New FFRR

[Stick Legs]

Father in law was informed that after midnight on Friday he could not place an order for a new L405.

25th October is the date for the info on the new one.

[The Wookie]

Parents have just got their build slot in November for a new L405 SVA after putting the order in a few months back

At the same time they also got the invite for a preview of the new car next month. I’m guessing by the defender timescale it means that the new model will be 6-8 months after that.

They’re happy with going for the last of the old model, the first year of a new JLR product is usually worth treating with suspicion

[MrC986]

I’ve a good friend who has one of the first new shape Discoveries when the were launched...it was ultimately swapped for another about 6 months after launch given the poor build quality/inability to fix the repetitive problems. I’d agree with others that new models can be a bit hit & miss.

[Crumpet]

MrC986 said:

I’ve a good friend who has one of the first new shape Discoveries when the were launched...it was ultimately swapped for another about 6 months after launch given the poor build quality/inability to fix the repetitive problems. I’d agree with others that new models can be a bit hit & miss.

To be honest I think JLR products tend to be best once they’ve had a mid-life facelift. The ones I’ve had towards the end of the life cycle have been infinitely better than the ones that are within a couple of years of initial release.

[eliot]

Crumpet said:

To be honest I think JLR products tend to be best once they’ve had a mid-life facelift. The ones I’ve had towards the end of the life cycle have been infinitely better than the ones that are within a couple of years of initial release.

Yes agreed - all my cars have been post facelift.

[is-uk]

Some leaked photo's from another forum.

[The Leaper]

Crumpet said:

MrC986 said:

I’ve a good friend who has one of the first new shape Discoveries when the were launched...it was ultimately swapped for another about 6 months after launch given the poor build quality/inability to fix the repetitive problems. I’d agree with others that new models can be a bit hit & miss.

To be honest I think JLR products tend to be best once they’ve had a mid-life facelift. The ones I’ve had towards the end of the life cycle have been infinitely better than the ones that are within a couple of years of initial release.

No issues (yet) with my Discovery Sport 2015.

R.

[ChocolateFrog]

is-uk said:

Some leaked photo's from another forum.

I'm not sure I'd immediately spot it as a new model if it wasn't for the rear end.

Don't those door handles freeze shut in the winter and indicate when you've forgotten to lock it.

[Cold]

The front looks reassuringly similar, but I do like the new rear. Shame the interior touch screen isn't flushed into the dash.

[Stick Legs]

Rear lights inspired by the 1989 Ford Taurus?

[WonkeyDonkey]

Someone's getting into trouble for the pictures of the white one.

[Cheib]

Stick Legs said:

Rear lights inspired by the 1989 Ford Taurus?

Good Darts !!!

Although I think you perhaps need to get out more

[Sixpackpert]

WonkeyDonkey said:

Someone's getting into trouble for the pictures of the white one.

The white one looks like an early mock up. Normal door handles and side vents.

[The Wookie]

is-uk said:

Some leaked photo's from another forum.

Hmmm, let’s hope it’s a grower

[Dixy]

Nudge nudge wink wink

[JimmyConwayNW]

I think blacked out they will look good, but that white one not so sure.....

Any guesses on starting price? I heard £138k

[EdJ]

JimmyConwayNW said:

I think blacked out they will look good, but that white one not so sure.....

Any guesses on starting price? I heard £138k

Really? I’ve got a deposit on one but must admit I didn’t plan on spending that much.

[W4NTED]

EdJ said:

Really? I’ve got a deposit on one but must admit I didn’t plan on spending that much.

Deposit? How much? Dealers are not meant to be taking any money on these till next week! I have no deposit down but am assured an early car.

[JimmyConwayNW]

EdJ said:

Really? I’ve got a deposit on one but must admit I didn’t plan on spending that much.

I've now heard you can get an autobiography specced for low £130k but realistically I suspect £130/£140k mark.

[abzmike]

Looks like it's put on a few pounds over lockdown.
Going to massive to drive round town or narrow country roads.