(20-07-2012 07:09am)rvsvet Wrote:  It is so easy to loose control of the purse strings when browsing the options list. Some of the reasoning I used when deciding how many of the options on my "want list" I actually bought is :
What options will be "must haves" not just for me, but for the majority of Evoque buyers and therefore make the car more marketable at resale time in a few years?
Will I derive year round benefit from an option, or will it be useful in limited circumstances
How difficult would it be to manage without an option (how difficult is it to close a tailgate manually? How difficult is it to use your finger to dip your headlights as oncoming traffic approaches)
Agree with most here that spare wheel is essential, no matter how close you live or work to a LR dealer or tyre fitter, you dont want to be caught out on a long distance trip with a side wall tear, because a can of goo can do nothing for this.
Finally, if an option ticks all the above boxes, can I justify paying LR's price for it. This approach is "the head ruling the heart" but I guess we all have differing priorities and budgets to consider when selecting options.