Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
I missed the pages when I uploaded and have edited.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
15th Nov 2019 3:23 pm
Peakwayfarer
Member Since: 25 Apr 2016
Location: Uk
Posts: 434
That reads pretty well and looks to be a decent and honest extended warranty, thanks for sharing, maybe look at a Porsche Cayenne as my next car, especially as will tow our caravan.
15th Nov 2019 8:27 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
They aren’t as practical, the boot is much smaller, but mine has proven to be about 15% more economical. Of course it drives better 380bhp and 850Nm of torque makes for a great road car and tow car that will embarrass a lot of much sportier cars. It’s not a LR, but it doesn’t need to be. If you want a fun car that is a great tow car and an amazing mile muncher have a drive of one. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
The Cayenne Hybrid looks interesting; did you try one Paul before you bought your ICE?
The Cayenne boot looks rather small, but I haven't compared the actual measurements with my D4.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
15th Nov 2019 9:38 pm
Peakwayfarer
Member Since: 25 Apr 2016
Location: Uk
Posts: 434
Pelyma wrote:
They aren’t as practical, the boot is much smaller, but mine has proven to be about 15% more economical. Of course it drives better 380bhp and 850Nm of torque makes for a great road car and tow car that will embarrass a lot of much sportier cars. It’s not a LR, but it doesn’t need to be. If you want a fun car that is a great tow car and an amazing mile muncher have a drive of one.
Thanks for the info will have a look, we moved to an x5 40d, never thought about a Porsche!
I have found similar with the x5 it tows very well, is more economical, and surprisingly quick with an average of 33.6 mpg over the first, but wouldn’t want to take it far off road as you say it’s not a LR
15th Nov 2019 9:56 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
No I didn’t Nigel, the foot print of the boot is a good size, the car is a fair bit wider than a D3/4, but the rake of the rear window hampers matters. TransK9 make a cage and Porsche themselves do some decent rubber mats to hold mud and crap in, but on 21” rims it doesn’t do more than an easy grass field. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
15th Nov 2019 10:16 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13879
I had a new VW Toureag on 48 hour test drive last weekend. It is now at the forefront of my list to replace my D4. I was really impressed with it and for my needs now, fits perfectly. Its also significantly cheaper than a D5 both to buy, lease or PCP. 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
15th Nov 2019 10:26 pm
Ted Newman
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 840
We tried the VW Toureg back in 2010 and were well impressed with it and in fact almost bought one but the waiting period was far too long and as it was at the time that VAT was increased and Land Rover guaranteed the price at the old VAT rate we went for the D4.
And I must add that until this breakdown the D4 has been a wonderful car, both solo and towing plus the luggage space is fantastic which we need as our Airstream is right on its weight limit so when towing masses of our paraphernalia must go in the car
Using our little MGF with hardtop on at present so no chance of towing LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
18th Nov 2019 6:48 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
I considered one but it was just as the new one came out and there was lots of reports of hesitation before the car moved away and that put me off at the time, I presume this either wasn’t as bad as described in early tests or they cured it?DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
18th Nov 2019 7:04 pm
Ted Newman
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 840
Just had a phone call from Beadles to say my car is on its way back to me Should have been done two weeks back BUT when new engine was fitted they discovered the turbo was playing up - so new turbo fitted all done under ''good will'' from JLR - should be able to go and get a Christmas tree tomorrow.
Have just taken out its tenth year warranty for 2020 and now looking forward to going off to France with our Airstream around Easter. LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
12th Dec 2019 1:17 pm
Littlewill
Member Since: 14 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 484
I've been following this post and I'm so pleased for you that they have sorted it!
12th Dec 2019 1:22 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Result and enjoy DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
12th Dec 2019 1:23 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72775
Deffo a good result.
Reminds me of the old saying: how do you know it’s Christmas? The Easter Eggs are in the shops.
12th Dec 2019 1:25 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
great result and an early crimbo pressie Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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