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I've vague memories of reading similar thoughts about the "modern" P38 Range Rover. Probably in the letters section of Autocar.
24 years on, I still prefer the design of the Classic Rangie. I'm certain I'll still feel the same about the D3/4 and the D5 long into the future. Each to their own though. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
16th Apr 2018 9:20 pm
J77
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Location: Fife
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The Range Rover Classic does it for me.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
16th Apr 2018 9:33 pm
LT
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Location: South West
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I put the original D3 (not the D4) on to my personal list of automotive design greats. I regret not keeping my 2006 HSE.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
16th Apr 2018 9:49 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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Lets get this right are you saying that the D5 is more difficult to drive than the D3/D4?In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
16th Apr 2018 9:53 pm
Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 1022
My other ride is a Fiat Ducato, now that is a commanding driving position.
After a day in that getting in the D4 is like getting in a sports car Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015
16th Apr 2018 9:55 pm
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AndrewS wrote:
Lets get this right are you saying that the D5 is more difficult to drive than the D3/D4?
I took the dog down to the riverside in it earlier ...didn't hit anything ...again 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
16th Apr 2018 9:59 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
AndrewS wrote:
Lets get this right are you saying that the D5 is more difficult to drive than the D3/D4?
If that's aimed at me, the answer is no.
Are you saying that the D5 has superior all round visibility to the D3/4? It could be because of my height, but I found the A and C pillars on the D5 more visually obstructive in comparison to the D3/4. The rear glass seemed smaller as well, but that might have been an illusion.
Either way, I chose to replace my smashed up MY16 D4 with a used MY16 D4 rather than a new D5. Even with the generous offer from NFU to supply me with a D5 at a discount. Why? Because I'm more comfortable in a D4 and its design suits my current needs better than a D5.
I'm really pleased that the D5 suits your needs etc. In fact I'm even a little envious, as I like to plan in advance what my next vehicle will be. So far I've yet to find a replacement without making quite a few compromises.
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
16th Apr 2018 10:34 pm
Red Merle
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Location: Liskeard
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DG wrote:
Red Merle wrote:
I do believe that it might just have come about as a result of a certain D5 owner coming along to helpfully tell us how dated D3/4’s are
Hark at the guy who jettisoned his for a full fat ...are you saying that is equally as dated as a D4 and that gets you a get out of jail card?
I loved my D3s & 4s with a passion ...but they are yesterdays motors now and although they were an iconic design, by comparison they are clearly dated ...onwards and upwards
Unfortunately, when my last, ex LR Management, D4 went sick on me and I decided that I wanted to go new again, LR had been careless enough to stop building them and at that point we both had to compromise. The FF is worse than the D4 in some aspects and better in others, although I’m quite happy to acknowledge about where it’s worse. How about you?
Fashion and “datedness” is of no interest to me, only the quality of the original design counts. Should fashion really be used as an excuse to cover up basic shortfalls in design, where they exist? I’m imagining early adopters of Jaguar XJS’s saying how dated the “old fashioned” E-Type was
I have a funny feeling that we’re not going to agree on this... 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!)
17th Apr 2018 4:35 am
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Yep I am planning a full review after 3 months ...but you have had yours for what must be a year now...if you could let us know the good and bad points about the FFRR then that would be appreciated ....I'm pretty sure there will be some interested enough to focus only on the bad points 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
17th Apr 2018 7:25 am
LT
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Location: South West
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Please keep the reviews simple, so that us Luddites in our ancient vehicles can understand. I’ve heard folk say that those modern Land Rovers can be worked from a contraption they call a mobile. Must be witchcraft!2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
17th Apr 2018 7:43 am
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Good advice from LT there Merle ...please keep it simple for him 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
17th Apr 2018 7:50 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Dusty wrote:
My other ride is a Fiat Ducato, now that is a commanding driving position.
After a day in that getting in the D4 is like getting in a sports car
I’ve got you beat, my daily driver is a coach, with proper command driving position 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
17th Apr 2018 9:21 am
LT
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The prototype longer wheelbase D5, with revised rear end styling, looks as if visibility is pretty good:
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
17th Apr 2018 2:39 pm
Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 1022
I’ll raise you a Scania R620
Had a ride up to Sheffield in my mates Artic as a passenger.
It was like sitting on the top deck of a double decker bus.
The view was fantastic, you could see for miles Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015
17th Apr 2018 2:46 pm
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LT wrote:
The prototype longer wheelbase D5, with revised rear end styling, looks as if visibility is pretty good:
I wish I had waited 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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