Obviously im not doing something right but I couldn't add pics to previously started thread but seems ok with new!
From old girl to new kid on block. Sadly the once much loved D4 six speed replaced by new MY14 8 speed.
I absolutely love the improvements and have been waiting for it to arrive while taking in any negative comments ready to make own judgement.
I actually don't find the stop start a problem and can actually seem to control it with break pedal pressure unless its just coincidence.
Done about 600 miles and reading just over 28 mpg so no great improvement from six speed really.
Overall the ride is so much smoother and quieter than previous but then it is brand new.
Just got to off load The old girl now so any advice on best way to go would be much appreciated as didn't like the dealers offer!
15th Jul 2014 4:34 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Very nice....why don't you have a go at selling on here ?....I bought my current car on here,and sold my previous one,and I'm not alone in that ....nothing ventured etc"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
15th Jul 2014 4:45 pm
Finbar
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 6
Thanks for the tip wasn't sure wot rules were re selling but just trawled and found "for sale and wanted forum" .
Problem is should have 30 posts may have to get typing diarrhoea over the next few days!!
15th Jul 2014 10:22 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
So long as its constructive, we don't mind. Posting for the sake of getting your post count up, just to sell something is not in the spirit of the forum.
15th Jul 2014 10:29 pm
Finbar
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 6
I understand Gareth, it was said in jest.
I have found the site very useful and informative whilst waiting what felt an age for the new motor.
15th Jul 2014 11:20 pm
Parallax33
Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 1125
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Looks good .... I do like the new lights, bumpers and grill..... on the Discovery 4
very D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
16th Jul 2014 7:41 am
Finbar
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 6
New acquisition ordered Feb arrived end of June so between 4 to 5 months waiting like a kid a month before christmas.
SDV6 Commercial Indus Silver. Colour seems to stay cleaner looking for longer.
20" Wheels which just edge the 10 spoke on previous Disco.
Electric heated leather seats with armrests. Oh the comfort.
Nav. Newer version which is much improved.
Adaptive Bi xenons. Once you've had these you will never go back to the standard lights.
Surround cameras. Only really wanted reverse camera but worked out cheaper to order a pack including some other options required. Pulling out of our drive though has been made easier with the junction view ones. Took a while to trust the image but looks right down our road without having to edge out too far.
Full length roof rails.
Upgraded audio system and DAB which sounds awesome.
Folding mirrors.
High beam assist.
Difficult to remember what was extra as current Commercial now comes with a lot more as standard.
Its basically a HSE with no rear seats. The comfort and ride are fantastic.
This is my 3rd Commercial and the ongoing improvements have been great.
From D3 to D4 was major change and although from the outside going from D4 to latest D4 may look mainly like a facelift the comfort levels and technical improvements are equally pleasing.
Parallax33 note i haven't answered the latest posts individual not one to take advantage of a situation!
Yes signatures on the older motor but the new daytime running LEDs look much better.
16th Jul 2014 8:19 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
keep both
17th Jul 2014 2:28 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Looks good, so where in Kent are you, we are on sunny Romney Marsh, that will be another post 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
17th Jul 2014 4:56 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
being commercial what sort of fit out in the back...pricewise which does it equate too
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