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Thread: Is the Tech pack worth it on the new D4 and other resale oprions?

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    Is the Tech pack worth it on the new D4 and other resale oprions?

    Just finalising my D4 build and trying to keep the cost down but not turning the car into a poverty-pack (and also spending too much). I have the option of getting a D4 earlier that is already on the boat.

    Does the nav/touch screen make a better driving experience? Or I am blowing extra dough on something that is not necessary. Neither of the D4's haveelectric seats.

    The 2013-build TDV6 (around $80k) on the boat has;

    • 7 Seats
    • Leather
    • 19” 10 spoke wheels
    • Hi- Line Audio
    • Technology Pack

    I can also get an SE later in April ($9.5 more) but with;

    • Hi line audio
    • 7 Seats
    • Rear Camera
    • Privacy Glass
    • Xenon Headlights & LED

    I'm frozen with indecision.

    One last thing. Does the 7-seat option help resale? I don't need the extra seats but if the 5-seater is poison in the resale market I'll have to consider it.

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    My D4 SE came with the the fruit of the SE you have listed, but at a lower price. The salesman had to obviously shift the floor stock.
    The SE also has the higher powered engine than the TD so the choice for you is what engine you want as the rear camera comes also with the hi-line audio. The xenon lights are brilliant too (pun intended).
    7 seats leather are a must for resale down the track as leather cleans easier than fabric. All my two bobs worth.
    Cheers Graeme (the other one)
    2012 Fuji White 3.0 D4, Rear view camera, Hi-line sound, E-diff, Xenon lights, ARB winch bar, Lightforce 240 50w HID. Brads sliders.

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    Yes I could get a 2012 build a bit cheaper, but will stick with the 2013. Thinking I should get the 7 seats if i get the basic TDV6. I won't use them but if it helps at the back end....

    Researching a bit, the D4 sat-nav doesn't get a lot of raves.

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    If you are concerned about resale... Don't buy a new car

    Otherwise, just enjoy the thing!

    Which ever way you go I'm sure you'll enjoy driving it.
    They are great machines

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    I got the Tech pack.
    Well worth it for the sensors and rear camera alone in my opinion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dultim8 View Post
    I got the Tech pack.
    Well worth it for the sensors and rear camera alone in my opinion.
    I agree.

    As for 7 seats, a must in my opinion.

    Cheers

    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC1 View Post
    I agree.

    As for 7 seats, a must in my opinion.

    Cheers

    Dan
    7 seats when you have no need for them? Just to keep the next buyer happy? Because he's too tight to buy a new car you compromise your purchase and live with 2 seats which you never wanted for 3-5 years? Mother Theresa would be proud!
    Buy the car & options YOU want.
    The next bloke can bugger off.
    Just my 2c

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    Rohan

    The trouble is you cant get leather with 5 seats unless they have changed the spec for MY13.
    Cheers

    Chuck

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuck View Post
    Rohan

    The trouble is you cant get leather with 5 seats unless they have changed the spec for MY13.
    Yep leather is available for 5 seats for MY13.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuck View Post
    Rohan

    The trouble is you cant get leather with 5 seats unless they have changed the spec for MY13.
    Didn't know that. Wasn't really the point of my post. Buying the car/options that suit you, that's the main thing.

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