What colours have you seen Mike?

I listed them in another post on here...i see one most days now...but one day was silly.

Red, Grey, White (i think that was an auto bio dynamic - had the bonnet gills in black etc), black (but it could have been another grey one). Mike

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I am attracted to Scotia Grey, but will have to see it in the flesh first. Chile could be an alternative as I do no want black or white.

For everyone complaining about low box and off roading etc - how many times have you properly ventured off road and needed the low box?

I have - 3 times in 3 years of ownership..... Having said that I've ordered my HSE Dynamic.

I'd be gutted at denting / bumping / scraping my £70k off roader, so I've bought a '94 shogun on 33" MT tyres to have a bit of fun in, and if I roll it or hit it, I'll not have to remortgage to pay for the repairs!

Health to enjoy it Adam...... Can't wait to see it.

I'll stick up my build spec amd no doubt get laughted at as it is a pimped out on roader, but hey - it's the one I want! MY10 HSE 3.0 TDV6 : Santorini Black : Ebony Interior w/Anigre wood : Privacy Glass (total) : Sunroof : Sidesteps : Hybrid TV : Detachable Tow Kit : Spare Wheel Cover : 22" Dished Supersports

Big Pimp you hit the nail on the head - £70K for a fairly standard Land Rover, which will be in and put of the garage throughout its life. Just not worth it in my humble opinion. Far better products on the market for less money.....

Jim

big pimp wrote:

For everyone complaining about low box and off roading etc - how many times have you properly ventured off road and needed the low box?

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I'd be gutted at denting / bumping / scraping my £70k off roader, so I've bought a '94 shogun on 33" MT tyres to have a bit of fun in, and if I roll it or hit it, I'll not have to remortgage to pay for the repairs!

mse wrote:

Also to bridge the gap between those that feel the disco is below them...but have massive families?

Agreed. Not just the ridiculous price-tag but it's also lost that rugged, manly appeal that made it what it was. It looks like something intended for the husband whose the missus has got an Evoque.,,. a matching "His & Hers" in the driveway???

Brian....... Thats a little unfair I have and use to its full extent an original TDV8 with locking rear diff 19" rims with Grabber AT's.
My wife has an Evoque Dynamic ( I hate the bloody thing). But... She loves it

The only good bit about the new car apart from the interior (very sexy) is "The weight loss" Oh and maybe the new 4.4

It beggars belief you would buy one without low ratio, locking diff and dynamic responce

God knows how much the new 4.4 tdv8 will be with the spec of a 2007 HSE

P.S. I have a mate who bought a freelander 2 in TWO WHEEL DRIVE

Nowt as queer as folk.  SDV8 vogue SE.
Corris grey and ivory leather + most of the toys.
Limited edition RRS model number 0001
Gone TDV8 RR Sport. Never to be forgotten.

Wife has an i8 BMW

RRSTDV8 wrote:

mse wrote:

Also to bridge the gap between those that feel the disco is below them...but have massive families?

"below them"?

mse wrote:

I've used low range a few times...but I can tell you this, when I'm out in the snow or in a field or trying to help someone out...I wouldn't want to be screwed by basically having a car without the capability. Red faced and saying sorry my land/range rover can't do it etc...reminds me of that YouTube clip of the range rover spinning in the muddy grass and a tag line that its not good off road. That's not to say I seek out and would take it off road I have my disco for that.

Yes. My point exactly By choosing the offroad pack for 410 GBP you get all the offroad gadgets there are available for this car.. No compromise...

corrisgrey wrote:

mse wrote:

I've used low range a few times...but I can tell you this, when I'm out in the snow or in a field or trying to help someone out...I wouldn't want to be screwed by basically having a car without the capability. Red faced and saying sorry my land/range rover can't do it etc...reminds me of that YouTube clip of the range rover spinning in the muddy grass and a tag line that its not good off road. That's not to say I seek out and would take it off road I have my disco for that.

Do you think the HSE with the £410 Off Road Pack, which adda a twin speed transfer box and Terrain Response 2 would be a good compromise?

What? £400 gives you a low ratio box?

Jim

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Do you think the HSE with the £410 Off Road Pack, which adda a twin speed transfer box and Terrain Response 2 would be a good compromise?

Hell yes - better than adaptive dynamics because i can see them eating brakes.

The next problem is everything else you dont get then and that its already 6k more.

But if it was getting a HSE, it would have to have the off road pack Mike

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mse wrote:

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Do you think the HSE with the £410 Off Road Pack, which adda a twin speed transfer box and Terrain Response 2 would be a good compromise?

Hell yes - better than adaptive dynamics because i can see them eating brakes.

The next problem is everything else you dont get then and that its already 6k more.

But if it was getting a HSE, it would have to have the off road pack

£6k is a bit excessive. i'd be satisfied with the offroad pack, sunshine roof and through load rear seats - £2010. If I feel rich I might lash out £65 on premium mats