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DG
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Goodbye D5

The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick of the LR range, it was a lovely vehicle in my eyes and just like Frederick Treves, I chose to reject the negative views and give it a chance to shine. I wasn't disappointed.

I am downsizing for various reasons, no D5 Hybrid, new home, working in the city and fewer 4 legged friends. I have therefore ordered a Disco Sport HSE P300 Hybrid ...309BHP.... 540Nm ...0-60 in 6.2 ...143mpg ...all the bells and whistles. I'll let you know how I get on.

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 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021 

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Good luck with your new purchase. It's the future especially working in the capital
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I’ve always liked the DS and more legroom for me than the FFRR, D4 or D5. Specifically I can stretch out my left leg further. Headroom is good as well. I’ve driven loads of them, but not since 2019 and all them were 2.0 Ingenium, aside from one early 2.2. That P300 hybrid will fly, it will feel like a sports car after your D5.
If you’re not using the space of the D5 anymore it makes a lot of sense. 👍
PS A bit harsh on the Elephant Man. Smile
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Enjoy the hybrid. Thumbs Up
  
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Re: Goodbye D5

DG wrote:
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick


Joseph Merrick. Thumbs Up
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LT wrote:
I’ve always liked the DS


Likewise. A cracking vehicle in many ways.
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"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!" 
 
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SWMBO got a P300 Evoque a few months ago. It certainly moves when you press the loud pedal but I still prefer driving the D5.
 MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price! - So good I bought another!
MY2012 D4 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - retired to a new home
 
 
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Ever so slightly... Shocked

But best of luck with the new motor DG hope you enjoy it! Thumbs Up

What's the timeline, is this an 'in-stock' one or a new order from Liverpool?
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Re: Goodbye D5

RRSTDV8 wrote:
DG wrote:
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick


Joseph Merrick. Thumbs Up


Blame Treves Whistle
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SN wrote:
Ever so slightly... Shocked

But best of luck with the new motor DG hope you enjoy it! Thumbs Up

What's the timeline, is this an 'in-stock' one or a new order from Liverpool?


In stock is immediate ...but no comparable build to my desired spec ...order from Halewood is 8-12 weeks. I figured that I've done less than 1k in the last year and have access to other vehicles, so the build wait is easily manageble.
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LT wrote:

If you’re not using the space of the D5 anymore it makes a lot of sense. 👍


Hope so ...I had a few DS loaners during my D4 years ...the new model appears a vast improvement.
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Re: Goodbye D5

DG wrote:
RRSTDV8 wrote:
DG wrote:
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick


Joseph Merrick. Thumbs Up


Blame Treves Whistle


Oh, yeah, blame a dead guy. Wink
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He promoted 'John' and he knew him Laughing
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It’s notable that your D5 has done it’s time with you without fault. The Disco Sport should be as its name suggests, a bit sporty! Good luck with everything that’s happening in your life. Look forward to seeing the sport in the not so distant future. 👍
  
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Cracking looking LR there DG. 8)

And I’m sure (unlike the D5) we’ll be happy enough to get brainwashed as to why we all should be driving one ...... it may just work this time. Laughing

Enjoy. Thumbs Up
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