Picked up my Causeway Grey LR4...

[Quijote]

For reference i got a 2010 HSE LUX with 33,000miles on it and CPO for $43k just last week...

I'm sure that is a good deal given the current market. And if you are trying to stay on a low 40's budget then that's a good find.

But to me, assuming a new LUX can be had for high 50's - call it 57-58k, that 14-15k difference is not worth it. We are 4 months away from 2014's.

In a few months I can get a 3.5 to 4 year newer car, brand new, to my specs, with a choice of new interior colors, upgraded NAV, more bugs ironed out, full warranty and no unknown history to worry about.

I see several 2011 LUX cars asking ~$50k. That's insane. Right now is not a good time to buy any car used, IMO.

That's my point of view. Mind you, as I said, my point of view is skewed because I can afford a new one. But still, I have trouble spending more than ~$50k on a car, so I have to find a compelling reason to go above that.

 

[alexcorral]

I could never find a "compelling" reason to spend $56K on an LR4 and $67K on a RRS other than I really like them both

There are many other SUVs we could have got for half the cost but like Count Laszlo once said: "Once you get the Land Rover bug, you can not shake it. One can not pin point why they are so special, they just are... uncanny indeed".

 

[Agarabaghi]

I'm sure that is a good deal given the current market. And if you are trying to stay on a low 40's budget then that's a good find.

But to me, assuming a new LUX can be had for high 50's - call it 57-58k, that 14-15k difference is not worth it. We are 4 months away from 2014's.

In a few months I can get a 3.5 to 4 year newer car, brand new, to my specs, with a choice of new interior colors, upgraded NAV, more bugs ironed out, full warranty and no unknown history to worry about.

I see several 2011 LUX cars asking ~$50k. That's insane. Right now is not a good time to buy any car used, IMO.

That's my point of view. Mind you, as I said, my point of view is skewed because I can afford a new one. But still, I have trouble spending more than ~$50k on a car, so I have to find a compelling reason to go above that.

haha fair enough... here is another kicker... i dont even have a license... shes been in the garage since i bought it... then again i havent had a license in 6 yrs and my discovery also sat =P ...

I didnt wanna spend more than 40k on a "new" to me car... and i would never buy a new car... to either their own. Im happy to have 0 debt and 0 payments on anything and keeping my car budget around 40k allows me to continue this life style =D

The extra features in the new one were not enough to warrant a $15k jump in price. Plus having ease of mind that my car is under warranty till 2016 or 100,000 miles which is basically the same as if i got a new 2013 ... (4yr/50k)... oh well im happy and my garage is happy, and my friends who drive me around are happier...

 

[Quijote]

haha fair enough... here is another kicker... i dont even have a license... shes been in the garage since i bought it... then again i havent had a license in 6 yrs and my discovery also sat =P ...

I didn't wanna spend more than 40k on a "new" to me car... and i would never buy a new car... to either their own. Im happy to have 0 debt and 0 payments on anything and keeping my car budget around 40k allows me to continue this life style =D

The extra features in the new one were not enough to warrant a $15k jump in price. Plus having ease of mind that my car is under warranty till 2016 or 100,000 miles which is basically the same as if i got a new 2013 ... (4yr/50k)... oh well im happy and my garage is happy, and my friends who drive me around are happier...

Hey, it's a good deal. No doubt. The warranty is the key part. But unless you have a VERY late build 2010, you probably have ~3.5 years of warranty. If it works for you, then great. Like I said, it has to do with how much you are comfortable spending. This car did it for you, and that's great.

I am not against used cars provided they are a good deal. I just bought a 6-year old 911 Turbo in December. Bought it outright. My Turbo was $17k undervalued according to the registry of motors vehicles, so I had to pay taxes on an additional $17k over what I paid. But that shows the kind of deal I got. When I bought my CPO Boxster S it wasn't even 2 years old, had 13k miles, was a $64k MSRP car, and I paid $40,500.

Better example: I bought my wife's Mini Cooper, as a 3 year old car (with nearly a year of warranty left), with 18k miles for $16k. MSRP new? $26.5k. That's a 40% discount.

I value a new car a lot. Especially when I may keep it for a long time and past the warranty period. I could see keeping my LR4 for 8-10 years if I don't like the next gen. I am also a firm believer in never buying the first year car. I also have further restrictions on interior color, equipment, etc.

 

[Agarabaghi]

I agree with all your points.

On the the 1st yr make especially, but to me the Lr4 is actually a 5th yrs version of the LR3 with all the issues somewhat resolved haha...

 

[Quijote]

I agree with all your points.

On the the 1st yr make especially, but to me the Lr4 is actually a 5th yrs version of the LR3 with all the issues somewhat resolved haha...

That is true to a point. Absolutely with regard to the chassis. But the weak points with Land Rovers have always been the electrics/electronics.

 

[LR4TQ]

Finally got around to install some of my Asfir skid plates. The front skid plate fits perfectly without any issue but i am having fitment problems with the transmission plate. It hits the exhaust but I plan on getting the truck on a lift to get a better view. I am also waiting to install the rear diff plate. Here are some photos:

Also installed the air tank plate...you never know! This one went on very easily, a 5min job:

 

[umbertob]

The tranny plate from Tactical 4x4 doesn't fit my 2013 either (without modifications, which they are working on.) According to Eric / Kep, Land Rover added a new exhaust bracket right behind the cats, which wasn't there on earlier model years, and gets in the way of their transmission plate. I am guessing the Asfir plate has got the same issue.

 

[Finlayforprez]

LR4TQ,

Wow - looks AWESOME. Beautiful truck.

I am glad to hear the air tank guard went on easy, as I am getting one as well. Derek at Urban Offroad was telling me on Saturday that the transmission plate did some have some fitment issues. Thanks for posting the photos - looks great.

Let me know how the rear differential installation goes, as that's next after the air tank guard.

-David

 

[Kaaae]

those are next on my list.... before the bumper.... and tire carrier.... and roof rack... and lights... etc....