Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Disco 5 or 4 - Decision made....!
Well - despite my misgivings been and gone and done it!! Took out a Discovery Sport - fine - nice solid car - engine a bit gruff at take off - couldn't decide. Took out the Disco 4 again and took it for a longer ride down the A30 - still loved it (despite those old fashioned washers on the damn bonnet ) so much quieter and nippy etc, etc.
So, Santorini Black HSE with the following non-standard options:-
diamond turned alloys; adaptive headlights; extended roof rails; black lacquer wood trim (ebony leather seats); privacy glass, side steps, mud flaps, luggage mat. Delivery Sept hopefully.
Also included a centre cooler storage box - thinking it would be like my Land Cruiser and in the front centre console - but looks as though its some detachable thing for the rear seat - despite being a factory fit option - so will have to check and cancel that if I can.
What have I done? - the model is about to be replaced - I must be mad......? ........
15th May 2015 9:00 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
A good choice there
Don't worry about it being replaced soon, just think of all the teething problems that other people will have to work through
I've ordered the fridge and it is fixed beneath the centre armrest as you'd expect. If it's a £235 option, then you're likely to have ordered the right thing there.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
15th May 2015 9:20 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
The price shown on my invoice for the 'Centre Cooler storage box' is £195.83 - not sure whether that includes VAT.... thing is I can't find any mention of such a thing in the brochures I picked up today except for a 'centre armrest cooler/warmer box' that clearly fits on the back seats - may have to go back to 'Build your car' on the website....
15th May 2015 9:37 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Looked on 'build your car' - and with vat - £235 - so should be right ..... thanks....
15th May 2015 9:53 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
I am sure you will love it and the proper Discovery is just that, unlike the Sport version!
Good to see some more members in Cornwall as well.Andy
15th May 2015 10:00 pm
dantheman
Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Essex
Posts: 1738
No sure if they have changed the latest fridges but the ones fitted in D3's and early D4's between driver and passenger seats didnt warm so you may want to clarify with yr dealer.
15th May 2015 10:59 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Provided its fitted at the front between driver and passenger its fine .... don't want it to 'warm'. Thanks...
Meant to add I really appreciate all the responses so far, an active forum (unlike the Land Cruisers UK 150 forum - which couldn't be more different from the Australian forum - pradopoint).... gave me confidence to go ahead with the purchase.
15th May 2015 11:08 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
Really pleased to hear that! I like the way that we seem to have such a strong Cornish contingent here too
Just a suggestion; when Dannyson and I have got ours on the road, would anyone be up for a weekend breakfast meeting at, say, Goonharven Garden Centre near Perranporth? Like I say, just a suggestion....
John.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
16th May 2015 3:11 am
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
I'm another Cornish member from St.Austell
16th May 2015 7:24 am
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
John - sounds like a plan ....! - good idea ... Richard 8) (Dannyson)
16th May 2015 9:52 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
Richard,
That's great
Mine should be here either at the start of August or 1/9/15 at the latest, so it's looks like the timing may be down to you...
If you could let us know if you can get a good estimate from Carrs, perhaps we could set up a Saturday, or Sunday, morning in September and put the word out? It seems a way off, but I'm sure it'll come around soon enough
John.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
16th May 2015 12:27 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
John - sent you a pm.......2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
16th May 2015 8:55 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
I would be happy to tag along as well, especially when breakfast is involved.
We are away for the week of the 21st, but otherwise about.Andy
16th May 2015 8:57 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2576
Red Merle wrote:
Really pleased to hear that! I like the way that we seem to have such a strong Cornish contingent here too
Just a suggestion; when Dannyson and I have got ours on the road, would anyone be up for a weekend breakfast meeting at, say, Goonharven Garden Centre near Perranporth? Like I say, just a suggestion....
John.
That sounds like a plan Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
16th May 2015 8:59 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
John - sent you another PM.....2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
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