This could be a very short thread but I like it and have ordered a HSE 3.0 variant.
I am not coming from the Disco world but have owned 2 RRS1 models.
The RRS2 is for me too expensive and has a smaller boot than the RRS1 and interior wise did not seem all that different.
THe D5 is a much better upgrade from the RRS1 and seems more of a logical progression.
I understand it has lost some of the attraction of the D4, but having seen it, sat in it and generally crawled over it......I love it!!
Head down now.
15th Oct 2016 1:36 pm
Buckster
Member Since: 04 May 2015
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I can see your logic in that. Think it looks great in black too
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15th Oct 2016 1:53 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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It looks nice but I'm still sitting on the fence at the moment, waiting to see how much of a pain the event flap thing is, I'm not too fussed at the loss of the split tailgate but really don't see the need to engineer a flap.
I've submitted my spec to my dealer currently it's
SE TD6
Namib Orange
Privacy glass
Aluminium interior finisher
Ebony interior
Heated steering wheel23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
15th Oct 2016 4:55 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
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Nice 8)
Don't forget to show the pics on here before you disappear to the D5 forum
15th Oct 2016 5:12 pm
Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
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I am actually toying with the idea of a 2.0 SE with a few additions. A snip at £53.5k...
I like the flexibility of the seating options but I would rather have manual control of them than electronic.
And £700 for a detachable tow bar, they can F right off with that one!!!De-Tango
V8 Brakes
EGRs blanked
Running boards
3 flash indicators and clock on dash
Blingy grille...
15th Oct 2016 6:03 pm
Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254
"...........And £700 for a detachable tow bar, they can F right off with that one!!!"
My thoughts exactly.
I too have specified (and ordered) and SE with a few bits and pieces. To be honest, I've had three scenarios which revolve round Part-Ex prices as decision day approaches. All are north of £51k which isn't hard to achieve when it costs £830 for a paint job.
I'm not going for the TDV6 for two reasons:
1. Cost - regardless of the FV or whatever. I'm a cash buyer so that makes little difference to me.
2. The explanation by the chap at the LR Visitors Centre during the launch visit who managed to convince me that there was little difference between the two engines except when you floor it at 50mph. [/i]Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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15th Oct 2016 7:02 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
I like the D5 and want one but with the possible practical issues for me I'm waiting until its in my dealers before jumping off the fence. Mind you SWMBO did hint at the option of keeping the D4 for her and me getting the D5 today need to sloooooowly and carefully work on that one MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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15th Oct 2016 7:25 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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Easy, let her have the D5 and you keep the D4... you'll both be happier! 2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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15th Oct 2016 11:17 pm
sacimiddx
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Towbar not detachable
Electrically deployableIllegitimi Non Carborundum
15th Oct 2016 11:38 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
tayaste wrote:
Nice 8)
Don't forget to show the pics on here before you disappear to the D5 forum
Will do
Though it's not a done deal yet, still actually got to see one in the flesh.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
16th Oct 2016 11:56 pm
Discoveringcomfort
Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 637
The demo car I viewed today/yesterday was also black, are they all?
It looked nice but it was impossible to actually define the lines of the car, JLR trickery?Series 1 V8
Series 2 Hibrid V8
Discovery 3 HSE V8
17th Oct 2016 12:17 am
jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 478
Probably the same car!!
17th Oct 2016 8:27 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
I think the D5 needs a light exterior colour. So I'm hoping that a lighter colour makes its way up here, preferably Orange. My dealer is expecting a 2.0 SD4 HSE.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
17th Oct 2016 10:47 am
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
Posts: 1789
I'm expecting to have to fight for the opportunity to get near it with everyone else wanting to do the same. I hope we all get a chance to play unhindered.
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17th Oct 2016 12:19 pm
J77
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I finish work late the night of my dealers preview so I may pop in last minute in the hope of getting a better chance to play.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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need to sloooooowly and carefully work on that one 
