Member Since: 03 Dec 2005
Location: Leicester
Posts: 238
Steering wheel quality 08MY
The steering wheel on my GS is moulded rubber and it feels poor in comparison to the leather or leather like material on my previous Base 7. The stitching on the inner diameter has also gone. I’m hoping it’s a build error.
Any one else got a GS and what is on the other models as there is no option or upgrade in the brochure.D3 gone for now
Hell - rubber as standard!! what next - thought the new Freelander was nothin more than a posh fiesta due to the number of standard ford bits its has.
The world's going bonkers!!!!
14th Dec 2007 5:24 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
I saw a new TDV6 S a month or two ago in our local dealer and it too had a rubber steering wheel....it felt bloody awful (We don't get the XS/GS or whatever they're called, just plain-old S/SE/HSE).
They definitely used to fit them so I'm guessing it was some bright sparks' idea at LR to save 20 quid on a 30K+ car. (and at the same time leaving a lot of angry customers feeling like they'd bought a 7K pound Kia)...
Get in touch with simoniz, buy his wheel and swap it over.....you'll feel much better. 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
14th Dec 2007 5:56 pm
wolster
Member Since: 07 Dec 2007
Location: various
Posts: 352
I've mentioned it to my mate who works in LR. Will report back when I get the low down. What if the "Hokey Cokey" really is what it's all about?
'54 TDV6 Auto SE, Silver, Leather, HSE Wheels, Alpine Roof, Light Guards, Black Side Tubes, Tints.
Y 110 County Commercial, White, just bought it... watch this space for added bits!
14th Dec 2007 6:10 pm
HarrisonB
Member Since: 03 Dec 2005
Location: Leicester
Posts: 238
Thanks Guys, I’ve been away over the weekend putting 400 miles on the clock so I’ve only just seen your replies.
So rubber it is then, cheapskates. I never thought to ask if there had been any potentially disappointing changes. I’m getting used to the wheel and as I don’t intend to keep it after 3 years I won’t be changing it. I will check the 2011MY
There are other subtle changes like the door closure is a bit ‘tinny’ but the best is the removal of the smokers pack. Gone are the ash tray and power socket covers to be replaced by 2 cr*ppy 12volt plugs and a next to useless storage space
Mind you Bodsy space enough for my daughter’s Tigers band, we’ve missed our friends from down the road this year. See you next season.D3 gone for now
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