Member Since: 13 Oct 2011
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 13
Replacement on order!
Just returned from local dealer after just popping in for a chat about lead times etc, as my current Disco is approaching its second birthday! Waiting time now 4 months Managed to obtain build slot in July, with a modified specification, with planned delivery end of August, collection September 1st. Discovery still as popular as ever then! New car is Santorini, current car Fuji-slight difference then!
9th Jun 2013 9:24 am
Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
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I did the reverse but with Java black to Fuji. Have you started ticking off the days on your calendar?Club Exped trailer
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9th Jun 2013 9:46 am
DRM
Member Since: 13 Oct 2011
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 13
Replacement
No! Life is too short to wish it away for a car Of course I am It is another Discovery after all
10th Jun 2013 10:20 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
So will that be a 2014 spec D4?Cheers Ian
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10th Jun 2013 11:52 am
DRM
Member Since: 13 Oct 2011
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 13
Replacement
News on 2014 D4, is non-existant. Went on line on JLR system at dealers, no information on any D4 mods/updates for 2014. I have until 2nd week of July to update build specification, therefore if anything changes before then, I will be updating build spec. Catch 22 situation, if you want car for September, it has to be ordered now
10th Jun 2013 4:07 pm
Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1394
DRM, I'm in the same situation wrt September delivery. All I have gleaned is that there are a couple of colour changes (Loire Blue and Corris Grey will replace Baltic Blue and Orkney grey), there 'may' be some cosmetic changes to the headlights and wheel designs, otherwise all stays the same, which suits me.
I have paid a £500 deposit with a written agreement that should things change that are not to my liking this will be refunded and I keep the car I have. Any changes will probably appear on this site as soon as they are released, usually before the sales guys at the dealers are aware
My delivery date is first week in September at the moment, and I'm still undecided over the colour. Waiting to see the Corris Grey before I commit.
Dex
11th Jun 2013 9:05 am
DRM
Member Since: 13 Oct 2011
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 13
Replacement
Dex. When is your build slot? I am positive that mine is 24th July, there must be a cut off date for production of 13MY and commencement of 14MY? It would be very interesting to know! Anybody have access to this info?
11th Jun 2013 10:08 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
DG posted this in the MY2014 speculation thread
DG wrote:
Yes you do have to be careful that you don't get an old model. I ordered mid August and was very specific about a 13MY.
Historically, the production of the new MY has usually started after the August shutdown during which they have done any necessary retooling \ processing for any new features ...last year was thrown right out by the introduction of the new FFRR onto the same line.
I'm undecided whether to go for a MY2014 or wait until next year and see if the D5 appears on the horizonCheers Ian
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11th Jun 2013 11:51 am
Andy from Embsay
Member Since: 30 Dec 2012
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Posts: 84
Well I finally have confirmation that mine is built and on its way (ordered end of Jan) - they've sent me the reg number and I should have it late next week. It'll be MY13 but is coming in the new Corris Grey instead of Orkney - I'll let y'all know if anything else looks different!
11th Jun 2013 2:39 pm
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11th Jun 2013 2:51 pm
Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1394
I saw a Corris Grey D4 this morning, with the black pack which I'm not a fan of personally.
When I had a second look it was parked next to a Causeway FF and there was not much difference tbh, I liked the Corris. Phone pic only I'm afraid but it's a lot darker than Orkney.
12th Jun 2013 1:14 pm
promitheus
Member Since: 04 Jul 2009
Location: Afidnes, Greece
Posts: 572
Looks like a great colour, Dexter. Judging from the photo, I'd say much lighter than Causeway, but you'd know better since you saw both of them. I think you really helped me decide between Corris and Nara Bronze. It's Corris for me, thanks!
12th Jun 2013 5:27 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23828
I agree, the black pack doesn't look so good on darker shades of grey. Although I like it on black and stornoway.
14th Jun 2013 1:18 pm
DRM
Member Since: 13 Oct 2011
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 13
GS to XS?
Have been back to dealer and changed order from GS to XS spec! SWMBO convinced me-honest
17th Jun 2013 1:25 pm
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