tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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Bought my D4 HSE new in 2016, has been very reliable and no issues. Now on 54K miles however, factory warranty is up in April and I am feeling a bit stressed about the engine issues I keep reading about and how the extended warranty doesn't cover it so....
Have seen 68 plate D5 HSE, 45 miles on so new pre-reg, offered at around £63K. Bit horrified to find out my D4 is now only worth £25K on trade in.  But all in all thinking of pulling the trigger. Thoughts? *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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 25th Feb 2019 12:23 pm |
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
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The warranty can be extended and even if you fell foul of the crank issue, the near £40k difference between the value of your current D4 and the proposed D5 would more than cover a new engine.
If you're happy with the D4, why change it? Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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2008 RRS TDV8
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:26 pm |
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jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
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Might be worth asking on the Disc05 site as there are many there who have been through the same thought process.
https://disco5.co.uk/forum/
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:27 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
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Yeah I registered on there. Just wondering what is the likelihood of an engine issue. I can't afford to be without the car for weeks whilst it's fixed as it is a hardworking work vehicle! *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:29 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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I have faced this decision, and decided to keep my late D4 and take out an extended warranty.
I have tried the D5 & Evoque but neither inspired me.
I'm hoping that the new Defender might be the answer, with the right engine; failing which I guess I will be without a Land Rover for the first time in over 40 years.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:44 pm |
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Mad Phil
Member Since: 13 Mar 2011
Location: Leicester
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Keep the D4 for sure 
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:46 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Define hard working work vehicle
D5 is a great mile muncher but most certainly not a commercial vehicle in the same way as the D4 is / was
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:46 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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I mean I do around 19K miles a year, and when I get to where I'm going I need good off road capability. It also has to carry a lot of kit.
Tempted by D5 as electrically folding seats as well if I'm honest. Its a very manual process in the D4 and I've broken more than one nail (sorry female LOL). *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:52 pm |
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DG
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Love mine 8) 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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| 25th Feb 2019 12:53 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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Have prices of D4s dropped like a stone in recent months? *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:53 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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Also hated hated the Discovery Sport I was lent whilst mine was getting fixed. Really hard ride! *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:55 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Go and drive one and see what you think then. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:55 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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I have. Really liked the interior. Really like the electric seats. Felt the handling and brakes were good.
Just wondering if I can justify the upgrade LOL. Have found a really nice colour option in the orange too...(girl remember). *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:57 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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IMHO D4 prices & Freelander 2 prices are holding up well.
I haven't watched D5s & Evoques but anticipate that they are not - certainly discounts are available on new ones, but certainly not enough to tempt me!
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 25th Feb 2019 12:59 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
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The one I like was up for £67K (options in reality mean it's a £74K car). But even though mine is only worth £25K apparently, they'll give me another £4K off in reality so £63K. That's £11K off new price, I think that's good! It is the same engine though, a 3.0 one I'm looking at.
I am surprised by how much they've gone up since the D4, mine was £55K new with quite a few options and black pack. Very surprised by how heavily they've depreciated as well. *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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