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disco chris
 


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Buying an imported D4 5.0 V8

Just wondered if there were any downsides to buying an imported vehicle? I've seen a Disco 4 5.0 V8 petrol auto for sale, imported from Japan, RHD. Not looking to purchase right now but something I would be potentially interested in doing in future if the D3 was to explode.
  
Post #233154928th Mar 2023 2:41 pm
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NJSS
 


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You would need to consider the position with regard to London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

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Post #233155028th Mar 2023 2:57 pm
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disco chris
 


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My D3 isn't compliant, so I can't be any worse off than I am now Laughing

It is technically compliant but I suppose you're right there may be some bureaucratic 'computer says no' situation which prevents an imported vehicle being correctly registered as compliant.
  
Post #233155328th Mar 2023 3:01 pm
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pjm-84
 


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It was the whole import that put me off. Much cheaper and easier to buy a 5.0L RRS or FFRR.
  
Post #233155528th Mar 2023 3:15 pm
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LT
 


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If you’re buying one that has already been imported and tested and has a V5, just double check by entering the registration in the government ULEZ website.

I think it will be compliant.
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2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
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Post #233155628th Mar 2023 3:19 pm
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disco chris
 


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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2...posit=true


This is the one I was looking at - already imported and with reg YJ11 PSN, all checks out on the govt ULEZ checker. Thumbs Up though hopefully I won't be in London too much longer anyway.

Thought it could be a pretty cool option one day if the D3 calls it a day, I hadn't realised anyone imported the RHD 5.0 V8 D4 into the UK. Would get rid of crankshaft anxiety Rolling with laughter
  
Post #233155928th Mar 2023 3:40 pm
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pjm-84
 


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Good price. When I was looking they were another 15k on that price.
  
Post #233156228th Mar 2023 3:55 pm
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pjm-84 wrote:
It was the whole import that put me off. Much cheaper and easier to buy a 5.0L RRS or FFRR.


And quicker too, with the big whizzy turny thing strapped to the top of the engine. Thumbs Up

A supercharged 5.0 D4 would be an interesting Q-car, however. Thumbs Up
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My next build, if I ever get time Laughing
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Post #233156628th Mar 2023 4:17 pm
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LT
 


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disco chris wrote:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207087603124?sort=relevance&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&minimum-badge-engine-size=5.0&model=Discovery%204&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ec1a1aa&radius=1500&make=Land%20Rover&page=1&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true


This is the one I was looking at - already imported and with reg YJ11 PSN, all checks out on the govt ULEZ checker. Thumbs Up though hopefully I won't be in London too much longer anyway.

Thought it could be a pretty cool option one day if the D3 calls it a day, I hadn't realised anyone imported the RHD 5.0 V8 D4 into the UK. Would get rid of crankshaft anxiety Rolling with laughter


I'd love that. Thumbs Up
 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired) 
 
Post #233157128th Mar 2023 4:41 pm
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pjm-84
 


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Sugar....caught myself looking at the white one...... Censored
  
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Famousfive
 


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that's been for sale for at least 6 months now - I remember being tempted a while back too!

Edit: the black one
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Post #233158728th Mar 2023 5:51 pm
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Quote:
Thought it could be a pretty cool option one day if the D3 calls it a day, I hadn't realised anyone imported the RHD 5.0 V8 D4 into the UK. Would get rid of crankshaft anxiety Rolling with laughter


Be prepared to change the timing chain tensioners on a MY11, they’re a perishable item…. See https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10104461-9340.pdf. While the TSB mentions up to MY13, the hard truth is that they’re an issue all the way until end of production.
  
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pjm-84
 


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Good point.......

Going to be good.
  
Post #233159328th Mar 2023 6:26 pm
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disco chris
 


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Good point. Should cost less than a new engine Laughing
  
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