Seems the HUD is marmite, I must say I do like it. Very useful speed reminder. Not sue about the previous comments on Non-colour. I have a MY17 and whilst the speed is amber the sat nav and cruise readouts are colour.

For what it's worth my must have options are- heated steering wheel and the very expensive, £35, high capacity screen wash bottle! Couldn't envisage being without either, very sad I know. Especially when a temperature guage was a cost option in my first car..... How times have changed. 2017my RRS 2.0 SD4 HSE, Firenze red, black and panaroof

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I do like the idea of a HUD also, surprised to read people not being keen on it for various reasons but everyone has different likes and dislikes.

The heated steering wheel is a definite plus so will be looking for that although the high capacity screen wash bottle I hadn't given much thought to but now you mention it ...

When I was in the market HUD and 3rd row seats were two options I wanted to look at. Having seen 3rd row seats in action and given how shallow footwell they have, I struggled to see their utility long term. The 7 seat disco provided 7 genuine seats to suit adults and older children. Ended up buying a used vehicle with HUD and find it very useful, I have to say.

Not even sure about the screen wash either, though the cost is so minimal why not. I have the extra bottle (one large bottle would be a better option) but have only topped up once in 6 months and it needed less than half a fill then. Would have been happy filling one bottle rather than two slightly more often, so it wouldn’t put me off a used one without.

The heated steering wheel however - I don’t think I would buy another car without one. That and remote start/heat. RRS MY17 SDV6 AB
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Iv'e been in two minds over HUD but decided not to have it, although I was hugely impressed with it on the demo.
Stand equipment I do have on my current Disco that I never use are, 360 camera, wade sensor DVD's in the rear but on the very odd occasion I watch the TV while waiting for SOMBO to come out of the shops!!!
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When I was in the market HUD and 3rd row seats were two options I wanted to look at. Having seen 3rd row seats in action and given how shallow footwell they have, I struggled to see their utility long term. The 7 seat disco provided 7 genuine seats to suit adults and older children. Ended up buying a used vehicle with HUD and find it very useful, I have to say.

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Not even sure about the screen wash either, though the cost is so minimal why not. I have the extra bottle (one large bottle would be a better option) but have only topped up once in 6 months and it needed less than half a fill then. Would have been happy filling one bottle rather than two slightly more often, so it wouldn’t put me off a used one without.

The heated steering wheel however - I don’t think I would buy another car without one. That and remote start/heat.

Yep, for the few extra quid it has to be worth it although not a big deal if there isn't one. Never had a car with heated steering wheel before but definitely wanting that as too many cold days here in the UK for it not to be very useful

Remote Start/Heat is a £1K+ option on new vehicles so if I had that chance not sure I'd plunge for it but like you say once you have it you miss it.

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I've been in two minds over HUD but decided not to have it, although I was hugely impressed with it on the demo.
Stand equipment I do have on my current Disco that I never use are, 360 camera, wade sensor DVD's in the rear but on the very odd occasion I watch the TV while waiting for SOMBO to come out of the shops!!!
Couldn't do without heated seats and steering wheel. My Dad calls me a pussy for having one, but I say it's just one of those things you have, you just want again. Thumbs Up

Yep, I really like the HUD to be honest and the ones I've been looking at I always enquire about that, would definitely spec it if going new.

Funnily enough I had rear screen entertainment and a TV in my X5, the former were never used and I think the TV came on about a dozen times for a few minutes over the course of a year! Nice-to-haves if someone else has paid for them but I wouldn't spec them.

Heated seats / steering wheel are on the must-have list though, pussy or not

I think this thread will be useful for people trying to figure out what options are worth it or not either new or used. It would have helped me! My used "must have" spec was essentially a fully loaded car including 7 seats. Having now owned my SVR for 5 months here are my thoughts

7 seats / 3rd row - fine for occasional seating for kids that no longer need a car seat. Shallow footwell and lose the possibility of full size spare

HUD - thought it was a gimmick initially, now wouldn't be without it. I like the fact it shows the current speed limit as it's most useful feature

Sunroof - I love sunroofs and I have a fixed panoramic roof, doesn't bother me it doesn't open, lightens up the car enormously and gives a big sense of space. Must have for me.

Adaptive cruise - again, thought it was a gimmick but is really useful if you do a lot of motorway driving. If not, I'm not sure how useful it is. I like it but on the fence if I would spec new.

TV - was one of the main things I wanted and it's never been used. Thought my young son might grow to be able to watch cartoons to kee him occupied (no rear screens in SVR) but not being able to use it in motion ends that possibility. Patchy signal means it doesn't always work. Wouldn't spec again on a new car.

Washer bottle - I've got a standard sized one. I've had to fill it once in 5 months, over winter. If you did a lot of miles I could see the benefit of having one.

Deployable side steps - I like them. Useful to get in and out for the car more easily, wouldn't want to drive around with them down, prefer the sleeker lines. I'm sure I could get used to getting in and out without them, thus on the fence if Inwould spec new.

Heated steering wheel - I'm assuming heated seats are big standard, heated wheel was glorious during this cold winter. Without a doubt I would spec if not standard.

Heated rear seats - I have them, I like heated seats. Would spec new even if just for occasional use.

4 zone air con - not sure I would bother if spec'ing new. If 4 adults in the car often, then maybe

Premium sound - I don't have it, so don't know any better, but have no issue with standard system.

Electric towbar - I have one and have never used it, but would probably spec as I may well use it in the future and it's pretty neat.

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I think this thread will be useful for people trying to figure out what options are worth it or not either new or used. It would have helped me! My used "must have" spec was essentially a fully loaded car including 7 seats. Having now owned my SVR for 5 months here are my thoughts.

7 seats / 3rd row - fine for occasional seating for kids that no longer need a car seat. Shallow footwell and lose the possibility of full size spare

HUD - thought it was a gimmick initially, now wouldn't be without it. I like the fact it shows the current speed limit as it's most useful feature

Sunroof - I love sunroofs and I have a fixed panoramic roof, doesn't bother me it doesn't open, lightens up the car enormously and gives a big sense of space. Must have for me.

Adaptive cruise - again, thought it was a gimmick but is really useful if you do a lot of motorway driving. If not, I'm not sure how useful it is. I like it but on the fence if I would spec new.

TV - was one of the main things I wanted and it's never been used. Thought my young son might grow to be able to watch cartoons to keep him occupied (no rear screens in SVR) but not being able to use it in motion ends that possibility. Patchy signal means it doesn't always work. Wouldn't spec again on a new car.

Washer bottle - I've got a standard sized one. I've had to fill it once in 5 months, over winter. If you did a lot of miles I could see the benefit of having one.

Deployable side steps - I like them. Useful to get in and out for the car more easily, wouldn't want to drive around with them down, prefer the sleeker lines. I'm sure I could get used to getting in and out without them, thus on the fence if I would spec new.

Heated steering wheel - I'm assuming heated seats are big standard, heated wheel was glorious during this cold winter. Without a doubt I would spec if not standard.

Heated rear seats - I have them, I like heated seats. Would spec new even if just for occasional use.

4 zone air con - not sure I would bother if spec'ing new. If 4 adults in the car often, then maybe

Premium sound - I don't have it, so don't know any better, but have no issue with standard system.

Electric towbar - I have one and have never used it, but would probably spec as I may well use it in the future and it's pretty neat.

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The above matches my own thoughts on the options bar that I'm not fussed about the TV at the price they quote (due to the aforementioned little usage and patchy reception) and the deployable side-steps I would not know about as only had fixed sidesteps previously (which I do like but think they look better on the L320 anyway).

And yes, hopefully threads like this will help people come to a decision as to be honest the choices are not cheap, the options are plentiful and without knowing the pros and cons of them it could be money wasted on little or never used elements that don't get reflected come resale time.

Hopefully some kind of consensus helps and then people know what is desirable in a used car if spec'ing new.

I forgot the "fridge" - used it on the odd occasion, can see it has use and apparently damn hard to retrofit, so another option I would spec.

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I've got the 'fridge on my current L320 and would definitely want it on the next one, very handy!

Wouldn't have bought an SVR without HUD. Love it but then I like marmite too

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Funnily enough I like it too; toasted bread, a little butter with a thin layer of Marmite on top =

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Adaptive cruise - again, thought it was a gimmick but is really useful if you do a lot of motorway driving. If not, I'm not sure how useful it is. I like it but on the fence if I would spec new.

TV - was one of the main things I wanted and it's never been used. Thought my young son might grow to be able to watch cartoons to kee him occupied (no rear screens in SVR) but not being able to use it in motion ends that possibility. Patchy signal means it doesn't always work. Wouldn't spec again on a new car.

Washer bottle - I've got a standard sized one. I've had to fill it once in 5 months, over winter. If you did a lot of miles I could see the benefit of having one.

Deployable side steps - I like them. Useful to get in and out for the car more easily, wouldn't want to drive around with them down, prefer the sleeker lines. I'm sure I could get used to getting in and out without them, thus on the fence if Inwould spec new.

Heated steering wheel - I'm assuming heated seats are big standard, heated wheel was glorious during this cold winter. Without a doubt I would spec if not standard.

Heated rear seats - I have them, I like heated seats. Would spec new even if just for occasional use.

4 zone air con - not sure I would bother if spec'ing new. If 4 adults in the car often, then maybe

Premium sound - I don't have it, so don't know any better, but have no issue with standard system.

Electric towbar - I have one and have never used it, but would probably spec as I may well use it in the future and it's pretty neat.

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Adaptive Cruise. Love it as I do a lot of motorway driving.

TV: Total waste of money. Gimmick.

Washer bottle. On occasion I've wished for a larger bottle but no harm without it.

Deployable sidestep. Couldn't get used to this on the demo car and showroom cars. Keep putting my leg on the floor and then it deploys into my ankle. Fixed one - I'm about to get retrofitted.

Heated wheel. Only used it twice in 12 months very handy when it was needed though. Recommended.

4 zone air-con. I only have 3 zone (1 in rear) and most passengers are pleased they have any in the rear at all.

Premium Audio. Absolutely a must. If you like your music its awesome! I actually wish I could have afforded the Signature? audio (£4k option).

Electric tow bar. Deployed it the once - just to see what it looked like but never used it as yet.

I have auto-parking... Have used it once a year. Hmm. Cool to show the kids.

I do like blind spot and side collision warning (useful when reversing).

On my gen 1 RRS, the active cruise control often hit the brakes when overtaking on a corner. Not nice. I guess the new system doesnt do that? 2022 P440e AB