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same car - different car
My MY16 D4 SE Tech has been in the dealers to have the temp issue "investigated", and I got a nice shiny MY16 HSE as loan car. OK, leather seemed a bit softer (you HSE drivers obviously have sensitive bottoms), but what was noticable to me was the seating/steering wheel position wasnt as good for me as the SE. The main point was that either the seat wouldnt go as low (and my SE has electric seats as well), or I think it was the electric steering wheel wouldnt go as high, such that I couldnt see the top half of the dials, or the indicators when driving. Amazing how one car with different options can be so different.
So as the question comes up quite often about leg room, driving position, dont assume all models variants are the same
AlVolvo 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
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8th Feb 2016 5:16 pm
Darryl
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No problem Al , you can pop it round here and swop it with my 55 plate , take you back a bit
8th Feb 2016 5:20 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Nah, you don't want an old 55 banger. You want a nice shiney 06MY like wot mine is.
8th Feb 2016 5:26 pm
Robbie
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Sounds like a fault on the steering wheel adjustment range.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Loan HSE was new - 400 miles on the clock, thats all.
AlVolvo 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
8th Feb 2016 5:52 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
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I picked up a courtesy D4 HSE today and I can see why you all rave about the 8 speed gearbox now, it really is very nice and the whole ride and handling is much tighter.
Although, not sure I really noticed the improvement in the seats that is often mentioned and the steering wheel definitely doesn't adjust as much and I can see much less of the instruments.Andy
8th Feb 2016 6:02 pm
mz mini
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Yep I agree Fitzy 73 8 speed silky smooth just thought it was a lot of money extra over the six speed version Land Rover 90 - deceased
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8th Feb 2016 6:13 pm
Fitzy73
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Sadly I couldn't justify the extra money either, although had I test driven one I may have forced myself to find it!
I must admit to being really surprised by the difference, it was far more noticeable than I ever thought, with gear changes being even smoother. I tried the paddle shifts as well and although better than I thought, I can't get to grips with them as a find them the wrong way around (perhaps because I'm left-handed).Andy
8th Feb 2016 7:01 pm
mz mini
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I found the paddles totally in the wrong place for my driving styleLand Rover 90 - deceased
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Mini Cooper S 1971 Mk3 - original and unrestored
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8th Feb 2016 7:50 pm
Fitzy73
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I know what you mean about that and I am missing a proper gear leaver.Andy
8th Feb 2016 8:31 pm
mz mini
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Hi Andy I don't miss the gear stick but I really dislike the paddle position so much as to put me off when I asked the salesman if paddles are standard or an option the blank look on his face was priceless he still has not got back to me about them
I guess I should find out myself
cheers
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Mini Cooper s 1964 Mk1 - Road Rally champion green & white
Mini Cooper S 1971 Mk3 - original and unrestored
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VW Polo 1.2
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8th Feb 2016 8:47 pm
Fitzy73
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Hello Chris, I guess I did catch my fingers on the paddles a couple of times, but then I have only driven it about 50 miles or so.Andy
8th Feb 2016 8:53 pm
mz mini
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Hi Andy just felt odd
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