Not sure if I am putting this in the correct section - so apologies in advance....

So after much research and searching for a new RR..

Both cars below are 4.4's AB.

I could go for a pre-reg (few hundred miles) 2018MY in the colour /spec that I would be very happy with - advertised price around £108K (configuration list price for the same spec is c. £111K)

or .....
I could go for a MY2017 car (with virtually zero miles,on an 18 plate) in virtually the same spec as above - advertised in the mid 80K.

Big difference!
Would love to hear feedback on :
a. Am I being stupid to even consider the 18MY car given the difference in cost?
b. Does anybody have an handle on how much discount I could expect to achieve on either cars given they are pre-reg and physically sat there.

What would you do?

Many thanks!

Easy answer, if I was in the market I'd buy the 2017MY 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black

If both cars are on the 18 plate then 2017MY as in three years the value will be based solely on the reg and spec.

I went for an 18 plate MY17 with delivery miles and saved £20k. That's a big saving for a new grille and some improvements that are backward steps in my opinion.
I'm not jealous or feel I want to upgrade every time I see a new model in fact I don't particularly like the new grille so I'm very happy with mine but it has started to have a few electronic issues.

Are the electronic faults all to do with the infotainment?

Is the 17MY also in a colour scheme that you like? If so, it’s a complete “no brainier” at that level of discount!!

adrian72 wrote:

Are the electronic faults all to do with the infotainment?

I've had camera's 'not working', infotainment freezing on start up, dipped beamed headlamp fault so standard issue MY17 faults. Dealer has had a look but can't see anything wrong.
I've also had a pungent odour from the heating especially when you give it the beans, really unpleasant which they have applied an update for so we'll see but only when it gets cold later in the year.
Also, some trim on the roof looks badly fitted so all in all a good example

In regards colour I've gone for Santorini black with black pack, happy with that !

My 17 and go out and have a party with the 20k saving.....I’m sure all on here will come and help celebrate the saving!

Bill Filters are in fact so good that in certain circumstances, when the ambient air is already polluted, a diesel car will tend to extract more particles from the air than it emits. Emissions Analytics worked with........etc etc

He who dies with the most toys wins...

Deal done, picking the car up tomorrow. 2017MY car on a 2018 plate, no miles.
very very happy with the price, car and spec.... big big cost difference v's equivalent spec 2018 car.

Excellent

What colour did you manage to secure?

Carpathian grey with ivory interior
Pics and details to follow.

sounds the dogs!! look forward to the pics!! Well done, thats what I would have bought!! all smug in my new plug!

2021 Westminster Black D300
2013 Vogue SE - gone
Some Porsche Cayenne guff pretending to be a 4x4!!
2006 Vogue
2004 Vogue
2001 Vogue

Sounds great, looking forward to seeing those pictures

I did similar in March. No regrets. Enjoy!