Picked up my SD4 HSE today, traded in a BMW E39 525d Sport Auto. The BMW, whilst fun to drive, was fidgety, harsh and at times downright uncomfortable, and poor in snow, so wanted something a little more relaxing and comfortable to drive, but with decent inclement weather ability. I was originally looking at Volvo and Honda, and perhaps Lexus, having discounted the Freelander on price and reliability. However after some research and a test drive I was sold.

It's an HSE, Stornoway Grey, Ebony leather and piano black trim. It is supposed to also have a detachable towbar and body side mouldings, but these apparently didn't arrive in time to be fitted - so will be done later.

Overall very happy with the vehicle, but not driven her too far today - we have been moving house and I'm exhausted so didn't want to risk a knock so early on.

Bought from Stratstone Burnham in Berks - dealer experience was average, I felt I bought the car rather than it being sold to me and was a little disappointed in some aspects of service at times, but will probably use it for first service and see.

Who's the weird looking guy stealing it?

Great looking car mate.

dunroof wrote:

Who's the weird looking guy stealing it?

It's a cardboard cutout and he is holding it up  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

SimonB wrote:

. It is supposed to also have a detachable towbar and body side mouldings, but these apparently didn't arrive in time to be fitted - so will be done later.

tis fine as it is good sir  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

Looks great (Even better with the towbar)

Thanks for the generous comments. Spent some more time driving it today, needed to finish off moving some small pieces of furniture, not a hope in the BMW, but still had to leave the boot open a touch and tied down. Should have bought the Honda

Very easy car to drive, steering is very much lighter than the beemer, but am getting used to it.

npinks wrote:

dunroof wrote:

Who's the weird looking guy stealing it?

It's a cardboard cutout and he is holding it up

chicken george wrote:

tis fine as it is good sir Thumbs Up

thats Ok then my friend, but do tell where the hell is 'Berskhire' 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

simon, you are either very tall or you got a very stunted FL2!!!  TO DARE IS TO DO

I never noticed that Simon, you must be at least 6'10", How do you fit in it

R1JIM wrote:

simon, you are either very tall or you got a very stunted FL2!!!

first thing i noticed too.

Nice motor by the way.  Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

Looks good, and will always have a clean roof  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Bet he's got a sunroof!

chicken george wrote:

thats Ok then my friend, but do tell where the hell is 'Berskhire'

dunroof wrote:

Bet he's got a sunroof! Laughing

I do in fact, but not for that purpose. A combination of being tall, 6'4" and perspective I think. I hadn't really appreciated how it looked until you all pointed it out.

I read in one of the reviews that tall people would find headroom a problem, I can't say I do, never really given it a thought, maybe I have the seat very low (or I should close the sunroof )

SimonB - I think they sold you the vehicle I ordered many months ago. No wonder it takes so long to get one down-under - they keep selling them to the locals! Nice bit of kit anyway.