Apologies if this has been discussed but I couldn't find a thread (or maybe didn't look hard enough )

I know the L494 would be better, but would it be worth the extra 40% Premium?

Moving back to Aus soon. A look online and:-

-the 2012's I'd consider are going for around the $90k mark

-An L494 in the spec Id like is around the $130k mark(SDV6 HSE)

So that's very roughly 40% more.....

So I know the 2014 L494 is definitely better, but Would you say the new one commands a 40% premium ?

Thanks in advance

Not in my opinion . I think they need a year or two to sort out the teething problem which have been mentioned on here.

I'm with 362 on this.

L494. Is miles better than the old model

4.4 sdv8. A flyer

Changed up from 2011 HSE to 2014 HSE Dynamic.......wouldn't believe the difference till you try.
Was very faithful to my old friend now gone
Realised you don't have pockets in shrouds......

Agree with Ady and 362,
Probably a better car but not 20k better.
Saying that I am tempted by the Hybrid, mabey in a couple of years time when the gremlins are sorted. MY13.5 Autobiography, Santorini Black, Privacy Glass. Gone
Driving a milk float for now.

You probably already know this but 2012+ RRS1 HSE has a higher spec than RRS2 HSE as standard. RRS2 HSE Dynamic or RRS2 HSE with lots of extras would be a better comparison. Then you are looking at a bigger price difference. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

I didn't know about the 2012 Spec being better than the 2014 as standard, but I do now thanks

I think an L494 is inevitable at some point but as some have suggested, I might get myself into a nicely specced 2012 for now and wait for the gremlins in the new model to be sorted and look into one in about 18 months or so

I bought a 2013 Black Edition just before they stopped production of the old model because I didn't want to pay a premium for lower spec on new model and then test it for LR to find all the faults

They loaned me a RRS2 for a while when mine was in and although I liked it I didn't think it was worth the extra money so very happy with mine still  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I agree totally, apart from styling did not feel that much of a difference. 2026 P460e Autobiography on order

2022 HSE Dynamic P400e

2017 Discovery 3.0 HSE Silicon Silver Nimbus interior and a few extra toys SOLD

2013 HSE Black, Orkney Grey, Ebony Seats and Ivory Interior SOLD

2006 HSE

Plus a few other cars inbetween!

Perfect. All the more reason to get an "old" 2012

well ive still got both a MY2010 and a MY2014.5 and the RRS2 might be more money but i think its far better to drive and nicer place to be 2016 bmw x5 40d m-sport space grey
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Gone HSE SDV6 Dynamic indus silver, santorini contrast roof,panoramic roof,red brakes,privacy,climate front seats,tow bar great car enjoyed it ����
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In your opinion Would you say it's worth a £20k / AU$40k premium over a 2012?

I changed from MY10 to MY13 - MY10 was awful compared to MY13 - RRS2 is massive leap from MY10 but MY12-13 is a good compromise  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Well I think it's worth it but its up to the individual to make there own mind up and I can't say how it compares to a my13 but I'm sure some of the RRS2 owners have come from a my13 would be interesting to hear there opinion 2016 bmw x5 40d m-sport space grey
2015 bmw 335i m-sport touring mineral grey/coral interior looking to change again .
Gone HSE SDV6 Dynamic indus silver, santorini contrast roof,panoramic roof,red brakes,privacy,climate front seats,tow bar great car enjoyed it ����
Gone my10 3.0 tdv6 Bali blue/ivory 5 years 24k no problems great car will be missed