Picked up an ex demo six month old MY14 3.0 HSE Dynamic today having traded in a MY10 TDV8

This contrast between them is huge based on first impressions.





The new model is just so much more refined, more comfortable, more lively and in dynamic mode drives more like a Golf Gti than a large luxury SUV.

And although not everyone likes it the ACC (radar cruise control) is a big improvement on the TDV8 version with the car now happy to trickle along in traffic on its iown.

Oh and two other things that really stood out, the seats are amazingly comfortable and the sound system is awesome.

Big thumbs up to the team at Hadley Green (Mike and Matthew) for a first class handover experience.

Congrats on the new car... looks like a nice spec... enjoy 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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Can I be rude and ask how much an x demo 6months old cost you.

I want one but dont want to part with 87 grand!!  SDV8 vogue SE.
Corris grey and ivory leather + most of the toys.
Limited edition RRS model number 0001
Gone TDV8 RR Sport. Never to be forgotten.

Wife has an i8 BMW

How much money do you have in your bank account Baron? Don't want to be rude but just wondered................

Jim

Fair comment Jim and not enough it seems   SDV8 vogue SE.
Corris grey and ivory leather + most of the toys.
Limited edition RRS model number 0001
Gone TDV8 RR Sport. Never to be forgotten.

Wife has an i8 BMW

jim4244 wrote:

How much money do you have in your bank account Baron? Don't want to be rude but just wondered...............

I am sure he will, if you go first!!

I see no harm in asking about deals people have done?  2023 P440e SE Dynamic on order -cancelled

2022 HSE Dynamic P400e

2017 Discovery 3.0 HSE Silicon Silver Nimbus interior and a few extra toys SOLD

2013 HSE Black, Orkney Grey, Ebony Seats and Ivory Interior SOLD

2006 HSE

Plus a few other cars inbetween!

You could use pm's but sharing prices seems harmless to me if it helps members deciding to buy  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

  SDV8 vogue SE.
Corris grey and ivory leather + most of the toys.
Limited edition RRS model number 0001
Gone TDV8 RR Sport. Never to be forgotten.

Wife has an i8 BMW

My suggestion would be to look on Autotrader.

There are now about 20 ex demos priced from £65 to £75 depending on spec and mileage.

That seems to be the range you need to pay to get a vehicle without the wait.

My Chile Red AB with Santorini black roof, 6500k miles, Oct 2013, is available at £75k. I want to buy a nearly new/new DISCO 4 HSE instead and use the difference for a BMW 335i convertible.

Changed my wheels today from 22" to 20" style 12 alloys complete Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Tyres.

The difference is very significant.

Ride quality both in town and and on A roads and motorways much improved, road noise has dropped very noticeably and the steering no longer wants to pull on cambers or tramline..

It may mean next time I visit the Nurburgring my lap times might be a few seconds slower but I think I can live with that for such a big increase in refinement.

So I am only left with the decision on what to do with the 22" Technical Grey wheels?

Sell them to someone who prefers a firm ride, keep them in case it makes the car more appealing when I sell it or fit winter tyres to them in case we get a bad winter.

As an aside, so far I have not had any issues with the TPMS system which seemed quite happy to talk to the new wheels. MY2010 TDV8 purchased Jan 2017
MY14 HSE Dynamic 3.0 SDV6 sold Sept 2015
MY 2010 TDV8 sold April 2014
MY 2007 V6 HSE sold July 2013

Form over function for me..... I'm sticking to 22's....

Besides.... they have excellent roads here  2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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One week since fitting the 20" style 12 wheels to my MY14 HSE Dynamic and for me it has transformed the vehicle into the £75k luxury car it should be. One added benefit I am now getting the full benefit of the sound system upgrade as the road noise is appreciably lower.

Look out on eBay soon for a set of 22" style 6 in technical grey. MY2010 TDV8 purchased Jan 2017
MY14 HSE Dynamic 3.0 SDV6 sold Sept 2015
MY 2010 TDV8 sold April 2014
MY 2007 V6 HSE sold July 2013

Good decision  L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
RRS TDV6 HSE Lux (MY2011)... Nara Bronze / Arabica - now gone!

Peterlondon wrote:

One week since fitting the 20" style 12 wheels to my MY14 HSE Dynamic and for me it has transformed the vehicle into the £75k luxury car it should be. One added benefit I am now getting the full benefit of the sound system upgrade as the road noise is appreciably lower.

Look out on eBay soon for a set of 22" style 6 in technical grey.