03-23-2015, 01:09 AM | #1 |
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Decision time pls advise!!
So after months and months of reading the forum here and there, I am meeting the SA tomorrow to sign the papers. However, I have two choices I have boiled down to. And that is what they have left from 2014 models. Both are the same price.
1. 2014 Sparkling Brown Mocha Dakota 7 seater 30d 2. 2014 Space Grey Black Dakota Surround View 35i I have been so set on Space Grey until I saw the Sparkling Brown in the show room. I think it is beautiful and unique. My only concern is that it is a diesel engine and I have no previous experience driving one. My intention is to keep the car for at least 6-7 years. I don't need 7 seater nor do I really need the surround view. That is just what they have in stock. My head tells me to get the Space Grey coz it is just a practical color. But my heart tells me to get the Sparkling Brown. (I just think the color is beautiful especially with the Mocha Dakota interior. It just looks elegant IMHO. I am in Hong Kong so very little highway driving, no snow, and lots of city driving. So those who are current F15 owners...what would you advise based on your current ownership experience? Your advice is much appreciated!! Thank you in advance. Last edited by Flyer1234; 03-23-2015 at 06:27 PM.. |
03-23-2015, 01:47 AM | #2 |
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If it was my money I would take the 35i over the 30d based purely on your stated near to 100% city driving. The 30d engine is a great engine and you would have no long term problems, but I would suggest that you will find the petrol (gas) engine is better suited to city driving (IMO). As for colour - yes the brown is a good looking colour but I'd be wary of resale value with the space grey being a safer colour resale-wise (although if you are keep it for 6-7 years resale may not be an issue).
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03-23-2015, 01:50 AM | #3 |
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Diesel requires periodic longer driving cycles than what a gas powered urban vehicle does.
You would be better off in the 35i.
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03-23-2015, 04:32 AM | #4 |
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I own space gray, love the color, but I get it sprakling brown is really classy. Had it for a loaner car and it is just beautiful. One of my neighbours in Austria had a special order and has it with an M package. I love it. In case they put that dark chrome on it it will look great. Also E70 with sparkling brown (or whatever the brown color it had), still looks great. It might be a difficult sell though, as not too many people are into it. I would get the brown if I was you, as you feel it is better. Torque in diesel is awesome, I hear that the gasoline engine is great (never driven F15 gasoline). Surround View is an awesome option.
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03-23-2015, 06:35 AM | #5 |
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Personally, I would make that decision based on the engine, not the color. Both colors are great. I say drive them both and do some research on the engines and decide which is best for you..
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Expecting a May production so it should arrive in August. It is strange coz Sparkling Brown on the website looks brown. But in the flesh it looks almost like a dark bloody red. That is why I think it looks so unique and classy. |
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03-24-2015, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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The brown is not my cup of tea but as long as your happy that's what really matters!
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