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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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| My quick D3 - D4 comparison |
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Due to my D3 HSE being serviced at GS in Stockport, I was loaned a D4 GS for a couple of days.
The first thing that I noticed about the D4 was the much improved throttle response. Even the later D3's (mine is 08.5my) have a considerable lag on acceleration. The second thing was the brakes. They are much sharper on the 4.
The ride on the 4 is certainly firmer than the 3, but its not uncomfortable, and it certainly does feel much more nimble, with a sharper turn in and steering response.
The 3.0 engine is a very sweet motor indeed. Much more power and sharper response than the 2.7. The autobox also seems to be better suited to the 3.0 engine. I liked the way that the gearbox kept the revs down when not driving particularly hard, using the fantastic torque of the engine to effortlessly move the car. The 3 tends to let the engine rev more than I would like. The 3,0 also sounds very purposeful.
The interior is better than I thought it would be. I'm still not sure what to do with the key! I don't like driving with stuff in my pockets, so had to use one of the storage holes in the centre console to keep it safe. Also there was nowhere to put my phone, so it ended up in the cup holder. The 3 has a nice convienient shelf by the sat nav that just perfectly fits a Blackberry.
Also, I noticed that whilst my 3 would connect the bluetooth phone as soon as the car was unlocked, the 4 would only connect if I switched the radio on. I suppose this stops the annoying habit of the 3 taking over the phone call if you happen to unlock it whilst making a call.
All in all, I like it. Certainly worth a look in a few months 
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 24th Jun 2010 11:43 pm |
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Womble
Member Since: 07 Jul 2007
Location: Derby
Posts: 32
 
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My FL2's due for a service very soon and I'm dreading being offered one.
I just know there's going to be a fight to get the key back.
But, there's one thing that dissapoints me in the D4, and it's a really picky point 
Wheels!!!
I know, I know, I can hear the cries of "What!!!" but I remeber the debate around spare rubber for off road jaunts and it just seems very limiting to have those 19" rims with no choice of dropping on a set of 17" with good old Cooper STT's
Am I finally loosing the plot?
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| 24th Jun 2010 11:55 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26744
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I know what you mean, I was chatting with the service manager about that when I swapped back to my D3 this evening. I have a set of 17s with STT's for winter and off road. No good on a 4 
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| 25th Jun 2010 12:02 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Blackberry usually ends up in the small hole near the gear lever that supposed to hold the key, cup sits in cup holder, other mobile sits in smaller hole near TR knob, keys usually end up on passenger seat or in pocket - not ideal
Miss the little ledge underneath sat nav - agreed - perfect for phone / bb
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| 25th Jun 2010 7:23 am |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
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Sorry but the 4 has 1 major flaw, the cup holders have moved, thats the best thing about the 3, cup holders right at the end of my arm with it resting on the cubby, on the 4, 2 far back. So can never have a 4 
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| 25th Jun 2010 10:05 am |
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