Just been told by my dealer (who dropped off my new one ) that they have been told by LR that no further orders can be placed for L405s with the panoramic roof until further notice. Apparently they underestimated the demand for the roof as an option (not really a surprise surely?). Bit of a problem for taking AB orders  Norman

Current LR: L405 Vogue TDV6 (MY 2014) Aintree Green/ Ivory interior
Past LR: L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 (2002); Discovery series1 V8 (1995)

Bit of an issue given that's the must-have option.

Bit of an issue given that's the must-have option.

No more autobiographys then, it's standard on them?

Correct. Dealer did not know how long the ban was for, but obviously LR will want it to be a short pause only - maybe only a few weeks I should think. It's certainly the must-have option - in fact, not aware that anyone on this forum has ordered one without? He was speculating (and stress this is only speculation) that they may increase the option price for the roof - but then noted that they had done that for the same problem with the Evoque and it had made no difference to demand, that will be even more so for the RR I should think. Norman

Current LR: L405 Vogue TDV6 (MY 2014) Aintree Green/ Ivory interior
Past LR: L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 (2002); Discovery series1 V8 (1995)

I ordered my Autobiography 2 weeks ago for December delivery, do you think this will be effected?

Glennglenn wrote:

I ordered my Autobiography 2 weeks ago for December delivery, do you think this will be effected?

How are you getting on with your TDV6? I ask because I've had mine since March but in May ordered a replacement SDV8 for delivery end of this month. I would never criticise the V6 for it does what it says on the tin but has to work so hard to deliver the performance. I seem to notice things like constantly changing gear uphill, higher revs and poor economy. How about you? Perhaps I was spoilt driving the TDV8s for 7 years. Whoever dreamt up 37.7 mpg for the V6 must have been really dreaming. I can't get more than 28.9 after 8 K miles. MY15.5 SDV8 4.4 A/B FFRR Mariana/Ivory
Ten other FFRR since 2002 either traded in or taken back by JLR

RR4ever wrote:

How are you getting on with your TDV6? .

Ask me again after I've owned it for more than 24 hours . Only drove it for the first time today. 35mpg indicated and I'm very happy indeed with everything but we'll see... Norman

Current LR: L405 Vogue TDV6 (MY 2014) Aintree Green/ Ivory interior
Past LR: L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 (2002); Discovery series1 V8 (1995)

This means that also demand for pano-roof fitted cars will be high in second hand. You'd better have one or it cuts you selling price in a few years.

It is imho one of the best options they could offer for the L405. Compared to the sunroof of the L322 is a massive improvement. 2017 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 silicon silver
2011 Defender 90 2.4 TDCI Nara Exclusive
2008 Porsche 911 997 4S Black/black
1970 Porsche 911T 2.2 in restauration
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 concours winner

Just been advised that my Vogue with sunroof is being delayed from November to January.

! i posted on this 4-5 weeks ago to help anyone with orders for PR option.

earliest will be end of Jan 2014 more likely Mid QTR 1.

As so many people are finding the V6 is not what it's all about in a FF , esp if you want to use it ! and lack of ARC etc. it's no SDv8 the numbers do not tell the story it's the real world when you know it's like chalk and cheese. Far to many gone...

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Now let me read that again...

Local dealer's new SDV8 SE demonstrator doesn't have the panoramic roof. Seems odd given that I can't remember seeing one without it driving around. I wouldn't want one without it.

Roof issue (original thread) irrespective of whether V6 or V8 of course. In response to the couple of comments/queries re V6 v V8 here: each to their own view - as I’ve posted elsewhere (http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic20562.html) I came from an early V8 322 to a new V6 405. I’m sure the V8 405 is fantastic, but so far I think the V6 L405 is great too. Early days but 500 miles in I for one AM getting the indicated 38mpg . But I just drove my previous 322 V8 again and it’s also great  Norman

Current LR: L405 Vogue TDV6 (MY 2014) Aintree Green/ Ivory interior
Past LR: L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 (2002); Discovery series1 V8 (1995)