Master
SupporterAgree - I want a good job done, and whilst I always like to save some $$'s, I'm not sure this is the job to do it on.Originally Posted by veebs
The person I spoke to (for $1100) definitely seemed familiar with D4's, and some of the challenges (v wide, hard to get in/out, removal challenges) - which gives me confidence of a better result.
I rang my local motor trimmer, and he flat out refused to look at it/quote. He'd tried one or two, and for him, it just isn't worth it. It was good to get an honest opinion - and makes me want to go with someone who knows what they're doing...
D4 3.0L SE, MY10, Arctic White
ARB Colour-coded bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Traxide DBS, LRBT1 BT audio module, trying out some 19" Maxxis Bravo 980A/T's (ex Cooper Zeon LTZ's)
ex D1 2.5L 300Tdi, MY97 - loved it, gone to a better place.
TopicToaster
Is the D4 headlining and pillars any different to the D3? I went to the bloke that the Darwin Landy mech recommended and when I booked it in the bloke said 'about $700'. When I collected in it the second week of January 2023 I paid $660. Perhaps the OP needs to drive up for a holiday...
Cheers, Dale
PIC - It comes with the Territory
'The D3' - 2006 TDV6 HSE
2008 Kimberley Kamper Sports RV
Previously Enjoyed:
2002 Adventure Offroad Campers 'Cape York'
2000 D2 Td5 - plus!
1997 Defender 110 Wagon - fully carpeted
Wizard
SubscriberDunno. Never looked at a D3. But I would think they'd be identical. $660 sounds more than reasonable to me to remove, repair and refit the headlining. Mind you, $1,100 sounds reasonable to me, too. Personally, I'd do the remove/refit myself and get my bloke to collect/return the headlining in his van. But that's just me. I prefer to work on my own car as much as possible. Mind you, if something goes wrong, I lose all credibility as I have no one else to blame! Not that anything ever goes wrong...
2013 D4 expedition equipped
1966 Army workshop trailer
(previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)
Master
SupporterWell, it's a D4, so I assume it's better!Is the D4 headlining and pillars any different to the D3? I went to the bloke that the Darwin Landy mech recommended and when I booked it in the bloke said 'about $700'. When I collected in it the second week of January 2023 I paid $660. Perhaps the OP needs to drive up for a holiday...
Not sure $500 will cover the fuel costs - much as we'd love to... I hear you don't have any space left at home these days!
D4 3.0L SE, MY10, Arctic White
ARB Colour-coded bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Traxide DBS, LRBT1 BT audio module, trying out some 19" Maxxis Bravo 980A/T's (ex Cooper Zeon LTZ's)
ex D1 2.5L 300Tdi, MY97 - loved it, gone to a better place.
TopicToaster
Yes the fuel might be a tad over the $500...Well, it's a D4, so I assume it's better!
Not sure $500 will cover the fuel costs - much as we'd love to... I hear you don't have any space left at home these days!
Still have a couple of spare bedrooms and 5 acres for a camper trailer to use
Cheers, Dale
PIC - It comes with the Territory
'The D3' - 2006 TDV6 HSE
2008 Kimberley Kamper Sports RV
Previously Enjoyed:
2002 Adventure Offroad Campers 'Cape York'
2000 D2 Td5 - plus!
1997 Defender 110 Wagon - fully carpeted
Master
SupporterHmmmm, still no answer... maybe decided to take an extra few days??!!
D4 3.0L SE, MY10, Arctic White
ARB Colour-coded bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Traxide DBS, LRBT1 BT audio module, trying out some 19" Maxxis Bravo 980A/T's (ex Cooper Zeon LTZ's)
ex D1 2.5L 300Tdi, MY97 - loved it, gone to a better place.
Wizard
SubscriberI've booked in - $440 for drive in drive out service... The $250 was indeed for self removal/install
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 SE remapped to RRS output, Alaska White, GME XRS-330c, IIDTool BT, Dual Battery, Apple CarPlay, OEM Retrofitted: Cornering lights, Door card lights, Power + Heated Seats, Logic 7 audio
TopicToaster
SubscriberThat’s a bargain! It took me an easy hour to get mine out yesterday, and good 30 minutes to clean it off, plus quality high temp glues are $100, plus fabric around $100 and reinstallation. Even considering they can buy the components cheaper, it’s not a lot of money for the effort. I wouldn’t do it for that.
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
Master
SupporterI had mine done about a month ago - great result, looks excellent, all completed for $440. As mentioned, I think this is a bargain!
Really happy with the end result.
Rob
D4 3.0L SE, MY10, Arctic White
ARB Colour-coded bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Traxide DBS, LRBT1 BT audio module, trying out some 19" Maxxis Bravo 980A/T's (ex Cooper Zeon LTZ's)
ex D1 2.5L 300Tdi, MY97 - loved it, gone to a better place.
Super ModeratorHoly Crap! That's half what I paid!! On the other hand, my philosophy is as long as the vendor makes a buck and the client is happy with the price, everyone wins. Still, less than $500 sounds like a steal.I had mine done about a month ago - great result, looks excellent, all completed for $440. As mentioned, I think this is a bargain!
Really happy with the end result.
Rob
MY08 D3 - The Antichrist - "Permagrimace". Turn the key and play the "will it get me home again" lottery.
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