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Tripe
Member Since: 28 Jun 2015
Location: Tasmania
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I had a quick look at the new Disco 5 spec list for Australia
I cant believe that 7 seats are not standard on SE,HSE+lux models? and they want $3500 for this option?
I haven't seen it in the flesh yet, but I reckon I will be looking elsewhere for my next ride.
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 29th May 2017 8:22 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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LR Australia a a pretty stupid bunch i my experience.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
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| 29th May 2017 11:11 am |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
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The reality is that most people don't actually use 3rd row seats so I have no issues making them an option.
Why pay for something that you don't use.
garry
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| 29th May 2017 12:02 pm |
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Tripe
Member Since: 28 Jun 2015
Location: Tasmania
Posts: 285
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it's a must have for me And LR dealers will need to throw it in for free before I would even consider buying one.
There is no shortage of unsold RRS and F paces at my local dealship. It will be interesting to see how the "baby got back" D5 goes.
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| 29th May 2017 12:35 pm |
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90 Rangie
Member Since: 17 Dec 2007
Location: Central Queensland
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I think you will find the GVM will be higher with the extra seats so worth considering just for that reason Do not take life too seriously no one gets out alive anyway!
MY 8.5 Izmir Blue HSE Disco 3, ARB Bullbar, IPF HID spot lights, GME TX3440 all in mic UHF, Tripple batteries (2 x Yellow top aux under bonnet), Prodigy brake control, tinted widows, ARB compressor (under bonnet), Prem sound, Prem Nav, Electronic steering column, Adaptive lights, Center fridge, Active diff, Hybrid TV, Side moulds.
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| 17th Jun 2017 3:29 am |
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BrettKaz
Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Canberra
Posts: 209
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Spoke the dealer today - apparently 3rd row comes with air bag suspension and not coils - think that accounts for the price increase. Justification for this ... suspect?
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| 17th Jun 2017 7:57 am |
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BrettKaz
Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Canberra
Posts: 209
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Sorry just to correct my beer powered previous post. The S has coil springs and they won't let you put a 3rd row unless you have airbag suspension... Which I don't think is an option on the S.... Only standard in the SE. So if you wanted the third row and you are looking at the S it wil cost a lot more than above for the privilege. Not sure if that was previously the same for the D4.
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| 17th Jun 2017 11:24 pm |
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Tripe
Member Since: 28 Jun 2015
Location: Tasmania
Posts: 285
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I can remember when the D3 was released the price point moved from 55k for a mid spec diesel D2 (SE level) to roughly 75k plus on roads for an equivalent D3.
I spoke to a LR salesman and he was shocked at the new price point, but Said LR Australia had very carefully spec'ed Oz D3's (SE and above) to have air suspension, xenon lights, electrochromatic rear vision mirrors, heated door mirrors and 7 SEATS.
He commented, that they could not compete with Toyota if they didn't have 7 seats as standard!!!
It's now obvious that after 12 + years, that the D5 is not aimed at competiting with Toyota anymore, it's now aimed at competing with BMW and Mercedes.
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| 20th Jun 2017 11:48 pm |
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alowson
Member Since: 10 Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 35
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As someone who has ordered a Disco 5 in Australia I must admit to being shocked how easily it ended up at $140k on-road price.
With regard to the big Toyota the top of the line price for one of those is near $130k.
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| 21st Jun 2017 12:41 am |
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Tripe
Member Since: 28 Jun 2015
Location: Tasmania
Posts: 285
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Or a top of the range prado for under 90k
Or a demo Sahara for closer to 110k
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| 21st Jun 2017 1:49 am |
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BrettKaz
Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Canberra
Posts: 209
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I am sure it not news to most but I naively thought I would pop into the dealer and pick up discounted D4 ... run-out ... end of financial year sale ... that sort of thing. Nope .. apparently only under 20 new D4's in the country. Apparently 2nd hand ones sell as soon as they come in.
I have never really thought myself in a red disco4 but the dealer in Canberra has a new one (and btw no others), SDV6, blackpack ... I started thinking ... maybe red is my colour. They aren't in a hurry to sell at just south of $120k... maybe just stick to my grey D3.
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| 21st Jun 2017 2:42 am |
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Pollski
Member Since: 22 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
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Have to say a red D4 with black pack looks smokin'  It definitely gets my vote !
Even better if you can get a service pack added. Worth asking the stealer ? My16 HSE Landmark - 2016 - Current. Indus Silver
My11 HSE - 2011- 2016. Stornoway Grey
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| 22nd Jun 2017 11:11 am |
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