New FFRR

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EdJ

1,284 posts

195 months

Tuesday 25th January 2022
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Mulsanne-Speed said:
I believe privacy glass is an option on the standard car, but on the 5 seat LWB version, it's automatically added as standard with no option to remove it.
Ah okay, I was spec'ing the LWB 7 seater, where privacy glass is an option. Wonder why that is?

On the privacy glass vs clear glass, I've had 3 FFRRs with privacy glass, none of which was spec'd by me, and I really fancy a change. I personally think it looks nicer without privacy glass, but that said, I do quite like the actual privacy that goes with it!

One point, I noticed that the LWB (again 7 seats) has electric window blinds in the rear - this is what clinched it for me as it still gives that option for privacy if you need it.

NomduJour

19,077 posts

259 months

Tuesday 25th January 2022
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I dislike dark glass, and more so when the fronts have to remain clear, so it’s a shame that this was obviously designed with it in mind - the deep black surrounds of the back windows in clear glass look awkward (just not awkward enough to go ghetto van-style).

EdJ

1,284 posts

195 months

Thursday 27th January 2022
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According to press today, the LWB is not available with the larger hybrid engine. Hmm, I think this might mean I'll go for the SWB, although still need to see the price of the P510e.

scratch pervert

494 posts

222 months

Friday 18th February 2022
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Has anyone got a delivery date yet?

WonkeyDonkey

2,338 posts

103 months

Monday 21st February 2022
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I saw my first one on the road in Sutton Coldfield over the weekend. Presumably an employee car as I also saw a new Defender months before they were meant to in customers hands around the same area a few years back.

Look very very nice on the road.

Bedlamater

219 posts

98 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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scratch pervert said:
Has anyone got a delivery date yet?
Last week in May for mine.

Bedlamater

219 posts

98 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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scratch pervert said:
Has anyone got a delivery date yet?
Last week in May for mine.

Dixy

2,919 posts

205 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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What spec have you ordered

SmithCorona

603 posts

29 months

Wednesday 23rd February 2022
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Coming back to this thread.

I've now seen a good handful on the roads and in person. Yes they look great, but so modern - espscially here in the countryside, where they look quite stark against the organic landscape.

I also see JLR have removed some key suspension equipment from the standard spec; and, belgravia green is a strange colour in the flesh.

On balance, I still feel comfortable with my decision to stick with my 5.0 s/c until it dies, and will jump for the full electric one when that happens.

Happy motoring for those which are starting to trickle through.


NomduJour

19,077 posts

259 months

Wednesday 23rd February 2022
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SmithCorona said:
belgravia green is a strange colour in the flesh
Looked quite similar to the old Tonga Green on the sample.

SmithCorona

603 posts

29 months

Wednesday 23rd February 2022
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It's Tonga-ish, but there is a jade-y undertone I can't quite articulate - rather like the green oxide you used to find on old 2p's! I'd describe it as Asian-inspired.

Charente grey is another interesting colour, a lovely mushroom, though it looks like it's been laminated with thick clear coat - which I think is due to the lack of creases and angles on the panels.

Both extremely impressive under sunlight/showroom lights.

My favourite feature is the very gentle boat tail, the contrast with the paint is excellent.

Ed T

462 posts

139 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Anyone know the current wait times if I ordered now. I'd like to take delivery Feb 2023 so don't know if I wait a while or prudent to get the order in now?

Wonderman

2,249 posts

195 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Ed T said:
Anyone know the current wait times if I ordered now. I'd like to take delivery Feb 2023 so don't know if I wait a while or prudent to get the order in now?
I though I'd seen on here somewhere that 2022 allocation already sold, probably exacerbated by the chip shortage (there is a note on their website when you do your build), given the delays on most manufacturers at the moment you'd best to talk to a dealer.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

461 posts

78 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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To give an idea of delivery times. I placed an order in early November 21. Marshall Oxford called yesterday to say my car was being built in two weeks time, although it won't be available for delivery until May. I had not expected it until the autumn.

I ordered a fairly basic SE P400 and as such thought highly specced cars would take priority. However due to component shortages, of the 55 cars the dealer has been allocated this year, only 2 cars can currently go into build, mine being one of them!


richthebike

1,733 posts

137 months

Friday 4th March 2022
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I ordered before Christmas, was told Autumn 22 delivery, got a note this week to say my build is still unslotted. Demo car available to drive soon however, which I'm looking forward to.

Thinking about moving order from D300 to PHEV.

Wheelspinning

1,204 posts

30 months

Saturday 5th March 2022
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Has anyone else been requested to sign a disclaimer about selling within 12 months?

I have a hybrid order in and been told it should be around June / July and was surprised to be requested this during a chat this week.

I was also requested to confirm that as soon as it arrives I shall take ownership and not wait until a new reg comes through ie if it is late July early August wait until September.

My order was originally for petrol but was swapped the day they announced the hybrid.

I had originally specced 23" wheels, but with changing to the hybrid that was the only spec I could not transfer.

The dealer reckoned it was due to the batteries as current model batteries were in the rear but new model they are in the floor under the seats.

I contacted tech services and apparently the 23" wheels vastly reduces the headline 69 mile full electric range, hence why they are not an option...I have to make do with the 22's.

First World problems huh?!

TooHS2

22 posts

133 months

Saturday 19th March 2022
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I have, but that is no great shakes.

JimmyConwayNW

3,062 posts

125 months

Saturday 30th April 2022
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If anyone has a build slot for one and has decided against it and wants to move it on please feel free to DM me. Had one ordered but as linked to motor trade my order has been cancelled. Not looking to flip it, looking to keep for 18/24 months.

Only stipulation is that its black any engine.

richthebike

1,733 posts

137 months

Saturday 7th May 2022
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My build slot got moved up so had to finalise my spec this week (for July delivery, was expecting November).

D350 SE
Belgravia with shadow pack, gloss 22" wheels
Privacy and Laminated glass
Spare wheel
Ecru Windsor with the black grained wood


Wheelspinning

1,204 posts

30 months

Wednesday 18th May 2022
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richthebike said:
My build slot got moved up so had to finalise my spec this week (for July delivery, was expecting November).

D350 SE
Belgravia with shadow pack, gloss 22" wheels
Privacy and Laminated glass
Spare wheel
Ecru Windsor with the black grained wood

Nice.

I have the demo booked for all day Friday so looking forward to seeing if its as good as the hype.

My plug in hybrid one is still supposed to be late June/July.