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ErrorPeter
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17th Apr 2017 12:20 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
Capable yes, practical I think they could've put a bit more effort in.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
17th Apr 2017 1:30 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Congratulations on your good fortune to be able to afford one and it is great to be modest with it too
I would agree it is capable, but would argue it is less practical.
There is the issue of the lowered second row seat base making long journeys uncomfortable, I also couldn't get comfortable in the drivers seat, there is less boot space and the split tailgate has gone to be replaced by a gimmick.
Also, whilst beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I consider the entire exterior design to be awful.
But we are all different, so glad you are pleased.Andy
17th Apr 2017 2:19 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
If the gear I currently carry in the D4 won't fit in the D5 it's definitely not as practical for me! 2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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17th Apr 2017 2:27 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13902
I too can afford a D5 as a cash buyer but chose not to. I prefer the practicality of my 12 year old D3 and my wife loves her Yeti. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
17th Apr 2017 2:34 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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ErrorPeter
17th Apr 2017 2:34 pm
Fitzy73
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17th Apr 2017 3:14 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72786
Wasn't me this time, honest.
17th Apr 2017 3:18 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13902
I think 'Error' says it all. It was a crass post. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
17th Apr 2017 3:19 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Just for the record Peter, I can't afford a D5, but thanks for pointing out to me that you certainly can
Enjoy your ownership and of course keep your useful posts coming Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
Peter I didn't think it was that offensive, you have a new car and are obviously very pleased with, there wasn't a need to take it down for me.
I just don't recall the devide being caused when other models came out, not even the sport, just goes to show the passion for the 3&4, in honesty, I was (still am a proper Landrover man) having had countless series , lightweights, RRC and at the time the D3 came out a Defener which I still own .......
... I thought the back of the 3 looked like a transit, many years later here I am
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17th Apr 2017 7:25 pm
chalky
Member Since: 22 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
I've not been on here for some time, mostly because I fool heartedly PX'd my D3 for a Disco Sport which had some niggles but mostly because I was bored with the D3. In my opinion and experience the DS is NO Discovery, think "Permagrin". Something I learnt on this forum very many moons ago as well as SWMBO.......
Beanie, you have hit the the nail on the head. LR Owners are by enlarge pretty passionate about their vehicles and it's distinct look. The 4 was for all intents a D3, it looked like one and pretty much drove like one. The later ones were vastly improved but they didn't divide quite like the D5 and indeed gave us D3 owners something extra / better from the parts bin that was shiny to adorn our outdated vehicles with.
The New Discovery... its distinctive, I drove back from Heathrow to day to Yorkshire and saw multiple on the opposite carriageways. The HUGE billboards exiting T5 announced its presence and I could tell it apart from a Disco Sport instantly, from the front it is a very good looking car, the sides are big, different and just dying to show off those car park dings.....
The rear, I've got to say after seeing them on the road,
Wait for it......... over a month or so, I could live with that, especially as it's attached to the car which in my eyes is an affordable Range Rover ! I admire the nod to the previous Marques, it's bold that's for sure.
It will grow on even the most ardent critics I am sure.Only dead fish go with the Flow !
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