Thread: A Tough Decision

cool, I'm sure I'll enjoy... I mean you'll enjoy your car when it arrives. congrats

Congrats, good decision. Now the wait, just like me.
Give you some time to "Shop" for those accessories.

discomaniac

Originally Posted by davman

DID IT.
Ordered a HSE Today. Delivery in October.
Thanks for all your advise and help.
Heres hoping it is reliable and can tow my large van without any problems.
Cheers everyone.

Hi Davman,

Congratulations - placing the order is a big step. I placed mine in December and it arrives next month (can't wait!). Seeing you're in Melbourne though I thought I'd word you up so you don't fall into the same trap I did.

The dealer I went through is hopeless - couldn't organise a p-up in a brewery. Make sure you see and sign off on the order THEY place on LandRover in the UK just to make sure everything you want has been included. I gave the dealer a purchase order with all of the options I wanted and they forgot to order my car with the sunroof - it was there in black and white on my purchase order. I only found out when I got the build details after it had been built!

Watpub, that must of hurt. What did the dealer do to fix it - anything?
Nice to know which dealer you ended up getting it from?
Cheers

Congrats Davman on your decision to by the HSE. I went through precisely the same decision exercise last Jan. However for the opposite reasons I arrived at the same conclusion. My HSE has arrived in Sydney and is slated to be in my hands in about 10 days. Yes I am excited.
I agonised over the decision long and hard. I compared makes and models of Japanese as well as some European marques etc. My wife and I are retiring at the end of this year and I will have some cash in my skyrocket. The reason I chose the D4 HSE is that I intend to use the vehicle as a caravan tug towing a new bigger caravan and doing a very slow lap of Oz. As well we will be travelling some long distance dirt road tracks e.g The Tanami and Oodnadatta Track and the like. My wife and I intend to live in the van for the next 3 - 4 years stopping only to do some part-time work when I get bored. When I compared what extras I needed e.g towing aids etc the price difference between the SE and the HSE worked out to be about $3K. I then thought bugger it why not go for it. The only extra I ordered for the HSE is the surround camera system. When I saw the photo of the 'fish-finder' during a river crossing I said this has to be the toy for me! Seriously though I wanted the surround camera for the towing assist functions.
I am the opposite to you in that I intend to keep the D4 for many years as I probably won't be able to afford to replace it. I will be on a military pension from Jan 2011 and therefore the car I buy this year needs to be reliable and long lasting etc. I wanted a vehicle with comfort and style that will age with dignity (not unlike me ) and one that is as 'future proof' as can be. I could not go past the D4 HSE. The resale value does not mean much in my situation.
I currently drive a 2004 Paj that I bought new and towing a light caravan and I must say the combination has worked well for me. The vehicle has done over 162,000 kms without missing a beat and it drives really well. I still like it very much but it simply does not have the towing capacity I need for the new van.
So out with the old Paj and in with the new D4. I am sure I have made the correct choice but only time will tell me about its longevity.
I hope you enjoy your new HSE as much as I hope to enjoy mine.
Cheers
George

Hi GeorgeK, good decision given your use etc. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine
Cheers, Craig

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

Congrats Davman on your decision to by the HSE. I went through precisely the same decision exercise last Jan. However for the opposite reasons I arrived at the same conclusion. My HSE has arrived in Sydney and is slated to be in my hands in about 10 days. Yes I am excited...

Hi George, I agree with Disco4SE - great choice for what you want to do. That's basically what I want to do with mine - except I'll probably be using the camera to watch out for crocs!

I ordered a similar vehicle (HSE, camera, etc) in December. Is your delivery date a firm one or are you working off the original contract? I suspect both our vehicles were probably built around the same time (April 28 for mine - gonna have birthday parties in the future) and therefore will be shipped on the same vessel. I've not heard boo from my dealer but this has been their form since I ordered the car. If yours is a firm date I'll give my dealer a rev up...

Regards,

Ron

Hi Ron,

I'm not a happy camper. I just wrote a reply and a computer gremlin struck and I lost it all. Oh well I'll try again!

The short answer to your question is that my information is a firm date. I'm sorry that your dealer is not keeping you informed. My dealer is very professional and keeps me informed by email of every development in the vehicle's creation. The story for my Disco is that it landed in Sydney on 14 May. I attended my dealer on Thursday 19 May and he confirmed, and I saw it for myself on his computer, that transport had been booked presumably moving it from a holding yard and he expects into the dealership Monday or Tuesday 24 or 25 May. Allowing for the installation of a caravan brake controller, the creation of a separate cable and anderson plug for power to the van's batteries and yet another cable for the video feed from the Disco to the van's rear camera I expect to take delivery of the vehicle late during the week commencing 31 May.

I don't really care how long they take s long as they get it right. I am patient and besides I still have the Paj I spoke about earlier.

It appears that you have ordered your Disco at least a month before me so I would certainly give your dealer a rev up! My guys are very good and keep me informed all the way.

I hope your vehicle delivery goes smoothly and perhaps we can swap Disco-caravanning-travel stories later.

Cheers

George