RRSTDV8 wrote:

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Having said all of that, I've always thought the idea of speccing a vehicle based on what the next owner will want is an odd concept. You're buying it from new - buy the vehicle you want and if that means it costs a few quid more over the 2 or 3 years you own it then that's just another cost of ownership.

mse wrote:

People do buy all land rovers for the off road capability, you would be surprised. Even if they don't use it

Sure - thats why i bought mine...

But my RRS SC is a rocket ship. Has gone everywhere i need (in deep snow etc) and i have never needed terrain response 2 (i know if i'm on snow or mud) nor torque vectoring....

That's my point (that i'm making badly)...

Will the Dynamic pack be that much better than my 05 in terms of me getting around?
- hope so... just not sure... that its worth 15k over the SE spec...

trick might be to take the SE with the glass and dvds etc... or it.... i'll own it for 7 years, like my last one...
- or will i want out to get the hybrid or the 4.4... 2022 P440e AB

I mean this nicely... Do you understand what you are no longer getting with a HSE?

No low range, no terrain response 2, no dynamic setting, reduced options for some terrain response settings...it will be like having a freelander Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

mse wrote:

I mean this nicely... Do you understand what you are no longer getting with a HSE?

Maybe i don't.... I guess I don't.

Do you think it will be worse than an 05 spec RRS SC?  2022 P440e AB

I should add...I'm almost sure the new sport, to get a spec that it should be and should be for me/my use...is unfortunately a waste of money and not worth the money.

If the HSE had what a LR and actually a range rover should have as standard at the new HSE price then I would most likely be in.

It's sad that my feedback (and others) was that a range rover should have MORE as standard not less Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

mse wrote:

I should add...I'm almost sure the new sport, to get a spec that it should be and should be for me/my use...is unfortunately a waste of money and not worth the money.

I'm not sure about a disco 5 it's not something that's been launched etc... Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

mse wrote:

I'm not sure about a disco 5 it's not something that's been launched etc...

Just because there is talk about the disco5 doesn't mean that much...it's not going to be like the all new sport.

Much more than another facelift on the disco won't see it out for a long time!

I don't think you can draw the direct comparison you are trying. It is a comparison against the old one though

I've been a fan of the current sport since before they were launched its got better each time, owned 2 and had every other land rover model (worryingly) this one just has gone the wrong direction in all areas, that makes the dilemma - there are a number of LR routes to go down which address the different areas for me...like I say, if the new sport was similarity specked to the current even for more (ignoring the design even!) then things would be different.

I really want to like it Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

PauloAmore wrote:

trick might be to take the SE with the glass and dvds etc... or it.... i'll own it for 7 years, like my last one...
- or will i want out to get the hybrid or the 4.4...

SE cant get some of the new "toys" but also cant have low range...however, i can see your thinking

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An SE? That's a lot of money for a poverty spec Sport!

Relatively the HSE is also poverty spec  Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

OMG!!!!!!- I can't sleep, went to a mY 2014 drive and ride event on Thursday, fantastic afternoon, really impressed with both the SDV6 and the Supercharged (latter sounded fantastic and what an engine but couldn't live with the fuel consumption).

Any way, went to park and ride, indicated an interest in an HSE Dynamic and was told delivery would be next April/May 2014!!

Popped into the showroom yesterday for a look and 1.5hrs later had bought one Now in the dogs house with SHMBO

Ordered an HSE Dynamic in Santorini Black with Ebony/Ivory interior and Ivory seats.

Added extras;

Panoramic Sunroof
Privacy Glass
Red Brembo brake calipers
Park Assist
Heated steering wheel

I really fancied the Chili but, wait for this, ..........picking it up on Wednesday coming

Still can't believe I did it, when I bought the current one I intended to keep it for 5-6 years since at the time it was the latest MY2012 SDV6 with the new gear box etc and felt very contemporary even compared to the MY2011 which I had for a couple of months but after driving the new car mine suddenly felt a bit dated and a bit more utilitarian, if that makes sense

Oh well, you only live once and hopefully I will keep this one a bit longer, just need to hope the missus is in a better mood when she wakes up, I have a couple of hours to perfect my man maths argument about how much cheaper it will be to run what with the lower road tax, improved mpg, fixed price servicing(£750 for 5 years/60,000 miles ) and hopefully lower depreciation for the first few months whilst demand outstrips supply

Will post some pics once I pick up the new MY 2014

Wish me luck  MY 2014 HSE Dynamic
MY 2012 RRS HSE
2009 Audi A6 Avant- superb quality but boring never missed
2007 Q7 -loved it but not a patch on RRS
Various BMW's, Audis
199 TD5 Disco XS, great car big improvement on previous Disco
1981 Fiat Mirafiori Sport 2000 TC - Bright Orange and Black, great Car when new but soon deteriorated, those were the days

Alan congrats i felt the same really impressed with the my2014 going to order new car at end of the year .

well good luck with the new sport spec sounds perfect look forward to seeing pictures  2016 bmw x5 40d m-sport space grey
2015 bmw 335i m-sport touring mineral grey/coral interior looking to change again .
Gone HSE SDV6 Dynamic indus silver, santorini contrast roof,panoramic roof,red brakes,privacy,climate front seats,tow bar great car enjoyed it ����
Gone my10 3.0 tdv6 Bali blue/ivory 5 years 24k no problems great car will be missed

SDv8 should going on the config system in the next few weeks for Feb delivery i am told. 2014 5.0SC AB

Gone 5.0 SC

Back to the comparison question, why not get a brochure from a dealer? 2014 Nara Bronze SDV6
GONE TDV6 HSE RRS in Giverny green,Ebony interior, Side steps,Tints, PTI, Tow pack, mud flaps, Side strips and Dynamics pack.