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Old Feb 27, 2025 | 10:16 AM
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Old Feb 27, 2025 | 10:40 AM
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Wow, just wow! Like others stated, everything looks amazing. Congrats.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2025 | 12:11 PM
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Amazing looking Octa! Enjoy!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2025 | 02:11 PM
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Thanks for the pics! I just noticed that it looks like they have eliminated all of the plastic diamond plate bits. Instead, it appears to be highlighted with various honeycomb bits. I must be the last person on the forum to notice. Even the area where the typical aftermarket reverse lights are installed now have the honeycomb-like treatment.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2025 | 01:49 PM
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My dealer says my OCTA is in port awaiting USDOT approval. Has anyone received their OCTA yet?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2025 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GrouseK9
Thanks for the pics! I just noticed that it looks like they have eliminated all of the plastic diamond plate bits. Instead, it appears to be highlighted with various honeycomb bits. I must be the last person on the forum to notice. Even the area where the typical aftermarket reverse lights are installed now have the honeycomb-like treatment.
the proper terminology is called Sqircle. Square - circle. For the front grille area.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2025 | 02:54 PM
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Faroe Green on those is just unbeatable… now when do we get to see it dirty?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2025 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by defenderdaveeast
the proper terminology is called Sqircle. Square - circle. For the front grille area.
pick it up yet? really looking forward to hearing from own's experience while i'm impatiently waiting for mine.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2025 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gotzillar
pick it up yet? really looking forward to hearing from own's experience while i'm impatiently waiting for mine.
I should have the car in the next couple weeks. The vehicle is in Baltimore. Getting the expedition rack, ladder & mudflaps installed.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2025 | 02:34 PM
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Well mine has been in the port for several weeks. Dealer says it is waiting for DOT approval, but I can’t clarify that any where. Also can’t clarify when (and if) the 2.5% import tariff has been paid yet which would invalidate any new tariff. A confusing mess. As I understand things (and do not confuse these thoughts as facts) the manufacturer is the exporter and the dealer is the importer. Obviously could be shipping and brokers involved. In this case the dealer buys the vehicle from the manufacturer. I’ve been told this happens when the vehicle is received at the lot. Who actually hands over the tariff money to the government, and exactly when, remains a mystery to me (and seemingly to every salesman I’ve talked to). Several dealers (not people high up the food chain) say that Range Rovers, Land Rovers, and Defenders are considered UK exports (imported from UK). Well, we all know where the Defender is assembled (EU), so another piece of the puzzle with new where to put.

This is beginning to make changing the spark plugs easy peasy. PS I am dealing with a good dealership (several) with good people. I guess Zelensky isn’t the only one confused.
 
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