xtr2turbo
Member Since: 09 Apr 2009
Location: Herts
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Ordered a GS today with a few options to replace my 55 plate D3 that I have owned from new.
It's taken me a while to decide between just getting a Defender, another Disco and a RRS.
I have to say I'm not really a fan of how the Disco has continually moved up market and how close it is in price now to the Range Rovers. That's why I thought why not pay a bit more and get the Rangey. Problem is I don't want to look too flash with work etc..
Clearly the D4 is a great car but I think a shame there is not a 5 seat, manual base spec car still for those wanting a big, fairly utilitarian, classless tow vehicle.
I only want it for towing and load lugging and unfortunately a defender is just too cramped my 6'2" frame and I want back seats which rules out the commercial.
I am sure Landrover must be losing sales at the lower end of the market.
Anyway I got in before the price rise and the dealer gave me a pretty good discount so I am happy.
Should get the car in July.
David.
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 4th May 2012 9:36 pm |
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GDM64
Member Since: 25 May 2010
Location: Deepest Darkest Suffolk
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Great choice as far as I am concerned, you must be excited!
I know what you mean about the Range Rover, they are very nice but do have a 'flash b'stard' image when you arrive in a work context. Personally I prefer the FFRR to the sport, but I am not sure I would buy a RR over the Disco as they have become a 'fancy car' and for my use, the Disco hammers it when it comes to everyday use and practicality. Dont get me wrong, I still love the FFRR too, I just think the Disco has the perfect balance of being massively capable in the stodge, huge enough to be a van when needed, but is still a great luxury car too. Unbeatable in my opinion.
If I had a RR, I wouldnt use it in the same way that I can comfortably use the Disco.
What discount did you manage to haggle with the dealer?
Post some pics of the new arrival if you get a chance...
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| 5th May 2012 6:43 am |
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met
Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Herts
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youll love it, massive improvement on the d3. i bought my 59 GS from Lancaster Herts, pretty good dealer mostly happy with them. looking back i wish id have gone for an xs though, although the GS is a fantstic car ive gone on to ad some missing spec.....
Cruise, easily done with the right machinery and cheap too
xenons,HIDS 4U, if your local to Herts I can show you how, the factory halogens are utter  , maybe better in a new one?
the standard radio is utter , no radio reception, had better in an 80's fiesta with coat hanger
roof rails, std GS didnt have them!
leather trim, again easily done for about £1100 factory ebony leather.
side steps, essential if ou have kids
i use an 11 reg range rover sport hse for work and i love it as a flash bstd company car, but with redundancies looming in a lot of site i visit its a bit wrong and somehow the disco feels a lot less like that, colleauges get in it and dont say a word, when ive used the rrs people always say oh this is a abit flash and you know they thinking youre a c&nt basically  well maybe thats just my work colleagues dont like me 
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| 5th May 2012 10:13 am |
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