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Marks Adventure
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
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Hi
I'm new (1st post) to the disco forum.
Bit about me i suppose.
Live in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Work for Sainsburys as a Driver Trainer, owned a 4x4 for the last 14 years (3 x Frontera's) Enjoy motorcycling (BMW R1150GS Adventure).
I'm thinking of getting a TD4 HSE from my local Dealer in Welwyn Garden City at around the £42,00 mark.
Before i commit i need to be sure on the MPG.
What is a true MPG for the Disco 4?
Land Rover tell me 25 around town and about 30 on a run, is this about right?
I want a TD4 and my misses wants me to get a BMW X5 for around the same money.
We don't go off road very often, well apart from going up the odd kerb (her driving not me)
What points do i need to look for when buying a s/h one from a dealer.
Thanks in advance for all your help
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 2nd Aug 2011 8:24 am |
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PaulD3
Member Since: 11 Mar 2006
Location: Herts
Posts: 141
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Hi MA and welcome to the forum.
Our Discovery 4 averages about 25 mpg. The D4 is a great all round vehicle and if it snow's like it did last year then I know which I would rather be in.
Paul Discovery 4 HSE Santorini Black 2012
Uncle Ray Spare Wheel Protector
Ex Discovery 4 HSE Santorini Black 2010
Ex Discovery 3 SE Java Black
Ex Discovery 3 S Silver
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| 3rd Aug 2011 6:22 am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
Posts: 7754
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Hi Mark,
Welcome to the forum.
I've had the D4 near 18 months now and have driven it in a large variety of situations for motorway to heavy snow to cross the Dunes in Tunisia and the D4 is great wherever, an in the snow if was able to keep going where many other 4x4 had failed 
As for MPG 25 around town and about 30-32 on a run, is this about right, provided you don't use cr4p supermarket fuel.
Go for the D4, you won't regret it 
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| 3rd Aug 2011 7:14 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
  
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Marks,
Welcome!
However, with respect, it's a somewhat naive question. What other test results are you going to compare the LR with?
Best Wishes,
Peter
PS: I'm also bemused that the first thing many people focus on is fuel consumption. There is much more to the Disco than that. The Bearded Dragon
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| 3rd Aug 2011 7:18 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
 
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Welcome
and commiserations for driving Frontera's
MPG - i get an average of 28.6 over 15,000 miles - mostly mway though. The winch and mantec plate restrict airflow a little through the intercooler which reduces the mpg a bit.
assume you'll get 25mpg and then you can stop worrying about it and just enjoy the ride
I understand your concern with fuel consumption - i do 40,000 business miles a year and fuel is a major running cost. if you get a mileage allowance from your employer it can cost a lot of money doing "business miles" if the allowance doesnt cover the cost of the fuel ! Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Aug 2011 7:25 am |
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Marks Adventure
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 210
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the welcome and the replys, its good to read the feedback you have left. 
Mrs still wants a BMW X5 i'm stil leaning towards the Disco.
Fuel cost are going to be funded by me so i need to 100% that i can afford them 
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| 3rd Aug 2011 8:21 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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it will be the same sort of MPG for any large 4x4.
comparing servicing and parts between LR and Merc for instance, i find the LR part very reasonably priced - certainly cheaper than the spare parts for my Mercedes - labour rates are about the same Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Aug 2011 8:52 am |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
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Hi,
MPG wise I get around 26-27 driving throughout the week to work. Did 250 miles in it yesterday with an average of 34.1, can't complain with that 
It really depends how you drive it, a leaden right foot and too much SPORT and you'll be in the low 20's very quickly!
In winter due to the pre heater and constant de misting etc drops to about a consistent 24-25....
Seriously not too bad for such a heavy beast, the mini we also have only indicates 33.4 MPG 
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| 28th Aug 2011 11:12 pm |
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Duffs
Member Since: 31 Mar 2009
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Posts: 196
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Just done 266 mile round trip , Newcastle to Edinburgh with an Ave: 33.4 mph. Around doors I Ave 26-27mpg. If you shop in London, Chelsea, get the BMW, if not, get the Landy D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 09-13
D3 2.7 TDV6 GS 07-09
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| 28th Aug 2011 11:30 pm |
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choppa60
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: chelsea tractor land ....london
Posts: 904
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live in london ,would never drive a bmw ,only land rover for me ,just back round trip to the south of france and back camping,never missed a beat 34 mpg ,but whos counting . 2008 ,hse, it does what it says .
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| 28th Aug 2011 11:39 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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MA welcome to the site
Think the MPG has been covered and I would agree with all the figures quoted. Car is a dream to drive and as has been said will go where most 4x4's will not (did the PNC this year and saw that for myself). Tows the tin tent with easy and in comfort, recently looked at a new merc 4x4 and the X5, to be honest I thought there was no comparison, still got the D4 and now looking at possibly changing it for another one late this year or early next. Buy it you will not regret it 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
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 29th Aug 2011 1:16 am |
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