Monkeyhanger
Member Since: 21 Oct 2005
Location: Hartlepool
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I seriously considered changing from the V8 LPG D3 to the RRS but I have the 120 litre tank where the seventh seat should be. However, even with the tank,I still have more boot space than the Sport. Convert the Sport to LPG and I 'll have no boot space at all. Go for the TDV6 and I loose the performance I love. Coupled with the extra cost of the Sport there was no decision to make.
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 4th Jan 2006 11:04 am |
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Gazavich
Member Since: 07 Jun 2005
Location: Thorpe surrey
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Gareth wrote:Gazavich wrote:Pelyma wrote:I think Clarkson had a point, buy the RRS (which I do like) and you will always be wishing you had the real RR. The split tailgate is another big issue for me, although I agree with Gareth reaching in can be a struggle for normal 5'4" people 
The D3 has its rear end and the RRS has a problem above the bonnet, there is a big ugly gap! But we are all different, I'd have either but given the choice D3 wins, although a RR could tempt me!
If you're having problems reaching things at the back of the Disco get one of those boot space sliding floors, The small wife loves it.
You can't use the 3rd row seats though, which I need to use regular.
You should'nt have all those wives then or have you been busy knocking lots of kids out. That'll teach ya.  HSE TDV6 Silver : "Avin it large"
www.lift-trucksolutions.co.uk
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| 4th Jan 2006 11:10 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Gazavich wrote:Gareth wrote:Gazavich wrote:Pelyma wrote:I think Clarkson had a point, buy the RRS (which I do like) and you will always be wishing you had the real RR. The split tailgate is another big issue for me, although I agree with Gareth reaching in can be a struggle for normal 5'4" people
The D3 has its rear end and the RRS has a problem above the bonnet, there is a big ugly gap! But we are all different, I'd have either but given the choice D3 wins, although a RR could tempt me!
If you're having problems reaching things at the back of the Disco get one of those boot space sliding floors, The small wife loves it.
You can't use the 3rd row seats though, which I need to use regular.
You should'nt have all those wives then or have you been busy knocking lots of kids out. That'll teach ya.
Yes, you are right, but I have now worked out what caused it, and measures have been taken to prevent future occurences.
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| 4th Jan 2006 11:25 am |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Waaaayyy to much info. I have undertaken a genetic cure by marrying a 5'10" wife, that way I'm hoping the kids will be able to reach further than me by the time they are 8!! DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 4th Jan 2006 11:58 am |
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CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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I may well be unique here then, but I actually do like the rear end styling of the disco!  I like the shape of the tailgate and the huge rear lights. The chunky bumper and flat back all contribute to the overall style of the car, i feel. I wouldn't have it any other way.
CY 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
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| 4th Jan 2006 10:00 pm |
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grommet
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: Northern California
Posts: 331
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Forbes Test Drive: 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE
Link:
http://www.forbes.com/2005/12/30/rangerove...st_ls.html
They compare the RRS and LR3/Disco 3, and were fairly hard on the RRS due to pricing... I guess they don't quite understand the "bling" appeal vs. cost.
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| 4th Jan 2006 10:41 pm |
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Malcolm
Member Since: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Nr. Battle East Sussex
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plus the problem of a constant stream of young people with "hoodies" asking for small packets of white powder everytime you park !! Alive and kicking..who's round is it anyway ??
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| 5th Jan 2006 9:29 am |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
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Malcolm wrote:plus the problem of a constant stream of young people with "hoodies" asking for small packets of white powder everytime you park !!
Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
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| 5th Jan 2006 11:13 am |
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Prestige Audio
Member Since: 15 Dec 2005
Location: Herts
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I don't own either, but get to drive lots of Sports and D3s when collecting cars from dealers, and I personally would buy a D3 anyday of the week.
I am very much into 'driving' having run TVRs and M3s for the last 5 years, but now drive a BMW X3 for work, and I found even the SS Sport a little underwhelming.. I just didn't find it particularly enjoyable to drive (my X3 diesel is far 'sportier'). The really liked driving the D3, possibly because I didn't have any preconceptions about it.
One of my partners in crime is chopping in his M5 for a D3 this year too.
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| 5th Jan 2006 12:22 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Gazavich wrote:Pelyma wrote:I think Clarkson had a point, buy the RRS (which I do like) and you will always be wishing you had the real RR. The split tailgate is another big issue for me, although I agree with Gareth reaching in can be a struggle for normal 5'4" people
The D3 has its rear end and the RRS has a problem above the bonnet, there is a big ugly gap! But we are all different, I'd have either but given the choice D3 wins, although a RR could tempt me!
If you're having problems reaching things at the back of the Disco get one of those boot space sliding floors, The small wife loves it.
What about the big wife?
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| 5th Jan 2006 9:05 pm |
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Gazavich
Member Since: 07 Jun 2005
Location: Thorpe surrey
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Dog wrote:Gazavich wrote:Pelyma wrote:I think Clarkson had a point, buy the RRS (which I do like) and you will always be wishing you had the real RR. The split tailgate is another big issue for me, although I agree with Gareth reaching in can be a struggle for normal 5'4" people
The D3 has its rear end and the RRS has a problem above the bonnet, there is a big ugly gap! But we are all different, I'd have either but given the choice D3 wins, although a RR could tempt me!
If you're having problems reaching things at the back of the Disco get one of those boot space sliding floors, The small wife loves it.
What about the big wife?
what about youre big wife then? HSE TDV6 Silver : "Avin it large"
www.lift-trucksolutions.co.uk
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| 5th Jan 2006 11:37 pm |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
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Same problem as yours.
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| 5th Jan 2006 11:45 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Dog wrote:Gazavich wrote:Pelyma wrote:I think Clarkson had a point, buy the RRS (which I do like) and you will always be wishing you had the real RR. The split tailgate is another big issue for me, although I agree with Gareth reaching in can be a struggle for normal 5'4" people
The D3 has its rear end and the RRS has a problem above the bonnet, there is a big ugly gap! But we are all different, I'd have either but given the choice D3 wins, although a RR could tempt me!
If you're having problems reaching things at the back of the Disco get one of those boot space sliding floors, The small wife loves it.
What about the big wife?
I think she prefers to be called tall!
She loves it, never driven an auto before but has since got an auto Freelander. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 6th Jan 2006 10:29 am |
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110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Gazavich wrote:Dog wrote:Same problem as yours.
She loves it to?
Precisely!
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| 6th Jan 2006 4:44 pm |
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