What to do

[JayBee75]

Ok, have a dilemma

Went down the the local LR dealer today and test drove both the RRS and D4.

Decision made D4 fits my requirements. Next do I buy a new 2012 or place an order for the 2013 with 8 speed?

Issue now is, was able to negotiate a price on a new HSE 2012 that is approx $10k cheaper than SD 2013 with half the options.

Logic says take the current new 2012 HSE, heart wants the 2013 8 speed and sunroof, but to get a 2012 HSE with all the fruit, against a SD 2013 with half the options for approx $10k less (maybe a little more negotiating on the 2013) has me stumped.

Overall though, bloody great car.......

[chuck]

JB

I suppose it depends on how soon you want the car.

I would have loved to order a new car with ediff but ended up buying a stock car with out ediff.

Ended up getting an SDV6 for the price of a TDV6.

Also balance up which extras you will use the most.

Unlikely that there will be good deals on new 8 speed until May/June next year because of pent up demand.

Also will there be any teeting problems with the 8 speed - although this should be unlikely as they have had them in Europe for over a year.

The other dilema that may come into play if you wait for good pricing on a an 8 speed is the D5??

I was a bit miffed tht at the time I bought mine all the dealers were saying that the 8 speed would not be out in Aus until MY 2014.

The other thing is that I use the command shift constantly when off road so dont know how the rotary shift & paddles will compare to that.

Cheers

[baldivistribe]

I would buy the 2012 HSE now.
cheers
Steve

[Graeme]

The other thing is that I use the command shift constantly when off road so dont know how the rotary shift & paddles will compare to that.I regularly use my steering wheel mounted remote control command-shift buttons and whilst they're not as prominent as the paddles, they get lost whenever the wheel is turned so often find myself using the stick instead. However the 8-speed might be less inclined to hang onto gears as long as the 6-speed and therefore perhaps less desire to use command-shift.

[Family Traveller]

If you want to save some dollars buy the 2012.
I ordered my 2013 on friday, even fully optioned I only got $3,000 off the full price.
LRA are trying to shift the 2012 stock so they're more willing to make a deal.

Cheers Scott

[Craig K]

I read a UK review that talked about the 8 speed box. It said that the vehicle hunts for the right gear a lot more with the 8 speed. I have 2012 RRS and I find the Diesel v6 with the 6 speed box very smooth and very powerful.

Best of luck. I am sure whatever way you go it will still be very good.

[trobbo]

i think it depends on what you want to do with the car. For instant gratification the HSE will be much nicer. However looking at it another way, if I was purchasing a second hand D4 in say 5 or 10 years time then assuming the 8 speed gets good reviews then I would be far more likely to buy the base model with the 8 speed than the HSE with the 6 speed and worn out interior luxuries. Resale on the 8 speed I think will be much better.

Of course if money is not a consideration get the my13 hse.

Ultimately it is your choice.

[JayBee75]

If you want to save some dollars buy the 2012.
I ordered my 2013 on friday, even fully optioned I only got $3,000 off the full price.
LRA are trying to shift the 2012 stock so they're more willing to make a deal.

Cheers Scott

Scott can I ask how the delar did he pricing on the 2013? ULR could only give me a ballpark figure on the SD 2013 as they told me LR have not released pricing. When I said to them that there are guys that have their orders placed they still denied they new any pricing.
The sales manager said he was contacting LR tomorrow to ascertain pricing, I am just interested how you were able to order yours and negotiate a price?

Cheers
Jonathan

[JayBee75]

Thanks guys, all valid points.

I had pretty much set a budget of $95k max as that is what I am comfortable with.

The attraction for me is the options that are in the hse and he potential resale of a hse rather than a SE, but as you said trobbo the 8 speed may be more attractive.


Going to try to finalize the 2013 sd price then make the call, but basically comes down to options and a 2012 plate vs 8 speed transmission, half the options and 2013 plate.

Cheers
Jonathan

[scarry]

Going to try to finalize the 2013 sd price then make the call.

Cheers
Jonathan


That's what you gotta do.

Also resale will be better on the MY13 & 8 speed,depending on how long you intend to keep it.

[robbotd5]

I wish I had your problem, looked at a new D4 3.0 HSE the other day. Mmmmm...
Regards
Robbo

[JayBee75]

I wish I had your problem, looked at a new D4 3.0 HSE the other day. Mmmmm...
Regards
Robbo

Understand Robbo, it is a nice position to be in, but it's all through work via lease ad the tax man!:mad: In my job the hours and travel and commitment it's nice to reward yourself every few years.

Cheers.

[Brad]

I went through the same process not two weeks ago. I was in market for HSE + ediff or SE + most of the fruit. Choice was wait for MY13 specs and pricing, probably get stuff all discount but 8 speed and ??? options, or get a MY12 on runout.

I ended up taking a MY12 SE with tech pack, front park, rear air, camera nav and hi-ice for 85k, about 14k under RRP.

If you can get close to the spec you want in MY12 and very good discount then imho go that way. Only thing which may trip you up is HSE discounts are not as good as SE right now.

[JayBee75]

I went through the same process not two weeks ago. I was in market for HSE + ediff or SE + most of the fruit. Choice was wait for MY13 specs and pricing, probably get stuff all discount but 8 speed and ??? options, or get a MY12 on runout.

I ended up taking a MY12 SE with tech pack, front park, rear air, camera nav and hi-ice for 85k, about 14k under RRP.

If you can get close to the spec you want in MY12 and very good discount then imho go that way. Only thing which may trip you up is HSE discounts are not as good as SE right now.

Thanks Brad, there are apparently no new SE's left, let's just say we are in the same pricing range for a 2012 HSE driveway, just add $5k ......:angel:

[JamesH]

I'm jealous that you got nav for only a thousand more than I paid. Get my SE in white in late November. I'm thrilled I never thought I'd be able to afford the 3 litre.

[JayBee75]

A great deal put forward on a 2013 SE with a few bits and peices March delivery, however head had to rule heart and take up the very tempting deal on a 2012 HSE which will save me a lot more money monthly and residual, but still a bloody good car! I hope........:angel:

New 2012 D4 HSE in the driveway by end of November latest.

Thanks to the MLR and ULR crew, Pete(sniegy) and Andrew at MLR especially.:D

Now to sell the D2...:twisted: