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lrFFM Member Since: 28 Sep 2017 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 54 |
In Germany the D350 is not available for the Defender. The D300 will remain available though.
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15th May 2024 9:43am |
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lrFFM Member Since: 28 Sep 2017 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 54 |
According to „auto motor sport“ the D350 will not be in the Defender in countries with the new Euro 6e norm. Also in the German press release (see LR website), the D350 was not mentioned.
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15th May 2024 12:20pm |
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beeftinkler Member Since: 13 Apr 2024 Location: Truro Posts: 31 |
We ordered a 90 D300 Dynamic HSE in March, delivery July (not been given a build date / not enquired). If I had known there was going to be a D350 we would have chosen it. Am I correct in thinking it's the same diesel engine right throughout the range (D250 / D300 / D350), and that we could re-map it to D350?
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18th May 2024 8:31am |
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DFNDER Member Since: 02 Oct 2023 Location: Perth WA Posts: 123 |
I haven't read up on this around the D300 and D350, but I would expect so, given the same approach taken by JLR for the 3.0L TDV6 (145kW) versus the SDV6 180 or 188kW) platforms, and that the number designation in these ingenium engines seems to be referring to BHP.
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18th May 2024 10:48am |
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beeftinkler Member Since: 13 Apr 2024 Location: Truro Posts: 31 |
In that case, can anyone recommend a company capable of re-mapping a D300 to D350 in South West England?
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18th May 2024 11:04am |
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markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2617 |
For quick and cheap performance upgrades around here just hang a ‘Baby on Board’ sticker in the back window.
It’s seems to make to the majority drive even faster, and without any due care or attention… |
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18th May 2024 1:54pm |
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BigCol66 Member Since: 16 Aug 2020 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 36 |
Has anyone ordered a D350 derivative? Just wondering what discount we should expect to get.
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18th May 2024 2:46pm |
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lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2690 |
l would suggest driving your D300 for maybe 1,000 miles before throwing money at a remap and risking invalidating your warranty. I've got the D250 and it's very strong. Even when towing our caravan l don't need all the power available. |
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18th May 2024 9:57pm |
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San Marco Member Since: 18 Jul 2023 Location: Hesse Posts: 26 |
Short answer: In the end, I sneaked around a dealers car park and measured it Not quite so short answer: I wanted it as original as possible, so I investigated different things... One of them was Simons "Powerful" after market badge, that I more or less just bought as for the included template. However that only fitted in one direction, when I tried to verify against a real car and even if it did have done better, there's still a lot of uncertainty about how to place an oval in an oval There might also be differences between the model years - however, my scope was the MY23. For MY23, I figured out, that the height can be leveled against the DEFENDER sign like this: The center of the DEFENDER sign is distanced from the bottom of the door the same as the center of the oval (both red dotted lines in pics below). It's not that simple though, for the edge of the door is curved - so better take some measuring points. The distance to the side edge, was some addendum to Simons template that will not help, I guess. But on measuring for yourself, please keep in mind, that the side edge also might be slightly curved. It's not a complete solution, but hopefully yet a little help! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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18th May 2024 10:22pm |
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Defender trek Member Since: 23 Nov 2021 Location: mountains Posts: 10 |
I've really enjoyed my D300 110 ownership over the last 3 years and 30k miles, from towing, the school run and European road trips it has been faultless and an absolute pleasure to own.
So I took the plunge Saturday and ordered a Sedona D350 7 seater! 😊 The current build time is 3-6months so hopefully I’ll be able to swap in September 2024. 😊 |
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20th May 2024 2:51pm |
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Flinders Member Since: 17 Feb 2024 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 27 |
We also took the plunge this weekend and ordered a 90 D350. Delivery September .
We went to look at a defender 90 X but decided to order a new x dynamic HSE. Exciting times as it’s the first time I’ve ever had a brand new car! |
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20th May 2024 7:29pm |
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Emp Member Since: 15 May 2024 Location: NRW Posts: 20 |
I now have the binding information that the fabric roof can only be ordered up to the SE model and that my HSE will be converted to a panoramic roof accordingly. Sad. It was one of my top 3 options.
It's also a shame that Wade Sensing (I know it's more fun than function) is only available with the Offroad package. I actually wanted to order the car with 22” and without the Offroad package with Rear Dif separately. I already have matching offroad rims and with this variant I would have two sets of tires for everyday use + offroad excursions. I know you don't need many things and Wade Sensing is also negligible. Nevertheless, you get annoyed when the whole concept suddenly stops working and there are fewer options for more money. I ordered 6-8 weeks ago and haven't yet made a decision on what to do next. |
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30th May 2024 2:59pm |
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oop north Member Since: 23 Mar 2016 Location: Preston-ish Posts: 59 |
If the defender selection is being pushed upmarket because demand is so strong, on the basis that the Range Rover sport is now available as an S model (75k so 5k less than previous entry level) as well as SE (previous entry) and both with new choice of 250 engine, their sales must be tanking!
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30th May 2024 5:35pm |
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San Marco Member Since: 18 Jul 2023 Location: Hesse Posts: 26 |
Since the launch of the DEFENDER the trims have rapidly gone worse year by year. I bought mine roughly a year ago, and already got annoyed with some things. I’m pretty confident, I would not buy it again under current circumstances, although I really love the car and the brand…
and brand to me means LAND ROVER and not this ridiculous JLR house of brands nonsense - I hope my car will keep the virtual LAND ROVER badge in the HUD and the DEFENDER side view on the dash screen and no stupid software update will kill it. Maybe JLR needs to learn it from their sales figures, that their current direction does not suit their customers needs in any way.
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31st May 2024 7:21pm |
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