Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: East Midlands
Posts: 346
Ordering D4 - Which options and from Who???
Hi
I'm collecting quotes for a D4 Commercial XS but need some advice on options
Dealer quoting as below:
D4 commercial XS
Santorini Black
Heated Seats
Fixed Towbar c/w ball and pin
13 Electrics
Rear Camera
Xenon headlights c/w LED signature DRL's F & R Mudlaps
Rubber Mats
(Only really want the signature DRL's, not bothered about Xenon's)
What I'm wondering is how much of this list can I get done aftermarket, and hopefully save along the way.
and most importantly - By Who??
Lead time seems to be approx 10mths!!!
Any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.
Simon
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2019 D5 HSE
2019 Baby RR First Edition
26th Feb 2014 5:16 pm
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2704
rubber mats, tow bar and the tow electrics are the easy 3Mike
26th Feb 2014 6:17 pm
promitheus
Member Since: 04 Jul 2009
Location: Afidnes, Greece
Posts: 572
Would get the xenon's, they really make a difference!
26th Feb 2014 6:54 pm
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Enjoy .... D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
26th Feb 2014 7:01 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
Heated steering wheel. The discerning option for the fingies.
26th Feb 2014 7:01 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2922
I think mse interpreted the question correctly, ie what can Simon get done away from the original order?
Given that the current 'extras' list is not too extensive I would 'keep it simple' and get it all on the original spec - at least it will all be covered by the original warranty then. In practice, you're unlikely to save a huge amount on rubber mats or tow bar/electrics given the investment you are about to make. For what its worth, I have never had to buy any floor mats for a vehicle I have bought from a main dealer (new or second hand) but have instead used them as part of the bargaining. Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
26th Feb 2014 7:12 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
Change all the normal w5w bulbs for LEDs. Cheap as chips, less than a tenner.
26th Feb 2014 7:16 pm
Slug
Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: East Midlands
Posts: 346
Forgot to mention:
Timed Climate (not remote)
4x4 Info Screen activated
Would be nice as well
Thanks for thoughts so farStill lurking, although moved to the dark side: disco5.co.uk
2019 D5 HSE
2019 Baby RR First Edition
26th Feb 2014 7:29 pm
promitheus
Member Since: 04 Jul 2009
Location: Afidnes, Greece
Posts: 572
and answering your question by who, I got mine from Marshall's LR at Peterborough, great service, polite people - Paul and Richard were my salemen, both top blokes!
26th Feb 2014 7:40 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
Great avatar oh farmer of slugs!!
26th Feb 2014 7:49 pm
jeepmadmike
Member Since: 18 Jan 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 270
Rear camera is very handy
Detachable ball tow bar is good and has a stow point in the rear side pocket
Never used heated seats in any car I've had with - them so didn't have those
I think the MY14 standard lights appear better than earlier D4's
Can't remember what I asked for on mine now I will have to look at the invoice!MY14 post man pat van
70series land cruiser
1947 willys jeep
Hobby 670 motor home
And lots of other stuff in my shed, on my driveway or abandoned in the village
Several VW T5's
Mitsubishi outlander
And a Suzuki X90... Only drive that at night
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