Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 466
What's the deal with having rear seats fitted in a D5 commercial, is it possible, if so where/who does it and how much?
21st Dec 2017 11:09 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
Not sure, Nene would be the ones to ask.
The D5 has storage area underneath where the 2nd row would’ve been.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
21st Dec 2017 11:33 am
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1020
They were getting real smart on the last D4 Commercials by blanking (using shear studs) all the bolt holes where the seats should go. A pig to get out by welding half nuts onto them and winding them out with a spanner. Still possible though - just time consuming.
I'd be surprised if that little trick was not in use on the D5's
There will be a distinct lack of 'real' D5 rear seats until some end up in a breaker's yard (for all the wrong reasons). And those bench seat alternatives are downright uncomfortable "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
21st Dec 2017 1:54 pm
Mightymildred
Member Since: 11 Mar 2015
Location: County Durham
Posts: 123
Ordered mine today.
HSE
Electric poppy out tow bar.
Rear Diff lock.
Heated stearing wheel.
Santorini black.
Hopefully have before the end of March.
23rd Dec 2017 10:56 pm
cornishboy
Member Since: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 649
Had my dis ussions with dealer this week but their systems wouldn’t let us arrange the monies. We could build it but not actually order it.
I was the first to actually want to order one and push for discount.
I am intrigued on the rear seats solution and how this affects the warranty? Any clues?
24th Dec 2017 3:29 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1020
As someone once pointed out to me, warranty issues with the dealership upon finding 5 (or maybe 7) seats in your Disco Commercial may be the least of your problems if you make an insurance claim.
The vehicle log book states 'van', 2 seats, Commercial use etc.
Having an accident and multiple occupants may leave the vehicle uninsured, your passengers uninsured, any other vehicles involved entirely your liability and to finish the day off, potentially arouse the suspicions of HMRC over VAT usage!
I have two seats in my Commercial having had that argument put to me
Oh. Merry Christmas "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
25th Dec 2017 9:08 am
Mightymildred
Member Since: 11 Mar 2015
Location: County Durham
Posts: 123
Build slot for mine 3rd week in March.
Delivery 1st week April.
2nd Jan 2018 9:18 pm
LiftedDisco
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 997
Ordered today...
Not offering any SE’s yet awhiles, so have ended up getting an HSE - what hardship.
Current suggestion is that it should be built in April, delivery in May... let’s see!D4 Commercial - 65 Plate, 2016MY
D5 Commercial - Handed back when I left that job…
D4 Commercial (2014MY) - gone
D4 Commercial SDV6 - Baltic Blue (also gone)
D1 300TDi... 2" lift, HD bumpers (both), detachable tow hitch, 9,500lb winch, 235/85/16 muds and plenty of other toys (gone to make way for the next toy...)
Smiles per Mile - Tornado Motorsports caged Evo 3... 100" Defender look-alike, with Range Rover running gear - all fully IVA'd and registered!
12th Jan 2018 10:10 pm
D4COM
Member Since: 03 Nov 2011
Location: Derbys
Posts: 21
Just ordered Corris Grey TD6 HSE Commercial and am being told to expect delivery in ‘May, June or July’!
20th Jan 2018 11:24 pm
Mightymildred
Member Since: 11 Mar 2015
Location: County Durham
Posts: 123
So build a lot was 3rd week March...
Now has been pushed back and no definite date...
20th Feb 2018 4:47 pm
LiftedDisco
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 997
Any more news on your build date and/or any factory delays?
Just wondering how likely my suggested delivery date of late-May might be?D4 Commercial - 65 Plate, 2016MY
D5 Commercial - Handed back when I left that job…
D4 Commercial (2014MY) - gone
D4 Commercial SDV6 - Baltic Blue (also gone)
D1 300TDi... 2" lift, HD bumpers (both), detachable tow hitch, 9,500lb winch, 235/85/16 muds and plenty of other toys (gone to make way for the next toy...)
Smiles per Mile - Tornado Motorsports caged Evo 3... 100" Defender look-alike, with Range Rover running gear - all fully IVA'd and registered!
16th Mar 2018 10:21 pm
Mightymildred
Member Since: 11 Mar 2015
Location: County Durham
Posts: 123
16th April build, delivery 1st May.
16th Mar 2018 10:26 pm
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
Posts: 709
Mildred - the race is on.
I believe mine is due in April (Original date of June, but likely August, then March, then September and currently mid April...)
I guess this is why the EPB has packed up on my 4.26 and on the 4th LR..
Series 2a 1963 88'' 2.25 Derv as original with Galv chassis
Disco 1 1996 V8 on LPG (sold now)
Disco 3 2005 TDV6 S (sold now)
Disco 4 MY15 XS Commercial
2nd Apr 2018 3:12 pm
Mightymildred
Member Since: 11 Mar 2015
Location: County Durham
Posts: 123
The absolutely revolting weather and sheep dying everywhere because of it has thoroughly taken the shine off getting a new car
2nd Apr 2018 9:30 pm
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
Posts: 709
Postie arrived on Monday with a pretty large 4 wheeled parcel.
Nearly a week in I couldn't be more impressed, nearly 10mpg better (50%!) and incredibly comfortable to drive.
Only niggle so far is the incontrol timed climate thing thinks a window is open so won't start the engine and AC going - I recon this is something to do with commercialness but I'll wait a few weeks to see if anything else crops up before speaking to the dealer
26 and on the 4th LR..
Series 2a 1963 88'' 2.25 Derv as original with Galv chassis
Disco 1 1996 V8 on LPG (sold now)
Disco 3 2005 TDV6 S (sold now)
Disco 4 MY15 XS Commercial
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