Budweiser
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: Essex
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Just been offered £36000.00 against above which is two years old in December (as mine is D4 HSE). The RR has a number of extras in addition to the normal Auto spec. That means £10K to change? Very tempted but need some thoughts from you guy to convince me I'm doing the right/wrong thing...  
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Bodsy
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Just reach round to yoru elbow.......
There........
can you feel it.........
The leather elbow patches on your courduroy cardigan......
If yes, then go for it
If No, then stick with the D4   Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 2nd Sep 2011 12:53 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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i would and than I would take it to Morocco travel in super posh comfort and super quietness due to double glazed windows
go for it!
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| 2nd Sep 2011 12:55 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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If you can afford it why not, supreme machine the FFRR  2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 2nd Sep 2011 12:56 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Are we talking about £10,000 to upgrade a 1 year old D4 HSE to a 2 year old TDV8 FFRR Autobiography???
Don't get me wrong, I love the D4 and sometimes think that the FFRR is somewhat "pompous", but for 10 grand I don't think I'd hesitate for even one second. I'd go for the FFRR
But.....the price difference seems too cheap  Could the FFRR really have depreciated by that much in just two years? 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 2nd Sep 2011 1:27 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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sounds like a no-brainer to me.....pal round here has just done something similar....black Autobiography....very nice 8) "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 2nd Sep 2011 1:30 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Go for it its an amazing car and yes the 2009/10 models have depreciated very fast due to the 4.4 2011 replacement...
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| 2nd Sep 2011 2:02 pm |
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kljw
Member Since: 06 Aug 2011
Location: Edinburgh
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despite what has been said above, i would stick witht he D4, unless it is a 4.4ltr version, then i may be tempted.
also, have you considered running costs, and more to the point, future loss due to depreciation?
if you posed the same question to my wife, she would not doubt say yes.
have ou considered trading for a 2012 D4? Cheers
Keith
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| 2nd Sep 2011 2:16 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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You will not find a 4.4 Autobiography for less than about £80k at the moment - they are in high demand and quite a different story from a two year old 3.6 worth mid forties!
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| 2nd Sep 2011 2:22 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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nice car but the D4 has more practically to offer with two kids. D4 for me alll the way. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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| 2nd Sep 2011 2:43 pm |
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choppa60
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: chelsea tractor land ....london
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And that's the thing , have kids still , d4, no more children , ffrr , this is when we would change too , And also get leather patch and cords . 2008 ,hse, it does what it says .
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| 2nd Sep 2011 3:07 pm |
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Budweiser
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: Essex
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Thanks for all the replies. My D4 is two years and 24K old. I declined based on the fact I wasn't keen on the engine and I really do need better economy due to relocating. I was pleased with the offer of effectively £37K trade in. However as economy is now a priority I am about to buy a BMW 520M Touring. They (BMW) have offered me £36800.00 for the D4 only leaving an £8k change price. That includes a lot of toys and servicing for 5 years or 60K. Am very sad to see the back of the D4 which has been a fantastic car to own and only lost approx. £13k in two years. Will put the D4 in the FS section in case anyone on here is interested.
Thanks again all.... 
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| 8th Sep 2011 11:55 am |
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Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
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Just hope it doesn't snow.....  If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
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| 8th Sep 2011 1:07 pm |
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WhiskyDisco
Member Since: 17 Jan 2011
Location: Solihull
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is that 37k plus 8k to trade to a 520d..? That strikes me as a lot to pay for a base model. The 530 must be pushing 50k too.
GBP/Euro FX rate perhaps. Previous cars
1988 Austin Metro 1.0
1996 Mazda MX5 1.6
1990 Toyota Celica 2.0
2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9
2004 Lexus RX300 3.0
2005 Disco3 4.4 V8 (300bhp)
2006 Mercedes CLK350 Convertible
2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 Titanium X (240bhp)
2009 Disco3 2.7 TDi
2016 VW Caravelle Generation Six (204bhp)
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| 12th Sep 2011 10:53 pm |
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Budweiser
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 193
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The BMW has the base engine but ticks all the other boxes for me at this time. It has a very high specification and great fuel economy together with the practicality of an estate. The total cost of the new car was £46K and I paid £7K to change. Not to bad after two years and 24K
Re the question about the 2012 D4 - I would wait for the new car currently in development which will be much lighter with a new more economical engine. Granted thats approx. 2/3 years away but just about right for when I trade the BMW
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| 20th Sep 2011 8:24 am |
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