Finally getting a chance to try it out, dealer has arranged to let me have the car next Wednesday and its a p440e so all good. Conditions are you can't have it overnight and there is a 100 mile limit,they did say it wasn't an issue if I went over a bit. Apparently demos will be few and need to be kept for 12 to 18 months. They have only delivered one to a customer so far.

Roll on next Wednesday...........

Well I'm interested in your test drive report please!

100 miles isn't very much but better than the old "once round the block" drives.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Picked up the demo this morning, p440e se dynamic in eiger grey with cloud interior. Can't believe I'm going to say this but I'm not sure this is for me. Power train is absolutely superb, so smooth, plenty get up and go and so quiet. However the ride just felt very 'floaty' probably ideal for motorway cruising and eating up long distances but I felt very dis connected from the car in comparison to my defender.

My biggest issue was the quality of fit and finish, this car has just on 500 miles on the clock and there were already rattles from the dash, although it does have a dash cam fitted front and rear so maybe things have not gone back together quite right, the power rear seats are refusing to move and saying temporarily unavailable, the electric recline on the rear seats is noisy and jerky.By far the worst though is that neither flap for the fuel or the plug in sit properly flush to the bodywork, really bad for a vehicle at this price. Maybe this is a Friday car but it certainly didn't leave a good impression.

Totally undecided now.............

My svr has had a peculiar creaking sound coming from the roof right over my head from the off.
Should have spoken to them about it but didn't.
True, for the price of these cars the finish can be dodgy.
Perhaps Porsche and their perfect build would be a better option???

Defenderp400e wrote:

Picked up the demo this morning, p440e se dynamic in eiger grey with cloud interior. Can't believe I'm going to say this but I'm not sure this is for me. Power train is absolutely superb, so smooth, plenty get up and go and so quiet. However the ride just felt very 'floaty' probably ideal for motorway cruising and eating up long distances but I felt very dis connected from the car in comparison to my defender.

My biggest issue was the quality of fit and finish, this car has just on 500 miles on the clock and there were already rattles from the dash, although it does have a dash cam fitted front and rear so maybe things have not gone back together quite right, the power rear seats are refusing to move and saying temporarily unavailable, the electric recline on the rear seats is noisy and jerky.By far the worst though is that neither flap for the fuel or the plug in sit properly flush to the bodywork, really bad for a vehicle at this price. Maybe this is a Friday car but it certainly didn't leave a good impression.

Totally undecided now.............

I've got my test drive booked for Friday. I shall listen out for creaks...

The one I drove (D350 FE) did not creak. It only had 92 miles when I got it! MY16 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography in Aleutian silver, stealth pack and toys.

Defenderp400e wrote:

Picked up the demo this morning, p440e se dynamic in eiger grey with cloud interior. Can't believe I'm going to say this but I'm not sure this is for me. Power train is absolutely superb, so smooth, plenty get up and go and so quiet. However the ride just felt very 'floaty' probably ideal for motorway cruising and eating up long distances but I felt very dis connected from the car in comparison to my defender.

My biggest issue was the quality of fit and finish, this car has just on 500 miles on the clock and there were already rattles from the dash, although it does have a dash cam fitted front and rear so maybe things have not gone back together quite right, the power rear seats are refusing to move and saying temporarily unavailable, the electric recline on the rear seats is noisy and jerky.By far the worst though is that neither flap for the fuel or the plug in sit properly flush to the bodywork, really bad for a vehicle at this price. Maybe this is a Friday car but it certainly didn't leave a good impression.

Run back to dealership I took a different route which is narrow and some sets of twisty bends and in dynamic mode it did handle them really well for such a big vehicle so maybe I need to just leave it in dynamic all the time. I pointed out the issues and I was told some screws on the flaps were needing tightened to bring them into line but because it has been out so much they haven't had the time.............

The other observation I have is the cloud interior is very white and it had already picked up a few dirty marks, I had considered changing to this but if I do go ahead it won't be this interior.

I did get a chance to have a good look at an autobiography and it did feel like a big step up with the leather dash and alcantara roof lining etc

Asked about the current issues with audio systems and was told the options to upgrade audio have all been removed but if you have ordered an autobiography it should come with the 3d Meridian as standard and it won't be downgraded, see in the fullness of time I guess.

I’m actually contemplating going for the big daddy RR, changing my mind like the wind at present.

Tell me — are you in the government?

Cantona wrote:

I’m actually contemplating going for the big daddy RR, changing my mind like the wind at present.

Thats my (current) thought process. I have just turned 57 so perhaps the time is right to forget about the sport aspect

Blackbird458 wrote:

Tell me — are you in the government?

I sound like it don't I