Member Since: 15 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Dan_NL wrote:
@Dannyson. Did you think of a VW T5 4-Motion ...
Maybe a bit too 'van' like?2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
4th Nov 2017 10:47 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Dannyson wrote:
Couldn't agree more......!! - not for me next time either - but struggling to find an alternative....
It’s a struggle! Oddly, I’ve found the FFRR to be a much closer successor to the ‘4 than the ‘5 could ever hope to have been!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy with the FFRR, but nothing comes close to the ‘4 for a combination of sheer practicallity, understated class, long distance comfort, visibility, value for money, and being traditionally Land Rover like
Unfortunately, I can’t think of anything that now comes close to offering something truly equivalent to the D4 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
8th Nov 2017 8:19 am
Bello35
Member Since: 14 Mar 2017
Location: Bretagne.
Posts: 161
Red Merle: "nothing comes close to the ‘4 for a combination of sheer practicallity, understated class, long distance comfort, visibility, value for money, and being traditionally Land Rover like Thumbs Up
Unfortunately, I can’t think of anything that now comes close to offering something truly equivalent to the D4"
Your statement is so true! I should add: great interior space and great engine. I keep falling in love over and over again with this car, especially now when i see the "competitors" on the market.
I just drove back from Portugal to France on a 17 straight hours drive...wow, what a machine! Every time i get very impressed with it. Simply the perfect car for travelling long distances with family, luggage and dog!
LR, you've killed one of your best creations...
8th Nov 2017 11:11 am
Heath_DA
Member Since: 05 Aug 2009
Location: Stockport
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Member Since: 10 Dec 2015
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Red Merle wrote:
Dannyson wrote:
Couldn't agree more......!! - not for me next time either - but struggling to find an alternative....
It’s a struggle! Oddly, I’ve found the FFRR to be a much closer successor to the ‘4 than the ‘5 could ever hope to have been!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy with the FFRR, but nothing comes close to the ‘4 for a combination of sheer practicallity, understated class, long distance comfort, visibility, value for money, and being traditionally Land Rover like
Unfortunately, I can’t think of anything that now comes close to offering something truly equivalent to the D4
Agreed!
8th Nov 2017 1:46 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2432
Quote:
@Dannyson. Did you think of a VW T5 4-Motion ...
My 12year old D3 V8 far surpasses my 2015 VW T5 180dsg in all driving aspects.
8th Nov 2017 2:52 pm
Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 1022
The decision looms for me as the D4 hits it's 3rd birthday next June
I think the D5 is just plain overpriced, something I could probably get over if it wasn't for that odd looking rear end, which is a shame because I love the view from every other angle and I'm sure it's a cracking motor (I've never even sat in one)
At the moment nothing seems to be tempting me from the D4. So as next June looms it might just be a case of getting the best warranty I can.Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015
8th Nov 2017 6:43 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
@Heath_DA:
Have you ever seen where some unfortunate people who, once they get a severe allergic reaction, their lips swell up and their eyes close to near slits, as the bags under their eyes and the eyelids themselves swell? It looks really painful
Now look at the back of the D5 in your photo!.. 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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9th Nov 2017 7:04 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Bello 35 & Landroverfan1 - ta! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
9th Nov 2017 7:06 am
Pollski
Member Since: 22 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 149
Red Merle wrote:
@Heath_DA:
Have you ever seen where some unfortunate people who, once they get a severe allergic reaction, their lips swell up and their eyes close to near slits, as the bags under their eyes and the eyelids themselves swell? It looks really painful
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
I know that image, where does it come from?2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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