So which are the best fixed steps. Lots of pricing variety so I guess also lots of quality variation. Geoff

Having had both aftermarket and genuine fixed steps I'd now always go with the genuine ones. Yes they will be more expensive but if you're bunging £50k+ on a new FFRR why save a few hundred quid on non-genuine steps. 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black

Echo that. I recently swapped out of an SDV8 for a much newer 5.0SC and whilst the dealer was a little reluctant at first request, I got fixed steps and roof rails into the deal at less than RRP. As Rob says, if you’re contemplating spending around £50K, a few hundred here or there is lost in the overall price.

Which engine are you thinking of Geoff? I’m thinking of changing to a newer L405 too and currently have the SDV8 but that engine was dropped on the later models. I read in here that the later 6 cylinder diesels don’t have the anti roll suspension system that the V8 cars have and can be comparatively ‘wallowy’

The car I was looking at was a 5L petrol I now mainly do such short journeys a diesel isn’t my best option so it’s either petrol or electric for me, My regular journeys are less then 20 miles so a 400e is not out of the question so I might just wait until the “all electric” Range Rover appears as that may suppress the cost of a used 400e even further Geoff

The 50 badges must mean that it's one of the 50 year limited editions? That might make it a bit more valuable in years to come.
Like the colours BTW

I bought my 2021 AB only recently - if that combo had been available I’d have gone for it I reckon. Love that tan interior - and you almost never see it. Reckon you’d get used to the blue - and it would be easy to spot in car parks. Probably less likely to be nicked too since the average Albanian drug dealer probably isn’t keen on a bright blue L405…

I had the same side steps issue on my purchase - I had Sytner fit the fixed side steps at a discount. They’re about £1600 fully fitted, but they did them for me as part of the deal for about £850.

thats a rip off price for fixed steps even though they are OE..

mine cost £150 off ebay [hawkes] and do the job.. ... - .- -.




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I take the same view as Rob99 - if you’re dropping £50k on a FFRR then why skimp on some non OEM parts… but take the point that they’re obviously more expensive than aftermarket bits.

Well I've decided to not rush into things and spend 40 grand on a new car. My existing car ticks all the boxes for me and I can use SWMBOs car (petrol) for the short journeys next job will be rear ACE pipes I think. Geoff

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I’ll have a £5 with you they still have it in a month, try again then.

Do it in person though, at least they know you’re serious that way.

J

I was down that way so I dropped in they spent a lot of time justifying the current price and how they would have to pay for the steps and the warranty- didn’t seem like they played as a team. On the screen they still have the £55k price I pointed out that it was in Autotrader for £53k which was lower than the extra special, keep it to yourself deal of £54k that they offered me. Does make it difficult to believe a word they say - they give proper salesmen (I used to be one) a bad name  Geoff