Thread: My New Baby's Arrived

Originally Posted by oldsalt

Hey Watpub - lovely vehicle....I wonder if I parked my white D3 very quietly next to yours and swapped over number plates then drove away would you notice......oh well it's just a thought.
Seriously though it looks great....have fun.

I wonder if you can still get those steering locks like they had in the old days - sounds like I might need one!

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

My problem was that I had 5 white vehicles all in a row and didn't like any other colour. Oh well, I am happy with the silver. Looks clean and doesnt show marks etc

I originally ordered Ipanema Sand for that very reason - too many previous white cars! But I changed my order because the boss-lady and I couldn't agree on any other colour except white.

Don't despair though. I saw a few silver ones as mine was on the way over and I was starting to have second (or is it third?) thoughts. I don't mind the silver at all.

HSE without rear tinted as standard ............ ?

Originally Posted by Neil P

HSE without rear tinted as standard ............ ?

Hmm, NeilP, am I missing something? Is there supposed to be tinting as standard on the HSE???

Regards, Ron

Maybe not
I just looked at the LRA and then LRUSA site . Don't go there ; it's
not good for the mood ... The factory must wonder why they're
sticking HSE decals on the empty shells they ship out here Watpub.

Hi NeilP,

I can't complain about the way my HSE is spec'd out here. I must admit though that the Yanks seem to have the whole arrangement a'about and they sure luv those petrol-gussling (oops, gas-gussling) V8's!! Hey, and why not give everyone a HSE!

I reckon their "privacy glass" probably refers to bullet-proofing given how gun mad everyone is over there.

In case you'all other folks are wondering what NeilP and I are done talking about, check it out here V8 | Land Rover USA

Regards, Ron

Although the US vs Australian price differential certainly exists, it's not as great as it appears. Looking at the invoice for my D4 HSE, a total of $28,471.67 is collected for GST, Luxury Car Tax, Registration and Stamp Duty..... I have an opinion on that, but it wouldn't be polite to express it.

The lack of privacy glass availability on Australian models is puzzling, and I could not extract a sensible answer as to why from LRA. My local Tint A Car franchise refuses (justifiably) to tint my D4 because of the DVD player and associated electronics in the rear panels.

I've decided I must seek counselling and help ...

Following comments about the mud on my new D4 on this forum (see pictures below) I decided to take the car to the local Shine car wash to get her done over. I usually wash my own cars but given the wet weekend predicted and the fact that the mud was caked on I decided to put her in the hands of the pros.

The car wash is one of those where you have a cappucino or latte while they wash your vehicle. As I sat there sipping my cappucino looking out through the window while 3 to 4 guys of foreign descent poured over my new car I realised just how much in love I really am ... Am I a sicko or not?

Anyone got the number of a good therapist?

By the way. While waiting to take delivery of the D4 I had a chat with a new salesman at the dealer who as it turns out used to have his own Car Detailing business in Dublin. He recommended using a range of car care products from a mob in the UK called AutoGlym. It's available in Oz from AutoBahn. I bought some of the car cleaner, polish and wax the other day and it looks really good - it's recommended by Aston Martin no less!

Regards, Ron