Devon72
Member Since: 08 Nov 2010
Location: Devon
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Been driving a 57 D3 SE for 3yrs, but am now fast approaching 100k so think it's time to chip up.
I do about 30k a year in the car, tow a tin tent, 2 kids...you get the picture!
Got a couple of choices I'm pondering which are both about the same cost.
Option 1. XS. 10k miles. Almond leather. 61 plate (rotary gear shift)
Option 2. HSE. 28k miles. Black leather. 10 plate.
Thoughts....?!
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 3rd Oct 2013 8:23 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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XS for sure, it has the upgraded gearbox and probably has everything you are used to. Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 3rd Oct 2013 8:25 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I've just done this, XS for me. It has enough of the toys to be nice, without some of the gimmicky things in the HSE you dont need (and I'd had a HSE for 6 weeks last year, so knew what you get)
I've also gone for the 8speed XS - better VFM in my opinion
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 3rd Oct 2013 8:28 am |
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jamieg7762
Member Since: 05 Mar 2010
Location: Warwickshire
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I opted for the HSE, but I was going from a D3 Metropolis so was fully loaded.
There are things that the HSE doesn't have that the Metropolis did, but looking at retro fitting them.
Bet definitely the 8 speed box and SDV6 engine, I am still impressed every time I drive it. d4 HSE in Corris Grey with Black options pack
D3 with the following
Alive Tuning EGR blanking kit
Alive Tuning Re-map
Alive Atrics console
Samco intercooler hoses (from Alive Tuning)
Alive Tuning De-Cat pipe, lovely tone!
Retrofit OEM Hybrid TV tuner
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| 3rd Oct 2013 8:34 am |
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sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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in this case XS without a doubt Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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| 3rd Oct 2013 8:51 am |
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dangerdave
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| 3rd Oct 2013 9:02 am |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Either the XS is well priced or I suspect the HSE is a tad expensive, if they're both the same price. 12-18 months age difference and nearly 3 x the mileage. I haven't looked at the used market since Dec. 2012 though, so I might be talking 
I love having a sunroof, although I could live without one. Most importantly for me the HSE has more seat adjustment and dipping mirrors when reverse is selected. The later can't be retrofitted IIRC.
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| 3rd Oct 2013 1:35 pm |
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dangerdave
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| 3rd Oct 2013 1:38 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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Dipping mirrors really are extermely useful for me, as I either have to do a 6 point turn midway or reverse down the narrow lane to my house. Even with the reversing camera, I still rely on the mirrors.
I think the memory seat pack that is standard on the HSE, has more adjustment than the non memory seat pack option for the XS (not sure if you can add it to a GS?). Again, really useful for me as being 6ft7" it's hard to get comfy.
Likewise, there's a whisker more interior headroom for me in the HSE, due to the Alpine Roof.
So some of the HSE features really do make a difference for me. If I didn't do long journeys, I'd not be so fussed though. 
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| 3rd Oct 2013 2:57 pm |
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addicted to nurburgring
Member Since: 30 Sep 2009
Location: Yorkshire
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If the HSE is in good condition and it is being sold via a dealer, They would have paid approx 28-29.5k for it Current:
2014 RRS 3.0 HSE
Porsche 997 GT3
BMW 118d SE
Past:
D4 HSE 3.0 TDV6 Auto
D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 Auto
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| 3rd Oct 2013 5:53 pm |
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YT
Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Cheshire
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I like lots of toys but I'm also a big fan of value for money. In this case I could see me going with the XS but would really be looking for an eight speed HSE and get them to knock the price down to affordable levels  All that I Pay my Psychiatrist is the price of Feed and Hay.....and he listens to me All Day
Gone 2013 Hse Lux
Gone 2013 FFRR AB
Gone 2014 FFRR SE
Current 2015 FFRR SE
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| 3rd Oct 2013 8:21 pm |
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dangerdave
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| 3rd Oct 2013 8:25 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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we were lookin to get d4 ,,but thought second hand prices over the top.
ended up getting .. new ......one in the showroom with 10 miles gs with almond trim...folding mirrors and full spare..................brand new 3 years warranty.only up to 654 miles today
top notch.....worth going the extra mile...if your doing 30k per year surely a no brainer
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| 3rd Oct 2013 9:12 pm |
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GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
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I went from 6 sp XS to 8sp XS
As others have said, its a dream. Plus more mpg ( slightly) so better vfm if doing your miles
Mine was brand new ans a cancelled order so couldn't go for electric seats . I still miss them From my SE , oh and the middle row heated seats 
But the engine and gearbox keep me smiling D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
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| 3rd Oct 2013 9:39 pm |
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DG
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dangerdave wrote:XS
The HSE isn't 8 speed and has superfluous extras that aren't significant nor important.
To you maybe.... but then again you like to spend time with your trousers around your ankles watching ladyboys 
It's not a competition ...you either like your toys and have a HSE or Lux ...or you don't and you are satisfied with an XS.
Fundamentally they both have the same great underpinnings 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
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| 3rd Oct 2013 9:59 pm |
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