NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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I'm not in the market for a D5 until JLT:-
Sort out the poorly designed "back end" - a split tailgate like the D3 & D4 would be MUCH better; &
Produce an electric, or Petrol Electric Hybrid version.
I'm told that "four figure" discounts are already available - I haven't chased these up, but hear that a friend achieved a discount in excess of £1k through CarWow.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
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Only through select dealers with carwow. Though I got a few hundred £ off with the threat of moving to the XC90. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 22nd May 2017 2:58 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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| 22nd May 2017 3:06 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10492
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Tyson Cooper offer discount for various "groups" including BASC members, members of the RICS etc..
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 22nd May 2017 3:18 pm |
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Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
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Been offered £1k towards my part exchange from Marshalls if that counts as a discount Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
Discovery MY2015 3.0 SDV6 SE Corris - Gone
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| 22nd May 2017 5:59 pm |
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fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1243
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When it gets nearer to 5k you know LR have a problem with it .
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| 22nd May 2017 9:55 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
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Indeed discounts are currently too small for there to be problem shifting them and, therefore, a redesign seems unlikely.
There was an interesting letter in the Sunday Times motoring section this week from dog owners saying that the new boot was too small. For me I like the large boot and easy 3rd row access. If these factors have disappeared on the new car then making the back end look acceptable won't work so I will look at other brands for my replacement which is a shame having just had a near 15 year run with LR. The only chance of staying is the Defender replacement...otherwise I'm off once my Disco has had another 2/3 years with me. 2014MY Discovery
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| 23rd May 2017 12:18 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
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I've yet to take the dog out in mine but I will be taking her out this afternoon, her beds in and it don't look promising. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 23rd May 2017 12:41 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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110CSW wrote:Indeed discounts are currently too small for there to be problem shifting them and, therefore, a redesign seems unlikely.
There was an interesting letter in the Sunday Times motoring section this week from dog owners saying that the new boot was too small. For me I like the large boot and easy 3rd row access. If these factors have disappeared on the new car then making the back end look acceptable won't work so I will look at other brands for my replacement which is a shame having just had a near 15 year run with LR. The only chance of staying is the Defender replacement...otherwise I'm off once my Disco has had another 2/3 years with me.
Interestingly I had a new washing machine and packaging plus a weeks food shopping in the boot and still had row 2 seats up at the weekend so the boot is not that small. 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
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| 23rd May 2017 12:46 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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I suppose it's perception and the new boot will still be one of the largest on the market.
Having struggled to get out of the 3rd row of a Q7 once I had got in (!) I am sure that the D5 scores relatively well in that department, however, a number of people have mentioned that on both measures 'large' is still less than you used to get. 2014MY Discovery
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| 23rd May 2017 12:54 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Obviously on a diet Russell.... 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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| 23rd May 2017 12:55 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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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
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| 23rd May 2017 1:05 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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110CSW wrote:Indeed discounts are currently too small for there to be problem shifting them and, therefore, a redesign seems unlikely.
There was an interesting letter in the Sunday Times motoring section this week from dog owners saying that the new boot was too small. For me I like the large boot and easy 3rd row access. If these factors have disappeared on the new car then making the back end look acceptable won't work so I will look at other brands for my replacement which is a shame having just had a near 15 year run with LR. The only chance of staying is the Defender replacement...otherwise I'm off once my Disco has had another 2/3 years with me.
In The Sunday Times letter in the motoring section, they also warned dog owners that the boot was too high for their dogs to jump into. They didn't say if they'd lowered the back or not though.
As they had owned a D4 before the D5, I did wonder if perhaps it was anybody here. 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
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| 23rd May 2017 2:37 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
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Took the dog out in it, all's good, to be fair I've had a missive armchair in the back with row 2 still it was good. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 23rd May 2017 2:40 pm |
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RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
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Practical loadspace is one of the reasons we are keeping the D4 when the D5 arrives as its much better than the 5 for my particular needs. Dealer totally agreed too  MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
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