daimlermg
Member Since: 31 Jan 2010
Location: N Yorks
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Great site full of good info and I hope to contribute one day after I get to know the car.
Ordered my D4 HSE with Surround Camera System and Tow Bar for delivery at the end of March. 
Just checked the order form and spotted Co2 offset at £115 ,I did not ask for it and it was not mentioned when I ordered the car . Is it compulsory or can I decline to ease my continence and not pay it. 
Like others have said It takes a bit of getting used to Paying £50k for a car.   Faultmate MSV-2
500,000 plus miles in RR,s and trying for more without breakdowns this time 
Gone Lexus RX400h SE
Past Audi A6 avant Qutro
Toyota Supra
Long line of RR's
Had for 40 years but now gone 1935 Daimler and 1937 MG
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mwestcrew
Member Since: 24 May 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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No choice but to pay it! 2011 D4 Landmark, Mini Cooper SD Clubman, Range Rover Vogue SE
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| 24th Feb 2010 5:01 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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You used to be able to opt out. Are you sure you can't still.
It is automatically added to the order, but not mandatory surely ?
Mind you, spending £50K on a vehicle, will it really affect ones bank balance that much 
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| 24th Feb 2010 5:16 pm |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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You are also able to pay more if you wish, the link to gift more is on the LR site, there is also a thread about it, here's the link;
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic45598.h...al+warming
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| 24th Feb 2010 5:23 pm |
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Alan G
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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Without going down the Eco Warrior route.
But why should we pay for a CO2 offset, whilst we are already paying through the teeth for road tax, due to these being in the high emission bracket. Personally i wouldn't find it so bad if paying the offset, offset your road tax.  ATB
Alan
http://www.youtube.com/user/Bonzo676767#p/u
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| 25th Feb 2010 8:10 pm |
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pom
Member Since: 10 Feb 2008
Location: Worcestershire
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plus the fact that global warming is complete and total bullsh it.
Pom
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| 25th Feb 2010 8:12 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Pom - you're my new hero  2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 25th Feb 2010 8:25 pm |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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Thanks Disco_Mikey, at least someone appreciates my views 
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| 25th Feb 2010 9:06 pm |
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Winger
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Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
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| 25th Feb 2010 9:49 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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simon wrote:You used to be able to opt out. Are you sure you can't still.
It is automatically added to the order, but not mandatory surely ?
Correct, it's not mandatory but you must notify the dealer that you don't want it, it's included by default. Have spoken to two separate dealers and both said they've not had anyone who wasn't willing to pay the £115 and get the little windscreen sticker.
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| 25th Feb 2010 9:53 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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I told Yeovil I wasn't willing to pay it but they insisted I had to
Mind you, the price I got the car for I can't quibble  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 25th Feb 2010 10:30 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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I know this will sound very bad, careless and thoughless, but as much as I like Yeovil and the environment (my love of the outdoor is what ultimately drives my passion for 4x4s)....
...but there is no  way I would pay this offset crap.....the only sticker that people should be interested in is the tax disc that proves you're a tax-paying (and hopefully therefore) legal driver......
And if you were to tell me that this offset scheme is managed by a private company, then my head would probably explode......
I would prefer it if LR secretly included it in the price and didn't ever mention it or give me anything to stick on my vehicle whose sole purpose is to make me feel smug or excuse myself to everyone else for driving what suits me best  2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 25th Feb 2010 10:44 pm |
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pom
Member Since: 10 Feb 2008
Location: Worcestershire
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PaulP get ready for the head explosion 
The financial beneficiary of this scam is none other than your friendly bank http://www.jpmorganclimatecare.com/
I mean cmon they do deserve those telephone number bonuses and this scam certainly helps!
Pom
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| 25th Feb 2010 10:52 pm |
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Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
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the CO2 calculator shows D3 at 5.22 tonnes = cost 45.97 at 12000 miles per year
so keep it more than 3yrs and your pounds in Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
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| 26th Feb 2010 6:08 am |
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