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LURCHER
Member Since: 27 Jan 2007
Location: Hampshire uk
Posts: 58
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I am about to change from my dear old D3 in Belize green 170000 miles to a newer D4 , I am looking at a 11 plate and a 62 both with lowish mileage . The 62 has the rotary gear selection . Would anyone know how much difference there is between the two , and is it likely that cruise can be retrofitted ?
Many thanks D3 x2 D4 XS
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 16th Jul 2013 11:15 am |
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TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
Posts: 1214
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Someone else will come along with a more informed answer, but I think the rotary selection on the 62 plate means it has the 8 speed box not the earlier (6?) version. Disco3 is now gone but not forgotten. Waiting for Disco6 with full aluminium construction weight reduction and hybrid engine...
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| 16th Jul 2013 11:20 am |
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Paul White
Member Since: 27 Jan 2012
Location: Marshfield, Nr Bath
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Yep, 8 speed box. Much smoother/acceleration, better fuel consumption 
Paul 2014 Face Lift D4 HSE Aintree Green
2012 D4 HSE Aintree Green Gone
2011 D4 XS Galway Green Gone
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| 16th Jul 2013 11:57 am |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
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I moved from a MY2011 D4 with a 6 speed box to a MY2012 with the 8 speed box (rotary selector) and the difference is noticeable. The 8 speed box is just so much smoother and it transforms what was a great car into a brilliant car. The 8 speed also has the addition of the flappy paddles behind the steering wheel, which at first I thought were a bit of a gimmick but are actually quite useful in everyday driving and much prefer them when driving off-road Cheers Ian
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| 16th Jul 2013 3:40 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
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Forgot to add about the cruise control, yes it can be added but you will have to purchase the buttons from somebody like TLO and then get somebody with a Faultmate (eg Wiggs or Geoff.) to enable it for you Cheers Ian
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| 16th Jul 2013 3:42 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18455
 
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Sorry it's off topic but would you mind emailing me some photos of your Belize Green D3 to martin@disco3.co.uk or add them to the gallery  06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 16th Jul 2013 3:42 pm |
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GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
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I did same as Hairy Dan
I looked at a higher spec 6 speed but then tried the 8 speed. No contest, so smooth and better MPG
I gave up the electric seats for the XS but I am pleased I did D4 HSE - Aintree Green
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Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
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| 16th Jul 2013 3:43 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Just to add,afaik the 2011 had 245bhp...the 2012 8-speed has 255bhp.... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 16th Jul 2013 4:05 pm |
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shalz
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: London
Posts: 70
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i've tried both and the 8-speed makes a noticeable difference and is a lot smoother. the power delivery is also much better
only downside i can think of is that i miss having an actual gear stick and sometimes need a second to remember to turn the dial
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| 16th Jul 2013 6:59 pm |
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LURCHER
Member Since: 27 Jan 2007
Location: Hampshire uk
Posts: 58
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As with all my car purchase price creeping up and now looking at HSE! Martin will do . D3 x2 D4 XS
110 Crew Cab
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| 18th Jul 2013 7:38 pm |
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