Today was my last day in the sport...real shame great car. But i do have to say a big thanks to Jeremy (and James, although im still not sure if he is real ) for sorting out the sale, perfect - they are a great bunch.

I just hope it goes to a new home (and my Discovery gets to me on time in December) Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Glad it was worth contacting HGG Mike  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Blimey Everyones jumping ship Whats going on

Yep, its a bit of a worry Ady, all the longer term owners are bailing out of RRS. At least MSE is sticking with LR.

I am still wondering whether or not to go back to the last of the old RRS ownership, there are still a few available here as the MY14 has not arrived yet. I have been toying with a Havana coloured one but I have never seen Havana in the flesh and the car has no sunroof ....in Australia.....so not sure. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Ady, it happens in cycles. New model which is ridiculously expensive is probably a major factor. There used to be a 20 grand difference between full fat and sport, now there is a pocket full of change. By choice I would have stayed with Sport but circumstances removed that choice.  2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜

Agree with above, in that most guys on here are bailing out because they keep cars for the usual 2-3 years, but are struggling to find a good alternative, the new sport is very expensive, and there are not that many "all new" cars in the 4x4 segment. I had toyed with changing mine for a last of the old model , but apart from a colour change ,what would I achieve? I will be keeping mine for a while yet, as it has been very reliable and nothing else quite ticks all the boxes for me. I kind of know deep down that if I eventually replace mine it will be with the new sport, or wait and see what the next gen Disco is like (the next freelander/baby disco looks fantastic!!)
Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Beancounter_74 wrote:

Glad it was worth contacting HGG Mike

Great to see Jeremy - smooth process was warmly received from me that's for sure!

There were a couple of factors to move...but the new sport just doesn't do it for me and what's funny is, for me, the discovery has jumped the sport and is certainly more practical all round when actually the sport had that before.

I would be lying if I didn't say the extra 20k to get the same equivalent spec of my current sport wasn't a factor...it's not just the price but the actual added value, even as a comparison HSE 2013 to HSE dynamic which is the same, is more

Anyway, space left now on the drive waiting for the shiny new disco 2014 to fill it! Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

The 2014 disco is still a 4 just with a facelift isn't it?

The wife prefers the look of the disco as its bulky and having the 7 seat option it would come in handy but for me it still has a workhorse reputation.

Shame as they are basically the same cars.

What colour combination did you go for?

Great to meet and chat with you!

Your old Sport was a credit to you and we'll do our best to find a good home for it

Ady 555 wrote:

Blimey Everyones jumping ship Whats going on

Could be these new moderators  In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Thanks Jeremy - sorry the rain dirtied it on the drive down  Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

You blokes are not giving me any signs that getting the last of the old shape is a good idea? I am beginning to think that you all think that it's not so smart.....maybe I should look at one that is not Havana? There are lots of white ones but although its a great colour down here, I am not mad on white in the RRS. Not sure which way to go.... Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

RRS Daz wrote:

for me it still has a workhorse reputation.

Shame as they are basically the same cars.

This is a bit confusing. Are you saying that because others view a vehilce in a certain way you won't purchase it even if you want it?  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I didnt sell my 13My range rover because the new one came out, it was an old design or anything else.

I would buy a 13MY sport again now - they are great. I just wouldn't buy a 14MY sport Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

BKHK wrote:

You blokes are not giving me any signs that getting the last of the old shape is a good idea? I am beginning to think that you all think that it's not so smart.....maybe I should look at one that is not Havana? There are lots of white ones but although its a great colour down here, I am not mad on white in the RRS. Not sure which way to go....

For me, it is a question of timing, yes if I was you I would buy a 2012/13 tomorrow (still some pre registered with zero miles laying about UK dealers with decent discounts) , but I would be looking at keeping my next one for a good few years , meaning trading in in 2018, when it will be worth 3 hats and a balloon.
White would be my colour choice whether old shape or new, think they look Ace!
Before you make your mind up though, take a test drive in the new one , they are pretty good places to be in!!
Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG