dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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Absolutely...it's all very well being in a car that looks modern/generic/ dynamic/awkward (depending on your opinion) but all the time the drivetrain options are a 10 year old diesel powerplant that needs additives to get it across the line or a petrol that'll be more than a tad thirsty then you really aren't buying the full new product.
Be patient if you can and wait for the hybrid powerplant - if they don't have one inside three years they may as well forget it for D5 being a class leader and pack it in.
Buying a brand new TDV6 is surely bending over and giving the gov't free and easy access?
I noticed the new XC90 doens't have a split tailgate either.... gutted  MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Don't forget the 3.0l Diesel is EU 6 compliant
will be buying new again in three years, so hopefully.... Peter
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| 23rd Dec 2016 7:47 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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This D5 will only stay 2 years, then I'm seriously thinking about an I-Pace. The XC90 T8 appeals but it's price isn't so appealing. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 23rd Dec 2016 8:06 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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I'm thinking in 3/4 or so years the new Defender will have some electric capability. Peter
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| 23rd Dec 2016 8:10 pm |
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
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Quote:the new Defender will have some electric capability.
Yes, the starter motor... 
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2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
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| 23rd Dec 2016 11:39 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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petersw wrote:I'm thinking in 3/4 or so years the new Defender will have some electric capability.
Sooner  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 23rd Dec 2016 11:44 pm |
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Sonny smith
Member Since: 30 Nov 2016
Location: Solihull
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The new lr5 looks like someone booted the number plate over sideways? It makes the vehicle look twisted from the rear, but I must be honest, it , the lr4 are the last of the box shape dating back to there first 4x4,s built in uk so in knowing that I'm in no rush for the newer shape, just wait and see how it pans out , I no they give them great reviews when there new but has it got the donkey in it as a true work horse like most box shapes before it, you no , a good strong chassis etc, everyvehicle built these days gets built lighter for fuel economy so they tell us, but thinner materials means less outlay lol
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| 23rd Sep 2017 11:32 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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The D5 is strong enough, and aluminium is lighter but more expensive. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 24th Sep 2017 3:13 am |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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Interestingly, this was something that was discussed on the factory tour at Solihull a couple weeks ago. According to the guide, the aluminium / bonded / riveted body production lines were considerably more expensive to set up than their steel equivalent but, by not having to use huge amounts of energy to weld the shells (it's odd seeing body assembly without sparks flying!), the energy savings had recovered the original additional capital investment within 5 years. 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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| 24th Sep 2017 6:40 am |
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Paul J.
Member Since: 09 Dec 2005
Location: Leafy Cheshire
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I am not prone to knee jerk reactions when a new model is launched, so didn’t rush to judgement over the looks of the D5. I had one as a loaner for a week or so and it was a nice car to be in; the looks did seem incongruous however. Tonight I followed a dark red one on the motorway and I have to say it is growing on me.
 An ex-Disco3 / FFRR / I-Pace owner ......
..... now pootling around in a Porker EV.
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| 25th Sep 2017 9:30 pm |
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Percyprod
Member Since: 17 Jan 2014
Location: LA15 8LZ
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I've had a Disco 1,2,3 and 4, loved them all, but sadly will not be able to justify the cost if a 5. Looks wise, Landrover have lost it, every model looks the same, and they look like a car a footballer or model would drive. LR 4 se
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| 3rd Nov 2017 10:23 pm |
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Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
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Couldn't agree more......!! - not for me next time either - but struggling to find an alternative.... 2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
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| 3rd Nov 2017 10:36 pm |
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Dan_NL
Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: world
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@Dannyson. Did you think of a VW T5 4-Motion ...
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