[quote="mole"]Went into my local LR dealer today to discuss a 2013 F2 but came away disappointed with the lack of answers to some simple questions.

OK Mole, given your location I can guess where you went. The guys in the dealership simply don't have the info would be my guess - they're not being unhelpful, they probably don't know. I've marked down with them that I'd like info on a 2013MY Si4 with all the bells and whistles (ie I'm going to spend a barrow load of money). They have said they will let me know as soon as they know, no bullshit, no prevarication, just a straight and honest answer. In the meantime, they're doing tempting 0% finance on existing stock to make room for the new kit.

All very frustrating, but this particular dealer has always managed to get me what I wanted.

They may let you down this time though...strong rumours that the Si4 is not coming to the UK

Andy S

I have always been happy with this dealer before and would be happy if it is the case that they are suffering from a lack of information.

I see that you are hoping for a Si4, are these going to be made because I would also like a petrol engine but have been told only diesels for the UK?

I was hoping they would include the new RR L405 Madagascar Orange in the colour selection.

Thanks for your reply and I hope our wishes can be fulfilled ! mole

The Si hasn't appeared on the latest price lists..I've also heard that they are not putting the Si4 into RHD models due to the engineering works required...but don't know if that is true or not...so almost everywhere will get it except Blighty...well until FL3 comes out.

We may be pushed into Evoques..but JLR won't have a problem with that if my bank balance will!

Have been told that the brochure will be out this coming week and my car will be delivered on 25th October.
I may have the trim replaced in January

richardk wrote:

They may let you down this time though...strong rumours that the Si4 is not coming to the UK

LR media website states "Not available in the UK" the global website says its coming, as for some countries it will be, 85% of sales are abroad.

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Oh well, that's money staying in locked in some averagely performing investment fund rather than being pumped into the economy! The current car (SD4 HSE with posh leather) is 18 months old and I'd only change it if there was a petrol alternative. Based on what I've seen, my current car is about on par with the new HSE (windsor leather etc). All I'd get would be a reversing camera, slicker infotainment screen and xenon lights. Not worth the effort for me.

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The current car (SD4 HSE with posh leather) is 18 months old and I'd only change it if there was a petrol alternative. Based on what I've seen, my current car is about on par with the new HSE (windsor leather etc). All I'd get would be a reversing camera, slicker infotainment screen and xenon lights. Not worth the effort for me.

Interesting Trawlerman. I had a deposit down on an Evoque when it was still called LRX. Then I saw it in the flesh at a launch event - Have a canape and glass of fizz Mr S and look at this. I looked but didn't like. Spoke to the dealer who happily sold me a SD4 HSE with posh kit on it. A much more usefui car.

Similar position here...anytime between now and this time next year we'll be looking to replace the current FL2. I don't want a diesel particulate filter as it is not really compatible with the journeys we do. An Si4 would be great for us and having driven and Si4 Evoque recently I know it would be fabulous to drive

LR must have their reasons I guess but I think they are incorrectly assuming there is no market for the FL2 SI4 in UK - wrong!

2013MY brochure is in the showrooms

Bopper wrote:

2013MY brochure is in the showrooms

I'll be picking one of those up then


I like the bit in Taztastic's post, above, where the screen grab says that the new FL2 has a "more purposeful look". What the heck does that mean?

On the grounds that it's a bit more Chintzy than it was before (and that it's a Land Rover), I'd say that it probably looks a bit less "purposeful".

Perhaps the word they were looking for instead or "purposeful" was "Audi"?

Yes I must say I had to read that bit twice

Bopper wrote:

James @ Lookers Park Royal wrote:

Bopper - If it was LPR then could you let me know. I was on holiday from 1st to 14th Aug at which time a colleague was checking my emails. It sounds like we are perhaps too late, however we would love to help if you are still looking to order something.

Regards,

James

Thanks for the reply. It was on the 8th Aug that I last emailed.
Living in West Cornwall and being less than happy with my closest dealership I don't have a lot of choice locally however have since ordered from Roger Young at Saltash. Sorry we couldn't do business this time

Good choice there Bopper; Roger Young have certainly been pretty good to me