Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure...
So, the black is beginning to drop off our short list. Morris Grey looks great to me, either with the grey or the regular alloys. But then the wife says that she likes the Loire Blue, which I have to say I also thinks is great.
So... any one with first hand experience of Loire Blue and how it stands up to a bit of mud, a few scratches etc?MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
16th Mar 2016 10:22 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
It's the second time I've had Loire, had it in my DS.
Can't say I've noticed much marks on mine due to dirt, takes a great shine when clean though 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
16th Mar 2016 11:16 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Blue/Black very little difference re. showing muck etc. IMO - might as well go for a proper Black and have done with it!! 2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
16th Mar 2016 11:49 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
If she ain't blue she won't do.
I would preferred a lighter shade of blue.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
17th Mar 2016 12:50 am
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4195
I own a corris RRS (494) and the colour is brilliant at hiding dirt.... You think it is clean until you wash it and the difference can be amazing. It is the best car I've ever owned colour wise for hiding general grime and dust.!!
My choice would be Corris grey with silver wheels but the black pack front grill fitted! Simply stunning!
17th Mar 2016 6:54 am
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
Most people voting for Corris seem also to go for the shiny alloys over the gloss grey. The only opinion my dealer would give is that most buyers buy the shiny alloys on the darker colour cars but reminded me that this is person preference. Not surprisingly, he thinks all combinations work and would I hurry up and make a decision.
However, I quite like the look of the gloss grey wheels on Corris based on the few images available on the web. Does anyone have a Corris Discovery with the gloss grey wheels?MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
17th Mar 2016 8:27 am
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
I'm with the dealer on this one. Just order it & stop fannying around!
17th Mar 2016 9:07 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
To be honest if your concerned about dirt showing then grey it is.
My dealer has a grey one with the grey alloys, doesn't look too bad but I think those wheels are, well they're not to my taste.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
17th Mar 2016 11:12 am
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
kentishdisco wrote:
Dirty Discovery Graphite in Corris Grey with shiny alloy wheels (picture now attached!).
Are those almond seats in there? Final decision on colours is needed tomorrow, and we are looking at corris or blue with almond seats and the shiny wheels.MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
17th Mar 2016 10:47 pm
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
Ok, decision made.
Loire blue with ebony seats and shiny alloys.
Other options are electric seats, privacy glass, heated steering wheel and the 5 year service pack.
Thanks for all your opinions and photos. I am really happy with the choice we've made, but all of the options look fantastic. Now just have to wait for Land Rover to build it.MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
18th Mar 2016 11:18 am
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
Paperwork signed, now waiting for the order to be placed with Land Rover and a build slot allocated.
Sorry if I have been a pain in deciding the colour for my new car. We finally decided by flipping a coin and Loire Blue won. Very happy indeed.MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
19th Mar 2016 1:10 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
I've had a few colours but I do like a blue car so it makes my decision easy unless they offer two shades 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
19th Mar 2016 1:48 pm
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
My order was loaded on to the Land Rover system today, and the estimated delivery date to the dealer is 6th May. The excitement will crank up a notch each day between now and then!MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
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