Thinking of getting another D3 and giving my Cairns Blue to SWMBO
Have decided Rimini Red is the only way to go, as two blue ones might look a bit corporate in the driveway
I've only ever seen a couple of Red D3s in the metal (at least it seems 'exclusive') and I have to say that they have caught my eye every time. So, do I get another SE, or do I go for an HSE??? Quite frankly, I haven't felt lacking with the SE at all, but I wonder what I may be missing..........
Thus far, my list of 'must-have' on the new one only contain one item that I don't currently enjoy and that is PTI. As for adaptive headlamps and 4x4 info screen.......... lets just say that they are on the 'may be nice to have but don't care' list
Also thought about getting a RRS this time just to be like VA (wife with D3 etc)......... Then I gave myself a shake and hey presto - back to a second D3
My biggest concern is the Turbochip....... Does the 07 model still need it. Will Mrs JMC beat me from the lights???
30th Dec 2006 9:35 am
SN
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If I had the chance to have a second D3 in the household I would definitely go for two different colours. As you say, Red is rare - nice to be different - and I think a Cairns Blue next to a Rimini Red one on the drive will look excellent - go for it!Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
30th Dec 2006 9:56 am
Big Al
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After having 7 discos, the last two being D3's, and all being silver I went for a change after seeing Rimini Red on a RRS. I was able to see the old red on the D3 against that of the new Rimini red, as two were in the compound at my local dealers. That was it, it looked stunning, and had to have one in that colour, and never regreted it since.
Flower arranging logic I know, but the rear tail lamp goes very well against the colour and I'm very happy to have Rimini red over successive silver discos.
To say that us Rimini Red D3 is exclusive is an understatement, as very few are seen, however they all seem to be the D3's storming down the motorways however if we get caught we no longer can use "it must be another D3 the same colour" as our excuse
30th Dec 2006 11:29 am
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Mine is Rimini Red. Have had it a couple of weeks and still like the color or as you say colour? Someone should see if LR will tell us the percentage of each color in each country. I used to have a Discovery I in dark green, I guess it might be what we call British Racing Green. Been so many years ago I forgot what LR called the color.2006 HSE, Rimini Red, Heavy-Duty package (locking rear differential and full size spare), Luxury Package (Cold Climate package, Cooler Box with Adaptive front-Lighting)
30th Dec 2006 8:10 pm
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30th Dec 2006 9:09 pm
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JMC, any kids over 18??? Get them a white one and you could do the French Flag thing on the drive!
30th Dec 2006 9:10 pm
oliver77
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07 Model year is quicker than the 06 model and a much better drive but not as quick as a chipped one would be. I like red and Tonga green but 3 dealers all said that black, silver or grey's are worth more at trade in.
30th Dec 2006 10:04 pm
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Is that rimini red? 'Cos that looks goorgeeoouss 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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30th Dec 2006 10:31 pm
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That is Rimini Red CY, they do look nice - even better in the flesh. If i was buying a new one I would be tempted to have that colour.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
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however if we get caught we no longer can use "it must be another D3 the same colour" as our excuse 
