New Range Rover

[poocherama]

Hi,

I test drove both the FFRR and Sport this morning and have settled on the FFRR. My question is whether I should bother buying used, there doesn't seem to be any significant price difference, or have I got this wrong? I find the options on used stock on the dealers websites difficult to price.

I'm happy to buy new and wait, though if anyone knows of a nearly new/cancelled order in Mariana black or Loire blue / ebony/ivory with either ebony or ivory seats let me know!

P

[STICKY3]

we had same dilemma, chose in the end to order a new sport, pick it up thursday. We were tempted to buy the dealers demo but there was no saving so decided to spec our own.

[tescorank]

Same thing here but concerned about buying a new one until they sort this keyless go problem, normally change every five years and just don't want an uninsurable motor in 3 years.

[grand cherokee]

poocherama said:

Hi,

I test drove both the FFRR and Sport this morning and have settled on the FFRR. My question is whether I should bother buying used, there doesn't seem to be any significant price difference, or have I got this wrong? I find the options on used stock on the dealers websites difficult to price.

I'm happy to buy new and wait, though if anyone knows of a nearly new/cancelled order in Mariana black or Loire blue / ebony/ivory with either ebony or ivory seats let me know!

P

if you buy about 18months old you will save about 20%

and you could get extra's such as panoramic roof/side steps for virtually no more money

I found my perfect L405 that had both steps and panoramic roof and saved slightly over 20%

unfortunately, buying second-hand if you want colours other than black you will vastly limited in choice

[poocherama]

grand cherokee said:

if you buy about 18months old you will save about 20%

and you could get extra's such as panoramic roof/side steps for virtually no more money

I found my perfect L405 that had both steps and panoramic roof and saved slightly over 20%

unfortunately, buying second-hand if you want colours other than black you will vastly limited in choice

Thanks chaps.

My local dealer does have a 14 plate, fully specced vogue se in blue with the light interior, and as you say, a load of extras I'd not normally order due to the expense, yours for 84k vs over 95k new, 15000 mls.

The problem is when I spec up my ideal car it only comes out at 75k and I can't find an L405 for under 70k! It seems the deals to be had are on very high spec models. Also most have the 21/22 inch wheels, I want the 20's, and they all have privacy glass, not my scene...

So my minds made up, barring a last minute cancelled order coming my way I'll be ordering a new one before the new year.

[grand cherokee]

tescorank said:

Same thing here but concerned about buying a new one until they sort this keyless go problem, normally change every five years and just don't want an uninsurable motor in 3 years.

that's a bit harsh - get a tracker fitted and there is no problem with insurance even in central London

I was quoted £3500 (in Notts) without tracker and pennies over £600 with tracker

as my car had the Trackstar Cat 5 tracker fitted (only Trackstar are JLR approved) - I only had to pay the subscription

and it works really well - the car was recently at main dealer for warranty work and twice it was moved within their 'grounds' without the fob being present and on both occasions I was phoned within seconds

[grand cherokee]

poocherama said:

Thanks chaps.

My local dealer does have a 14 plate, fully specced vogue se in blue with the light interior, and as you say, a load of extras I'd not normally order due to the expense, yours for 84k vs over 95k new, 15000 mls.

The problem is when I spec up my ideal car it only comes out at 75k and I can't find an L405 for under 70k! It seems the deals to be had are on very high spec models. Also most have the 21/22 inch wheels, I want the 20's, and they all have privacy glass, not my scene...

So my minds made up, barring a last minute cancelled order coming my way I'll be ordering a new one before the new year.

if you have 'built' your ideal new car for £75K new then its going to be a pretty basic 3.0L

with extra's you need to think resale in the future - people buying these cars want all the 'bells and whistles'

21" wheels are highly desirable - I have just removed my 20" wheels and fitted 21" Autobiography wheels and tyres that had covered 22 miles from new (the guy selling was having 23" wheels fitted)

when I negotiated buying my car from the main dealer rather than a minimal discount I opted for extra's including rear privacy glass

for me the privacy glass is essential as I need to keep expensive fishing gear and guns out of public view!!

Edited by grand cherokee on Tuesday 16th December 10:48

[IroningMan]

What he said - you need to have half an eye on which options will help you to sell it on.

[grand cherokee]

was at main dealer this morning and they have a 2013 Vogue SE for sale - 20K miles and 21" Autobiography wheels/panoramic roof/adaptive Xenon's and all the other bits for £69K

and its the 4.4L V8 in black with ebony/ivory interior

I had a good look and its pristine

Edited by grand cherokee on Tuesday 16th December 11:04

[poocherama]

grand cherokee said:

if you have 'built' your ideal new car for £75K new then its going to be a pretty basic 3.0L

with extra's you need to think resale in the future - people buying these cars want all the 'bells and whistles'

21" wheels are highly desirable - I have just removed my 20" wheels and fitted 21" Autobiography wheels and tyres that had covered 22 miles from new (the guy selling was having 23" wheels fitted)

when I negotiated buying my car from the main dealer rather than a minimal discount I opted for extra's including rear privacy glass

for me the privacy glass is essential as I need to keep expensive fishing gear and guns out of public view!!

Edited by grand cherokee on Tuesday 16th December 10:48

Point taken but the 'basic' spec suits me well. I tend to keep cars for 4/5 years, have two young kids and park on the street, re-sale is less of a concern!

[poocherama]

grand cherokee said:

was at main dealer this morning and they have a 2013 Vogue SE for sale - 20K miles and 21" Autobiography wheels/panoramic roof/adaptive Xenon's and all the other bits for £69K

and its the 4.4L V8 in black with ebony/ivory interior

I had a good look and its pristine

Edited by grand cherokee on Tuesday 16th December 11:04

Interesting, could you let me know which dealer/group? Sounds like a very good deal, less keen on the black though...

[grand cherokee]

poocherama said:

Interesting, could you let me know which dealer/group? Sounds like a very good deal, less keen on the black though...

Gordon Lamb - Chesterfield

they have maintained my 'old' L322 and will look after my 'new' L405

tried other dealerships in the East Midlands and they are in a different league

[poocherama]

grand cherokee said:

Gordon Lamb - Chesterfield

they have maintained my 'old' L322 and will look after my 'new' L405

tried other dealerships in the East Midlands and they are in a different league

Great, many thanks.

[grand cherokee]

poocherama said:

Great, many thanks.

I've driven the 3.0 and the 4.4

the 4.4 due to its 'adaptive dynamics'? is a world away from the 3.0

its drives like a normal car - hardly any body roll

bends I used to take at 30mph in the L322 I can take at ease at 50mph in the L405 4.4

[Phil.]

grand cherokee said:

I've driven the 3.0 and the 4.4

the 4.4 due to its 'adaptive dynamics'? is a world away from the 3.0

its drives like a normal car - hardly any body roll

bends I used to take at 30mph in the L322 I can take at ease at 50mph in the L405 4.4

In my experience this is the one big advantage between the 4.4 and the 3.0, and it passes by most 3.0 buyers.