LR Experience (and I hope your dealer is throwing in a free half day? If not, ask for one) suggest that using premium quality diesel will help with the DPF. I haven't got one, but from regular reading on here it does seem that most of the problems are in older models fitted with DPF for continental markets. Fingers crossed!

It must have upgraded seats, the standard XS doesn't have the arm rests. You might be lucky and have the memory function too.

ad210358 wrote:

Not sure on the saving on the ££££££ Athelstan, there is less than 1 mpg difference between my SD4 than my old manual.

I didn't say that much would be saved - only £££££

But with hindsight I probably was liberal with the potential savings, so like all the world's economies I'll downgrade myself to a respectable £££

However upon examination of LR's own data the average fuel consumption for the auto box over the maunal box per 100kms is 1.2ltrs of fuel. Given that her Ladyships' FL2 delivers a minimum of 850kms per tank full that equates to a fuel saving of 10.2ltrs (8.5 x 1.2 =10.2ltrs less fuel consumed)

In imperial measures LR state that in an auto you will be burning an extra 2.24 gallons of diesel to cover the same distance - per 850kms/528mls. Therefore the individual needs to calculate the cost saving over their usual annual mileage.

In her Ladyship's case that would be 16,000kms p.a., so that would be a saving of 192 litres of diesel - or 42 gallons. Here in CH that amount of fuel would cost CHF364 at today's FX that's GBP£243 approx., annual saving Manual vis Auto Box. Note that that saving is on current fuel prices, the cost of which is bound to increase per litre as each year progresses during your FL2 ownership cycle.

Or 243 Beer Tokens for the Pub today How many more will that be in 2013

Well, off to see it tomorrow but I did drop a slight clanger by getting my mileage wrong by 1500 miles when asked over the phone DOH!

Hopefully they won't be too bothered about that slightly higher mileage if a sale is in the bag and it was an honest mistake/guess as I didn't go and look at the readout!

Here is the car in question: http://www.guysalmon.wakefield.landrover.c...SImageWall

I you remember it THEM that took the mileage details down wrong

Pegleg wrote:

Good choice
I've a manual but wished I gone for an auto.
Wise move.

With an AUTO you have manual as well, with a Manual you have ..A MANUAL !!

around town 36 ish mpg,
decent run 40 to 41 mpg (after cleaning all the sheep droppings off !!!)

2012 SD4 XS Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

But a manual should be about £1000 cheaper. And it's a nice box (mine is, anyways).

Well the deal is done. Should collect next Saturday once the reg transfer has been done for my private plate. Very impressed with it. Luxurious interior and it drove nicely.

I nearly sh myself when I re-set the trip and it said 22mpg It gradually adjusted itself thank god to 33mpg.

The auto will take some getting used to because it is smooth enough but I can only describe it as 'pouncing' (not in a bad way) once you accelerate and I don't mean the kickdown. It's just that it has detected the need for a lower gear so it pounces and off you go.

Strange feeling after years of manuals. Once I have it, I will give it the beans on a familiar road simply to test the SD4 power (legally of course)

Thanks for the input folks

Look forward to seeing some pictures Kal.

Thanks

Pictures will follow once it is collected. Quick question about the auto though. Does it have a hill hold?

My dad drives a BMW 5 series (he will need a lift again this winter ) and when he stops at traffic lights on a hill, he can lift off the foot brake and the car will not roll back, no need to use the hand brake. 60 plate SD4 XS, Stornoway Grey, Arm rest pack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly--gT1RJdk

Wont roll back but may creep forwards, fl2 doesnt have the stationary hold think you are referring to.
My dads merc has that feature, just jab the brake pedal once and the car holds the brakes on until you press the throttle. At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

My SD4 will creep on the level but any slight incline will stop the creep and it never rolls backwards while in gear.

And you have this for the off road days (or very steep roads!)

http://www.freel2.com/forum/post145768.html