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D4 2012 model - better ?
Curently got a 2010 D4 and am thinking about changing up to the '8 speeder'
I test drove one and think I found it more responsive, quieter engine note, a bit quicker, 'flatter' cornering
and more insulated from road
************or was it all in my head*************
to anyone who has one what do you feel are the driving differences ?
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21st Jan 2012 8:22 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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I have had mine for about 4 weeks and would agree with all of the above. The flappy paddles are great when using them for a more rapid drive through country roads and the 8 speed is soooooo smooooth. However, having towed with the 8 speed box it seemed to spend all of the time chaning up and down, would be alright on a long motorwy run I would think. Apart from that I love it, keep finding odd things they have chaged and improved so I would say go for it. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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21st Jan 2012 8:51 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
did you go for the HSE or XS Russell ??
Im thinking of trading in my 2010 HSE for a 2012 XS with electric seat/armrest option..Duncan
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21st Jan 2012 8:59 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Got another HSE
If you trade it in are you leaving things like the winch on it or taking it off MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
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21st Jan 2012 12:28 pm
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Ah, the vultures begin to circle!!
Is that an electric armrest?
21st Jan 2012 12:47 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
its 2 years old in July so thought about trading in for a new one. I can get a good deal on a car and private finance via work, so thought about getting an XS or HSE.
Would then trade the D3 and D4 in for another D4, but probably a GS and transfer all the stuff off the 2010D4 and D3 to the new GS.
Cant quite decide. if I get an HSE through work then it becomes financially a bit more difficult to buy two, but if I go for an XS and a GS then its easier... if that makes sense ?Duncan
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21st Jan 2012 1:15 pm
APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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I must admit, I would definitely go for the 8 way adjustable electric seat option if I was thinking of changing up to the latest Discovery 4 model. Particularly for the adjustable seat base........2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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