Potential RRS order - what should I consider

[Brick]

After having had a D3, and currently in a D4 HSE, am now looking to change up to a RRS SE SDv6. Am likely to order with 5+2 seating as well as the Luxury and Convenience packs, and update the audio to include DAB.

Is there anything current owners would consider a necessary option that I should also be contemplating?

Thanks

[Jkay]

After having had a D3, and currently in a D4 HSE, am now looking to change up to a RRS SE SDv6. Am likely to order with 5+2 seating as well as the Luxury and Convenience packs, and update the audio to include DAB.

Is there anything current owners would consider a necessary option that I should also be contemplating?

Thanks


Not sure what those packs include, but I also think the 825W surround system is a worthwhile upgrade, plus the sliding pano roof. That's just me tho. I have adaptive cruise on my Range Rover and also love it.

All the best with it all

[simmo1]

Hi,
DAB radio useless in my opinion. I think reception failed ar about 3km from the dealer at geelong. Pano sunroof not to my liking. Not driveable above say 60km/hr with sunroof open due to buffeting. Adaptive cruise might be good if you drive a lot in traffic. If you go for elec adjustable seats maybe memory would be good. Take care with wheel selection. 20 might be best. Roof rails if you might like to use roof bars later. So many choices though.
Have fun, Simmo

[Jkay]

Hi,
DAB radio useless in my opinion. I think reception failed ar about 3km from the dealer at geelong.. So many choices though.
Have fun, Simmo

Did you get the DAB radio looked at? Mines never failed me (yet anyway)

True there are so many choices, just depends what floats your boat I guess

All the best !

[DrFox1969]

Brick - it all depends what you will use the car for.

Luxury pack and Convenience pack are for SE models. HSE models and above come with all those features as standard.

Similarly, DAB radio is standard on HSE and above. Reception can be limited outside of suburbia.

Comments on a few options I chose on my HSE Dynamic:-

Meridian Surround 825w - I like this a lot and it is much better than the standard.

Climate Front seats - very useful for summer months.

Sliding pano roof - this is a bit of glitz but I do enjoy how light it makes the cabin feel.

Adaptive Cruise - very good depending what type of driving you do but its a must for me.

Surround camera - again this is a nice to have but is useful when parking and would come in handy when off-roading.

Blind spot/Closing vehicle - again a nice to have but is a very good safety feature

In control apps - ignore this one. Limited apps available in Australia and don't think i will ever use it after playing with it for a while.

Tyre pressure monitoring system - seems to be a very basic system but I suppose it helps from ruining a tyre if you get a flat and don't notice it.

Wheels - again depends what driving you are doing and the proposed look of the vehicle. Personally I love the look of the 22 inch wheels and have not noticed a problem with ride comfort at all. I have some 22 inch style 508's for sale (delivery mileage only) to add to your considerations.

Other items to consider:-

SE comes with Terrain Response, HSE and above you get Terrain Response 2 (depends if you go off road).

Memory seats are standard on HSE and above.

The only real other considerations are interior colour and trims, as well as the external look of the car i.e. body colour, roof colour, Painted Front/Rear Bumpers and Side Sills, Dynamic options, Stealth pack and wheel options.

Oh and don't forget to factory order the tow pack as it costs over twice as much as a retrofit item.

Hope the above helps as you can spend months choosing the options!!!

Decide what features/options you want then look at the trim levels as you may find its better to go for a higher trim level than add lots of options to a SE trim level.

[Jkay]

Nailed it on the head there DrFox!

[DrFox1969]

Nailed it on the head there DrFox!

I think we have all been there JKay, so any little info helps!!!

[peter g]

Hi Cameron,
Blind spot, and adaptive cruise are essential safety items for me. Upgrade sound is good also.
Peter

[Brick]

Thanks all for the feedback.

Vehicle will mainly used be used by the wife during the week, and then by me on weekends. Will be staying with the 20" rims as come std on the SDv6, as does TR2 in the SE. Sorry, no pano roof as wife does not like and is pointless in my book if I install a roof rack.

Will compare cost of the SE with options to the HSE to see if false economy by starting with lower base and optioning up. I know the current quote for the SE with options is about $9k below what is shown as the base cost for the HSE. Time to speak to the dealer again.

[Brick]

Have now placed my order for my RRS. Stayed with the SE and included the options per my first post.

Expected arrival is 10 Sept. Am waiting to be provided the VIN so I can start tracking it.

Couple of quick questions, what are current owners view of the high beam? Does it provide plenty of light up the road and have a reasonable spread? Given the issues of the high beam on the D4, I have always run driving lights. Just wondering if they will be necessary on the RRS. Has anyone mounted driving lights on their RRS? Given there is no bull bar available for the L494, how have you gone about installing the lights?

Thanks

[CSBrisie]

Cameron, I'd email Gordon at GOE and ask him...he has a new RRS. I note from his website he has a LED light bar mounted on the front bumper too.
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[discojools]

I'd have to say that the headlights are great on high beam with regard to a wide angle beam showing up the sides of the road. They do not however have a very long throw which is a bit disappointing. Really just a long distance driving/spot light would solve the problem because as I said wide angle is very good.
A friend of mine has an early RRS with standard Halogens and has had a pair of Lightforce lights mounted on where the number plate is on a special mount that holds the plate and has a small bar above it. It was done by MLR and they had to reinforce behind the bumper. Works well.

I have read that LEDs don't have much of a long throw but maybe Gordon has found some that have.

[Brick]

Well not mine, but the one with my new RRS docked in Freo today. Next couple of weeks is going to drag.

[Brick]

After 3.5 months I finally got my hands on my RRS. Very happy camper.

[rar110]

Do you blokes buy the dual range version or does the single range version do what you need?

[Brick]

I got the SE SDv6, which comes with TR2 as standard. Personal preference is to have low range even if I only use it on rare occasions.

[DrFox1969]

After 3.5 months I finally got my hands on my RRS. Very happy camper.

Congrats Brick :clap2:

[discojools]

After 3.5 months I finally got my hands on my RRS. Very happy camper.
Brick,
I have four acquaintances who have come from X5s, Q7s and others who have all told me that their new RRS is the best car they have ever had. I couldn't agree more although I do love my 2.7 D4 as well as my RRS SE SDV6 Dynamic.
Hope you have the same experience!

[GregMilner]

Have now placed my order for my RRS. Stayed with the SE and included the options per my first post.

Expected arrival is 10 Sept. Am waiting to be provided the VIN so I can start tracking it.

Couple of quick questions, what are current owners view of the high beam? Does it provide plenty of light up the road and have a reasonable spread? Given the issues of the high beam on the D4, I have always run driving lights. Just wondering if they will be necessary on the RRS. Has anyone mounted driving lights on their RRS? Given there is no bull bar available for the L494, how have you gone about installing the lights?

Thanks

Nice wheels Cameron, well chosen. The lights - I've just fitted a 70w HID light kit to replace the standard halogen high beam globes. That might be all you need. Mine are brilliant - if you'll pardon the pun. No need for add-on light bars, tack-on Lightforce round ones or anything else. They just replace the existing halogens in the high beam reflectors. And a helluva lot cheaper too.
The new Sport is the only thing I can think of to replace my L322, by the way.

[above and beyond]

After 3.5 months I finally got my hands on my RRS. Very happy camper.

That's great news Brick. I bet you're happy to have your hands on the steering wheel with a big smile on your face!:)