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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 13 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8932 |
It's the classic conundrum - even if the newer vehicles are objectively and subjectively better, are they better enough to justify the not-insubstantial cost of changing. A 2010 isn't going to be worth very much even if sold privately but to replace it with a much younger vehicle is going to cost quite a bit, relative to the value of the 2010. If the subjective improvements are worth that cost to you then it's worth doing. If they aren't then it isn't. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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Thu Sep 05 2024 12:17pm |
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jimbg Member Since: 29 Jan 2013 Location: By the River Dart Posts: 1801 |
Without a doubt the L494 is an improvement in all departments, but you have to decide on the cost/benefits. 2023 P440e SE Dynamic on order -cancelled
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Thu Sep 05 2024 12:20pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 13 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8932 |
It might be considered a downgrade in terms of practicality for some - the under-seat storage in the L320, for example, is very useful and something I will miss when I eventually leave the L320 behind. Likewise rear seats that fold to give a true flat floor for carrying bulky stuff, tip runs, etc..
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Thu Sep 05 2024 2:03pm |
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Johnrrs Member Since: 16 Feb 2021 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 434 |
I had a 2012 AB Sport before my L494 and certainly miss a few things about it. I would say it was quieter, had 2 glove boxes, rear seats fold totally flat, storage under the rear seats (not much) the parking heater had a remote control rather than a stupid app on my phone, I liked the rotary gear shift change thing. The L494 is much faster, a tad more economical I think, has more toys like HUD, park assist (even though I’ve never used it) and lots more things that I can’t remember. I’m glad I changed from old shape to new but still have fond memories of my old one. I’ve seen L494s now for £10k so a lot of car for not a lot of money. |
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Thu Sep 05 2024 4:06pm |
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scrumps Member Since: 01 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 515 |
Hi,
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Thu Sep 05 2024 6:05pm |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 398 |
Yes I get all of the points above better packaging, more toys (most of which are useless). But in terms of the engine/driving smoothness, low-speed handling dynamics, etc are they that much better. I doubt not.
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Thu Sep 05 2024 10:45pm |
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pfazz Member Since: 20 Aug 2024 Location: manchester Posts: 4 |
Afternoon folks, Just returned to the Range Rover fold after a brief flirt with Audi. I come with a word of caution. Picked up a 2021 Sport HSE Dynamic in as new condition 2 days ago. so im sat in the car with the engine running getting familiar with all the toys and its time to finish and go inside. Before i have a tracker fitted i thought i would utilise a steering wheel lock for a bit of secuity so i fitted it and removed the key. Time to go so press the start button to stop engine which immediatley motored the wheel upward and broke the windscreen with the arm of the steering lock. To say im sick is putting it mildly.
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Sun Sep 08 2024 1:48pm |
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JDPRRSUK Member Since: 13 Apr 2023 Location: Leeds Posts: 238 |
Ouch - so sorry for you. Hope the new windscreen fix all goes smoothly |
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Sun Sep 08 2024 9:49pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 13 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8932 |
The majority of Land Rovers and Range Rovers ever produced are not V8s, so...not sure of your point. Having said that, I did have the TDV8 and it's a great engine. Always happier and most reliable when doing decent miles each day - when I was doing 30k miles a year it was very happy.
I'm 6ft1in and have the seat basically fully back normally. I have to move the seat forward a little but it's certainly not "almost fully forward" and is still driveable. The space under the rear seats is great for stuff like tyre inflator, jump leads, tow rope, fire extinguisher - stuff I don't want rattling around in the boot, taking up room. If that's not stuff you want to carry then great. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Sun Sep 08 2024 11:21pm |
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