Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8051
Hi viz keeps you out the grave, pipe and slippers is entry ticket to the grave
Actually like the older 'box' shape X-Trail, the current one is a horrible 'blob' (as is Honda CRV)
3rd Aug 2017 3:00 pm
Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2302
I've had D3's and a D4, currently got an X5 3.0d M sport due to the emissions with the company car allowance, I've got to say I do love the drive of the X5, nippy, sounds good, about 35-40 mpg and the road tax is £180, all round cameras and online concierge packages inc music
The only downside is in the snow... it drives anywhere but struggles to stop unless you put winters on it
At the moment I'm building en extension and I've managed to fit loads in it... 250 bricks, 35 7nm block, 3m lengths of timber, internal doors, 20 bags of sand and 10 bags of cement... (not at the same time) and no issues whatsoever ever..
I'd have another with no hesitation, If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
3rd Aug 2017 10:47 pm
bobgolden
Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 907
You must have better dealers that side of the Pennines
I'm not knocking the X5 by any means but the Disco was just a bit more of an experience. I still pampered it like all my cars, but didn't mind chucking garden sheds etc in it and it just hoovered out and came back for more.
Size wise, I found the D4 easier to manoeuvre as it's pretty slab sided and easier to where the judge corners are. Plus as a short fat bloke with 2 cars in a modern build double garage, the lack of curvature means I can get my belly past the doors.
The X5 has way better sensors and cameras to overcome the tight positioning in the garage. It'd be interesting to hear what the D5 guys think given the new styling.
Anyway, my next car will be a Panda 4x4 the ways we're spending on the house right now 2010 MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip
Gone BMW X5 xDrive 30d M Sport (F15)
Gone Disco 4 HSE SD V6
Gone 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7TD Premium Luxury
4th Aug 2017 12:20 am
Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 584
A mini Disco. Whooee!! 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
4th Aug 2017 10:37 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
Think of what?23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
4th Aug 2017 1:26 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Think of what?Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
4th Aug 2017 1:43 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
Yeah double post23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
4th Aug 2017 1:50 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
From a dog's point of view:
I haven't owned an X5 but, having looked at one, I was shocked by the lack of dog space in the boot, the poor view out for said dog and the rigid plastic lower tailgate liner, which means that dogs are likely to lose traction, slip and potentially hurt themselves on that, all important, take off and landing ramp.
Whilst the D5's electric plank might be a bit of a joke, at least it's carpeted and nicely flush, so there's nothing for dew claws to catch on. To really cock it up for a dog, you need to build it like this:
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What's the height of the lower tailgate when lowered? Is it nice and low, like the D4, or too high like the D5 or the RR? To save the risk of injury to a 9 year old collie, i'll have to carry a ramp in the RR. There's plenty of room to carry one in a RR or D5, but there really isn't the depth to stow a decent one in the X5.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
4th Aug 2017 7:47 pm
bobgolden
Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 907
J77 wrote:
Think of what?
How easy the D5 is to judge its position in tight spots. The D4 was very easy to live with in that regard.2010 MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip
Gone BMW X5 xDrive 30d M Sport (F15)
Gone Disco 4 HSE SD V6
Gone 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7TD Premium Luxury
8th Aug 2017 3:04 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Thanks all again, I've shared the link with Big Bruv
He now seems to be wavering a little on the X5, although still prefers driving it - remember he's a member of the Iggy family, so will um and are for several weeks before making a decision (or not) Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
8th Aug 2017 7:54 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
bobgolden wrote:
J77 wrote:
Think of what?
How easy the D5 is to judge its position in tight spots. The D4 was very easy to live with in that regard.
Ahh ok, I haven't found it to be that bad my main gripe is the D5 has a bit less steering lock than the D4 but only noticeable in really tight spots.
D5 plank
23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
8th Aug 2017 11:58 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
@Iguana, please do let us know how this progresses... 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
9th Aug 2017 2:53 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Will do, he's away at the moment, but should see him in a few weeks for an update Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
9th Aug 2017 2:57 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
A few weeks
I can't wait that long. Phone him for sake. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
9th Aug 2017 7:55 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
Iguana wrote:
He now seems to be wavering a little on the X5, although still prefers driving it - remember he's a member of the Iggy family, so will um and are for several years before making a decision (or not)
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