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D3 or D4
I have a lovely d3 manual 117,500mls love her to bits she runs like a dream but do I keep her or change for a d4 what more will i get besides a automatic ? and some finance do like the look of the 4 tho many thanks steve
2nd Dec 2012 5:46 pm
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2nd Dec 2012 6:05 pm
Dave T
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I changed a couple of months ago, don't regret it at all, still feels like home but better.
Oh and I love spending my money Dave Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
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2nd Dec 2012 7:29 pm
crews control
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I agonised for ages before going from 3 to 4... one of the biggest problems is the 4 isn't different enough!
In the end it was all about the sweet engine for me... and the fact that my old 3 was wearing out!
2nd Dec 2012 7:39 pm
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2nd Dec 2012 7:44 pm
Dave T
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dangerdave wrote:
Dave, I am only a poor person, I have to watch the pennies!
So am I, I can only afford it as I'm a pensioner ........... My navy pension pays for the car, no way I could afford it otherwise. Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
2nd Dec 2012 8:04 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Save your money. Enjoy the D3. Its basically the same car.
I avoided the 7 year service by p/x for the D4 - a rather expensive option
I still use my father in laws D3 and as much as I still love the drive of the D3 , the D3 doesn't really compare at all to the D4, power, comfort, looks etc.D4 2010 HSE Santorini Black
D3 2005 SE Java Black - p/x to D4
D2 2001 GS - p/x to D3
D1 1998 - p/x to D2
5th Dec 2012 3:37 pm
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5th Dec 2012 6:03 pm
stephenw46
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thanks for the replys have washed and polished her and she is not going any were at the moment got a few things to do like egr removal and remap and might even need anew clutch but thats only going to be £2000 and every time i look at her she makes me smile many thanks steve
5th Dec 2012 7:42 pm
Landylad
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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No comparison in my opinion. Although they share the same shape, they are completely different beasts in terms of refinement, handling, power delivery, economy and street cred.
Something new was breaking on a weekly basis on my D3 and that's fine if you like tinkering. But when stuff like your air suspension compressor goes, you know it's time to trade the old dear in for a younger fillie.
Yes, a heck of a lot of money to part with, but if you get something, say a year old, and the right spec and miles, you won't regret it.If in doot, flat oot!!
5th Dec 2012 10:49 pm
discoboy
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Is the D4 proving to be a more reliable beast? Have they changed so much that went wrong with the D3 (I won't list all the known common things here!) ?
5th Dec 2012 11:13 pm
Landylad
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Well, I can't speak of my latest D4, as I've only owned it 3 weeks, but so far so good (other than draining the battery, but we think that's an acknowledged issue with a known fix).
But the GS I had from brand new, only really had one fault in the 15 months I had it and that was when the electric windows started playing up. Then again, as that was one of the first D4's off the production line, I would like to think much of the early teething problems with the new model, have now been resolved.
In many ways, and I know many D3 owners argue against this, but I feel that it's a complete different car. Almost like when Ford changed the older style Mondeo (rounded shaped one) for the new one (squad shaped). It was like night and day and almost as if they had found a new design team and engineering department. Everything seemed so much better in terms of build quality, functionality and refinement.
The D3 is a sound vehicle, but in this modern era of having to compete with the X5's, Q7's and even emerging Eastern countries who are bringing out affordable and reliable 4x4's, the D4 was very badly needed for LR and imho, has seen a resurgence in their sales in the UK across their range.
God, I sound like a sales rep If in doot, flat oot!!
6th Dec 2012 1:51 pm
discoboy
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Landylad wrote:
Well, I can't speak of my latest D4, as I've only owned it 3 weeks, but so far so good (other than draining the battery, but we think that's an acknowledged issue with a known fix).
But the GS I had from brand new, only really had one fault in the 15 months I had it and that was when the electric windows started playing up. Then again, as that was one of the first D4's off the production line, I would like to think much of the early teething problems with the new model, have now been resolved.
In many ways, and I know many D3 owners argue against this, but I feel that it's a complete different car. Almost like when Ford changed the older style Mondeo (rounded shaped one) for the new one (squad shaped). It was like night and day and almost as if they had found a new design team and engineering department. Everything seemed so much better in terms of build quality, functionality and refinement.
The D3 is a sound vehicle, but in this modern era of having to compete with the X5's, Q7's and even emerging Eastern countries who are bringing out affordable and reliable 4x4's, the D4 was very badly needed for LR and imho, has seen a resurgence in their sales in the UK across their range.
God, I sound like a sales rep
Yes I can understand that from a marketing and sales POV, nicer interior, stronger engines, freshened bodywork. I was thinking more in terms of engineering components. What are the major differences between the 2 disregarding engine and gearbox. Suspension compressor, EPB, sunroof drains, wire chafing, suspension bushes, alternator etc, have these items been upgraded or replaced to better more reliable units?
6th Dec 2012 2:37 pm
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