Marsh3377
Member Since: 04 Jun 2015
Location: London
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If the dealer is to be believed, my new Disco HSE is due to arrive 3rd week of July.
So, as the subject says, would you pick it up then or wait 5 weeks for the new reg? We plan on keeping the car for a good 7 or 8 years so I'm thinking we'll just pick it up as soon as it's ready.
All opinions appreciated!
Cheers.
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 4th Jul 2015 11:24 am |
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fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
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if you are keeping it that long won't effect resale .
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| 4th Jul 2015 11:35 am |
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Laird Lugton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2015
Location: Midlothian
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I get mine in two weeks  and am picking it up. I don't care about 15/65 issue and am planning on keeping it a similar length to yourself…..
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| 4th Jul 2015 12:02 pm |
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Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
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I always "Plan" to keep a car long term but never do !
Plans can and usually do change ! Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
Discovery MY2015 3.0 SDV6 SE Corris - Gone
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| 4th Jul 2015 12:18 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
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I'm in exactly the same situation, with mine due to arrive on 24/7. I was going to wait until 1/9. However, I've changed my mind.
I'd like to make use of it during the best month of the year, I'd like the dealer to prep the vehicle and hand it over when they aren't rushed off their feet and the plate change is pretty meaningless to most people now, as so few people understand it and I'd suggest even less actually care!
Pick the car up when you want to and forget the plate change stuff. Your dealer might even be pleased enough that you're prepared to move the registration forward a month (and likely into the previous sales quarter), that they might even give you a small incentive...
I opted out years ago anyway and I've used the same £245 private plate for the last 10 years!
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| 4th Jul 2015 12:33 pm |
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Marsh3377
Member Since: 04 Jun 2015
Location: London
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For me it's definitely not about plate snobbery, I really couldn't care about whether it's a 15 or 65 plate. It's all about the fact that by not waiting are we just costing ourselves money in terms of resale value.
If it does come in 3rd week of July though I think I'm starting to edge towards taking then and enjoying it.
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| 4th Jul 2015 8:32 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
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Yes, there may be a cost in resale value if you change again within the next 2-3 years. The fact that it's a MY16, rather than a 15 should help though.
But so many are drawn to selecting colours and specification, along with registration timing, to benefit the resale price and the next owner that they can easily lose track of what they are spending so much money on in the first place - to simply get out there and enjoy it! 
I've made the latter my top priority 
John.
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| 4th Jul 2015 8:39 pm |
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Marsh3377
Member Since: 04 Jun 2015
Location: London
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Spoke to the Dealer today and apparently build date is next Wednesday (15th). As long as everything goes ok with the PDI then apparently could have it by 21st or 22nd July!!
Now I'm excited!!
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| 10th Jul 2015 3:55 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
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Good stuff. So you've decided not to wait for the plate change in the end then?
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| 10th Jul 2015 4:01 pm |
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Marsh3377
Member Since: 04 Jun 2015
Location: London
Posts: 19
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Yep, decided to take it as soon as it's ready. I've never had a Disco before and I've decided life is short so why not just start enjoying it as soon as I can!!
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| 10th Jul 2015 4:47 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
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My thoughts exactly!
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| 10th Jul 2015 4:48 pm |
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Marsh3377
Member Since: 04 Jun 2015
Location: London
Posts: 19
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Just been told today that my new Discovery HSE has now been built and is due to be at the dealers ready for collection on Tuesday or Wednesday!! Properly chuffed!!
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| 17th Jul 2015 11:04 am |
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Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
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2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
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| 17th Jul 2015 9:08 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
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Exciting times! Please remember to take lots of photos and post them here
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| 17th Jul 2015 11:47 pm |
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Oswiperus
D3 Decade
Member Since: 02 Apr 2010
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
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Yes, pics please, I love scotia grey!
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| 18th Jul 2015 7:04 am |
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