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2010 D4 - Should I or shouldn't I?
Arrghh, can't decide whether to go for this D4. I have been waiting for a while for one now and am now out of my company car and running round in a D2 Td5, I've been offered a deal on a 2010 D4 XS SDV6 but it has the gear shift not rotary so presume the older 245bhp 6 speed auto?
It's mint with only 45k on the clock but is a bit older than I would have liked. What's the general opinion on reliability etc? I really don't want a money pit, this one is up at £26k at a LR main dealer so I get a full 2yr warranty but what is likely to need doing in the next couple of years and 30k miles?
I cant afford a newer one just now but my dilemma is that I am also looking at a 14 plate top spec Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.5 years of full warranty. Not got the prestige of the D4 but I like the look and reckon it will be a more economical and cheaper vehicle to own if slightly less capable.
Obviously this is a D4 site so bias will abound but is a 60 plate SDV6 worth the money or should I give it a miss and keep looking??
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29th Sep 2015 8:44 pm
GLYNNE
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What ever you get it will be up for sale shortly anyhow
29th Sep 2015 9:59 pm
GLYNNE
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Only you will know if it's the right thing to do. I would say you could get more at that budget although not at a main dealer. So it will be a weigh up between age/spec against peace of mind/warranty
As for the Hyundai I can understand the appeal and it does make sense BUT you have wanted a D4 for a while so get that out your system first
How about a GS and compromise on some toys I don't think you'd be disappointed
29th Sep 2015 10:05 pm
CFB
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Looked at a couple of GS models, too much missing, want leather and cruise control.
Think this XS is maybe a bit too old for the money but there's not much around thought there might be a few with the new reg and associated part exchanges.
Whatever I get will be staying for at least 2 years (promise!!)
29th Sep 2015 10:22 pm
DaveT
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I reckon 3yrs newer than that for a couple of £k more Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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29th Sep 2015 10:27 pm
Fitzy73
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I went for a 2010 XS about 18 months ago, mine was a little more expensive and it was on 65,000 miles (now 80,000). There have been a few problems, but nothing serious, aside from a renewed loathing for car dealers.
So if it's a D4 you want and the later models are out of reach, I'd still say go for it as a do love mine and it still makes me smile, but personally I would want an XS or above as I like my toys.Andy
I had a similar dilemna as sold my D3 a couple of years ago and regretted it.
I was looking for a 6/7 seater and couldn't face an mpv so looked for an auto Santa Fe premium 12/62 plate as wanted the slight facelift with sat nav at the £15-16k mark. Looked for months and couldn't find what I wanted and always had the nagging feeling about the loud engine and the poor ride quality when sitting in the back.
So bit the bullet and bought a 2010 D4 XS with 55k on the clock at a local general dealer for £22,500 in April this year.
So far it's great and feels like I've won the lottery every time I drive it!
I definitely would not have had that feeling in the Hyundai.
At the end of the day it's personal choice though.
Cheers Jon
29th Sep 2015 10:28 pm
GLYNNE
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CFB wrote:
Looked at a couple of GS models, too much missing, want leather and cruise control.
Think this XS is maybe a bit too old for the money but there's not much around thought there might be a few with the new reg and associated part exchanges.
Whatever I get will be staying for at least 2 years (promise!!)
Cruise control easy option to add yourself
Some GS come up with leather or even have it fitted via a trimmer. The £££savings would still be well worth it
29th Sep 2015 10:33 pm
GLYNNE
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Of course it could well be down to luck, but my 2010 D4 was the best of the bunch for being totally reliable. Never even had a squeak or a rattle.
I'm assuming you've got another vehicle for your off roading, but I prefer the 6 speed box when off road.
The 8 speed is great on road, but I'm perhaps not as enthusiastic as some here are about it.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)
30th Sep 2015 12:33 am
LT
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That does look good.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)
30th Sep 2015 12:36 am
Russell
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At the end of the day it is your choice. However 6 or 8 speed the D4 is a cracking car and I would have either over the Hyundai.
You have had D2s and D3s so you will see an improvment no matter what D4 you ho for.The car Glynne posted a link to looks good but there are others about as well especially if you can stretch the budget. I just sold my MY12 D4 8 speed with extras and warranty for 32k and that was a cracking g car with warranty.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
30th Sep 2015 7:17 am
CFB
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Thanks folks, agree there are some nice spec ones if you hunt around but I do want LR dealer warranty and finance so have to accept that's going to cost me.
I'm going to go back and have another look as I really can't decide.
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I don't think you'd be disappointed 
