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  • Hehey
    Member Since: 13 Aug 2016
    Location: Manchester
    Posts: 1
    United Kingdom 

    Deposit Placed

    Currently own a D4, D1 & a Defender.

    Went to look at a replacement for the D4, (possibly RRS or FPace) - put a deposit on a D5😂😂. I've bought no 11 build slot apparently and will be invited to the champers launch when the time comes, believed to be late September.

    The dealer principals have been to see it in the metal.

    Shall wait & see !!
    13th Aug 2016 10:42 am
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    Just awaiting a ring back from Taunton Land Rover to place a deposit on a D5. The dealer tells me that first models are expected in March/April. Fully refundable if I'm not happy with the spec/price/space & etc. Very Happy
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    24th Aug 2016 2:55 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Advanced orders delivered in March, don't want it to be April as it will be hit by the new VED system, £140 + £310 (I think) because it's over £40k.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    24th Aug 2016 4:45 pm
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    Dealer tells me that they've had directions from LR this morning to group prospective D5 owners into three groups.

    Group 1 - Deposit paid.
    Group 2 - Those who have expressed and interest but haven't made a deposit.
    Group 3 - Any other Discovery owners on their books.

    These lists have to be with LR tomorrow.

    Group 1 will get priority build slots and possible invites to the Road Show or Factory.

    Paid mine this afternoon. Let's see how the shot develops.

    Bill Thumbs Up
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    24th Aug 2016 7:03 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    That's what my dealers told me, so at least they are all singing the same tune.

    1000 spaces for the preview at Gaydon so I've been told.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    24th Aug 2016 7:50 pm
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Hi,

    Just placed the deposit on the replacement for SWMBO's 14MY D4:-

    3.0 TD D5 HSE
    Firenze Red
    In Control Secure
    Park Heat
    HUD
    Adaptive LED headlights
    Versatile Comfort pack
    Drive Pro pack

    Delivery sometime after 1st May 17 Thumbs Up

    Scrumps


    Last edited by Scrumps on 30th Sep 2016 6:18 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    30th Sep 2016 2:48 pm
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    If 1 May is to be the earliest delivery date, my deposit is coming back. The VED for the first five years of a £40k plus vehicle after 1 Apr 17 is £800 for the Ingenium engine. I'll probably run my current one into the deck.
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    30th Sep 2016 4:43 pm
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Bill,

    1. We've asked for it after the 1st May - for personal reasons and the fact that the D4 will be 3yrs old in June.
    2. First year ONLY is £800 ( included in the OTR price), after that it's £140 - like everything else - BUT you pay an additional £310 for years 2 - 6 due to price being over £40k. ( so every D5 will be hit the same).

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...xcise-duty


    Scrumps
    Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
    17MY D5 HSE / 16MY RRS2 A/B / 05 Defender90 CSW
    30th Sep 2016 5:15 pm
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    Thanks for that Scrumps - that has eased my mind. Thumbs Up

    Bill
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    30th Sep 2016 5:33 pm
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    Scrumps - do you use Taunton Land Rover?
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    30th Sep 2016 7:19 pm
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Hi Bill,

    I'm officially within TLR's catchment area but having been treated like something our pooch would leave under my shoe, I now give my cash to "the other Helston garages branch"....Yeovil.

    The D5 will be our fourth new Disco or RR Sport since March. 2013 we've had from them.

    I'm a Chartered Engineer and a Landy nut so we've developed a"relationship" based on mutual respect.

    I don't try and stiff them when I buy a car and they don't treat me like an idiot if I have any issues, they are also most accommodating on loan cars for service time as. I work in Bristol.

    Ask for Keiron Flack, he's the Sales Manager and has a very nice modified 90, so he 'understands'! But be warned, they are having the showroom re-built at the moment so they are operating (very well) out of a "posh tent".

    Scrumps
    Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
    17MY D5 HSE / 16MY RRS2 A/B / 05 Defender90 CSW
    30th Sep 2016 8:31 pm
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    Scrumps - My experience with TLR has been totally the opposite and I went to them after being taken for a fool and a pauper by another Helston set up in Exeter. I've had one used and three new Discos from TLR and have always had good service.

    Martin Potter has been my point of contact all the way through and he has always cut to the chase immediately with "bottom" lines that I had anticipated and agreed with. It's a funny old game isn't it. Very Happy
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    30th Sep 2016 8:46 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    After thinking about cancelling, I've stuck with it.

    Looking at

    SE
    3.0TD6
    Privacy glass
    20" alloys
    Indus silver (maybe)
    Linear aluminium trim finisher
    Heated steering wheel
    Ebony interior.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    30th Sep 2016 10:45 pm
  • bill wright
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: Crediton
    Posts: 145
    United Kingdom 

    I'm also sticking with the plan after wavering a bit:

    SE
    2.0l Diesel
    Firenze Red
    Rear Camera
    Privacy Glass

    £51080

    Dealer Fit:

    Towing Electrics
    Sidesteps
    Rear Compartment Storage Box

    About £2000

    Delivery mid-Feb or 1 March Very Happy
    MY15 D4 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone

    Use what talents you possess, the woods will be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
    1st Oct 2016 8:08 am
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Duplicate post!
    Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
    17MY D5 HSE / 16MY RRS2 A/B / 05 Defender90 CSW
    6th Nov 2016 2:47 pm
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