Member Since: 10 Dec 2015
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 275
Very happy
Picked up this 2014 HSE Lux yesterday. Thoughts so far:
Positive
+Very relaxing drive
+Excellent gearbox
+ Ride height
+Certainly fast enough for my needs
+Very comfortable and bolster adjustment fantastic
+A novelty to watch TV while stationary
+Could get lost in the boot.
+Lots of storage
+Interior warms up quickly
+Surround cameras
+All round visibility
+Electric steering adjustment
Negatives
-It's massive
-Fuel economy
-The luggage cover could be designed better. For example the boot lid doesn't want to close property as the cover is in the way.
-Black and white dashboard screen. Technicolor was invented years ago.
-Length of boot (both positive and negative). My ape-like arms can't reach the back of the boot
- No under floor boot storage. Useful for keeping oil, European driving requirements, etc.
-Quick u-turns!
I have as yet not taken it off road but am well aware of their capabilities and look forward to doing so. Overall really happy and definitely made the right choice between this, XC70, XC90 and the A6 Allroad.
Only problem? I want to keep driving it which doesn't help the fuel bill.
26th Feb 2016 9:03 am
DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1034
looking good XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
26th Feb 2016 10:04 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
You can put stuff under the middle row seats or the storage bins in the back. Try driving a Defender then you'll be amazed at manoeuvring a Disco DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
26th Feb 2016 10:11 am
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Looks great
Youl find lots of nooks and crannies to store all your cr@p in youl be amazed how much it consumes! the side pod on the left hand side is like a mini cavern for tool rolls etc behind and under second row is great for tow ropes, mini spade and straps get some of those net organiser bags to make it neat. MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
26th Feb 2016 10:17 am
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
On the negatives you say it's massive, that will soon wear off, i remember jumping in one for the 1st time thinking this feels big.
Roll on 4 months and that goes away.
26th Feb 2016 10:19 am
Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 1022
They are big, but with the high driving position and being shaped like a house brick, you can easily see all 4 corners. I've always found them much easier to negotiate around town than a small sports car. You'll soon get used to it and find driving a small low car a nightmare in comparison. Good luck with the D4 Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015
26th Feb 2016 2:16 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
I found two plastic bins ( with Lids) that just fit nicely under the second row seats and carry all sorts of stuff in them. They are a tight fit, so don't move around
26th Feb 2016 4:39 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
L319 you have to prove it with a link
26th Feb 2016 6:38 pm
VVS210
Member Since: 05 Aug 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 508
L319 wrote:
I found two plastic bins ( with Lids) that just fit nicely under the second row seats and carry all sorts of stuff in them. They are a tight fit, so don't move around
Any chance you could let us in on what these are & where you got them please? - I'm already missing the two huge bins that were in the back of my old 5 seater D2.D4 - Stornoway Grey
D2 V8 - Zambesi Silver (rust free JDM import 😎)
FL2 - Sd4 HSE
110 Td5 DCPU - Bonatti Grey - sold
FL2 Td4 - Zambesi Silver - sold
D2 Td5 - Epsom Green - sold
F1 Td4 - Giverney Green - sold
90 300 Tdi - White – sold BIG mistake should have kept it!
F1 Td4 - written off by a taxi!
D1 300 Tdi - written off by a Fiesta...
D1 200 Tdi - sold
90 Turbo Diesel - sold
Ser 2a SWB - sold and glad I 'got rid'
Ser 2 SWB - sold but wish I still had it!
26th Feb 2016 8:18 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Looks great 8) As has been said there is loads of room in the n/s/r cubby box in the boot Cheers Ian
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26th Feb 2016 10:19 pm
Landroverfan1
Member Since: 10 Dec 2015
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 275
Thanks very much. So happy with the car and am in the process of discovering all the hidy holes, etc. I constantly loose my keys and wallet so this is going to be fun.
27th Feb 2016 3:41 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
I have had these for about 10 yrs, not sure where they came from ( Local Market I think)but do the job well
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27th Feb 2016 4:45 pm
VVS210
Member Since: 05 Aug 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 508
Thanks L319, there looks like a label on the end of one of the boxes, does. That have any info on it? Could you post a photo of the label please.
HD - do you mean the compartment where the tow bar is stored?D4 - Stornoway Grey
D2 V8 - Zambesi Silver (rust free JDM import 😎)
FL2 - Sd4 HSE
110 Td5 DCPU - Bonatti Grey - sold
FL2 Td4 - Zambesi Silver - sold
D2 Td5 - Epsom Green - sold
F1 Td4 - Giverney Green - sold
90 300 Tdi - White – sold BIG mistake should have kept it!
F1 Td4 - written off by a taxi!
D1 300 Tdi - written off by a Fiesta...
D1 200 Tdi - sold
90 Turbo Diesel - sold
Ser 2a SWB - sold and glad I 'got rid'
Ser 2 SWB - sold but wish I still had it!
28th Feb 2016 8:30 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Yes that's the one although if you have the towbar storage it does cut down on the available room. Cheers Ian
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28th Feb 2016 8:39 am
jim4244
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 374
U turns? My Disco 3 has a far better turning circle than my L494!
A Defender (especially a 110) is another story......lol
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