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Robert SausageTrousers
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 4

I recently had a brand new D4 HSE LUX for a couple of days while my 2010 HSE was in with LR having work done, my D4 has covered 74k, 12k of those has been done in the last 12 months under my ownership - I was toying with the idea of 'upgrading' to a new model before they disappear as I'm not a fan of the D5 from what I've seen so far - anyhow, I was REALLY let down by my experience, my D4's worth about 40k less than the one I borrowed and there really was no massive differences to note! Really it was fantastic as I was able to ascertain that I'm happy to keep my 2010 and it put any hankering after a new one to bed!
  
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crews control
 


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I totally agree Robert, I would have been more than happy to keep my old MY11. Trouble was, after 126,000 happy miles it was starting to get a little costly and unreliable to use from a business perspective. In the end, the fantastic deals you can currently get swung it for me.

For most of us, the D4 still beats most of the competition. After about a year of looking and testing new vehicles, the closest choice for me was the new Volvo XC90 D5. Unfortunately, I couldn't live with the feeble 4 cylinder and massive turbo lag.

So the big question for me is not will the new D5 be better than the old D4... it's will it be better than an XC90?
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Brian_DL13
 


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Red Merle wrote:
The stop start is extremely intrusive on my MY16 HSE as well. Unfortunately, we can't get the lower road fund licence banding AND have the stop start default to off.


Just ask the garage to disable it next time it's in for a service.
  
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crews control
 


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Wow, really? That would be great. Thumbs Up
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2011 D4 Landmark
2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
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Red Merle
 


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Brian_DL13 wrote:
Red Merle wrote:
The stop start is extremely intrusive on my MY16 HSE as well. Unfortunately, we can't get the lower road fund licence banding AND have the stop start default to off.


Just ask the garage to disable it next time it's in for a service.


Mine's in for it's second service next week. I shall ask the question and I will publish their reply....
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2023 to date: FL2 as a second car

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Red Merle
 


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crews control wrote:
After about a year of looking and testing new vehicles, the closest choice for me was the new Volvo XC90 D5. Unfortunately, I couldn't live with the feeble 4 cylinder and massive turbo lag.


Unfortunately, "feeble 4 cylinder and massive turbo lag" will be the way forward. It's the sort of nonsense to be expected in a XC90, but it's unforgivable in a Disco! Just look at the premium that Jaguar charge for a 3.0 diesel F-Pace over the 2.0 litre Ingenium engine version; I imagine that you'll be looking at the future price differential for a D5 with a proper engine over that with the ubiquitous four Sad

crews control wrote:
So the big question for me is not will the new D5 be better than the old D4... it's will it be better than an XC90?


It'll certainly be much closer to being in line with the mass market appeal of regular SUV's / MPV's, such as the XC90 and the X5, but we'll just have to wait and see if they can ditch their existing USP's and build a better Volvo or BMW than the past masters at the task can...
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2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
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1967jester
 


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England 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

3 weeks into the 15 Lux from a 12 HSE
Flappy paddles; had them on the 12, use them a bit, a sod when wheel turned & you go to use them & they're not 'there'
Footwell; no issues
Sat Nav; seems to take forever to fire up, when it gets there I feel it's an improvement
Rotary knob; no issues
Paint; not noticed anything
USB; stupid place to put it, loose more of the already short storage space
Blind Spot Monitoring; it's a bit hit & miss in it's decision making
Meridian; I love it
Stop/start; concept great, application not, (SWMBO's has been back in twice now as it's so temperamental), I don't understand how it can stop then start again without moving your foot, think it needs some TLC
Seats; not sure if placebo but feels firmer & more comfortable.
2nd & 3rd row; the seat covers I used in the 12 now seem baggy & don't fit, 2nd row ctr especially.
 Paul.

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12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
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crews control
 


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Meridian; I love it

I'd forgotten about that... yes it is a big improvement Thumbs Up
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2011 D4 Landmark
2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
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DG
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Sounds like whining 1st world problems in this thread Whistle

I loved my other Discos but I wouldn't swap them for my current.

As for stop start ...just press the Censored off button if you don't like it Very Happy
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1967jester
 


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No whining from me, open appraisal as far as I'm concerned. Loved all of the ones I've had, each being an improvement on the last in most respects, just think some things heven't been properly thought out. Age old adage of no design is perfect, there's always room for improvement
 Paul.

06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s. 
 
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crews control
 


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Quote:
Sounds like whining 1st world problems

Probably... but with LR charging ever increasing premium prices, should we not expect our cars to be the best they can?
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2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
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DG
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We are misguided to think they are premium prices ......they are entirely relative to the pricing structure that always was ...with relevant inflation. Very Happy
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LT
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Indeed. Taking inflation into account, my 2006 HSE was very close in price to my 2016 Landmark.

Check out this inflation calculator:

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/a...-1900.html

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2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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mse
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4

In the last 6 years, each Land Rover (in this case 6 but 8 in total) has been an improvement each year.

Blind spot is awesome...the only thing with the latest infotainment is the halfway house between the current rest of model infotainment and the 2015 discovery...poor the 2015 or latest version would have been far better
 Mike  
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I only paid about £500 more for my 2016 Graphite, that has more kit, than my 2012 XS, so price is good for me.

Biggest problem....... rear wiper switch! the D3 version was far easier to use without taking your hand off!!!!!!!
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