ukdave104
Member Since: 31 Jul 2007
Location: Stonehaven
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Only thing I miss is the fuel economy of my old D3. D4 is nowhere near as economical, I'm loosing about 5 - 6mpg doing the same journeys, same driving style, infact same everything, just can't think why its lower 
2014.5 Discovery 4 HSE in Corris Grey Metallic - arriving this week.
2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8, now departing
2012 Freelander HSE SD4 Auto - Mrs UkDave104's Toy.
2010 Discovery 4 XS - gone
2008 Discovery 3 HSE - gone
2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4 - gone
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 18th Feb 2012 7:05 pm |
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GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
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I'll echo that. Loosing about 5MPG over my D3 (was manual).
Three main things I miss though from my D3 SE to D4 XS - Electric Memory seats (SWMBO is still bitching about why I changed if for less spec) and Arm rests and rear heared seat
She is not impressed - of course the engine means nothing to her. D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
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| 20th Feb 2012 1:56 pm |
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azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
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I have not even got my D4 yet, and have realised that I am going to miss the key battery charging up in the ignition. Starter button seems like a toy without a real function. D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
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| 20th Feb 2012 4:07 pm |
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MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
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azurar01 wrote:Starter button seems like a toy without a real function.
It's function is to start the car if you have keyless entry where you keep your keys in your pocket.
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| 20th Feb 2012 5:06 pm |
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azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509
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Hi MarsKy, Sorry I mean, the key / ignition lock that charged the key fob whilst driving was more practical than a keyless / start button arrangement, where you have to replace a battery cell. Personally I don't think the starter button is a great improvement. Though I guess there are people who see it as a step forward; I'm not one of them. D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
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| 20th Feb 2012 6:01 pm |
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MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
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My BMW 520d Touring had the rechargeable fob and pushbutton start.
I was told to alternate the two key fobs each month to keep them charged (I was the only driver), as once the rechargeable battery is done, it's a replacement of the whole fob and a few hundred quid.
So I'd rather have to replace a battery than the whole fob.
But I know your point - if you have to insert the fob, a turn of it might as well start the car.
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| 20th Feb 2012 6:58 pm |
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azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509
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Thats worth knowing. I guess LR would / does also have the same issue. D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
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| 21st Feb 2012 7:17 pm |
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Disco4SE
Member Since: 23 Aug 2010
Location: Mt Martha Australia
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azurar01 wrote:Hi,
I made the mistake of looking at some one year old D4's yesterday, and started considering an upgrade. I am now wondering (for those of you that have upgraded from D3 to D4's) if there are any down sides / things you miss (apart from the bank balance) ?
Or are there any must have items you would look for on a D4 ?
Simon.
Simon, there are a total of 1100 changes from the D3 to D4.
I had the D3 2.7 and changed to the D4 3.0 two years ago. The very first thin I noticed when I hit the freeway, was how much quieter and smoother the D4 is.
The power and the brakes were the second thing.
The upgraded interior looks more like a rangie too.
After 85,000Klm's I still enjoy driving it.
Cheers, Craig
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| 21st Feb 2012 7:52 pm |
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azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509
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Thanks Craig, I noticed the engine and brakes during the test drive.
Simon. D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
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| 22nd Feb 2012 10:46 am |
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Odin
Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
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[quote="azurar01"]Hi all,
Thanks for your observations and thoughts. 
To cut a long story short, I traded the D3 HSE in for a D4 HSE. Here are my Pro's and Con's.
[u]Downsides: [/u]
[list]Cup holders, too few in wrong places
Less driver storage
Terrain Response / Height / Hi-Lo transfer box controls now in wrong place
Prefer the functional design of the D3[/list]
[u]Upsides: [/u]
[list]Its been said before, the 3.0 engine is great. (The torque more than the power)
I find the seats more comfortable as I am tall
Phone integration
Better brakes[/list]
And of course its lower mileage and still has some LR warranty.
Now the long wait for the paperwork to go through before collection.  [/quote]
You buy a D4 HSE and your first downside regards the cupholders! 
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| 22nd Feb 2012 9:02 pm |
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azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509
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Odin,
Yep they are the biggest problem. 
The engine is great, the brakes are great, and as Craig said earlier in the thread, it is much quieter and smoother at speed.
I know its not a big deal ... but it's hard to fault the bigger things (or indeed anything really).
Simon. D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
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| 28th Feb 2012 7:09 pm |
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bobcropper
Member Since: 05 Mar 2012
Location: Widnes
Posts: 14
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Just traded a D3 HSE in for a D4 HSE and found adaptive front lighting was an optional extra on D4 HSE whereas it was standard on D3 HSE.
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| 9th Mar 2012 8:31 am |
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Squirrel
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Abu Dhabi
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After a week driving my new LR4, I have to say I love everything about it, except the missing cupholders! What happened? Don't allow an inanimate object to outwit you.
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| 31st Mar 2012 4:44 pm |
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Steve H
Member Since: 14 Apr 2008
Location: Lancashire
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Just taken the plunge to move from D3 to D4. Should take delivery in 2 weeks so looking forward to making a comparison. D4 SDV6 XS Orkney Grey
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| 2nd Apr 2012 12:49 pm |
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Disco4SE
Member Since: 23 Aug 2010
Location: Mt Martha Australia
Posts: 69
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Squirrel wrote:After a week driving my new LR4, I have to say I love everything about it, except the missing cupholders! What happened?
I must admit, I like the cup holder position in the D4.........and the terrain response dial. Only had my D3 for 6 months prior to buying the D4, so didn't take much adjusting.
I find that the gear lever is no longer in the way of the cup holders.
Just my 2c worth.
Cheers, Craig
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| 2nd Apr 2012 7:39 pm |
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