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madcal



Member Since: 04 Apr 2017
Location: suffolk
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Any remorse?
Morning all,

I have been offered a brand new Carpathian at list price.

It is either that or a wait a little to find a P400e.

Any buyers remorse from you guys? Most of my journeys are 85 mile motorway trips so unless I go faffing about with chargers it will not use much EV.

Fuel consumption from looking on here will likely be around 23mpg in the V8 vs nearer 35mpg average in the P400e given my usage profile; so not much difference Smile

Anyone had any hate on the road for driving an SUV V8?

Many thanks, need to pull the trigger today, these are like hens teeth when you want immediate delivery and no overs.
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Tommo71



Member Since: 31 Dec 2022
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Madcal,

I did have reservations about purchasing a planet killer but since it is the last V8 JLR will build, it was too good an opportunity to miss.

The best I can get out of mine is 19.9 mpg btw.

No hate so far but plenty of admirers (for the Carpathian not me!)

I had the V8 badges on mine removed as they looked tacky.

Great machine. I recommend.
Post #978319 16th Jan 2023 1:05pm
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madcal



Member Since: 04 Apr 2017
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Thanks for that.

I did think the same on the badges, did they come off the satin film OK without leaving a smudge?

I would likely spray the exhaust tips matt black to try to hide them too
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Tommo71



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Madcal,

I had JLR remove them before I picked it up. I had the V8 scuff plates changed too.

Good shout about the exhaust but you'll never be able to hide the roar!!
Post #978322 16th Jan 2023 1:12pm
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AndrewS



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Do it Thumbs Up 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #978323 16th Jan 2023 1:16pm
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Herdwick



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Yes, go for it, great vehicle, last chance before they become extinct.
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madcal



Member Since: 04 Apr 2017
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thanks for the confidence all!
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Trentster



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See if you can get a discount off list.
Post #978387 16th Jan 2023 6:12pm
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madcal



Member Since: 04 Apr 2017
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I am told the discount has been applied to the lead time from 18 months to zero LOL
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Moo



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Go for the V8. It's exciting and alive. The 400e will never get your heart racing and you'll regret it in years to come and wished you'd taken the V8. Life's too short not to. Thumbs Up
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orbtar



Member Since: 16 Jan 2023
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Do it. They are fantastic esp compared to P400.
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Chris Rogers



Member Since: 28 Jun 2011
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Do it

i changed from a RR Sport SVR. I still miss the SVR, but the defender is brilliant in V8 form. She puts a smile on my face.

You visit fuel stations a little often than you'd like, but it's worth it. 2013 Defender 110 USW
2017 Range Rover Sport SVR
2019 Mercedes X Class V6
Post #978412 16th Jan 2023 8:11pm
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madcal



Member Since: 04 Apr 2017
Location: suffolk
Posts: 40
 
Thanks for all the votes of confidence.

I used to have a 5.0 V8 Defender 110 double cab. Still miss it.

I will get some 20’s and winter tyres if anyone has recommendations please let me know.

Still waiting the final figures, decision tomorrow.
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haymeister



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+1 to do it. If they had the V8 in Japan I would have! 22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof
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Post #978454 17th Jan 2023 7:54am
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familymad



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Re: Any remorse?
madcal wrote:
Morning all,

I have been offered a brand new Carpathian at list price.

It is either that or a wait a little to find a P400e.

Any buyers remorse from you guys? Most of my journeys are 85 mile motorway trips so unless I go faffing about with chargers it will not use much EV.

Fuel consumption from looking on here will likely be around 23mpg in the V8 vs nearer 35mpg average in the P400e given my usage profile; so not much difference Smile

Anyone had any hate on the road for driving an SUV V8?

Many thanks, need to pull the trigger today, these are like hens teeth when you want immediate delivery and no overs.


Buy no question 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #978519 17th Jan 2023 1:23pm
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