Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
She's gone- bye chaps
As some of the more observant may have noticed, my D4 icon has dissapeared
I got a very good price, so she was away. I have pondered it for a while now been itchy for a change, had 3 discos, love them, but fancy a change, also, something a bit cheaper for a few years. Early retirement sounds more and more attractive with my current work load
Happy motoring! Will miss my big jag 3.0 roaring - but I'll be back in a LR for snow in the next few weeks but an old defender/series, more likely a BMW/Audi day to day! Change is no bad thing.
Weirdly enough I have stored my roof bars, tow bar etc, maybe it's a sign.
But for now! See you 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
20th Oct 2013 9:44 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Posts: 17932
See you when you get back, as most do!
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Best of luck Micky, see you when you return Cheers Ian
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21st Oct 2013 5:27 am
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
Over a week now. This is killing me. Getting in my temporary transport. And throwing the keys in the cup holder. Forgetting I don't have keyless start. I miss it so much
Looking at D3s on autotrader. Impulse may kick in 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
27th Oct 2013 1:14 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73130
As some of the more observant may have noticed, my D4 icon has dissapeared
I got a very good price, so she was away. I have pondered it for a while now been itchy for a change, had 3 discos, love them, but fancy a change, also, something a bit cheaper for a few years. Early retirement sounds more and more attractive with my current work load
Happy motoring! Will miss my big jag 3.0 roaring - but I'll be back in a LR for snow in the next few weeks but an old defender/series, more likely a BMW/Audi day to day! Change is no bad thing.
Weirdly enough I have stored my roof bars, tow bar etc, maybe it's a sign.
But for now! See you
well hope you get better soon Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
more Helsport tents and other things for camping Law of Mechanical Repair:
"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
27th Oct 2013 3:46 pm
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4197
Is he back yet??
27th Oct 2013 8:31 pm
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
Now a driving a nice mercedes estate. Phwoar it's quick. Still on the lookout for a defender as this winter will be slippy with a merc.2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
10th Nov 2013 12:07 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
When I phoned the dealer about the D3,with 6 inches of snow on the ground and asked about part-ex,he said ......I bet you have a BMW or a Mercedes "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...
10th Nov 2013 12:13 pm
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
That's why I am looking for an old 4x4. Ruled out series, too old now to be used as everyday transport if necessary, I'd love one but just TOO old. I do need a 4x4 out here I think. Defender or early Disco. Possibly a Disco 2 V8, that's what I fancy, but in all likely hood (when I stop listening V8s on YouTube). a Td5, way better value than a defender and a lot more comfy. That and a brand new Merc with less than 1k miles on the clock, and a little 1 litre VW UP! With its winter tyres shall be a canny garage
If I can't find one that I like (can't rush into old LR's) then the little up will have to survive for this winter! I do miss the D4 I must say. But the merc is a hoot whilst being economical and way cheaper to buy. Plus can use an old LR proper off road 8)2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
14th Nov 2013 10:20 pm
character
Member Since: 31 Dec 2007
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
not wishing to break forum rules for promoting other commercial outfits, but delivered a VERY nice audi allroader to a dealership, 57 plater, 54k miles and immaculate, not a trolley ding or scratch, 3.0ltr auto with all the toys and upgrades.
pm me if yer want the details of where it went.
14th Nov 2013 10:34 pm
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
Cheers for the thought character, but have my big new German barge now need an old LR for my 4x4. I can't live without an LR on the driveway 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
14th Nov 2013 10:42 pm
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
Around 4 months and 5,500 a miles in the Mercedes- not a squeak or rattle, very good on fuel always 40+, 50+ MPG on the motorway for something with a auto and around 200 horse. It is perfectly built. But, no soul, at all. But saves a shed load of cash.
Still looking for a 4x4 replacement, but with the lack of snow and both motors with winter tyres on, not really as pressing as before, however, an older LR alongside the german estate will be back on the drive at some point in a year or so when the withdrawal symptoms get too much. 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
9th Feb 2014 3:00 pm
LiftedDisco
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 1002
Errr.... MickyD4...?
Take a little lookey at my very fine D1 currently for sale on this very forum!
If you were to purchase said LR, then I would probably be in all sorts of trouble as the Fun Prevention Officer has decided that my D4 is HER contingency plan (having got her a Mini Cooper SD) and that I should drive the D1!!!!
Would suit you Sir!D4 Commercial - 65 Plate, 2016MY
D5 Commercial - Handed back when I left that job…
D4 Commercial (2014MY) - gone
D4 Commercial SDV6 - Baltic Blue (also gone)
D1 300TDi... 2" lift, HD bumpers (both), detachable tow hitch, 9,500lb winch, 235/85/16 muds and plenty of other toys (gone to make way for the next toy...)
Smiles per Mile - Tornado Motorsports caged Evo 3... 100" Defender look-alike, with Range Rover running gear - all fully IVA'd and registered!
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