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gavsta

Member Since: 25 Jan 2022

Location: Hertfordshire

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The Metropolitan has landed

The MY23.5 Metropolitan finally arrived today, having been ordered in July 2021, so one week short of 17 months.

As with any new car, I'm understandably excited. Please, LR, let me have a reliable one!

Opted for the following:

Charente Grey
Caraway Windsor Leather
Natural Charcoal Oak veneer
Full extended leather upgrade
Massage Seats
Gloss black 22" alloys
Full size spare wheel
Black roof rails
Loadspace partition net
Headlight power wash
Solar attenuating windscreen
Heated washer jets
Twin speed transfer box
Configurable Terrain Response
Towing pack
Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan

The Activity key was removed from the options list, so I'll look at getting that retrofitted.

The car is being treated to PPF and ceramic coating, so pictures will be coming soon.
Post #36311 24th Nov 2022 7:07 pm
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Craigp

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Sounds great. Fingers crossed for you that it's trouble free. Although the price these things cost it shouldn't be down to luck. Hopefully I won't be too far behind you. Keep us updated.
Post #36314 24th Nov 2022 10:43 pm
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gavsta

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Finally got into the car at the weekend, after PPF installation. Very happy with it, especially the colour, which looks different depending on the light conditions.
Post #36360 6th Dec 2022 9:18 am
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747_JK

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Location: England

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Looks very nice! Be interested to know what kind of ££ you were looking at for PPF, versus something like a Williams Ceramic coating being applied... (by a valeter, not by the dealer!)

MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
Post #36377 6th Dec 2022 6:00 pm
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gavsta

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Ceramic coatings and PPF do different things.

The former provides protection from dirt, and enables the car to be cleaned very easily. The latter provides protection from stone chips and even small scratches.

In my case, and even those dropping £5k on full PPF coverage, for their collectable cars, a ceramic coating will be applied on top of the PPF. I wanted to protect the bonnet and front bumper from stone chips, and ensure the car was easy to clean.

On many modern cars, with gloss black pillars, the paint used is really soft, and picks up scratches very easily. Look at those areas in bright sunlight or using an LED light, and your heart may sink as you see a network of micro-scratches. Covering those areas in PPF resolves that - budget £100 per pillar. Unfortunately, the Disco uses that gloss black in lots of areas, e.g. wheel arches (£100 a pop), front bumper and even side skirts. This use of PPF is more about aesthetics.

One note of warning. Not all installers are equal. Well installed PPF should be nigh-on edgeless.
Post #36384 8th Dec 2022 11:09 am
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747_JK

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Fascinating - thanks for the explanation... They say you learn something every day.........! That's today sorted!

MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
Post #36387 8th Dec 2022 6:02 pm
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Super88sonic

Member Since: 29 Mar 2019

Location: Essex

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Curious how have you found having the Solar Attenuating Windscreen?

In a country that doesn't get much intense sun is this worth the £220 option? Car will be locked into build shortly so wondering if its worth adding.

Thanks in advance
Post #37804 25th Jul 2023 4:11 pm
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gavsta

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It's difficult to be objective without evidence. My hope was that the car would stay cooler when parked in the sun. When the sun was out, back in May & June, I felt that was the case.

Although we rarely have really high temperatures in the UK, the sun can be really strong.

Would I tick the UV windscreen box again? Yes, without hesitation.
Post #37809 26th Jul 2023 3:15 pm
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747_JK

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I've always wondered about quietly 'upgrading' if / when I next need a new 'screen. You're on the phone to National Windscreens and they ask you all the questions to get the right bit of glass in stock... but who ever checks that's what the car was built with........?

Heated windscreen, Sir? Yup.
Solar attenuating screen? Um, yup!

OK, I'll get my coat....

MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
Post #37810 26th Jul 2023 3:28 pm
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Super88sonic

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Good to know, thanks for the tip guys. Added it to the build in the end

The old versions had a purple tint to them when looking from the outside. I think this has now been removed
Post #37811 26th Jul 2023 4:23 pm
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Wolfpack

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I suppose they will be offering prescription windscreens next. (Nod to Billy Connolly)
Post #37812 26th Jul 2023 7:55 pm
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discus

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Like the look of the carroway interior, although haven't seen one in person yet.
Post #37818 27th Jul 2023 1:32 pm
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Loz

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747_JK wrote:
Looks very nice! Be interested to know what kind of ££ you were looking at for PPF, versus something like a Williams Ceramic coating being applied... (by a valeter, not by the dealer!)

I've had both in the past.
This time on the new Disco,
I went for a full ppf from the guys as Glosppf.

2023 Dynamic-R Metropolitan Edition D300MHEV
Post #37827 29th Jul 2023 9:48 am
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Re: The Metropolitan has landed

gavsta wrote:

The Activity key was removed from the options list, so I'll look at getting that retrofitted.

Curious if you were able to do this? The activity key is no longer available according to my dealer, but is still an available option on the Defender. Seeing conflicting reports about whether it is still possible to add to the Discovery after purchase without replacing an expensive module or not.
Post #38166 1st Nov 2023 8:19 pm
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gavsta

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No issues whatsoever. The local dealer was able to add it, as an accessory, without changing the KVM module. Saved a fair bit over the factory price too.

To head off another follow up question, that gives me three keys. 2 standard + the activity key.
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The Metropolitan has landed

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Re: The Metropolitan has landed

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