But what your going to lose on the DS could buy a hell of a lot of diesel.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

You could always go for an S/C of its just a play thing  2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
2009 TDCi 90 current
2018 Discovery 5 HSE lux current
1994 Dakar current

The tax rebate on phev more than covers the depreciation on DS Andy

I don't need another SUV or the reliability issue of a sc rrs - I fancy a sports car while I'm still young enough to get in and out though  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!

The thing is Muddy, that its not a 39.5k SUV because the market says they ain't worth that. In fact, the market says they are worth 24.5k, something to keep in mind when you try to bail out after 6 months of parsimonious boredom.

The F Type is a great idea, the PHEV, only time will tell. 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

I saw a 6 months old phev for £27.5k but it was sold before I could enquire - there have been couple more around same price sold while I was looking

£8400 discount is deal related - the other £6400 is tax rebate as l have my own company and phev have tax breaks 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!

Even in the elevated market occupied by Range Rovers, value for money is a factor in purchasing decisions.

The latest changes to specs and options by LR to the RRS mean that, in order to get a similar spec to my 3 year old SDV6 HSE, I would have to spend an additional £5K (at least) to get the TFT instruments etc. This makes the cost to change just too large to stomach for little gain.

That was a big factor in my change to the Lexus RX450H. So we shall see how I get on after I collect it on Friday. Regards

Malcolm

I've gone for GX4h which is close to DS HSE spec but I get Privacy, Roof rails, Heated Steering Wheel, Timed/Remote Climate and 360 degree cameras as standard - these are all extras on DS

DS HSE costs £42900 with the above options added and discounts are difficult to get due to demand

GX4h costs £39500 with them included free - discount of £8400 + £6400 tax rebate for company/phev - that means I pay £18k less and I get a 5 year warranty, free RFL, and no fuel costs up to 32 miles per day  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!

Didn't see that one coming Hope you like it enough not to contemplate changing again in a few months

muddywheels wrote:

I'm already in the doghouse - swmbo loves the DS so I may have to include her with it when it goes

I think I know how you feel. Yesterday I brought up the subject of downgrading again to save a bit of money next time we change car (not any time soon though). Got a flat refusal With hindsight, returning home from a long and thoroughly enjoyable trip during which the car was faultless and performed brilliantly, wasn't perfect timing on my part Need to scheme better and prepare the case with the new road tax rules and some numbers thrown in. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Imagine pulling up at the lights in your Jap milk float in drag, GX4h or whatever you call it and your old RRs or DS pulls up alongside, oh the say no more. 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.

Now imagine pulling up in a 5.0 sc xk or f-type and my old DS or RRS pulls alongside and I'm thinking this is much better while they're looking at me and thinking if only it was suitable for the family and winter  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!

Hi Muddy, iv'e read this thread all the way through and can see where your coming from (sort off). I like many of us often get the old laptop out and see what toys are out there for the next purchase, often the other half will ask "what you found this time" for us. She will then make the effort (if refilling her wine glass) to see what wonderful vehicle i have on screen, then,reminds me its very nice, BUT it will never be a RANGE ROVER...., now put the laptop away and have another play tomorrow  2007, HSE, Cairnes Blue, Factory tints, Love it !!!

Interesting thread, makes a change from picking on ADY or his shandy drinking mate darn sarf Now, dare I tell you what I run about in when in the UK  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.

I'm all ears  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!

Must be really bad SRE like a Toyota the low of the low......... Or maybe a Mitzu no been there done that, got to be a Datsun. 2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
2009 TDCi 90 current
2018 Discovery 5 HSE lux current
1994 Dakar current

Camelrock

I have tried the ToyMota route with a Celica It was purple as well, Oh the shame. Still I have not got down to BC's 2 wheeled transport just yet.

BC, about time you did another sponsored ride you lazy I gave you 3 shillings and sixpence the last time )

Had my share of Jags, E Type included, no use for pulling though, since sod all room inside if you do pull.  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.