Choice to make SE or HSE ?? Comments please

Currently I am lucky enough to have a MY16 HSE with black pack as a loan car until my limited edition arrives.

I have found the memory seats to be painful as often they seem to have a mind of their own whether this is accidently pressing one of the pre-sets or not setting it up properly as I have to give the car back.

I can had hardly feel the bolsters as they pump up.

I believe the SE represents much better value than the HSE.

Ended up buying the SE limited edition for not much more than a TDV6 with tech pack.

Cheers

SE all the way. You don't get a lot for another $10000. One thing I have noticed is all the dealers spruce up the TDV6 so that it costs just as much as an SE with no more features but lacking the more powerful engine. Unless the HSE was an absolute bargain buy the newer car. Factory warranty is the only way to go.

Attachment 100940hse demo with lots of bling that I would not have ordered but looks good.

One thing great about my 2015 HSE is the sound system. Although not a digital radio, the FM sound is close to excellent, the base has some punch, and the mid range is crystal clear ... I have read some criticisms of various sound systems, they change the specs a lot ... but the sound system is a real HSE treat.

I don't see the point of electric seats if they don't have memory, you might as well just go with manual seats on the tdv6 and option up where you want it

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Originally Posted by sctsprin

I don't see the point of electric seats if they don't have memory, you might as well just go with manual seats on the tdv6 and option up where you want it

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I find manual seats incredibly difficult to adjust because I have some joint problems and weakness in both hands, so electric is the way to go for me, memory or not.

Fair enough, the world is full of opinions, it'd be boring otherwise

Sorry I can't hear you over my sound system ;)

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Originally Posted by sctsprin

I don't see the point of electric seats if they don't have memory, you might as well just go with manual seats on the tdv6 and option up where you want it

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The problem with the manual seats - which is what the standard TD comes with - is that they lack front height adjustability. They have very limited adjustability.

What this means, is that when you raise the seat to a higher position, the seat angles progressively forward. If you put a level gauge on the seat, as it raised, it would tip forward. This may not be a big deal - except that, when it pivots forward, a gap is created between your lower back, and the seat. So if you raise the seat, you progressively loose small back support. This becomes extremely bad ...

So ... if you have a tall body - from waste to your eyes - then you will likely not raise the seat. So, the TD is just fine for that. But if you have long legs but a short body - you will likely want to raise the seat. Buy the SE then ... or get a Ricaro ...

After picking up my new car I found the seats in an SE to be more comfortable than the "Windsor" seats in an HSE.

The electric seats are infinitely more adjustable & as previously mentioned don't seem to tip you forward.