Tall Bloke
Member Since: 23 Apr 2012
Location: Surrey
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Well Ive gone and ordered an HSE. Black with black. 2009. Traded in my fast beemer estate for "a more sedate drive". Just wish I had it yesterday to get through some of the flooding  I'm pretty sure now that my license is at less risk. I'm really looking forward to the higher driving position, and the feeling of superiority when looking down at most other road users.
I hope I've picked a good one, but that's not up to me, it's all down to luck 
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buellbeast
Member Since: 30 Jul 2008
Location: Exile
Posts: 1885
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I wouldn't be too sure about the safe licence side of things  Club Forum Criminal !!!
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| 26th Apr 2012 9:03 pm |
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thechopper79
Member Since: 23 Mar 2012
Location: Cartmel
Posts: 117
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You'll love it  , we made a similar move from a 320d Msport to the Disco3, there's not much in it in speed terms but loads of difference in the comfort levels getting you upto speed. the comfort levels are enormously better and our mpg is the same as the BMW as well and most importantly you won't have to role out on hands and knees like I did  Now - 2008 Freelander 2 HSE
2008 Disco3 HSE Zermatt Silver - what a machine!
2007 Disco3 GS Black with no Brakes!!!
2010 Freelander2 TD4e Gs - 1st Landrover
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| 26th Apr 2012 9:32 pm |
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Tall Bloke
Member Since: 23 Apr 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 20
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I'm going from a 335i twin turbo beemer, so I expect a little drop in performance !!! One of the reasons for going for the elevated driving is, as my monika says, I'm a tall bloke, and rolling out of the beemer onto a kerb is getting harder as the months go by 
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| 26th Apr 2012 10:14 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Welcome was a very good one on here for sale in the last couple of weeks, should have looked at that, either way you will love it 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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| 26th Apr 2012 10:19 pm |
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MikeS2005
Member Since: 13 Sep 2008
Location: Midlothian
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Hi
Hope you enjoy your new D4, but as your a BMW driver you will need to get used to a few new things like giving way to people, not sitting on other peoples bumpers and of course the Discovery has indicators
cheers
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| 26th Apr 2012 10:28 pm |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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MikeS2005 wrote:Hi
Hope you enjoy your new D4, but as your a BMW driver you will need to get used to a few new things like giving way to people, not sitting on other peoples bumpers and of course the Discovery has indicators
cheers
I thought that was Audi drivers, well it is according to Clarkson anyway 
Seriously though, I think you'll enjoy it. Best car I've ever had and that includes the GTR! Now THAT'S a licence loser 
My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs 
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 26th Apr 2012 10:49 pm |
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Tall Bloke
Member Since: 23 Apr 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 20
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Well, as it turnes out, the first car that I ordered turned out to be well overpriced from the dealer. I told him so and he said he couldn't budge, so I cancelled.
So then I saw another dealer, and bought a car 2 years newer (2011MY) HSE in Baltic Blue, with almond insides. Not a great deal more than the previous car, so I think I did rather well (or Ive convinced myself of that anyway ) I picked it up this evening.
I'm dead chuffed with it so far !!!
PERMAGRIN
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| 30th Apr 2012 10:10 pm |
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Fergy
Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: Durris
Posts: 32
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So you ordered it then asked the price!
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| 1st May 2012 8:59 pm |
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Tall Bloke
Member Since: 23 Apr 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 20
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Actually no, it was a bit of an impulse. After getting home, realised that the price was way over the odds so cancelled. Glad I did as my Baltic Blue, with Almond interior is a much better colour IMHO of course. 8)
So far so good. Need to find somewhere round here near Dorking to try it out. Nowhere where it will get scratched though !! D4 Baltic Blue
Almond Insides
"Just because you always do it like that doesn't make it right"
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| 7th May 2012 7:07 pm |
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Fergy
Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: Durris
Posts: 32
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Is the feeling of superiority over other road users continuing?
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| 7th May 2012 10:28 pm |
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Tall Bloke
Member Since: 23 Apr 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 20
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Yes. I assume I'm not alone with this  D4 Baltic Blue
Almond Insides
"Just because you always do it like that doesn't make it right"
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| 7th May 2012 10:32 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
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Nope - and it never goes away!
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| 7th May 2012 10:37 pm |
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Fergy
Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: Durris
Posts: 32
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I think there might be something wrong with our d4. I ve never felt superior to anyone when driving it.
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| 10th May 2012 6:36 pm |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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Tall Bloke wrote: Glad I did as my Baltic Blue, with Almond interior is a much better colour IMHO of course. 8)
So far so good. Need to find somewhere round here near Dorking to try it out. Nowhere where it will get scratched though !!
THE best colour combo IMHO - Most valuable too !
If you can make a journey over to Ashford then The 4x4 Solutions ay Eastwell Manor is a brilliant site.
www.the4x4solutions.co.uk
Well worth it
I am not affiliated to them in any way other than doing a lot of club days there My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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