Can a 11.4" touch screen be retrofitted?
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I've also had a Defender order "in" with a dealer since mid-last year, and they just received allocations for my build about a week and a half ago. I went in and affirmed my build with them, and the suspected happened.
-The '22 model was now a '23, which included a hefty price hike since I wanted the now-defunct X-Dynamic S (essentially the best value build you can spec).
-The price hike was sold to me in part because the X-Dynamic SE option includes a black roof option and a sliding pano roof (which I didn't have on my original build). I also was told I'd get a larger screen, at least, since it was now standard on 2023's. Small victory considering when I first started building out a spec it was a $200-something upgrade, but at time of build in mid-2021 it was no longer an option on the builder. I also wanted the Suedecloth interior in my original build, no longer available for builds.
-Regardless, I placed the order, knowing that these dealers are having a bit of issue getting allocations from JLR. If you wanted a P300 you still don't have an allocation, for example.
-This week I got my build dates, delivery dates, and was told that I'd be receiving my car 10.5 months after placing the original order.
-I was also informed I wouldn't get the larger screen or the clearsight mirror.
-My dealer has actually been incredibly apologetic through this mess and does seem to care. They seem embarrassed, frankly. They've apologized and I do think their hands are tied. No one likes giving crappy news to excited customers.
-The '22 model was now a '23, which included a hefty price hike since I wanted the now-defunct X-Dynamic S (essentially the best value build you can spec).
-The price hike was sold to me in part because the X-Dynamic SE option includes a black roof option and a sliding pano roof (which I didn't have on my original build). I also was told I'd get a larger screen, at least, since it was now standard on 2023's. Small victory considering when I first started building out a spec it was a $200-something upgrade, but at time of build in mid-2021 it was no longer an option on the builder. I also wanted the Suedecloth interior in my original build, no longer available for builds.
-Regardless, I placed the order, knowing that these dealers are having a bit of issue getting allocations from JLR. If you wanted a P300 you still don't have an allocation, for example.
-This week I got my build dates, delivery dates, and was told that I'd be receiving my car 10.5 months after placing the original order.
-I was also informed I wouldn't get the larger screen or the clearsight mirror.
-My dealer has actually been incredibly apologetic through this mess and does seem to care. They seem embarrassed, frankly. They've apologized and I do think their hands are tied. No one likes giving crappy news to excited customers.
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I've read a lot of posts @JohnEnglish about folks who are ordering or have received Defenders without all the proper bits, parts, or options. To date I can't recall a single one that received a discount of any sort. Nor have they received any consolation schwag. Oh, one got a tire cover but I think that was standard for the Dealership<g>. Doesn't mean you should go for the attempt though. Ask for a discount! Good luck.
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markjlr (02-08-2022)
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I don’t know if this is an indication that I will get it but I just had my MY23 110 S p300 build confirmed and on the build sheet just sent a couple of days ago from my dealer it has the 11.4 screen listed. I optioned pretty much everything but went with the S because I wanted the steel wheels/white roof combo. Hope it comes with the larger screen, not sure how I would feel if I missed out on that AND the interactive display.
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I don’t know if this is an indication that I will get it but I just had my MY23 110 S p300 build confirmed and on the build sheet just sent a couple of days ago from my dealer it has the 11.4 screen listed. I optioned pretty much everything but went with the S because I wanted the steel wheels/white roof combo. Hope it comes with the larger screen, not sure how I would feel if I missed out on that AND the interactive display.
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Zooke (07-10-2022)
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