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jim4244

Member Since: 16 Feb 2012
Location: No
Posts: 1210

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Having run my new RRS2 for coming up 3 weeks now I am convinced that I made the right decision in trading in my RRS1, even if there are updates in the pipeline.

The 2 cars are completely different and the improvement on the last model is very noticeable and welcome. By hanging on and on before ordering all you are doing is letting your current vehicle depreciate when you could be enjoying a totally new driving experience.

With all the talk on the forums regarding updates I almost didn't go for my new car, but I am very glad that I didn't let the scaremongering put me off.

Jim

Wed Nov 13 2013 8:46pm

Gavin Beecham

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: essex
Posts: 140

Exactly how I feel.
I want the new model now not in eighteen months time because of a few minor ( or even major ) upgrades.
Life's too short to be waiting for that.
I bought a new car 6 months ago and am going to get my arse slapped massively when I change but I really dont care.
If you're willing to spend that amount on a car you desire then waiting even longer for it makes no sense IMO.

Wed Nov 13 2013 9:20pm

whippetman

Member Since: 12 Jun 2010
Location: on the level
Posts: 497

2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Just like any technology,always out moded by the time it comes to the mass market, as stated life is too short.
But I think I will wait a 12 month!

Thu Dec 05 2013 10:49pm

TDV8AB

Member Since: 19 Oct 2013
Location: Uk
Posts: 32

mse wrote:
None of this is new or a big deal...land rover have always launched a model then increased its spec

In September 2014, EURO6 engine requirements come into force. None of the current engines meet these standards, except the Hybrid AFAIK. This means that for 15MY there has to be major changes to the engine lineup. Additionally if we look at the lifespan of the V8 Diesel engines to date, the 4.4TDV8 will be due a change by the summer. The 3.6TDV8 was in production from 07MY-10MY (4 years). The 4.4TDV8 has been in production from 11MY and will be 4 years by September 2014, where it can no longer be in production without significant changes.

Sun Dec 08 2013 10:20pm

mse

Member Since: 08 Mar 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 2916

I don't see how that changes anything though.

There are new engine line ups all the time...by the same token the change from 4.2 to 5l the deletion of the TDV8 from the line up, the addition of the hybrid to the new line up after launch.

There are and will always be, changes, facelifts etc. They changed colours mid run when the supplier problems started Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Mon Dec 09 2013 4:16pm

Beancounter_74

Member Since: 11 Oct 2011
Location: Down here now...
Posts: 5796

^^^ Yup, Sumatra Black was only a short lived colour and they reverted back to Santorini due to supply issues, so I'm told! ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Mon Dec 09 2013 4:36pm

TDV8AB

Member Since: 19 Oct 2013
Location: Uk
Posts: 32

Yes but engine changes kill residuals.

Mon Dec 09 2013 5:31pm

mse

Member Since: 08 Mar 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 2916

Yes and no...more no.

Anything can kill the residual when you are selling...everything increases the price when buying.

Tax brackets can make a little more difference Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Mon Dec 09 2013 5:41pm

philmw

Member Since: 18 Aug 2006
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 1667

2012 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Sumatra Black

Beancounter_74 wrote:
^^^ Yup, Sumatra Black was only a short lived colour and they reverted back to Santorini due to supply issues, so I'm told!

Yes, Santorini became temporarily unavailable following the tsunami so Sumatra (old Disco/FL colour I think) was used for a short period in 2011.

Mon Dec 09 2013 9:22pm

mse

Member Since: 08 Mar 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 2916

Bhali blue was another cool colour to be replaced...there were a few at the time. Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Tue Dec 10 2013 6:21pm

Disco

Member Since: 15 Nov 2013
Location: Telford
Posts: 178

Just downloaded the E.brochure and it's the 2014.5 now.

Sat Dec 21 2013 1:49pm

philmw

Member Since: 18 Aug 2006
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 1667

Yes, the 2014.5 configurator is back again too but not from the front screen - http://rules.config.landrover.com/jdxl/en_xi/l494_jdx/

Sat Dec 21 2013 9:19pm

Disco

Member Since: 15 Nov 2013
Location: Telford
Posts: 178

So now a Autobiography with out the Dynamic stuff.

It shows left hand drive though. And lots of funny options, so I don't think that's the UK one yet.

Sat Dec 21 2013 9:32pm

philmw

Member Since: 18 Aug 2006
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 1667

It's pretty similar to what was there a month ago, although some of the then-standard are now options.

Sat Dec 21 2013 9:51pm

mse

Member Since: 08 Mar 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 2916

Disco wrote:
So now a Autobiography with out the Dynamic stuff.

I noticed that - autobio without dynamic pack

mad Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Sat Dec 21 2013 11:21pm

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