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rogc
 


Member Since: 02 Sep 2015
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Unknown ColourDiscovery 3
2.0 vs 3.0 D5

I had the opportunity to take both for a test today. I must say I was very impressed with the D5 handling. The 2.0 is very revvy, not as refined, but does get down the road very respectfully. The 3.0 unsurprisingly is a familiar beast, refined, but didnt seem to be as responsive as the 2.0, may be that the 2.0 felt quicker due to the revs?. The 3.0 is certainly quicker past 60mph.
A couple of observations. The 2.0 handles better, 60kg less over the front wheels is very noticeable, the braking is also better. The 3.0 still suffers from lack of throttle response from a standstill, ie a short delay before it responds where the 2.0 doesn't suffer from this.
Looking around the used D4's after I am sold on the D5. Now just need to find a good deal, as I certainly cannot afford the HSE at book price Sad
  
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110CSW
 


Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Broadspeed already doing nice discounts. Order book when I asked at launch was 2-4 months depending on engine, ie normal wait.

I've always found the 2 litre to be a bit slow in the DS as a single turbo so looking forward to trying it as a twin turbo.

If I was ordering a D5 now I would go for the two litre but overall I would prefer to see what the new engines are like in 1-2 years and whether they do anything to soften the back end (of the car). There is an interesting thread on the DS forum about their views on the D5 rear.
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al cope
 


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Has anyone spec'd or considered the 3ltr petrol D5?

Al
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Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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Gareth
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I think Ken is getting one. Would probably be my choice too, if I was buying now. I'm hanging back a year or so to see what the next generation of power train brings.
  
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SafariDave
 


Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

The new BMW engine will probably be the replacement.
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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J77
 


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BMW?

It'll be all LR built Ingenium engines, surely?
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SafariDave
 


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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

this is where I read it, the V8 option. The D5 should have a V8.
http://www.roverparts.com/News/archive/JLR...oBMWV8.cfm
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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J77
 


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Ahh, we only get the V6 in the D5.
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RODDO
 


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England 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4

We have a 3.0 coming with trick diff option...just need a front winch now
  
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jjvd21
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackLR3

Unless LR do create a SVR option of the D5 I highly doubt they'll ever drop a V8 into it. They'll likely keep the V8 for the RRS and FFRR supercharged versions. The last few years of the D4 all had supercharged V6 petrol versions with similar horsepower to the previous V8 model.
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