Still not seen a D5 ... Must say something about general opinion of it..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
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9th Sep 2017 9:57 am
Pelyma
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No its because it's grim upp north and you've spent all o't money keepin' fire gowinDS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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9th Sep 2017 10:05 am
comedyharvey
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Are you sure Dean?
Discos 1 to 4 are very distinctive, they stand apart from the crowd in traffic and in car parks. The 5 is far more anonymous, resembling many other modern SUVs.
I've, knowingly, seen 5 (apart from courtesy vehicles at Gatcombe Park Horse Trials) but wonder how many I've missed because they don't stand out.
.Arthur.
Comedy was a horse, Harvey a dog, both sadly gone. Thought I was choosing a password!
Currently;
Discovery 3 HSE 2009
101" Fwd. Control 1976
Nuffield 10/90 Tractor (10/60 with 6 cylinder conversion) 1964
Previously;
Series III Lightweight. 1976.
9th Sep 2017 10:07 am
Disco_Mikey
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Landroverfan1 wrote:
However what worries me is looking at the various posts about the D5, what happens when the new Defender appears? Will we see protests outside the factory?
We will see a load of enthusiasts who have no intention of buying the car and moaning on Internet forums
The D5 is a lovely car inside, lovely to drive but the styling does nothing for me
Add in the cost/options, and it's a very expensive car
Me, I'll be waiting until the Defender comes out. If that does nothing for me, I'll be looking at a petrol RRS/Velar once they become slightly more affordable My D3 Build Thread
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I really hope they don't sort out that stupid looking rear numberplate. When one goes past on the Mway a glance in the rear mirror sorts out the "is it, isn't it?" mental discussion. Not seen many at all, even in the SE, plus I know of one locally but a big increase in RRS2s doing the school run.
Problem LR will be facing is it has, to be kind, questionable looks, SWMBO thinks more pig ugly but I didn't say that. Apart from the few that buy with a tick-box approach, fewer peeps will buy an ugly car in their own mind. It might be fab off-road but that means nothing to prob 90% of buyers. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole if I was in the market. It has an engine that snaps cranks like someone snaps a twiglet at a New Year party, it will have the same reliability, and the same shocking attitude to customers of both JLR and many of their dealers. No thanks, if I get the "go on then" from SWMBO, which is unlikely, I'd be off to the Skoda, VW or Volvo dealers.
9th Sep 2017 10:23 am
Farmer Chalk
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Wash your mouth out with soap and water you naughty boy!
9th Sep 2017 10:39 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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OK, I was wrong. The tailgate does need changed. That better?
Thought I saw one ... Reg plate was D5 xxx but when it got closer saw it was a sport.
And certainly not spending money on fires yet ... We're 'ard oop here..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
9th Sep 2017 11:40 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
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Still nothing changes on reliability as according to what car LandRover is again towards the bottom so sad they cannot improve.
9th Sep 2017 8:25 pm
dubbs
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comedyharvey wrote:
Are you sure Dean?
Discos 1 to 4 are very distinctive, they stand apart from the crowd in traffic and in car parks. The 5 is far more anonymous, resembling many other modern SUVs.
I've, knowingly, seen 5 (apart from courtesy vehicles at Gatcombe Park Horse Trials) but wonder how many I've missed because they don't stand out.
.
It is Discovery country here in Gloucestershire but I see D3,D4, XC90 and Outlander PHEVs and no D5.
Even in the customer LR parking at Gatcombe there were hardly any D5sMY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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10th Sep 2017 8:14 am
dubbs
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DSL wrote:
I really hope they don't sort out that stupid looking rear numberplate. When one goes past on the Mway a glance in the rear mirror sorts out the "is it, isn't it?" mental discussion. Not seen many at all, even in the SE, plus I know of one locally but a big increase in RRS2s doing the school run.
Problem LR will be facing is it has, to be kind, questionable looks, SWMBO thinks more pig ugly but I didn't say that. Apart from the few that buy with a tick-box approach, fewer peeps will buy an ugly car in their own mind. It might be fab off-road but that means nothing to prob 90% of buyers. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole if I was in the market. It has an engine that snaps cranks like someone snaps a twiglet at a New Year party, it will have the same reliability, and the same shocking attitude to customers of both JLR and many of their dealers. No thanks, if I get the "go on then" from SWMBO, which is unlikely, I'd be off to the Skoda, VW or Volvo dealers.
Agree Del, Missus says she prefers the Kodiaq and the xc90 over the D5MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
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10th Sep 2017 8:16 am
Bello35
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Well, i'm still looking for a low mileage MY15/16. I've found a beautiful MY14 in Portugal but check how much they're asking for :
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Now that looks stunning......!! 2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
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10th Sep 2017 1:39 pm
comedyharvey
Member Since: 04 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
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dubbs wrote:
Even in the customer LR parking at Gatcombe there were hardly any D5s
Yeah, if there was one place you'd expect to see the latest Land Rover, the Land Rover car park of a major equestrian event in the Cotswolds would be it.
.Arthur.
Comedy was a horse, Harvey a dog, both sadly gone. Thought I was choosing a password!
Currently;
Discovery 3 HSE 2009
101" Fwd. Control 1976
Nuffield 10/90 Tractor (10/60 with 6 cylinder conversion) 1964
Previously;
Series III Lightweight. 1976.
10th Sep 2017 3:07 pm
RDR
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MY18 now on website, new 2.0 petrol and digital dash but seems prices gone up by £2k MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
and moaning on Internet forums 
Apart from the few that buy with a tick-box approach, fewer peeps will buy an ugly car in their own mind. It might be fab off-road but that means nothing to prob 90% of buyers. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole if I was in the market. It has an engine that snaps cranks like someone snaps a twiglet at a New Year party, it will have the same 
Now that looks stunning......!! 
