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You don’t get that lucky!!
19th Aug 2018 8:24 pm
MikeO
Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: The Cotswolds
Posts: 1372
Just driven about 500 miles through France and didn't see a D5. Saw at least 10 D4s and maybe 5 D3s (both UK and Fr) along with a handful of Disco Sports and a good number of FFs and RR Sports as well as a couple of classics.
See quite a few D5s around Cirencester area these days though. Its looks are growing on me slowly.2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
<gone>2009 FF Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue</gone>
<gone>2015 BMW 520D SE (not my favourite car)</gone>
<gone>2009 D3 HSE Galway Green</gone
19th Aug 2018 8:56 pm
MikeO
Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: The Cotswolds
Posts: 1372
That's a lovely looking car BTW. Very nice indeed. Good luck with the sale.2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
<gone>2009 FF Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue</gone>
<gone>2015 BMW 520D SE (not my favourite car)</gone>
<gone>2009 D3 HSE Galway Green</gone
19th Aug 2018 8:58 pm
Stingray
Member Since: 03 Apr 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 218
Red Merle wrote:
Stingray wrote:
...but something has had an effect on me and now the D5 seems like the way forward!
Intriguing - as the car’s the same, what changed?
When the D5 was first announced I really didn't like its 'form over function' design, and apparent lack of practicality. Not at all keen on it aesthetically either. In fact, I was very disappointed and had a list of reasons not to buy one!
Since then, the design has grown on me (perhaps due to familiarity), and I have realised that in reality (as opposed to what is in my head) that it will do all that I need of it. I like the improvement in tech and toys as well, although I think it has a way to go yet to catch up with other makes.
Having been drawn to the idea of owning a D5, I visited our local dealer and was offered such a good deal on an already built HSE that it was enough to tip the balance for me. 15% off list, or the equivalent of 20% off list of a factory order to the same spec, due to the price increase for the MY19. I am disappointed by the lack of colour choice though and there are still things that I am not convinced about.
There are still aspects of the D4 that I greatly prefer over the D5, but I figured that I will have to change at some time and the longer I keep the car, the more difficult it will be to say goodbye, and there is nothing else out there that grabs me at all as a replacement. I thought about a full fat RR, but too expensive for me to justify.
Have I made the right decision? Time will tell.
Thanks all for your kind comments.
20th Aug 2018 7:38 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Thanks for the detailed reply SR
Good luck with the new motor and hope you enjoy it 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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21st Aug 2018 1:50 pm
Familymad
Member Since: 23 Aug 2014
Location: Bucks
Posts: 43
Lovely colour combo. Our last 110 was Aintree and I’m a massive fan. Also like the fact this hasn’t got privacy. Just looks proper old money spec.
27th Aug 2018 4:20 pm
Stingray
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Location: North Wales
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