nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
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OK, so I kinda slipped and ordered a new D4. Actually it wasn't entirely my fault. I was a bit cranky 'cos my 2005 Disco 3 developed a suspension fault which wouldn't go away until we reprogrammed the 'puter. Then Land Rover Australia put on a end of year sale.... Then my local dealer had a car that suited me coming in two weeks.... and to cap it off he accepted my very unreasonable offer for change over.
Sooooooo....
I have a 2012 HSE SDV6 arriving in about 2 weeks. It's orkeney grey (what the hell IS an orkeney?) with almond interior. I'm not sure about the dark grey. It might get a bit warm here - hence the lighter interior preference. Tomorrow is going to be 35 degrees celcius (95farenheit) and that's pretty normal for his time of year. Two years ago it hit 48.5c (119f). And Feb gets even hotter.... So colour is a practical choice here. We'll soon find out.
The HSE spec is kinda wacky in oz, but we now get most of the good stuff. We don't get the 8 speed. But we do get mats. Hmmm... a bit stiffed there.
The only things I will add are roof bars and a cargo box (for skiing/beach etc). Suggestions appreciated on which make/model box and bars are best. Hopefully the D3 load matt will fit and I'll think about bringing the second battery across too - after I've had a look at the re-jig required.
Other than that I'm mildly excited at the thought of new wheels in 2 weeks. This will be my third Disco. We in the colonies have to do what we can to keep the mother country going.... Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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 30th Dec 2011 10:43 am |
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Rushjob
Member Since: 08 Nov 2011
Location: Lincs
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nikademus wrote:
I have a 2012 HSE . It's orkeney grey (what the hell IS an orkeney?)
Just up a bit from Scotland & you'll see.... http://www.orkney.com/
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| 30th Dec 2011 10:48 am |
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APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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Strange how the Oz models have yet to gain the 8-speed auto box.....perhaps it has something to do with the time it takes for the vehicles to be shipped from the UK? 2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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| 30th Dec 2011 2:10 pm |
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D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
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Did you mean that 2 of the gears will perish on the ship over  MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
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| 30th Dec 2011 11:00 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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No requirement to put in the eight speed box. Oz is till behing Euro emmission regs which is why LR had to put the eight speed in.
LR Oz can make more money with the lower spec box.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 31st Dec 2011 3:32 am |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
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Sounds like thge perfect combo for me, If you get sick of it........... 
I bought "whispbar" for the roof racks very pleased, quiet and very smart 
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| 31st Dec 2011 8:49 am |
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APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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Another reason for the 8 speed in Europe is economy.........what sort of price is diesel in Oz at the moment? What about road tax? 2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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| 31st Dec 2011 11:35 am |
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APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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D4mation wrote:Did you mean that 2 of the gears will perish on the ship over
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| 31st Dec 2011 11:36 am |
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A1GSS
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
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Reckon CaverD3 has it about right... ____
Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
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| 31st Dec 2011 11:55 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
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APL wrote:........what sort of price is diesel in Oz at the moment? What about road tax? ...
600 Euro road tax and 1.17 Euro a litre
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| 1st Jan 2012 12:47 am |
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APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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Quite a bit cheaper then than Ireland! 2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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| 1st Jan 2012 12:02 pm |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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Dealer tellos me its arriving at the dealership today (Monday) and will be ready Thursday....
Getting a little bit excited....
'cept I'm going fishing Thursday.... Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 9th Jan 2012 6:39 am |
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