alowson
Member Since: 10 Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Hi Everyone,
Without going into detail my current Disco (Land Rover Product No 9) has passed the 3yr mark and in need or replacement. Need some advice on three points:
- Currently thinking of a new RRS instead of a fully loaded Disco HSE but with the lack of space and also AUD$40k difference I cant quite sign up for one. One of the reasons is the Disco is getting quite old with old tech and the new RRS has all the new tech inside. Has anyone else looked at a new RRS as a replacement to a Disco?
- Anyone have the extended leather pack, is it any good, worth the money?
- Dealer thinks MY14 will start building in October, has anyone heard anything else as I would like to order a facelifted Disco.
Thanks everyone and should stop my head exploding making this decision.
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Hi, regarding the D4 I cannot get any news on an imminent face lift, indeed all points to there not being one released for the foreseeable.
The MY14 colours (Loire Blue and Corris Grey) are already released and available to order, so I've ordered for early September delivery on the premise that I want a new car then and whatever and whenever I buy it will be out of date within a year at the outset.
I like the way they look just now too 
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| 17th Jul 2013 2:47 pm |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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I think quite a number of us, me included, are having the same dilemma about what and when to order On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 17th Jul 2013 2:57 pm |
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nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Wait until a current model is about to be replaced. That way LR might have sorted out some of the issues. Their new models are never developed before being released to the public. Why spend money on development when Joe Public will do it for free? 
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| 17th Jul 2013 4:17 pm |
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Martin
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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Good find, I wonder where they were? Looks Alpine. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 17th Jul 2013 5:29 pm |
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bobgolden
Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: South Yorkshire
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I'm in the same position between a new D4 and the soon to be released RRS. I find the load capacity useful in the D4 but don't really use anything other than the snow capability around the Penines in winter. Oh, that and it's one of the most comfortable cars I've ever owned  2010 MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT
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| 17th Jul 2013 7:30 pm |
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kp
Member Since: 27 May 2011
Location: Sticking the Ex back in the skanks bin
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Honestly if it was my money and i had that much i'd still be a tight wad and buy a 6month old disco HSE with toys and keep the money in the bank as the new RRS is not worth the uplift IMO of being in both cars, albeit the Disco 4 XS&HSE models more from MY10-13 and you'll regret waiting for a new RRS.
Yes it will be a bit quicker and a bit lighter and a bit less thirsty, but the interior really isn't what i would call Range Rover but more Evoque-esk and certainly not worth £50k+ brand new.
Stick with a Disco if you want any usability from your vehicle as i cant understnad how the interior of the new SSRR is so small once your inside it  FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner 
Test piloted a new D4 XS SDV6.. Gone and being forgotten i hope!!
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| 18th Jul 2013 11:19 am |
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A1GSS
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
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You can't get a 5.0 supercharged petrol engine in the D4.....
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Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
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| 18th Jul 2013 11:57 am |
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A1GSS
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
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kp wrote:Stick with a Disco if you want any usability from your vehicle as i cant understand how the interior of the new SSRR is so small once your inside it
Agreed. The Discovery is by a massive margin the best and most practical combination of capability. I just wish it had loads more go. ____
Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
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| 18th Jul 2013 11:58 am |
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DurtyDisco
Member Since: 10 Dec 2012
Location: Northamptonshire
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A1GSS wrote:kp wrote:Stick with a Disco if you want any usability from your vehicle as i cant understand how the interior of the new SSRR is so small once your inside it
Agreed. The Discovery is by a massive margin the best and most practical combination of capability. I just wish it had loads more go.
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| 18th Jul 2013 12:19 pm |
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kp
Member Since: 27 May 2011
Location: Sticking the Ex back in the skanks bin
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IIRC the 5.0SC is about £81k STARTING price so that can buy a brand new HSE, the engine direct from LR and a decent amount of money to make it fit!
Or ask JLR, 'For £81k i want a Disco 4 with ALL the toys, including that nice 5.0sc and 8speed box thanks.'
They amy say no but i bet there are enough companies around that would do it FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
Test piloted a new D4 XS SDV6.. Gone and being forgotten i hope!!
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| 18th Jul 2013 12:44 pm |
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A1GSS
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
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Yes, I just specced one up. With loads of nice options and a seriously cool interior it's £87k.
I don't think they can do the petrol (with or without a supercharger) in the D4 for the UK market as it's not type approved. ____
Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
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| 18th Jul 2013 12:50 pm |
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kp
Member Since: 27 May 2011
Location: Sticking the Ex back in the skanks bin
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Doesnt really need type approval if it can pass SVA and subsequent MOT's should be fine FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
Test piloted a new D4 XS SDV6.. Gone and being forgotten i hope!!
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D4 XS 11MY
SSRR Destroyer *2
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| 18th Jul 2013 12:57 pm |
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A1GSS
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
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Is that right if it's sold new by its manufacturer? ____
Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
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