Member Since: 22 Sep 2007
Location: manchester
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off roading
hi all just got a d4 hse i had a d3 manual great for off roading due to loads of control as it was a manual how is the d4 auto handle? thanks david race
25th Jul 2013 4:51 pm
MHP
Member Since: 31 Dec 2011
Location: lydd
Posts: 2776
the D4 is a better car all together But we have had no problems with our when auto offroading 2009 Discovery 3 HSE - Gone
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2019 HSE D5 - coming!
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25th Jul 2013 5:01 pm
TdV6Pete
Member Since: 10 Aug 2012
Location: Rutland
Posts: 415
brilliant.
Can only talk about the gearboxes (although comparing to a friends D4 the 4's are better thans 3's)
but as long as you use the gear selector (and not just D) it engine brakes down hills (no need for HDC in my opinion) and just as much control everywhere else.
Always thought manuals are better off road, oh how i was wrong 2inch Lift, 33inch Cooper STTs, Wheel Spacers, Hidden Champion 9000lbs Winch with recovery points, Full Underbody Protection including Rear Bumper Guard, Rock Sliders, Snorkel, 4x4 screen enabled and Sat Nav on the move (thanks to Bodsy), Discreet LED roof lights, LED work light, BAS Re-map and EGR's blanked, V8 Brake upgrade with Grooved, Drilled and Slotted Brakes, Halo Fog Lamps, Roof Rack, 240V Inverter, CB radio and finally a Swing away wheel carrier with Hi-Lift mount...
25th Jul 2013 5:01 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
I asked exactly this question on Monday evening at the SCAM.....I have never been off-road in anything other than a manual (Land Rover or otherwise)
I refused to believe an auto would give me anything like the fine control of a manual,but have been assured by those that use an auto that it does indeed perform just as well......except...when you get stuck and need a rocking back-and-forth action in an attempt to get moving..."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
25th Jul 2013 5:17 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
The D4 automatic is great to drive off road providing you use the gearbox and don't just leave it in drive, not sure which D4 you have but the new 8 speed is great with the flappy paddles as you don't even need to take your hands of the wheel to change gear and like a manual can be very controllable If you get the chance see if you can get a half day at a Land Rover Experience centre, they will show you how capable and controllable the D4 is.Cheers Ian
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25th Jul 2013 6:04 pm
CMG
Member Since: 12 Jul 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 956
Autos are better for off road. Regardless of the driver, autos are easier on the rest of the vehicle.17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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But we have had no problems with our when auto offroading 
