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Alex08



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Location: Glasgow
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Electric Towbar - what did you pay?

HI everyone. Now at the build order stage and I need clarification about what people are paying for the electric towbar. The configurator is showing this at £1940 but I seem to recall that there was discussion on here about the price being similar to the FFRR at about £900. What is actually being charged for this option at the ordering stage?

Thanks

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SDV6RRS



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£890 iirc. I'd have to check the invoice, but it wasn't the ~£2k on the configurator 2014 MY RRS HSE Dynamic
2000 Porsche Boxster S
2004 BMW X5 (Gone)

Post #400696 Thu Oct 31 2013 6:26pm
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leondrums



Member Since: 02 Aug 2011
Location: Norwich
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Dealer wanted £980 I gave him £810 Rolling with laughter

(He had previously quoted this as the same price as the FF and I grumbled when he later told me £980 so he honoured the original price).. 2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

Post #400699 Thu Oct 31 2013 6:36pm
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BlackGT3



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Re: Electric Towbar - what did you pay?

Alex08 wrote:
HI everyone. Now at the build order stage and I need clarification about what people are paying for the electric towbar. The configurator is showing this at £1940 but I seem to recall that there was discussion on here about the price being similar to the FFRR at about £900. What is actually being charged for this option at the ordering stage?

Thanks


I understad it costs £1940 if the dealer fits the Electric deployable towbar however, if you order it as a factory option, it costs £950 including VAT.

BTW Premium Carpet mats are a £65 factory option however, they are considerably more if you order these via the dealer. Current:
2014 RRS HSE - Causeway Grey, Ebony with Ivory seats, Ebony roof lining, Black Piano wood, Panoramic Roof, Heated Exterior Mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, Privacy Glass, 21" Wheels, Electric Tow Bar, Full Size Spare, Load through & Black Badges. 5 yr service pack
997 GT3
Golf R DSG
Past
2010 Discovery 4 HSE
2006 Discovery 3 HSE

Post #400707 Thu Oct 31 2013 7:05pm
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Alex08



Member Since: 04 Jul 2013
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thanks chaps that is really good to know. My dealer is not very clued up about this. His idea for pricing is to look at the configurator. Is there a proper LR options list and price list available anywhere?

has anyone else had similar prices from a factory fit?

Alex

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BlackGT3



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Your dealer just need to look on his computer system which lists the factory options and prices. Thats how I found out about the premium Mat price.

If you get no Joy, have a chat with the James at Hadley Green who are site sponsors. Alternatively, I'm happy to put you in touch with my dealer who do know their products and have been honest with delivery times and potential reasons for delay. Current:
2014 RRS HSE - Causeway Grey, Ebony with Ivory seats, Ebony roof lining, Black Piano wood, Panoramic Roof, Heated Exterior Mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, Privacy Glass, 21" Wheels, Electric Tow Bar, Full Size Spare, Load through & Black Badges. 5 yr service pack
997 GT3
Golf R DSG
Past
2010 Discovery 4 HSE
2006 Discovery 3 HSE

Post #400734 Thu Oct 31 2013 11:11pm
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Alex08



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Just to finish the thread, all ends well with the factory fit option selected for £950 and the on-line system giving prices! Just one last thought, doe the towbar fittment come with the electrics or do they have to be specified separately?

Post #405947 Thu Dec 12 2013 9:57pm
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Tboner



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complete with electrics 2014 5.0SC AB

Gone 5.0 SC

Post #406039 Fri Dec 13 2013 1:39pm
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Beancounter_74



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I think circa £1,000 is a fair price. I specced an electric tow bar on my 5 series and having seen it in action, I think it was well worth it. BMW charged me £880 (less a bit of dealer discount) so I think the price you've paid is fair Thumbs Up ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #406040 Fri Dec 13 2013 1:48pm
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rangiejools



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Towbar in Australia.

They want $2600 (£1450) down here in Aus. But hey, we are now one of the most expensive countries in the world due to not being affected too much by the global financial crisis. The market here is JLR's most profitable.
Also what do you mean "electric tow bar" ? There is no mention of it as an option here. RRS P460e
1983 2 door Range Rover ARB Bar X9000 winch ARB Rear Bar now semi retired.
Many big trips done in this one.
1982 Rangerover nearly restored.
22 Defender D250 with lots of stuff for outback touring
Nice 2013 Freelander TD4 manual (for daughter to learn on) with much better stereo compared with previous SD4 SE with Meridian which sounded bad!
2013 Land Rover Defender ute.

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Beancounter_74



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Electric, as in it is tucked away under the car then deployed electrically by pressing a button Cool Thumbs Up ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #406115 Fri Dec 13 2013 11:32pm
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