Disbelief that Xenon/LED’s are only available on a $9,565 package?

[sammin]

I'm having a hard time believing that LR would only include Xenon/LED’s as part of their $9,565 LUX Package, and not make them available as a stand alone option.

Based on past experience with model year changes...do you think there is a chance of this being made available as a stand alone option on the 2011's? (US spec)

 

[tjp74]

Then my $59K HSE Lux Plus isn't special any more is it?

It's so that people who likes to buy fully loaded models feel special and exclusive. Many car manufactors do that. They tie up certain options in a package and make some options only available on top of the line model.

When it comes to buying cars, there are two type of buyers. 1. who buys car with options they only need. 2. Who buys top of the line with every option whether needed or not. I am the latter type.

When I considered LR4, it has to be HSE lux plus with all the bells and whistles like folding mirrors, tow assist and surround camera. If the car had optional $2500 rear entertainment system and $2500 20" wheels, I would have gotten them too.
And it makes me feel good that mine is different then average LR4s out there

But seriously, I consider any car over $20K a luxury and waste not a neccessity. If you are buying a $50K car/truck, why not go all the way and get a loaded one for $60K. Few bucks more per month.

 

[DennisL]

I don't think the LEDs were a must have to my wife. The Xenons were! I believe when car shopping, price all vehicles to your requirements. Then just go from there. Our initial surprise was how the LR4's were a "good deal" when comparing. Are we now glad we bought the LR4 over a GX460!!!!!!!!

Dennis

 

[NaraBronzeLR4]

Option for option, horsepower for horsepower, the LR4 is the best value out there, period. Even loaded to the hilt, it's still thousands cheaper than any other offering with the same off-road potential, IMO.

 

[sammin]

Thanks guys for talking some sense into me....I guess I was trying to get by on the cheap....but you're correct..feature for feature compared to lots of other lux brands, LR4 is on top in terms of price, function and style.

 

[DennisL]

Please don't forget the safety aspect of the Land Rover family! Even the older Rovers displayed outstanding crash durability.

What price does anyone of us want to put on our family & friends?

Dennis

 

[jwest]

Please don't forget the safety aspect of the Land Rover family! Even the older Rovers displayed outstanding crash durability.

What price does anyone of us want to put on our family & friends?

Dennis

The Disco I has one of the very worst offset frontal ratings I've seen. Roll overs are also fairly devastating in the the older ones.

 

[DennisL]

The Disco I has one of the very worst offset frontal ratings I've seen. Roll overs are also fairly devastating in the the older ones.

Thanks for the correction. I never want to mislead anyone. I apologize to all. When I buy new vehicles, I've tried to research any glaring problems in any aspect of a vehicle. Guess I missed these when buying the new Disco I & Disco II back in time.

Please tell me & all on this board where you find your valuable source of information; so that we might benefit from it.

Thanks again,

Dennis

 

[jwest]

the crash test info is available if you look for it. compared to other lesser made cars, which there are many, 'm sure it did better in roll overs but i have seem some roll over photos from a former owner that showed it simply collapse in the front section where driver and passenger sit.

 

[DennisL]

The Disco I has one of the very worst offset frontal ratings I've seen.

Did you, by chance, see these? It's the only factual info I could come up with now & probably in the late 1990's.

From: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=312

From: YouTube

YouTube- Dateline reports on IIHS Crash Test of 1996 SUV's 1 of 2

Thanks,
Dennis