Hi guys,
I know I've only just registered here but I did that for a particular reason (obviously), I want to try to help a good friend of mine who is not PC Literate but is Extremely Impetuous LOL.
He, like me, is in his senior years and has always wanted a RR Vogue, despite being an ardent Merc fan. Well his impetuism has gotten to him again, and last night he told me he had put his car up for sale on AutoTr**** and he was going to get a Vogue, probably circa 2004.
I jumped in right away and asked, "what research have you done into the differences between models / spec / year to year around this time ? "None" was his reply.
I'm a Vectra owner and have come to appreciate how important it is to recognise the major changes between like for like models, on a year by year basis.
My own car was a half canbus model, whereas the following year the "full" canbus was implemented.
So, my question relates to the year 2004. Is there any specific drawback or benefit in looking at a model from this particular year, or is there little technical difference in the basic electronics from 2004 to 2005/6 ?
Apart from the electronics, are there any serious implications to engine/body/build specifications that he should be looking at as well ?
He has said that his "minimum" specs for the "new car" should include - automatic, diesel (or petrol with lpg conversion would be a BIG plus), beige seats with blue piping, side steps and parking sensors. Sat Nav would be ok but not essential due to the technology advances in this field since 2004.
There will probably be something else I've missed. BUT, you get the picture at least I hope. What should he be wary of for 2004 if anything, and what might he appreciate he has missed out on from a later year if he finds one ?
A lot being asked here I know, but it will hopefully get a new Vogue owner started off on the right foot.
Thanks in anticipation guys !!
Woody
I know I've only just registered here but I did that for a particular reason (obviously), I want to try to help a good friend of mine who is not PC Literate but is Extremely Impetuous LOL.
He, like me, is in his senior years and has always wanted a RR Vogue, despite being an ardent Merc fan. Well his impetuism has gotten to him again, and last night he told me he had put his car up for sale on AutoTr**** and he was going to get a Vogue, probably circa 2004.
I jumped in right away and asked, "what research have you done into the differences between models / spec / year to year around this time ? "None" was his reply.
I'm a Vectra owner and have come to appreciate how important it is to recognise the major changes between like for like models, on a year by year basis.
My own car was a half canbus model, whereas the following year the "full" canbus was implemented.
So, my question relates to the year 2004. Is there any specific drawback or benefit in looking at a model from this particular year, or is there little technical difference in the basic electronics from 2004 to 2005/6 ?
Apart from the electronics, are there any serious implications to engine/body/build specifications that he should be looking at as well ?
He has said that his "minimum" specs for the "new car" should include - automatic, diesel (or petrol with lpg conversion would be a BIG plus), beige seats with blue piping, side steps and parking sensors. Sat Nav would be ok but not essential due to the technology advances in this field since 2004.
There will probably be something else I've missed. BUT, you get the picture at least I hope. What should he be wary of for 2004 if anything, and what might he appreciate he has missed out on from a later year if he finds one ?
A lot being asked here I know, but it will hopefully get a new Vogue owner started off on the right foot.
Thanks in anticipation guys !!
Woody