Hi everyone,

Just joined your forum.
I ordered a RRS TDV8 HSE in November with a del. date of Mar'07.
Dealer informs me that there is a delay due to parts shortage on the new TDV8 engine. So del. date now June'07.
Anyone experiencing the same frustration?

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Tartan, welcome to the forums, I'm afraid there seem to be a lot of frustrated customers for TDv8 Sports. It would appear that FFRR Tdv8 customers have priority (could it be because they are paying more???) and there have been problems producing the engines. There are other postings about this with indepth explanations elsewhere in this section. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Yes as Tim says the FFRR gets the TDV8 and very few RRS's are getting them. It's all down to the engine plant in Essex not having all the parts. June might still be a little optimistic though! Sorry. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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I learnt something interesting yesterday

Friends Brother works for Ford and he's involved with the new TDV8 engine development - apparently the development is not complete yet

I've asked her to speak to him for more info

Thanks to those posting replies.
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My RRS had a nice run today after 8 days sat on the drive without turning a wheel. Drove up to Perth and visited the LR Dealer there - used to be called Rossleigh but is now the dreaded STRATSTONES. Anyway the sales guy was very helpful gave me a load of info and when I asked about delivery of a TDv8 HSE he sucked in his lips and told me if I order now I MIGHT see one in April but more likely June! Then I said what about a white one............................. expecting him to run a mile I was surprised when he said to me no problem but would I like a TDV6 HSE 2007 in white as they have one coming in as a demo - turns out they can sell every white RRS and FFRR they can get out of LR from that dealership and they have a forecourt full of Java and Zambesi cars they cannot shift, would appear the Java and Silver bubble has burst and folks are looking for something a bit different. They have a very nice RRS HSE in Cairns with Ivory on an 06 plate on the forecourt - looks beautiful in the combo. Also asked if would be interested in a late plate S/C, apparrently owners are desperate to chop them in for TDv8's, either FFRR or RRS 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Took my TDV8 out for a run today. Awesome machine. (Looks like I am lucky to have one )

128 miles round trip and got 24.7 mpg

She still very new with only 680 miles on the clock.

The pull from 50 - 90 is effortless and very quick. Just love her to death

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Just been advised today that my Java/Alpaca TDV8 that was due to be built next week and delivered 01/04 is now delayed to a mid May build - can anyone fill me in as to why this is happening - LR dealer advises me that I will now be getting an 08MY at no extra cost, but can't tell me what spec an 08MY has over the 07MY - any one help on this issue?

Camcar welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear about the delay with your order. I haven't heard of any recent delays, so I don't understand why your dealer is telling you about another six week wait. Maybe he is yanking your chain and he has passed your build slot to another customer. (Believe me you wouldn't be the first)

Have you tried shopping around other dealers? Somewhere else may be able to get your vehicle a lot faster.

Alternatively, send a PM to Kam100 he is a member on this forum and has helped a few other members to source their vehicles, so he may be able to help you too. Arctic Frost TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Cherry Wood, Privacy Glass, PTI, Tow Pack, Mudflaps, Tasmods, a new Fuelflap, a RRSport.co.uk umbrella in the boot & a RRSport.co.uk sticker on the rear glass.
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If TB says there are no delays then your dealer is pulling a fast one! I bet he's sold your car twice and you're the sucker how suffers. Tell your dealer about this site and what TB has said. Tell your dealer you want to know why it's delayed. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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Thanks VA, I'm all embarassed now.

Camcar, let us know how you get on at your dealers. Good luck.  Arctic Frost TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Cherry Wood, Privacy Glass, PTI, Tow Pack, Mudflaps, Tasmods, a new Fuelflap, a RRSport.co.uk umbrella in the boot & a RRSport.co.uk sticker on the rear glass.
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VA is right! Tell your stealer you have a friend who works at LR and that there are no delays.

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