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steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

MY14s ordered for March delivery

Ali is upgrading her FL2 in March to a MY14 D4 HSE in Corris Grey with almond interior. I am going for the Loire Blue with Ivory interior Both being built in February. Looking forward to it. Ali is very excited and at least it will stop her from nicking mine! LOL My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

30th Oct 2013 5:20 pm

sacimiddx

Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

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30th Oct 2013 5:21 pm

LiftedDisco

Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 1002

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial Auto Barolo Black

Superb... A brace of D4's... There's lovely, there is...

Enjoy! D4 Commercial - 65 Plate, 2016MY

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30th Oct 2013 9:50 pm

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

12 days to go, not that we're excited or anything

Best,

Steve

My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

17th Feb 2014 10:29 pm

chrisr1806

Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 58

Loire with Ivory is a brilliant combo (well I would say that!)

My RRS has arrived two weeks early and now I have seen it in the flesh, I'm really pleased with my decision.

I'm sure you will love it.

Arrived: 2014.5 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6 in Loire Blue, Ivory interior, piano black trim, privacy glass, panoramic sunroof, tow bar, mudflaps and full size spare 8)

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black, 19" Alloys, Ebony interior, piano black trim & grab handles, privacy glass, lux pack, rear spoiler, mudflaps and twin electric tow bar

17th Feb 2014 11:23 pm

Skep

Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
Posts: 651

Only problem I can see here Steve is that any Mods/upgrades you do to yours will now cost you double as SWMBO will want one too!

Can't wait for the photos though!

Skep '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone

'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
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18th Feb 2014 9:15 am

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

Just got the call - My D4 will be ready for collection next Thursday

Ali's is built but hasn't yet arrived at the dealers yet. Hopefully it can be there for Thursday too! If not it means Ali will drive mine until hers gets here

My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

27th Feb 2014 12:21 pm

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

Well, 1730 is the time I pick it up! Not that i'm restless or anything!

Ali's is at the dealership but won't be ready until the weekend and my sister has joined the LR fold with her FL2 HSE LUX coming in the next week or so. Can't wait

My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

6th Mar 2014 1:54 pm

chrisr1806

Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 58

Have fun Steve!

Arrived: 2014.5 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6 in Loire Blue, Ivory interior, piano black trim, privacy glass, panoramic sunroof, tow bar, mudflaps and full size spare 8)

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black, 19" Alloys, Ebony interior, piano black trim & grab handles, privacy glass, lux pack, rear spoiler, mudflaps and twin electric tow bar

6th Mar 2014 2:08 pm

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

Cheers Chris

Will post some pics later

Best,

Steve

My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

6th Mar 2014 2:54 pm

Hairy Dan

Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini Black

Look forward to seeing the photos Steve

I was enquiring yesterday about a new one and they have said it would be September before I could get one

Cheers Ian
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6th Mar 2014 3:23 pm

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

Cheers Dan,

I know they silly busy at the minute! Even if it is September, you know it'll be worth the wait ! LOL My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

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6th Mar 2014 3:29 pm

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

So, I picked up my new D4 at around 1830 today. First impressions ? Well Im disappointed that the fridge I thought I'd ordered wasn't there. Turns out both myself and Paul at the dealers had missed it when doing the order so that'll be down to me. Not a major problem, I can always speak to TLO and order one to retrofit later.

Onto the MY14 Discovery then. Couple of extra buttons on the dash. The hard camera button for the fronts is a nice touch. Much better angle than my previous D4. Not a substitute for using a mark one eyeball of course but for the sneaky peaky, cars parked right up to the junction scenario, I think they could be handy.

Eco Start/Stop - not sure what all the fuss is about at the minute. So far, I have found it so unobtrusive that I've had to check the rev counter to make sure it was working. Marks so far for this system? ... Pretty good.

The closing traffic warnings in the mirrors work well and are very noticeable in operation. Also when I reversed off my drive earlier, the rear detection system was excellent. Very conspicuous and could save damage if the driver is being less than observant.

Driving the car itself it seems to be smoother and there doesn't appear to be the dreaded hesitation at roundabouts that has been long discussed on here. If anything it feels more taught and poised like the dampers and suspension parts have been tweaked, or at least set for a firmer, more assured ride with noticeably less body roll than before. I know I've just got into a new car but my MY13 Ive just traded in wasn't old or had heavy mileage.The MY14 just feels like an overall improvement. Inputting info into the satnav is now very quick too. A big improvement over recent years.

Bad points? I agree, if you turn of the Stop/Start system the orange warning light glares at you in an almost confrontational way! Personally, I like the system but I can see how people who don't are so irritated by the intrusive warning light.

So, so far, I think it is a better car with some thoughtful updates. It is just a facelift but in my humble opinion, it is a step forward. Well done Land Rover! Excellent effort.

Best,

Steve

My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

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6th Mar 2014 11:08 pm

chrisr1806

Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 58

Great write up Steve!

Hope it's a nice day for you tomorrow and over the weekend, then you will get a full benefit of the stunning colour!

It would be great to see some pics at some point too, interesting to see what that colour combo looks like on a a Disco.

RE Stop/Start, have it in my RRS and, as you said, it's hardly noticeable and very smooth. Don't see what the fuss is about tbh. Arrived: 2014.5 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6 in Loire Blue, Ivory interior, piano black trim, privacy glass, panoramic sunroof, tow bar, mudflaps and full size spare 8)

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black, 19" Alloys, Ebony interior, piano black trim & grab handles, privacy glass, lux pack, rear spoiler, mudflaps and twin electric tow bar

6th Mar 2014 11:11 pm

steveraspberry

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081

Thanks Chris

I will get some pics done tomorrow if it's nice. By the time I got to drive away from the dealers it was getting dark! Also, I did go through the ford to play with the Wade Sensor. It's effective, a bit of a gadget but another tool that can help out if needed. Some excellent advice on the start screen regarding wading etc too! Another nice touch

Best,

Steve

My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs

Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey

6th Mar 2014 11:15 pm