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CatherineF



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See I told you it's good over here and you'd get a better response than Pistonheads. Very Happy 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
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Post #401500 23rd Feb 2015 7:49pm
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kbf1981



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Haha, you were right! Thanks! Smile
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Pickles



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kbf1981 wrote:
Thanks guys, this is really helpful! Based on the above I think I'll adjust my order to:

110 XS Station Wagon
Metalic Santorini Black
Contrast Premium Leather - Ebony / Pimento
Under Ride Protection Bar
Privacy Glass
Subwoofer
Carpets

What are the Cross Conti's like vs the Mud Terrain's? The only wheels left are the standard silver ones (I forget the name). I really wanted the Black Pack ones so I'm thinking it's perhaps best to just keep the standard wheels / tyres and if I fancy the black wheels in future with chunkier tyres... Maybe change then.

Is there much of a difference on / off road between the Conti's which come as standard and the MT's?

I'll leave the tow bar.

What about a contrasting silver roof?...It would look very good with the black.
Pickles.
Post #401519 23rd Feb 2015 8:53pm
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Personally I wouldn't bother with the 'Under Ride Protection Bar'. Any black metal accessories from LR will start rusting before you even get it off the forecourt. There are all manner of steering guards available aftermarket, the vast majority of which look better than the LR one and will remain looking so for longer. Are you intending doing heavy off roading with lots of rock sections? If not, a steering guard may not be necessary anyway. That said, I very rarely take mine off road and certainly nothing serious but still fancy a steering guard every now and then! 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #401529 23rd Feb 2015 9:09pm
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kbf1981



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Has anyone seen Barolo Black? I've heard there's a bit of red in it, which may contrast well with the red interior... tbh I'll probably stick to Santorini.
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nidge n



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kbf1981 wrote:
Thanks guys, this is really helpful! Based on the above I think I'll adjust my order to:

110 XS Station Wagon
Metalic Santorini Black
Contrast Premium Leather - Ebony / Pimento
Under Ride Protection Bar
Privacy Glass
Subwoofer
Carpets

What are the Cross Conti's like vs the Mud Terrain's? The only wheels left are the standard silver ones (I forget the name). I really wanted the Black Pack ones so I'm thinking it's perhaps best to just keep the standard wheels / tyres and if I fancy the black wheels in future with chunkier tyres... Maybe change then.

Is there much of a difference on / off road between the Conti's which come as standard and the MT's?

I'll leave the tow bar.


Continentals are a good all round tyre, quiet for road use, more than adequate off. Good luck Thumbs Up
Post #401609 24th Feb 2015 6:38am
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kbf1981



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Spec sorted - this is what I'm going for:

110 XS Station Wagon
Metalic Santorini Black
Contrast Premium Leather - Ebony / Pimento (the black / red leather)
Privacy Glass
Subwoofer
Carpets

I'll get the bar's etc. aftermarket. Thank you to everyone for your help! I think the above should be a very nice looking vehicle and suit my needs well Smile
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
The Sanotirini Black looks great with a few coats of good wax Cool

You'll love it when you get your hands on it Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #401662 24th Feb 2015 12:17pm
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Happyoldgit



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Santorini Black does indeed look smart ...until you drive it in the rain ...or wash it and don't leather it off ....or in hot weather when it soon shows up the amount of dust in the atmosphere.

Good luck with your purchase Thumbs Up Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.
Post #401682 24th Feb 2015 1:40pm
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OCD



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Santorini Black looks stunning. After it's washed. And before being driven. Cool



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kbf1981



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Are those the sawtooth alloys? They look fantastic.
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OCD



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They are, very happy with the look.
Post #401726 24th Feb 2015 4:02pm
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Just need a few coats of really good wax and a ph neutral snow foam to help keep it clean, the dirt runs off mine easily, the wheels are a labour of love to keep clean though Thumbs Up

Click image to enlarge 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #401735 24th Feb 2015 4:31pm
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kbf1981



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Putting the order in now Smile talking to a couple dealers so I'll see who gives me the best deal. I'd like it to be local for any warranty work etc... thank you to everyone who's helped with answers! No doubt I'll ask some more once it arrives and I begin to personalise it a bit more! Smile
Post #401760 24th Feb 2015 6:32pm
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OCD



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Where are you going to order it from?
I found Scott at Guy Salmon in Knutsford to be very good and got a decent discount from them. Where in Manchester are you?
Post #401763 24th Feb 2015 6:36pm
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