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  • Trinyquist
    Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
    Location: England
    Posts: 6
    United Kingdom 

    Test driving a 17 HSE Luxury tomorrow - what to ask?

    As the title really. First LR, looking at spending under £45k. This one has popped up near me, D5 17 plate TDV6, HSE Luxury with deplorable tow bar. 35k miles, FSH. What questions should I be asking of the dealer and what should I be looking out for on the car? Anything that’s an immediate ‘no go’ or things of that nature.

    Any help greatly appreciated!
    16th Aug 2021 6:52 pm
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 764
    United Kingdom 

    Land Rover approved used cars come with a warranty.
    16th Aug 2021 7:10 pm
  • Trinyquist
    Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
    Location: England
    Posts: 6
    United Kingdom 

    This isn’t a LR dealer, but I’m guessing from what you’ve said I should be buying one from them, rather than someone else?
    16th Aug 2021 7:47 pm
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 764
    United Kingdom 

    No, the LR used car warranty tended to be viewed as the gold standard, others would argue that point. Basically, there’s no magic formula from whom to buy a used car, however it might prove helpful to have a good warranty chucked in with the deal. They are expensive beasts when they go wrong and they do go wrong.
    16th Aug 2021 8:36 pm
  • Trinyquist
    Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
    Location: England
    Posts: 6
    United Kingdom 

    Ah, understood. It does say it comes with “a full 12 month warranty for owners complete piece of mind”, so I guess I need to read the fine print of that to make sure of what it covers.
    16th Aug 2021 8:41 pm
  • Equilibrium
    Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
    Location: Bristol
    Posts: 754
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Make sure you get a good warranty. Second hand prices are sky high right now, so only buy if you really need what a Disco brings (benefits are many and varied).

    To put the price into context, my August 2019 heavily optioned MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 was on an LR dealer’s forecourt for only £53k in August 2020. Not seeking to put you off, but mentioning just in case you are unaware.

    Make sure it’s had the infotainment updates - check the version in the head unit.

    Make sure all of the cameras and sensors work. I.e. 360 cameras, switching automatically between reverse and forward view, test out adaptive cruise and lane keeping if fitted.
    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
    17th Aug 2021 7:46 am
  • Equilibrium
    Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
    Location: Bristol
    Posts: 754
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Re-read the OP, i thought you said this car was up for £45k, but have read it properly now!
    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
    17th Aug 2021 7:49 am
  • Trinyquist
    Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
    Location: England
    Posts: 6
    United Kingdom 

    Ah, no, it’s up for just over £40k, and I’m hoping to bring them down a little.

    I did have an order in for a new DS but the wait was getting longer and longer and when they said they couldn’t give me the interactive dash due to shortages, that was the last straw so I cancelled. I think I’d now rather spend the same amount of money on the D5 and get a few extra options on top of what I had spec’d on the DS.
    17th Aug 2021 8:19 am
  • Equilibrium
    Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
    Location: Bristol
    Posts: 754
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Wise choice, the D5 is in a completely different league to the DS. Even taking equipment levels out of the equation. I had a DS loaner and it could have been anything, none of the character and luxury SUV feel that a D5 has (even in SE spec a D5 feels great to drive, it’s not about the trinkets).
    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
    17th Aug 2021 8:30 am
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 764
    United Kingdom 

    Wife had two DS’s, that says it all. My opinion, they’re okay as a curtesy car if their loan Corsa is already out.
    17th Aug 2021 8:48 am
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    17th Aug 2021 11:02 am
  • Equilibrium
    Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
    Location: Bristol
    Posts: 754
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Brilliant Darras Laughing
    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
    17th Aug 2021 11:13 am
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    Re: Test driving a 17 HSE Luxury tomorrow - what to ask?

    Trinyquist wrote:
    As the title really. First LR, looking at spending under £45k. This one has popped up near me, D5 17 plate TDV6, HSE Luxury with deplorable tow bar. 35k miles, FSH. What questions should I be asking of the dealer and what should I be looking out for on the car? Anything that’s an immediate ‘no go’ or things of that nature.

    Any help greatly appreciated!


    I’d ask them would they always be able to supply a similar loan car when its booked in for warranty work and can the work be done within 7 days Whistle Whistle Whistle
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    17th Aug 2021 8:04 pm
  • harrythespider
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2018
    Location: cumbria
    Posts: 416
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery TDV6 HSE Aintree Green

    Yeh, Whippetman,,, because thats we get when we book ours in for work with the LR stealer, Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
    3.0 HSE. climate HUD active diff. elec towbar. FBH and timed climate.Capability plus pack.split TV. surround sound. Intelligent seating. adaptive lights, wade sensing. 360 cameras.pro pack.cooler.advanced tow, auto park,activity key+ more!!!!
    18th Aug 2021 7:48 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    Booked in within 7 days and a loaner please name if possible!
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    18th Aug 2021 7:53 pm
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