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Hi
Time has come for me to think about D3 replacement, and the only thing I can see that would fit the bill is a L494 V8 S/C 7 seater. These seem to be like a unicorn to find so if anyone knows of one let me know.
It seems like the wrong time for me, as since buying the D3 4 years ago it has never been running better 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
23rd Sep 2019 10:25 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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Didn't think any? many? of the RRS were 7 seat
23rd Sep 2019 11:05 am
plocker
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If I look on autotrader, there are 2.
Must be an option no one had 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
23rd Sep 2019 11:06 am
gstuart
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I thought I saw a 5+2 seating in the L494
Stand corrected as always though
23rd Sep 2019 11:25 am
plocker
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Is that my problem on autotrader, it is classed as a 5+2 and not 7? 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
23rd Sep 2019 3:08 pm
aja4x4
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5 normal seats and 2 kids seats in the boot.
23rd Sep 2019 4:43 pm
ronp
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Just wondering why you aren't considering a D4.
Whilst the D3 is a cracking motor, the D4 is a different, more refined beast (esp with 8 speed box).🏴
23rd Sep 2019 4:48 pm
NickJ
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(Apologies for this but) what about a Discovery Sport?
23rd Sep 2019 4:59 pm
plocker
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ronp wrote:
Just wondering why you aren't considering a D4.
Whilst the D3 is a cracking motor, the D4 is a different, more refined beast (esp with 8 speed box).
A different refined beast? How are they more refined it's the same car? You only need an 8 speed box with a log burner. The V8 pulls nicely with 6 speeds.
And I would join the crank lottery and belt replacement cycle05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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23rd Sep 2019 5:11 pm
plocker
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NickJ wrote:
(Apologies for this but) what about a Discovery Sport?
Apology excepted05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
23rd Sep 2019 5:19 pm
ronp
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plocker wrote:
A different refined beast? How are they more refined it's the same car? You only need an 8 speed box with a log burner. The V8 pulls nicely with 6 speeds.
You quite obviously haven't driven one.
I talk from my experience with a MY05 D3, a MY11 D4 and a MY14 D4
Maybe you're best just sticking with your original choice of an L494 🏴
23rd Sep 2019 5:37 pm
pjm-84
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I understand Plocker!
23rd Sep 2019 5:44 pm
plocker
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ronp wrote:
plocker wrote:
A different refined beast? How are they more refined it's the same car? You only need an 8 speed box with a log burner. The V8 pulls nicely with 6 speeds.
You quite obviously haven't driven one.
I talk from my experience with a MY05 D3, a MY11 D4 and a MY14 D4
Maybe you're best just sticking with your original choice of an L494
Sorry I am not being funny. But all I can see that is different is an interior and some thicker anti roll bars? Am I missing something?05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
23rd Sep 2019 6:11 pm
Dusty
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I’ve owned 2 D3s and currently run a 15MY D4.
Whilst the 8 speed box is more refined when up to speed and pressing on, from standstill I always found the 6 speed in the D3 a smoother drive, just didn’t seem as ‘jerky’ for want of a better word. Not so noticeable if you drive the D4 like you stole it, but the D3 just seemed more relaxed at lower speeds.
A V8 S/C RR will trump them both but are as rare as rocking horse poo in 7 seat versions.Discovery 4 HSE
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23rd Sep 2019 10:05 pm
galwaygreen
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