Hindsight... would you do it again?

Here is my summary list of similar CUV:

petcha said:

At about 1600 miles in...Absolutely!

The DS is fun to drive, unique looking and decently priced. Also, I think it offers the most functionality in its class - with the large, moveable backseat, 3rd row option and big cargo area.

I could have spent the same amount of money (or more) on an MDX or Grand Cherokee like everyone else around me, but love having something different.

Best of luck with your decision.

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Exactly the same as petcha - I was looking for a driver's car but functional for the family - it replaced a boring to drive Honda Pilot. Having come from BMW for many years - it tough with almost all luxury brands being a non driver's car but rather a soft, disconnected, cushy and boring to drive...

I hope everyone test drives similar vehicles and gets an impression of what the forum members have to say about their DS.

This was my list - took a few months to sort it out - I made a spreadsheet when I was looking.
So here's short summary list:

• LR Discovery Sport - best value for the price point - good standard features - limited list of options made it easier to configure and locate. Co worker and I originally looked for SE trim but ended up with higher trims. My second Land Rover product - last was LR3 and this DS shows the same electrical annoyances occasionally. I have the Discovery Sport HSE and my co worker has the HSE Luxury trim. >
  
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - best options & features built in - same heat/cool seats as Land Rover, connected drive, good overall. Air suspension made it similar to LR4 / Range Rovers but pricing was half of RR. Ranked #2
  
• BMW X3 - 35i was good - coming from 15 years of BMW - had the firm ride with overboosted EPS steering but more stiff ride with RFT tires. Ranked as #3
  
• BMW X4 - 28i - same as above - less cargo space due to coupe slope rear. Ranked as #4
  
• Audi Q5 - 3L - soft ride - disconnected steering - body rolls - corner dips - difficult to maintain center at high speeds. Ranked as #5
  
• Porsche Macan S - priciest and offered the best ride but small inside - seats were over bolstered and uncomfortable - limited cargo space - dealer support was awful - hard to find with options / color due to popular status (2nd year). Ranked #6
  
  
• Mercedes GLE300 - pricey for updated ML series interior - very soft - boring drive - exterior same as ML. Ranked LAST

Even with the shortcomings of the Discovery Sport, I have to say after 15 years with BMW and 1 year with LR3 HSE - the drive connection, pricing, dealer support, and ride satisfaction goes to the Discovery Sport...

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I am going to be that guy and say maybe for a couple of reasons.

1. I am a little annoyed that they pulled the blind spot monitoring and surround camera. Not too concerned about the auto emergency braking, but it probably is one of those nice to have when you need it deals. Would this make me not buy the car? No, but if I had to do it all over again, I might wait for LR to figure out their glitches and put these features back in the car.

2. The other reason that might make me think twice, the upcoming F-Pace. Pricing is similar, the looks are just as good or arguably better, more options for power train, but no third row option.

That all said, still love the car and have no regrets buying it.

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As for the BSM and Surround camera they are nice options but not needed for the good view presented by the Discovery Sport.
The view is so wide open that you can drive with turning your head to see what is around you when changing lanes or merging into traffic. I just drive normally as I have been driving for over 30 years by "Look in mirror", "Signal", "Turn head to check blind spots", then "Maneuver".

Now on the other hand, if you get the Evoque with very limited viewing then yes you definitely would want those options.

The Jaguar F Pace definitely looks interesting for sure.
My dealer says the low priced diesel option engine will not be available on the first year - he says the new Ingenium gasoline engine will be the first year model F Pace....

I will wait for the diesel engine myself...

Almost 5000 miles in. I love it. Some things to sort out.....The back seat squeaks. I am awaiting a possible fix since this seems to be a common issue.

When I ordered mine, it was supposed to have adaptive cruise control. Between ordering and production, the specs changed and they do not offer this, nor Blind Spot. In my opinion, this will definitely hinder the resale and/or trade-in value. Quite a bummer. At the same time I purchased my DS, my wife purchased a Volvo XC60. They are nearly identical in size. The electronics on the Volvo are much more refined. I am SO JEALOUS of her adaptive cruise control as it is functions perfectly.

However, when we ride in my DS. it feels larger and there are more places to put your stuff in the cabin.

All things considered, I would purchase again. I would seriously consider trading it on for a 2017 if JLR can get the adaptive cruise control and blind spot figured out by then.

Would I Do it Again?

19.5k miles on my Disco. Absolutely! In fact I am planning on it when the new engine comes out. I was sorry to see the Blind Spot Monitoring disappear as an option. It was available when I ordered mine but I did not get it and wish I had but I am adapting (I drove various Jeeps for 25 years and thought they had outstanding visibility).

Have I had issues? Absolutely - see my posts here - some are new and unresolved as of yet. Most have been dealer related and some product issues but as complicated as the cars have become today I think any car will have issues, particularly new models.

Compared to the F-Pace? Hard to say. Disco is taller. F-Pace is longer. My question would be which is more off-road worthy? I'm not an off-roader, per se, but I am frequently on gravel and dirt roads, driving in fields, etc., so I will keep my bias on the LRDS until we get more data on the F-Pace (wade depth, approach, departure and crossover angles, etc.).

All I can say is my LRDS has been a dream in any condition I've put her up against (haven't been in snow yet). I love driving the car and how it rides and looks. Her quirks just give her personality and character. All-in she's less annoying than my girlfriend - what more could I ask?

Best of luck!