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[BionicBrandon]

Hey guys, my loaded up Eldoret Blue Fieldmaster (Rough Pack, High Load Electrical, etc) will be coming in this week, give or take. I'm thinking of re-ordering a down-spec'd basic stationwagon instead. For my uses, I think leather, safari windows, etc. isn't what I need. If anyone is thinking of jumping ahead in line, I could be convinced to work out a deal with Sewell. Just let me know!

Nevermind! Taking delivery TODAY!

 

[Krabby]

Nevermind! Taking delivery TODAY!

 

[grnamin]

Congratulations, Brandon!

 

[Texas Grenadier]

CONGRATS!!!!!

 

[grnamin]

Spotted at Swell this morning... Britannia Blue Fieldmaster(?). She's a beauty!

 

[Texas Grenadier]

I'm so Jealous!!!! I am patiently awaiting mine... Hopefully in the next week or two!

 

[Shroomy]

I'm so Jealous!!!! I am patiently awaiting mine... Hopefully in the next week or two!

Same here I just requested to join your FB group.

 

[Texas Grenadier]

Same here I just requested to join your FB group.

Awesome! Look forward to connecting soon with some great events and drives.

 

[Bigstein]

That looks awesome! Patiently waiting on the VIN for my Britannia Blue Wagon. Supposedly January will start production.

 

[Texas Grenadier]

SO- I got "The Call". Picking mine up today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DaBull]

SO- I got "The Call". Picking mine up today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Texas Grenadier, Congratulations! I see you sold your 2021 Defender. I have a 2020 I will be selling soon once I take delivery of my Grenadier in April. Be interested in your thoughts on the Grenadier after driving it for a bit vs your 2021 Defender. I know I will be missing the super smooth on road driving and high output performance, however the whole reason I purchased my new Defender was of the heritage of the old Defender. Now I am hoping I get the best of both worlds. Happy Grenadiering! DaBull

 

[Texas Grenadier]

Absolutely ! I will definitely let you know!

 

[Jimbo]

Thats great news! Congrats!

 

[grnamin]

Slowly, but surely, big smiles are building up in North Texas.

 

[Jimbo]

Definitely, just talked to the dealer, mine is here and I will pick up Friday

 

[YellowLab]

The Fieldmaster was on par with my expectations. The BMW six was more than adequate to get it to 70 mph on the tollway with a ride that was reasonably quiet. Control was confident at speed, there is some body roll in corners but that was expected, and seating was comfortable. I felt like I was riding higher than an F-150 passing me. I could drive this all day.

Some things took a short time to get used to. Slower driving on surface streets will remind you that the steering requires a little more active participation from the driver since it doesn't recenter as easily as most cars. It took me two turns to get used to it but I imagine less vigilant or lazy drivers might be turned off by this. I like the visibility out the front but might want slightly more area with the sideview mirrors to cover the blind spots. I took no offense to the visibility offered by the rear view mirror. No gauge cluster in my direct field of view is novel but glancing left to get info from the infotainment screen is easy enough. It was a warm sunny day and the safari windows may have contributed to some of the heat in the cabin. The AC seemed to keep up with it and I expect aftermarket sun shades will be needed for the summer.

I just ordered these for the Safari windows - all in $130 USD including shipping to US

https://expeditionhq.com.au/product/xspec-safari-window-sunshade-set/

 

[Bruce]

I just ordered these for the Safari windows - all in $130 USD including shipping to US

https://expeditionhq.com.au/product/xspec-safari-window-sunshade-set/

I've been trying to order those for a while now and it always refuses to give me a US shipping option. Did you have to contact them to order?

 

[YellowLab]

I've been trying to order those for a while now and it always refuses to give me a US shipping option. Did you have to contact them to order?

I emailed them direct - and they sent me the postage quote - wrapped up in less than 1/2 a day. Guy's name is Warwick - shop@expeditionhq.com.au

 

[Texas Grenadier]

Well......I little update for you all. Went up to pick it up today, detailed, passenger and driver side windows tinted (I got the rear privacy glass) - moved out of my Defender and into the Fieldmaster, then............we are waiting on the invoice from Ineos....Well, Ineos is 5 hours ahead and to keep it brief, i am going back tomorrow when they hopefully have the invoice. This is not Sewell's fault, but the issue is that the transport companies are moving way faster than expected and Ineos is s little behind right now. Technically, Sewell does not own the car until they get the invoice from Ineos. If i were to wreck the car, Ineos would be left holding the bag, so they will not let the vehicle leave. I begged, promise to drive 20mph, but hell, what's 1 more day? Very excited still!!!

 

[YellowLab]

Well......I little update for you all. Went up to pick it up today, detailed, passenger and driver side windows tinted (I got the rear privacy glass) - moved out of my Defender and into the Fieldmaster, then............we are waiting on the invoice from Ineos....Well, Ineos is 5 hours ahead and to keep it brief, i am going back tomorrow when they hopefully have the invoice. This is not Sewell's fault, but the issue is that the transport companies are moving way faster than expected and Ineos is s little behind right now. Technically, Sewell does not own the car until they get the invoice from Ineos. If i were to wreck the car, Ineos would be left holding the bag, so they will not let the vehicle leave. I begged, promise to drive 20mph, but hell, what's 1 more day? Very excited still!!!View attachment 7835830

Wow - that's a bit frustrating!