Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
Location: Gone
Posts: 5117
Red Merle wrote:
Oh... we’re just having some fun here!
Me too!
10th Jul 2019 6:09 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
DSL wrote:
I’ll have the coal.
I'm multi fuel, both suit me well. 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)
10th Jul 2019 6:33 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
al cope wrote:
OK, we agree to disagree, but having come from 2 D3's then 2 D4s to the D5 I know which one I want to spend my time driving now,
Al
Which is great and I'm honestly envious of you, as the D5 doesn't suit me and there's currently no direct replacement from any manufacturer that replicates the D4.
I wish the D5 was for me as it would have saved me a lot of time and grief when my 2016 Landmark was written off.
My insurers, NFU, even offered me a brand new D5 as a replacement, but instead it took me close to a week to find the right used D4 Landmark.
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)
10th Jul 2019 6:39 pm
Hocks172
Member Since: 29 Mar 2014
Location: Brighton
Posts: 556
Just to add my two pence, I love my D5, its fantastic to drive compared to all the other LR's i've had, the kids love the rear seats and the new tech.
Unless you've had one i can't see how you can compare?
For me it feels bigger than my old D3 but that's just my opinion.
previous LR D3 HSE, RRS HST, RR Evoque Dynamic Lux.
Current D5 HSE Lux
10th Jul 2019 8:32 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Really pleased you love yours
I am sure that it is fantastic to drive and much better to do so than my 9 year old D4, however, for me personally, I am unable to overcome its looks and for that reason alone, I could never buy one. I assumed it might grow on me, but having sat in one last week, I actually dislike it more now than I did when it was released.Andy
10th Jul 2019 8:54 pm
Hocks172
Member Since: 29 Mar 2014
Location: Brighton
Posts: 556
Thanks, but for me now the D4 is looking its age compared to the D5, don't get me wrong i still love the look of the D4 but time moves on and the D5 for me is fantastic looking.
But i also understand that its hard for old dogs to learn new tricks.
previous LR D3 HSE, RRS HST, RR Evoque Dynamic Lux.
Current D5 HSE Lux
10th Jul 2019 8:59 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
Hocks172 wrote:
Just to add my two pence, I love my D5, its fantastic to drive compared to all the other LR's i've had, the kids love the rear seats and the new tech.
Unless you've had one i can't see how you can compare?
For me it feels bigger than my old D3 but that's just my opinion.
I’ve driven c.3k miles in 4 or 5 different D5’s. Both 2L and 3L. 👍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)
10th Jul 2019 9:11 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Just looked at current pricing, in 2017 my SE TD6 cost £53k, today to get it like for like it’s just over £60k, that’s including the now optional fog lights a £7k increase in 2 years. Crazy!
Definitely premium.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Jul 2019 9:18 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Hocks172 wrote:
Thanks, but for me now the D4 is looking its age compared to the D5, don't get me wrong i still love the look of the D4 but time moves on and the D5 for me is fantastic looking.
But i also understand that its hard for old dogs to learn new tricks.
Well at least this old dog doesn’t need a guide dogAndy
10th Jul 2019 9:33 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50979
I saw 20 - 25 D5's today heading into and out of town....no more than 5 D3\4 ...guide dogs or not, and as good as the D3\4s were ...they are now no more than romantic nostalgia that you soon won't be able to drive anywhere without it costing you £12.50 a day ....get with the programme 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
10th Jul 2019 9:53 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14482
Didn't see any D5's today, but that might be because I confused them with a DS, however I did see a few D4's. To avoid ambiguity, I don't like the D5, have driven many thousand's miles in one, my kids don't like the rear seats, I prefer my 6 year old D4, I can afford to buy one as a cash buyer and I'm not envious.
I wish all those that have one the best and am pleased that they like it, but its not for me. Just biding my time until the Rivian is available. D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
without wishing to add to the rift here, doesn't that just sum it up ? yes, D3/4 shape may show it's age but it stood out from the rest ... and i don't mean just the LR stable. D5 is a bit too much like many other offerings across a whole range of manufacturers.
I too don't quickly spot D5 vs DS ... have to wait until the ( controversial ) rear number plate is in view to be certain.
and if D3/4 shape is old ... how come G-wagens are so sought after ?
10th Jul 2019 10:33 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
DG wrote:
I saw 20 - 25 D5's today heading into and out of town....no more than 5 D3\4 ...guide dogs or not, and as good as the D3\4s were ...they are now no more than romantic nostalgia that you soon won't be able to drive anywhere without it costing you £12.50 a day ....get with the programme
EU6 engines?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)
10th Jul 2019 10:44 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13606
DG wrote:
you soon won't be able to drive anywhere without it costing you £12.50 a day
Those of us that live in the countryside, where a big 4x4 makes some sense, don't have to worry. City dwellers - where a big 4x4 makes no sense - on the other hand, need to worry about such things. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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!"
10th Jul 2019 11:09 pm
DG Site Moderator
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a £7k increase in 2 years. Crazy!
