paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
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Hi Folks,
Looking to get into a D4. School runs & regular family holiday trips (dog, kids, bikes etc). I'm looking at two options:
1. Nearly new HSE (<5k miles) - £42ish
2. 2011 HSE (87k miles) - £25k ish
I have cash for either......but what are folks thoughts on the wisdom of the high miler and keeping £17K in the pocket?
Cheers,
Paul
Last edited by paulb33 on 20th Jan 2016 12:31 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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 20th Jan 2016 11:49 am |
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Famousfive
Member Since: 12 Aug 2014
Location: Southampton
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I'd say you could spend a lot less than £42K by waiting for an 8 speed HSE (from MY12 onwards) with 50K (or less) miles on the clock.
Here's an example of an earlier MY10 HSE that was for sale by a member http://disco4.com/forum/topic133135.html
Good luck and lots of pics on the one you decide on please  Stolen - D4 Loire Blue
D4 Bali Blue
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| 20th Jan 2016 12:00 pm |
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paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
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Yep. I'd buy that.
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| 20th Jan 2016 12:30 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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defo opt for 8 speeder
high miles I would not be concerned with my old bus loosed a lot after 115K and was even better to roll
G
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| 20th Jan 2016 12:32 pm |
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paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
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So, 8 speeder is the way to go: great advice - thanks! Now to find one: in black, privacy glass.
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| 20th Jan 2016 2:43 pm |
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ZacSmith
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Dover
Posts: 709
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I wouldn't be too fussed about privacy glass - you can tints done for £200 or so and they are indistinguishable VIN: A175A328***
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| 20th Jan 2016 2:51 pm |
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paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
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Really? I thought aftermarket tints involved bubbling/peeling films? They're now that good?
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| 20th Jan 2016 3:07 pm |
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Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
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Watch your tints with insurance, make sure you tell them and some may push up your premium Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
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| 20th Jan 2016 3:11 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Tints aren't as good. They tend to show the shaded gradient areas at the edge of the glass and show up all the electrical heating/radio aerial elements in the glass.
My first was tints, when I bought this one mineral tint factory glass was a priority, it looks far far better.
Also doesn't get scratched inside and doesn't damage as easily ( as anyone that carried to load capacity in the rear can testify!!) MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 20th Jan 2016 3:38 pm |
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paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
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I can live with any colour......as long as its black.
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| 20th Jan 2016 4:38 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
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Not into a bit of "Polar Discovery" then.... 
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| 20th Jan 2016 4:41 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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White Discoverys with black pack or black alloys and tints
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| 20th Jan 2016 4:46 pm |
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paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:Not into a bit of "Polar Discovery" then....
Well....never say never.....find me a Polar Disco in BLACK and I've got the cash for you.
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| 20th Jan 2016 9:38 pm |
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LiftedDisco
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 1001
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Paul...
You could always get it wrapped...!
However, the white does look mighty cool and, more importantly, if Gary's got it for sale, I'd suggest it's a good 'un!
Worth considering? D4 Commercial - 65 Plate, 2016MY
D5 Commercial - Handed back when I left that job…
D4 Commercial (2014MY) - gone
D4 Commercial SDV6 - Baltic Blue (also gone)
D1 300TDi... 2" lift, HD bumpers (both), detachable tow hitch, 9,500lb winch, 235/85/16 muds and plenty of other toys (gone to make way for the next toy...)
Smiles per Mile - Tornado Motorsports caged Evo 3... 100" Defender look-alike, with Range Rover running gear - all fully IVA'd and registered!
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| 20th Jan 2016 10:58 pm |
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