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yarpie
Member Since: 18 Oct 2011
Location: offshore
Posts: 3
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Help !!
My first Discovery and i need some advice. I was going to go for a Discovery 3 HSE '08 plate with 38k on the clock but i have the opportunity to buy a new D4 ex vat, but the lower spec model, for £3k or £4k more.
Do i go for the new D4 with the better engine and less luxury or is the D3 HSE a better buy, even if out of warranty.
Also are the European SE models that much different to the UK XS models ??
any feedback would be appreciated
tks
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 18th Oct 2011 1:55 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1034
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what spec XS or GS? XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
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| 18th Oct 2011 2:23 pm |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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Just a quick question :
Is the Vat free sale specific to the lower spec model being offered or is it a general entitlement to VAT exemption that you have?
I bought my 2012 vat free and got a well spec'd HSE for about £43k.
If you have the exemption, why not see what the price for the HSE would work out at with any discount you can work out with your dealer?
If it is specific to a particular vehicle, then what would you be willing to live without to get a newer vehicle with a comprehensive manufacturers warranty
Good luck with it  My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 18th Oct 2011 2:51 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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D4 in my opinon, lots can be added with help and at a fair cost from members on here. 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.
D4 camera club
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| 18th Oct 2011 3:12 pm |
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yarpie
Member Since: 18 Oct 2011
Location: offshore
Posts: 3
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The D4 would be a left hand drive SE model for European markets. I will do most, if not all, my driving in Europe so want a left hand drive. I believe the SE model for the European market is similar if not the same as the XS model for the UK.
The basic SE mode D4 is around £30k and the HSE D3 i am looking at is £23k.
My gut feeling is the £7k for the better engined D4 would be worth it (but i have to confess i have not driven a D4), just from what i have read & reviews.
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| 18th Oct 2011 5:52 pm |
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lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Sitting Down
Posts: 2232
  
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D4 all the way.
Bits and pieces missing can be retro fitted but engine and gearbox cannot and are a big improvement over D3.
Would of thought D3 residuals will be weaker when time comes to sell due to older model D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
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| 18th Oct 2011 6:24 pm |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
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D4, warranty, 3.0 engine, newer model, residuals. Any spec of D4 isn't exactly poorly equipped and with a lower spec one there is less to go wrong as it gets older e.g. Rear Aircon pipescorrosion, Leaking sunroofs etc.
Saying that mind both D3 and D4 are excellent cars, so which ever option you go for is a top choice! 
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| 18th Oct 2011 6:28 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1034
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if spec is similar to XS you won't be disapointed and as Russel said things are easily added. XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
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| 19th Oct 2011 11:46 am |
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yarpie
Member Since: 18 Oct 2011
Location: offshore
Posts: 3
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Thanks for the feedback. standard D4 SE model it is then. Just gutted i have to wait 3-4 months
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| 19th Oct 2011 7:19 pm |
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