After spending way too much time on this forum and two weekends with first a D3 (how it started) and a D4 (how it got more expensive) I have decided that I am going to buy a Disco. Reason says I should go for a used D3 and my feelings vote for the D4.
The thing is the dealer didn't have any open production slots until end of summer, which gave me time to dwell on this - until today when he called and told me that a customer had canceled his order and which gives me an opening for production in early April - if I decide "now!".
So here it goes:
I'm going for all options except DAB Radio, TV and Rear Seat Entertainment, but have a few questions regarding the last options.
In some places I get the impression that Rear Camera is included in the Surround Camera price, but in the quote from the dealer both options are listed with full price, is that correct?
18" wheels: Is there any news regarding an 18" option (non LR) ?
Color: Rimini Red
I've yet too see this color in real life, but like some of the pictures on this site with the disco in red, especially with black wheel arches and kitted out with RAI, rack + +. I am however worried that Red is "a bit too much" without these details, there are however surprisingly few good quality pictures out there. Any thoughts on this are welcome.
15th Mar 2010 10:30 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
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Surround camera is what it says, cameras all round including on the back, no extra charge for the one on the back either.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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That was what I thought, seemed a bit unreasonable to get charged for the rear camera when I opted for the surround package, but who knows how they build their price lists.
15th Mar 2010 11:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Don't forget heated steering wheel as Norway is not exactly tropical.
I have only been offered 19" and 20" wheels from LR, but would prefer a narrower 18" rim for my winter and off road tire sets, which is why I would like to know if there has been any more news about a non OEM 18" option.
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16th Mar 2010 8:10 am
elemental
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Deepest Aargau
Posts: 91
I read somewhere that an Australian firm was doing/is going to do an 18" wheel but the Aussies on here probably know more.using arm rest more than rear diff
I guess we'll find out about the 18" sooner or later, someone will come around to make set if it is possible.
I placed the order today!
Have to decide about color tonight...
Right now it is Rimini Red with Black interior, but I'm thinking about changing to almond, does it look as nice in real life as it does in the pictures?
17th Mar 2010 10:25 pm
cold_n_wet
Member Since: 05 May 2009
Location: Bergen
Posts: 1509
After looking for a D3 for a long time I was set on bonatti ?? grey with dark interior, in the end I bought Tonga green with light interior (tundra).
I have not yet regretted the light coloured interior, when I see D3 on finn with grey and dark interior now, I think its way too dark inside.
But what does your heart say ?
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17th Mar 2010 10:35 pm
cte
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Aberdare
Posts: 184
I asumme the 3 litre comes with 19 inch wheels because it has larger diameter brake discs?
cte:
That is correct, the brakes are too large for the OEM 18" wheels.
CnW:
My heart says that I want a different color than most D4's out there, as you you know from finn most of them are grey or black with black interior.
I've always had black interiors in my car and am kinda tired of that, although it is a safe bet.
The reason why I'm not entirely convinced about light interiors is that some of those I've seen gives an impression that the material seems "fake", not sure how to describe it but plastic beige is not leather beige..
I guess that is the only thing keeping me from the almond interior in the D4. Might not be a problem at all if I could have seen it IRL first, but that is not an option right now and it is hard to tell how much of the interior is leather and how much is plastic from the pictures..
17th Mar 2010 11:37 pm
elemental
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Deepest Aargau
Posts: 91
FWIW I went through the same indecision until I saw an almond/arabica interior for real. It looks great and IMO makes the cabin look roomier and a bit more 'lux'. I guess like most manufacturers the non-leather bits are the non wear surfaces like the back of the seats. What interior does the brochure recommend with Rimini red? I suppose if the car is going to get very intensive, dirty use then black is much more practical, especially as the carpets and boot liner are also in the pale shade now, although not almond (which is the lighter shade of pale) but the slightly darker pale (forget what it's called).using arm rest more than rear diff
I have the light interior and also had similar reservations.
One thing that I have since discovered however is that dried mud is the same colour as the carpets! It doesn't show up anywhere nearly as much as it did on my D3 with ebony interior.
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