Member Since: 06 Jan 2023
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 190
From Jag (XF) to Discovery 4!
Well today was the day I hacked it up to Birmingham from Rickmansworth to pick up my first Discovery. I've been on the hunt for a couple of years now but after trawling Auto Trader, etc I finally went up last weekend with the missus to see a 2016 Lux, but ended-up buying a 2015 HSE instead from the same dealer (Barclay Motor Company). It just felt right straight away, and it was two grand cheaper! I didn't need the rear TV's or extra rear speakers. (The late 2015 HSE is Euro 6 so I won't get ULEZ spanked). Anyhow, I've loved looking through everyone's new purchases and questions on here and now hopefully be able to add my tuppence worth at some point.
A lot of peoples opinions on here have influenced me towards this purchase decision and the drive back home proved it. I had a massive grin plastered all over my face all the way down the M40!
Happy days.
Member Since: 22 May 2019
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 304
Long live the grin!! Welcome to the club! Pictures?1972 Series 3 full of character
1985 90 pick up went anywhere
1992 90 Exported
2007 L322 that was an experience
2010 D4 more versatile than a Swiss army knife, now gone
We have just returned to D4 ownership after a 10 year absence having sold our 59-plate D4 in 2012.
In the intervening years we have had a variety of cars including my Jaguar XF 3.0S in British Racing Green.
I truly loved that thing and it was the most comfortable car I've ever owned. Fitted me like a glove it did.
However, it was not the most practical vehicle once we moved to the back-end of beyond 3 years ago...
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Jag was sold and now have a company BMW with X-Drive
Volvo was swapped for the D4 with about £10K left over! Back in the game!
18th Jan 2023 2:23 pm
MrTed
Member Since: 06 Jan 2023
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 190
Cheers everyone!
Here are a couple of the dealers shots, (until I can take it out and get some proper ones done). I'm WFH today after I got back and can't stop looking out the window at it....
The LR Maintenance schedule envisages changing belts, tensioners etc. at 112k miles or at 7 years of age, whichever comes first, a not inexpensive job, which has hopefully been done.
NJSS
18th Jan 2023 3:16 pm
MrTed
Member Since: 06 Jan 2023
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 190
Yes I loved my Jag XF (2010 3.0) too but i'm now carting loads of stuff everywhere and the in-laws & their luggage so I needed an upgrade. Also the ULEZ was beginning to spank me big-time so everything added-up to the switch.
DiscoDad wrote:
Hi MrTed,
Welcome to the fun world of D4 ownership.
We have just returned to D4 ownership after a 10 year absence having sold our 59-plate D4 in 2012.
In the intervening years we have had a variety of cars including my Jaguar XF 3.0S in British Racing Green.
I truly loved that thing and it was the most comfortable car I've ever owned. Fitted me like a glove it did.
However, it was not the most practical vehicle once we moved to the back-end of beyond 3 years ago...
Click image to enlarge
Jag was sold and now have a company BMW with X-Drive
Volvo was swapped for the D4 with about £10K left over!
18th Jan 2023 3:32 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
That looks "gud".
19th Jan 2023 12:51 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Very nice and welcome to D4 ownershipUncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
19th Jan 2023 11:23 am
MrTed
Member Since: 06 Jan 2023
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 190
Cheers everyone! Will update as I go.
Just fitted Brodit phone mount for iPhone. Simples!
Fitted Adrenaline pedal lock (instead of v-heavy Disklok).
This weekend, collect roof bars, etc from Mr JDB's 'yard sale'.
Next weekend, side steps (for the in laws) via Fastlane Styling in Romford. (As it's too chuffing cold to fit them myself).
Fit headlight anti-theft plates (under bonnet) via www.4x4overlander.comDiscovery 4 HSE late 2015 Euro6
Jaguar XF Portfolio (PX'd for above)
Mitsubishi Galant V6 (PX'd for above)
Instagram: @mrtedgfx
20th Jan 2023 1:45 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Remember to secure your rear lights also, as they too get stolen by scum.
A simple & easy deterrent is to use these plastic washer & cap thingies that are used on number plates.
Use black to be discreet, or yellow if you want it noticed.
Enjoy your D4 btw ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
20th Jan 2023 4:19 pm
MrTed
Member Since: 06 Jan 2023
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 190
I have literally just ordered those today from ebay as the actual number plate was missing a yellow cap. So how do they (scumbags) access the rear lights for removal & where do I fit those caps? I'll have to check that out as it must be on this site somewhere... Many thanks! Without adding a tracker I can't think of anything else I can do security wise.Discovery 4 HSE late 2015 Euro6
Jaguar XF Portfolio (PX'd for above)
Mitsubishi Galant V6 (PX'd for above)
Instagram: @mrtedgfx
20th Jan 2023 4:26 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
They go in with a screwdriver at the tailgate & rear light gap, undo the two screws [on each light] then prize them out [not giving a toss about damaging the tailgate].
To fit these caps, just remove these two screws, fit the thingies and screw back in and fit cap ... though not sure if you need longer screws.
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
You can also fit security torx screws in place of the original philips ones I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
20th Jan 2023 5:51 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
Ooh... Light Loks for the headlights... available through forum member Rwild or on fleabay
And remove your locking wheel nuts before they seize on!I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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