euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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It's no sports car,I know that,but instead of the dull dual carriageway direct route,I decided to go the long way round
The Sun was out,the roads were dry and it was a chilly 2c...so plenty of cold air for the Intercooler and fresh brakes needing bedded in.
Slipped it into Sports mode,and Command shift ,and just went for a spirited drive on quiet,empty rural back roads....no sports car as I said,but for a big old lump they do fly when you ask them...seamless manual paddle shifts from the 8-speed,both up and down the 'box,and totally predictable roads manners.
Over the last 10 days my car has lugged huge loads,been off-road in the Kielder Forest,transported family and various hangers-on to school and clubs...and still had the power to put a smile on my face..
Is there a more complete all-round car on the planet ?....not in my book "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...
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derryfrombury
Member Since: 01 Sep 2014
Location: Bury St Edmunds
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euan
I couldn't agree more. Sometimes its a right drag having to head for home. Joined Aug 2014. Disco 3 SE 54plate, Buckingham Blue, Cream leather.
Defender 90 200Tdi (weekend toy)
TinTent - Coachman Pastiche 535/4
Supercharged Autobiography Grille
Tera-Firma black silicone intercooler/turbo hoses fitted Sep2014
Forum stickers, silver on rear, Orange in place of RFL disc
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| 4th Dec 2014 11:46 pm |
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ExExPatSteve
Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: South Buckinghamshire
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Totally agree had the D4 q week tomorrow done about 800 miles and lived everyone of them.
Makes the 1 hour to 2 hour commute a treat. Steve
D4 My15 SDV6 HSE Kaikoura Stone - Coming this week maybe...
D1 My97 300tdi ES Aintree Green - long gone
Changed the country flag ready for next week...
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| 4th Dec 2014 11:50 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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The answer is NO!
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| 5th Dec 2014 12:54 am |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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no what ????????
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| 5th Dec 2014 2:14 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15258
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euangibson wrote:Is there a more complete all-round car on the planet ?
NO!
Never wanted or had schoolboy dreams of any other car when I had the D4.
To me, I was driving my ideal motor. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 5th Dec 2014 4:49 am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2503
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got to agree with the colder fresh air it really perks the performance up
find myself having to ease up a bit at the moment 
but very enjoyable ..must get that remap for next year 8) MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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| 5th Dec 2014 10:13 am |
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quantockhome
Member Since: 12 Dec 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 21
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Couldn't agree more! My D4 Just keeps on making me smile, I am LR to the core, had a Defender and a D1 before but this car is just the greatest all rounder. Had mine for 3 months now, love driving it anywhere - living the dream? Damn right I am!!
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