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markb110



Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Supacat wrote:
How to cock up a good idea... why does it appear to be a secret?


I have just booked for the 90.

For last years 3 hour test drive there was a calendar showing the morning / afternoon slots that were free. This time just a box to say when was best for you. Which obviously means there might be a call to say sorry, we can do the most inconvenient day of the week at the most inconvenient time though.….. Whistle

I guess if they have employed ‘sales people’ they should be able to ask the right questions to find out if you are a tyre kicker, or have an existing vehicle coming to the end of its finance deal. Hence will base the extended drive around that……hence I booked it in my wife’s name and not mine… Rolling with laughter

I’ll let you know when I do. Thumbs Up
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markb110



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Double post… Rolling Eyes
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Ajay(UK)



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We've just had a D300 110 demonstrator for 4 days across a weekend, just to confirm we made the right choice, but the dealer has had our order & deposit for over 2 months Whistle

Andy. 22MY Defender 110 X Dynamic HSE D250, Gondwana Stone with too many options!
2022 Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic Autobiography, Firenze Red with Black Pack.
Gone: 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Post #904039 20th May 2021 8:58am
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J77



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My dealer had my deposit for a year. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #904041 20th May 2021 9:22am
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Muddybigdog



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For a company with an alleged 100,000 units of back orders, and dealers saying Defenders are flying off the shelves, offering extended drives to attract buyers seems a strange move, or is it that JLR is concerned about the competition stealing market share? Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
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Disco 2 - Sold
Post #904042 20th May 2021 9:26am
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J77



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They offered extended test drives for 20MY with the 4 pot engines, so why not with the new straight 6, because they are night and day. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #904045 20th May 2021 9:36am
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SN



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You've just reminded me that my test drive was in a D240 FE, and I do have to say my D200 6 pot definitely sounds and feels like it pulls better. Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
Post #904047 20th May 2021 9:48am
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Retroanaconda



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Same for me, I test drive a D240 4-cyl and it went well but the D200 6-cyl is worlds better. Even though it’s got less power on paper the big increase in torque makes it much more driveable and useful in the real world.

My test drive was last August and was for a morning - more than long enough to see if I liked the car.
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Tim in Scotland



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It appears that there might be a lot of orders waiting to be fulfilled. Is an extended test drive just to tease potential buyers into ordering something that the order might be fulfilled for 6-12 months?
https://apple.news/ApQY5rSBcPfWpM7O1KY3K4w Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
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Sepp



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J77 wrote:
....Removable seats in the 90, sorry it’s in Dutch.....

J77 wrote:
Yeah I tried subtitles, I think I understood the Dutch better Laughing


Folks, this isn't Dutch at all.
It's Swiss German.

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Well, this happens when you decide not to be part of European Union any longer. Wink
At least there still is some hope for the Scots. Very Happy
[mode: strange german humor off]
Post #904108 20th May 2021 3:44pm
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markb110



Member Since: 22 May 2010
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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
markb110 wrote:
Supacat wrote:
How to cock up a good idea... why does it appear to be a secret?


I have just booked for the 90.

For last years 3 hour test drive there was a calendar showing the morning / afternoon slots that were free. This time just a box to say when was best for you. Which obviously means there might be a call to say sorry, we can do the most inconvenient day of the week at the most inconvenient time though.….. Whistle

I guess if they have employed ‘sales people’ they should be able to ask the right questions to find out if you are a tyre kicker, or have an existing vehicle coming to the end of its finance deal. Hence will base the extended drive around that……hence I booked it in my wife’s name and not mine… Rolling with laughter

I’ll let you know when I do. Thumbs Up


Update

They don’t lend them out on the weekends……… Big Cry
Post #904119 20th May 2021 4:20pm
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cyberhusky



Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
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Noew one has the option to set rear hooks when ordering your
I just checked the online LR configurator for the Defender:
some options have changed: now clearview rearmirror and rescue rear hooks avaible as option.
Was not possible when I composed my order Crying or Very sad



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Post #904133 20th May 2021 6:09pm
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J77



Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
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Sepp wrote:
J77 wrote:
....Removable seats in the 90, sorry it’s in Dutch.....

J77 wrote:
Yeah I tried subtitles, I think I understood the Dutch better Laughing


Folks, this isn't Dutch at all.
It's Swiss German.

[mode: strange german humor on]
Well, this happens when you decide not to be part of European Union any longer. Wink
At least there still is some hope for the Scots. Very Happy
[mode: strange german humor off]


Only going by what it said on YouTube Thumbs Up

The EU thanks but no thanks Razz 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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tooth_dr



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A lot of pages to read through so apologies if I have missed it. Is the electronic active diff a must have accessory (choosing the 'off road pack with tyres and 240v socket) or not essential?
Post #905325 27th May 2021 3:08pm
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J77



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It’s highly capable without it but I suppose having it just adds that bit more. Personally I’d ditch the off road pack and just spec the tyres and the e-diff. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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