Wey Hey, the SEs are taking over!!
As rstebbings says, the extra toys didn't sway me (the tax saving makes me happy enough!) a few choice extras like mood lighting and flappy paddles is more than enough! I believe the 11/12my comes with dynamic handling and front parking sensors as standard now anyway
Enjoy
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Beancounter_74 wrote:

jim4244 wrote:

Beancounter.....I did look at the black, and actually fancied the grey. In the end I was "Steered" by Mrs Jim who will be using it to occasionally tow her horse box. She "convinced" (ordered!) me to go for what she calls a county colour.....

Still.....I did managed to go for the drug dealers rear windows....LOL

Jim

Put your foot down man! Mrs Bean wanted Orkney Grey, which I did like too, but we got Black
Drug dealers window - check

What interior did you go for?

I went for Ivory with Piano Black trim...........Bhaaaaaaaa

Jim

Anyone who lets their wife/girlfriend drive their RRS is a braver man than me

Mrs Fresh is scared to drive anything bigger than a mini anyway

Mrs Fresh!!!!!!! So you did the deed in Vegas!  2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.



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Very Annoyed wrote:

Mrs Fresh!!!!!!! So you did the deed in Vegas!

NO!

what does the SE not have that the HSE does? ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

rrsboy wrote:

what does the SE not have that the HSE does?

a big headed k b behind the wheel???

to be honest it is mainly gadgetry and a slightly different leather, the SE does not have rear view cam, 20" wheels, mood lighting, folding mirrors, keyless entry - is all that worth £7k more??

cheers
dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

codfather wrote:

is all that worth £7k more??

Yes

But in the second hand market might only be £500 more then its definitely worth it

what about pre MY10 dynamic response. Was that HSE only? and Adapative Dynamics on post MY10 - is that HSE only?  ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
============
2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

SE also doesn't have the 'Dynamic pack' and 'Cold climate pack' as standard.
The Dynamic pack is nearly a £2k option, so I guess thats a fair chunk of the difference.
Personally, I think the Dynamic mode is great and I can tell the difference with/without it on.
At the end of the day, each models pitched at a buyers threshold, SE < £50k, HSE <£60km Supercharged <£70k.

You have your budget, you take you choice  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

jim4244 wrote:

I went for Ivory with Piano Black trim...........Bhaaaaaaaa

Welcome to the flock  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

Beancounter_74 wrote:

SE also doesn't have the 'Dynamic pack' and 'Cold climate pack' as standard.
The Dynamic pack is nearly a £2k option, so I guess thats a fair chunk of the difference.
Personally, I think the Dynamic mode is great and I can tell the difference with/without it on.
At the end of the day, each models pitched at a buyers threshold, SE < £50k, HSE <£60km Supercharged <£70k.

You have your budget, you take you choice

i dont have the dynamic response (MY10 SE) but as far as i was aware, the dynamic pack and frond PDC sensors was included in the 2011, but they did put the price up, mine has cold climate pack as standard (but not remote)

cheers
dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

I was just comparing the MY12  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

rrsboy wrote:

what does the SE not have that the HSE does?

A good re-sale price..... SW

Sometimes it is not enough to do our best;
sometimes we must do what is required.

2005 RRS HSE 2.7 TDV6
Now: 2016 RRS HSE DYNAMIC 3.0 TDV6

£7K difference is a good starting point.

I seriously looked at HSE, but adding privacy glass, RSE and tow pack just kept taking the price upwards towards £60K
So somethings in my SE, I live without:-
Keyless entry (SE has keyless ignitiion and I do prefer to be in control!)
Dynamic response
TV (nobody could watch it while driving, unless option of dual view is specced)
20" wheels (so prone to damage and a joltier ride)
Premium leather (nice fancy stitching -I do like)

but my SE has a few options ticked:-
heated seats, cold climate pack
heated premium steering wheel
mood lighting
stainless tread plates
premium carpets
memory pack
RSE
high beam assist
metallic paint
privacy glass
tow pack

Still less than the price of an HSE, of course its still a RRS and MY12 with lovely 8 speed box and 256BHP.

So just go with what YOU want! RRS MY12 SE Siberian Silver, Ocean, Ivory and Walnut.
3.0 SDV6 256hp, 8 speed autobox with flappy paddles, Factory fitted options: Privacy glass, tow pack, heated seats, heated steering wheel, RSE, centre cool box, premium carpets, mood lighting,vision pack and memory pack.