Discovery 4

[roddo]

I need a 4x4 for work purposes, I've always had range rovers but in 2012 I bought a navara...
Not a bad thing but it let me down in the snow on Boxing Day.

Today I've purchased a discovery 4 3.0 v6. I'll let you know how I get on.....

Paul

[stain]

What have you got?

[good grief]

Great bit of kit, moved from a Lexus450h not a single regret.

[roddo]

stain said:

What have you got?

2012 discovery 4 3.0 with 8 speed box

[stain]

Good choice. The 8Spd is a very nice car to drive.

[IroningMan]

Terrific bit of kit. Another year or so and I shall be looking for one to replace my 08 Discovery 3.

[anonymous-user]

+1. Trying to hold out until spring as I know the prices will drop but I'm looking at the classifieds daily for an 8sp HSE. One thing I have noticed is the official LR site is best for used cars, it has more choice and the prices are pretty competitive (about £35k) . I'd also feel happier going for approved, used when spending that sort of money.

[Blue62]

wormus said:

+1. Trying to hold out until spring as I know the prices will drop but I'm looking at the classifieds daily for an 8sp HSE. One thing I have noticed is the official LR site is best for used cars, it has more choice and the prices are pretty competitive (about £35k) . I'd also feel happier going for approved, used when spending that sort of money.

The retail price on an 8speed HSE is £37-38k at a main dealer at the moment, there may be the odd high miler going for less, but I got almost £35k for mine privately a couple of weeks ago, which is remarkable after 3 years and 34000 miles! They really hold their value, but if you're serious there's a guy called Tony Fox who sources LR cars for a finders fee, he really knows his stuff and his site is foundbyfox.com

[IroningMan]

There's a case to be made for used approved - but I'd still go for Warranty Direct in preference to the LR extended warranty.

[anonymous-user]

Blue62 said:

The retail price on an 8speed HSE is £37-38k at a main dealer at the moment, there may be the odd high miler going for less, but I got almost £35k for mine privately a couple of weeks ago, which is remarkable after 3 years and 34000 miles! They really hold their value, but if you're serious there's a guy called Tony Fox who sources LR cars for a finders fee, he really knows his stuff and his site is foundbyfox.com

Thanks I'll take a look. Yes, when I say £35k, that's what I want to spend but at the moment that will get me 12/62 XS spec. Still very tempting if you get one with arm rests/electric seats & premium nav/reversing camera. Spend 36k-37k and you can get a same age HSE which has it all as standard. I've been advised by my local indie to hold out until spring so that's what I will do unless the right car comes along.

[Blue62]

Prices should soften in the spring, but if your budget is £35k you will get into an HSE privately now and I have to say that the HSE is the one to have, you will find it easier to shift when the time comes.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks, I shall bear that in mind. Also, trawling the classifieds each day is part of the fun!

[roddo]

Update.....
Collected the car this am and realised why I had range rovers from 1992-2012 when I turned traitor and bought a Navara.....
Feels great to be back!!

[hilly10]

roddo said:

I need a 4x4 for work purposes, I've always had range rovers but in 2012 I bought a navara...
Not a bad thing but it let me down in the snow on Boxing Day.

Today I've purchased a discovery 4 3.0 v6. I'll let you know how I get on.....

Paul

Pray tell how the Navara let you down, mine behaved impeccabley, granted there are not Discovery material but very competent non the less