- Soler
- Member Since: 07 Sep 2021
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HSE R-Dynamic D300 ordered 29th August - Order Cancelled
Just ordered a HSE R-Dynamic D300 , while this has been ordered I have not finalised the specs and would appreciate some input. The spec is daily standard with a premium metallic, black roof rails and detachable tow bar.
Options I am considering
Privacy glass- without it are the windows clear or tinted? I am sure in my last discovery it did not have privacy glass but was still a dark tint to the windows.
Cabin Preconditioning - is this with the fuel burning heater or does the engine start? Again I had this on my old disco and used the remote to flip on the headlights which activated the fuel burning heater. I am interested to know if this £1k option is not chosen can I access the Fuel burning heater through the incontrol app or is this completely different.
Finally full round leather, What’s the thoughts on the faux leather on dash and doors?
Thanks for your help and I’ll update when I have a build date.
Andy
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- Equilibrium
- Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
- Location: Bristol
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I have a pre-facelift HSE-L. Last week I sat in a new HSE in a dealer. Let's just say I would be speccing the all-around leather, I thought the standard material was a big step back on both the dash and doortops, for me it would be a deal breaker.
Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
Departed: 2019 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Carpathian Grey/Glacier, 440i, 320d, Toyotas, Mondeo, Citroen BX amongst others
- Soler
- Member Since: 07 Sep 2021
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Thanks, I was thinking the same,
- drwhopilot
- Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
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You might want to check out my 500mile report on my HSE D300
In there I comment on the harsh ride - maybe consider 20" or 21" rims although I can't easily comment on how much difference that would make
- BigCol66
- Member Since: 06 Jul 2020
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I have ordered 21 inch rims as a compromise. Not sure how much difference it will make.
Discovery 5 D300 Metropolitan.
- Soler
- Member Since: 07 Sep 2021
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21’s it is. Probably going to not both with the cabin preconditioning if I can start the engine with the in control. I’m not a fan of de icing in the winter.
- Equilibrium
- Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
- Location: Bristol
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It’s in the My Discovery 5 section, titled 2 week review.
Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
Departed: 2019 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Carpathian Grey/Glacier, 440i, 320d, Toyotas, Mondeo, Citroen BX amongst others
- Darras
- Member Since: 16 May 2020
- Location: Newcastle
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People’s view of their D5s will all be different as you’d expect. Some people will love a HUD, cooled seats even surround cameras etc. others like me basically don’t use that sort of thing, so ignore it.
Other things like size of wheels is also personal. Some like a bigger wheel and don’t notice any difference in ride, some do. Some like cabin preconditioning, some like you (and I) don’t.
Rather than seeking opinions, be aware only you can spec a car that will suit you.
- Keith
- Member Since: 24 May 2021
- Location: Scotland
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Hi
When i got my D5 in June, i was lucky to get a stock R-Dynamic SE that had just arrived, i would have liked the cabin preconditioning, but as you can start the car remotely, and thus warm it up, is the £1k option needed?
the only other option i would of liked is the HUD, has this on my previous car, M5 Comp, and loved it, and felts after than looking down and taking eyes off the road.
Just my thoughts
Keith
keith
D5 R-Dynam SE D300 MY21, 21" Wheels, Sant Black, and a reasonable selection of toys.
- Soler
- Member Since: 07 Sep 2021
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I decided against the remote start for the same reasons you mentioned.
The HUD was a nice option and was on the test car I drove, this has been removed I think due to the chip shortage.
- Soler
- Member Since: 07 Sep 2021
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On my disco 3 there was a hack / add on that a forum member because LR never got it to work on the timer. Used the special button on the key fob so you could flic the lights on for 4 seconds starting the FBH. It worked well but did not heat the cabin as it did not start the fan.
Still no build date for my vehicle yet and worryingly a dealer contacted me saying they can no longer order a disco at the moment due to delays.
- FastLaneJB
- Member Since: 29 May 2021
- Location: Bedfordshire
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Have to be honest I'm unsure on this one myself. I know it's heating up the oil but not sure how much it does heat the cabin or not. You can turn it on when parked up to try and heat the cabin also from Pivi Pro though I think so my assumption is it must push some heat around the cabin also.
