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GS v XS With Military Discount
I'm considering purchasing a GS with the options listed below against a XS:
GS c/w:
Cruise Control, Power Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Xenons, Met Paint, Heated Seats, Bright Pack and Convenience Pack for £35700 OTR
XS for £38600 inc Xenons.
£3k difference between the 2 cars, i know i would be without Sat Nav and leather if I went for the GS, is there any other major item that the GS misses out on?
What would you guys do - I appreciate a steer from the experts, i currently drive a FL2 SD4 HSE.
Thanks
Andy
1st Mar 2013 6:11 pm
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Fairly mediocre hifi in the GS tbh...along with the loss of leather and satnav I would pay the extra £3k ....also because you'll never get the same residual back from a GS even with those extras 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
1st Mar 2013 6:27 pm
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I know it is big money, even with the Forces' discount but the XS trim is a much better balance of trim than the GS. The more basic trim levels worked for the D3 with its more utilitarian interior but a D4 in basic spec feels like something is missing; in fact the GS spec is pretty grim for a premium car.
If you can then go for the XS, otherwise you may kick yourself once the newness wears off. With the discount (is it still 15%?) you will suffer less real depreciation than most, so enjoy it!
(I didn't use the Forces' discount in the end, so may be a little out of touch).
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1st Mar 2013 6:48 pm
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XS every time
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1st Mar 2013 6:49 pm
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StuF wrote:
am posted to Waddo in Apr as punishment for refusing advancement! At Diggers at the moment! :thumbsup
Welcome to Waddo and I am sure it will be a refreshing change to Digby. Shame you felt the need to turn down the stripe as I know these decisions are not easy.
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1st Mar 2013 6:56 pm
apc67
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Just had a chat with my local dealer and they all recommend getting the specced up GS and saving the £3k - now Im totally confused !!
1st Mar 2013 7:26 pm
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Depends what you want out of the car to be honest. I don't find my GS "grim" at all. If i'd wanted loads of gizmos i'd have bought an S-Class Merc.
But I need 4x4 out in the sticks. That was my primary concern. I have DAB radio full size spare and the same engine, gearbox, Terrain Response, Diffs and performance as the higher spec. Just not the all the luxury "in cabin" bits. Did put bright pack and xenons on. Have always had xenons on my German cars and couldn't live without them tbh. But that's my only indulgence 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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1st Mar 2013 7:27 pm
StuF
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Do they perhaps have a specced up GS ready to go from a cancelled order?
1st Mar 2013 7:28 pm
apc67
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No not at all - I would not be getting my military discounted car from Harwoods, the guys there were just giving a dealers perspective on my dilemma and they all said GS all the way.
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