situation so not so bad at all.
The D4? It's only a car really and an expensive one to run at that. Not really that relevant in the bigger picture. It would be the first thing to go if my circumstances change.
Good luck!
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| 12th Jun 2013 3:59 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Ron, you can't sell the D3 (facelifted version), the traffic jams you'd cause on the A66 with your eurobox pulling the tin tent would be intolerable. Keep it & work round the costs.
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| 12th Jun 2013 4:31 pm |
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