New Range Rover L405

flyfs6 · 04-08-2013, 11:51 AM

Cheers Hoops. I look forward to catching up soon.

Doughboy, sounds like the colour hey've got is Luxor Beige or Ipanema Sand. I agree that the DRL are whacky, in fact I haven't understood the headlamps!

Busy with work, I think I will collect it towards month end.

Hoops · 04-09-2013, 04:38 AM

Im not over the moon with those wheels to be honest.

flyfs6 · 04-25-2013, 04:29 PM

Hoops - I'm was not sure about the wheels either. Also buying winter tyres was of the factors I considered when these were specified. Now the mud flaps and electric side steps are fitted, the package looks significantly better. The side steps are now much nicer because they stow away in line with the sill and end caps match. I will have to take some photos during day light when I can.

It feels like a significantly different vehicle to drive. The steering wheel is nicely weighted and it rides like a S class. It's also much much better insulted. There is leather everywhere. Even the blinds up front are covered in what feels like alcantara. Along with these, it has rather nice rolling blinds in the headlining which reminded panoramic roof is a standard fit item on the Autobiography.

flyfs6 · 05-10-2013, 10:09 AM

The inevitable has happened... squeaks, creaks and bangs! It is been in for warranty work, they blamed the spare wheel being loose. I assume they didn't tighten it properly after removing the wheel to run wires for installing electric side steps.

Nick the Greek · 05-10-2013, 03:36 PM

Hmmmmmmmmmm.

Not keen on this Indian Range Rooney.

MEGA · 05-12-2013, 12:04 PM

Personally feel as though you've taken down your pants spending this much on that car - Palmnut's SLS cost the same money!

I love the brand, but jesus that's alot of wedge for a grey barge!!!!

Sorry

hmi1750 · 05-13-2013, 10:57 AM

I think as it is in Russia and used for business, it is suitable.

flyfs6 · 05-14-2013, 04:31 PM

Nick - np.

Mega - no offence taken, can understand your perspective on this.

hmi - agreed, its for business use and suitable for what we need it do.

marlie · 05-15-2013, 03:56 AM

I love these..

flyfs6 · 05-29-2013, 12:56 PM

Thought I'd seen it all until I saw one in Luxor with spinning rims, hell yeah! Their design was very similar to the factory fitted 22" turbine blade design.

rogerxp · 05-29-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfs6

Thought I'd seen it all until I saw one in Luxor with spinning rims, hell yeah! Their design was very similar to the factory fitted 22" turbine blade design.

It takes all sorts!!!

Would love to see piccies of the Alpina sometime and a little write up if you get chance

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flyfs6 Captain 48 Rep 691 Posts Drives: BMW i7 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Cheers Hoops. I look forward to catching up soon. Doughboy, sounds like the colour hey've got is Luxor Beige or Ipanema Sand. I agree that the DRL are whacky, in fact I haven't understood the headlamps! Busy with work, I think I will collect it towards month end. Last edited by flyfs6; 04-08-2013 at 12:00 PM..
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flyfs6 Captain 48 Rep 691 Posts Drives: BMW i7 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Hoops - I'm was not sure about the wheels either. Also buying winter tyres was of the factors I considered when these were specified. Now the mud flaps and electric side steps are fitted, the package looks significantly better. The side steps are now much nicer because they stow away in line with the sill and end caps match. I will have to take some photos during day light when I can. It feels like a significantly different vehicle to drive. The steering wheel is nicely weighted and it rides like a S class. It's also much much better insulted. There is leather everywhere. Even the blinds up front are covered in what feels like alcantara. Along with these, it has rather nice rolling blinds in the headlining which reminded panoramic roof is a standard fit item on the Autobiography. Last edited by flyfs6; 04-30-2013 at 02:24 AM..
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flyfs6 Captain 48 Rep 691 Posts Drives: BMW i7 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	The inevitable has happened... squeaks, creaks and bangs! It is been in for warranty work, they blamed the spare wheel being loose. I assume they didn't tighten it properly after removing the wheel to run wires for installing electric side steps.
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05-10-2013, 03:36 PM	#49
Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hmmmmmmmmmm. Not keen on this Indian Range Rooney.
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Personally feel as though you've taken down your pants spending this much on that car - Palmnut's SLS cost the same money! I love the brand, but jesus that's alot of wedge for a grey barge!!!! Sorry __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I think as it is in Russia and used for business, it is suitable.
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05-14-2013, 04:31 PM	#52
flyfs6 Captain 48 Rep 691 Posts Drives: BMW i7 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Nick - np. Mega - no offence taken, can understand your perspective on this. hmi - agreed, its for business use and suitable for what we need it do.
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05-29-2013, 12:56 PM	#54
flyfs6 Captain 48 Rep 691 Posts Drives: BMW i7 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thought I'd seen it all until I saw one in Luxor with spinning rims, hell yeah! Their design was very similar to the factory fitted 22" turbine blade design.
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