+1 ^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.
As for the BSM and Surround camera they are nice options but not needed for the good view presented by the Discovery Sport.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.
I know they pulled those features for a short time are they not available again now in differently named packages?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.
Which engine did you choose for your F Pace build ?F Pace seems quite a bit pricier. I built one online, and in order to get leather seats (not the synthetic) it was around 58k with similar tech/black pack as my DS. Don't get me wrong, I like the F pace (and jags in general), but you pay more for the performance they offer.
I looked at the international JLR site the other day and they were offering BSM, heads-up display, and several other options that don't seem to be available in the US, or maybe aren't available now, but no ACC offered. They were even offering the surround camera again and different windwhelds that I hadn't seen before (heated vs sun attenuating; in NC I would have preferred the sun version to the heated version). So, I guess someday more features will gradually become available. I read somewhere it was supplier issues, but who knows for sure.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.
Congrats on the new DS!I pulled the trigger on Monday. Huge decision. This my first new car, first luxury car, first SUV. Coming from driving 2-doors all my life. I'm getting married next year so it was time to get something bigger. That feeling of 60K instantly vanishing from your bank account is pretty new too.
We should probably start another thread specific to the F-Pace versus the DS. Your questions are similar to mine but I suspect we are in the minority as most buyers these days are just looking for a sporty crossover-suv that can handle inclement weather conditions well or "soft off roading" (I hate that term). Anyways, I'll save my overall opinions about the F-Pace for another thread.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.).