James028
Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Borders
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| D4 buying advice - thinking of taking the plunge. |
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Hi I’m thinking of swapping from a puma 110 to a disco. I wont ask if this is a good idea as I’m sure I’ll be told yes. A couple of things I’m struggling to fathom though:
Which year or models are in the lower tax bracket? Does this coincide withe stop/start models?
How important is a warranty -I appreciate they are a complex vehicle - is land rover approved essential?Are I dependent warranties any good or should I consider a private offering if it has a full dealer service history?
I’ve also seen some commercials converted to 5 seats ( I don’t need a 7 seater) are there any pros or cons with these? I assume they must be insured as a van
Any views very much appreciated, thanks.
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 29th Mar 2020 7:22 pm |
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Somerset Bumpkin
Member Since: 08 Mar 2015
Location: Gosport
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Take a look in the classifieds, I might be tempted by a swap!
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| 29th Mar 2020 11:26 pm |
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Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
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The lower tax vehicles are indeed the stop start ones.
I have no real knowledge of independent warranties. But the Land Rover one is pretty good and assuming you get the full fat one (there is a cheaper offering which isn't, as you would imagine so comprehensive) it covers most eventualities. Generally the dealer should sort any warranty work without you having to do anything. They'll apply and get it okayed for you and crack on. And yes, a warranty is a good idea for the reason you state.
Don't know much about the commercials, but if you want back seats, why look at commercials?
Oh and yes, it's a good idea to get a D4. You'll save on your chiropractor charges if nothing else.
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| 30th Mar 2020 12:50 am |
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Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
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Wait until thing are getting back to something like normal prices are going to fall big time and you'll get so much more for your money  I feel sorry for those who hit hard times but a lot of people who are currently not earning and don't know when they will again  Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
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| 30th Mar 2020 3:35 am |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Be a year at least before tings even start to resemble normal.
Keep your money in your wallet.
Car dealers (new and used) closing down all over the place, and I bet many will not reopen.
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| 30th Mar 2020 7:10 am |
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James028
Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Borders
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True but as I’ve a car to sell I guess it’s value will suffer in the same way - certainly uncertain times though!
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| 30th Mar 2020 11:56 am |
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Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
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I would think the 110 would hold it's value more suitable for farmers rather than a Disco with the car tax etc and being a premium type vehicle. Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
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| 30th Mar 2020 2:27 pm |
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Fredmick
Member Since: 27 Nov 2019
Location: Kings Lynn
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Hi....we bought a 2015 commercial last year....its had a 5seat interior fitted and the log book states 5seat light commercial. Meaning its only £260 a year tax but we did find some insurance co's. wouldn't quote on it....no real biggie as plenty would...it actually came in cheaper than the wife's Mini it replaced  Ours was done with genuine interior from a breaker...apart from the seat belts..those were new. I work for the firm that owned it from new so know it was done properly. He purchased it new and did the conversion in house then it went into his lease fleet to one of the directors of his biggest customer.
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| 3rd Apr 2020 9:18 am |
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James028
Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Borders
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Thanks food for thought if I can sell my 110
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| 3rd Apr 2020 9:30 am |
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