relikade
Member Since: 18 Oct 2012
Location: Hertfordshire
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Im thinking of changing my 2010 HSE and just want to make sure im thinking right
255 with 8 speed paddles yes please
auto wipers / lights essential
DAB essential
Nav no thanks
Leather no thanks
Cruise nice but not essential
Sunroof not needed
Xenons would like but can upgrade
Parking sensors rear essential
Possibly lower insurance
Memory seats not required, only driver
I can change mine for a nearly new GS for just a couple of £k
Am i correct in thinking a GS with bright pack would fit my needs have i missed anything,?
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 23rd Jan 2013 11:53 pm |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
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All my discoveries have been GS. My early D3 had nothing on- no bright pack. Only option on that was auto box (back when manual was standard on lower models) and the XS 18 inch alloys rather than 17"s. It was a bit sparse but still the best car i'd ever owned at the time.
However, in the 2009 D4 I had upgraded trim inserts, bright pack and roofrails!!! This was a GS though being an early D4 GS opted for the 3.0 rather than 2.7 to make it feel like an new car even more!!  this for me with its Bluetooth connection all the terrain response and air suspension gubbins a silky Auto and the big engine made me think- you have all the power, offroad buttons, road presence and mechanical equipment (bar a locking read diff not even all HSE's have that) and its over £10,000 cheaper than a HSE.
Hence why my new MY13 is also a GS. It has many convenience features such as Bluetooth I have bright back and roofrails again (the rain sensing wipers auto lights and auto dip rear mirror) are all making the car more usable- without adding loads onto the build price like in my opinion a HSE does. But has the great SDV6 engine so it's no different to drive than a £53,000 HSE. And in old age- less to go wrong.
HSE's are still truly special with the panoramic sunroofs and all the kit. But for my use I'd keep the £11,000 you'd save and still spec up a GS a bit!!
Stick on a full size spare a towpack and mudflaps too!!! And go silver!! The best colour! 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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| 24th Jan 2013 12:38 am |
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relikade
Member Since: 18 Oct 2012
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 238
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Just what i wanted to hear, and exactly my feelings. Thank you
oh and i was thinking orkney 
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| 24th Jan 2013 12:45 am |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
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My old car was Stornaway Another excellent colour choice! Hopefully soon be welcoming you to the GS owners club!! 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
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| 24th Jan 2013 12:47 am |
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mcsimmo
Member Since: 08 Aug 2011
Location: North of the south
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Lets have a joint D3/D4 GS owners club. We can have our own meets and discuss all the extras we dont have, therefore less goes wrong with our cars....  Man with no D3 anymore, but cant leave the forum....how sad.
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| 24th Jan 2013 7:33 am |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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mcsimmo wrote:Lets have a joint D3/D4 GS owners club. We can have our own meets and discuss all the extras we dont have, therefore less goes wrong with our cars....
They will be very brief meets then 
(Yep you guessed, mines a HSE) Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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| 24th Jan 2013 7:49 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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GS ?  You guys are all missing the point ...."He who has most toys ...Wins !"  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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| 24th Jan 2013 7:57 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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The least I would go for is the XS ... You can add more stuff than you could with the GS G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 24th Jan 2013 8:03 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I changed my MY10 HSE for an MY12 XS
I dont miss anything except the memory seats/dipped reversing mirrors. Like you I didnt want the glass roof, sunroof, HBA etc
I added the electric seat/armrest pack and the rear view camera. And as the infotainment systems and the Phone intergtaion is a lot better in my MY12 - overall I was very happy, and the £250per month I saved went towards buying an FL2 Duncan
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| 24th Jan 2013 8:18 am |
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NicSymonds
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Bristol
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I changed from a 2006 D3 SE to a 2012 D4 HSE. The HSE has more toys, but then again I like gadgets. Was it worth it in money terms, probably not, but the lure of gadgets was too great.
Personally, I would never consider a GS.
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| 24th Jan 2013 8:37 am |
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relikade
Member Since: 18 Oct 2012
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 238
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So if I paid the extra for an XS how would I be better off??
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| 24th Jan 2013 8:54 am |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
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Well some people like their gadgets I suppose. Others can be more pragmatic and learn to survive without a electric steering column or leather seats. 
Plus I can change every 2-3 years with a GS if i had a HSE I'd have to keep it longer risking more stuff going wrong. 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
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| 24th Jan 2013 9:04 am |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
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mcsimmo wrote:Lets have a joint D3/D4 GS owners club. We can have our own meets and discuss all the extras we dont have, therefore less goes wrong with our cars....
Why would we be doing that if such a thing existed? We'd just be talking about the car that is exactly the same to drive and performs the same (probably a little better with less weight).
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2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
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| 24th Jan 2013 9:22 am |
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DG
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mickyd4 wrote:
Plus I can change every 2-3 years with a GS if i had a HSE I'd have to keep it longer risking more stuff going wrong.
Thats not strictly true though ..it's all relative tbh. I've just changed from an 09MY HSE to a 13MY HSE and the equity in the old one was huge so I'm paying no more now than I was 4 years ago  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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| 24th Jan 2013 9:36 am |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
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We all do stuff in our own ways tbh. Whatever model you buy they are all great.  despite the views of certain people.
some needless comments on this thread though 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
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| 24th Jan 2013 9:39 am |
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