Member Since: 03 Feb 2018
Location: Peak District
Posts: 11
Moving from a 110 to a D4...
...and need some quick advice.
I’m tired to people trying to steal all or part of my MY09 110 and so on Monday I’m going to pull the trigger on a MY12 D4 XS that has done 77k. It seems a fair price, has FSH etc and is being sold by an Indy I know well and trust.
I think the deal is pretty much done in my head, and SWMBO is certainly happy to see that back of the 110, but before I commit I’d be grateful if anyone can confirm if the mileage is anything to be concerned about (we’re planning on keeping it for a while) - are they pretty reliable if maintained correctly?
Thanks!
Mike
3rd Feb 2018 8:45 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Welcome to the site!
Probably the best way to answer that is to give you a list of people to ask, many of which might not be worried by a mere 77,000 miles
The D4 is a great spiritual successor to the 110 in so many ways (yes, really!) and hope you both enjoy it lots 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
3rd Feb 2018 9:31 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72768
77k is fine and it should allow you to get a decent warranty. I wouldn’t run one without decent cover, mainly coz of the crank risk. That has no respect for mileage and is a complete lottery.
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3rd Feb 2018 9:56 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
to stop them stealing part of your d4 make sure you get an uncle ray spare wheel protector and take your detachable towbar off when not in use............you will loose it
3rd Feb 2018 10:21 pm
Villager
Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Southampton
Posts: 101
Uncle Ray?
3rd Feb 2018 10:52 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72768
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
In a defender everyone notices you, in a disco no one even lifts their heads its great
Like all land rovers once they reach a certain age mileage becomes irrelevant and its all about condition.
4th Feb 2018 12:02 am
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1036
Cam Belt Change required at 7yrs, which will be an expensive service.
I have evolved from a TD5 disco to a 56 plate disco3 and then a 59 plate d4 and now a 66 plate d4. Each time the car has got better and the experience more pleasurable.
Jumping from my 300TDi 90 and then into the d4 is like going into the future
Going from a 110, albeit a late model 110, into a d4 will be ace 2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor no longer with us
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed
2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara)
2016 D4 about to depart
2022 DS nearly...........
4th Feb 2018 2:19 am
Littlewill
Member Since: 14 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 484
The difference is going to be phenomenal!
4th Feb 2018 7:57 am
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
It will be more comfortable, easier and pleasant - but you won’t smile as much as you did in your 110, and you will blend in to the crowd.Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
4th Feb 2018 8:31 am
D4-Russ
Member Since: 28 Jul 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 208
Yes, be prepared to be ignored
I don’t regret going from my 110 to the D4 they are great vehicles but as said you blend in with it!
No more waving at other Defender owners, no more conversations with random people asking about it but I’m a lot more relaxed knowing that I can park where I want without coming back to bits or everything missing!D4 MY15 (64) SE Tech, Loire Blue
Front Runner Rack and ladder
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4th Feb 2018 12:24 pm
zinke
Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Scunthorpe
Posts: 584
I went from a TD5 90 to a D3. Miss the defender when I’m truly off road but no any other time. Like you the main reason for swapping was I couldn’t leave the defender anywhere without worrying if it would be there when I got back.
Pete.IID, webasto software and workshop facility's available.
4th Feb 2018 3:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72768
D4-Russ wrote:
No more waving at other Defender owners!
You can still wave at them, would be interesting to see how many wave back.
4th Feb 2018 3:10 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
None because you are invisible to them
4th Feb 2018 3:22 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72768
Would be an interesting psychological experiment. See how many instinctively raise a hand, how many peeps have waved back at someone without the foggiest who they are? And also it needs to recorded is the driver blushes or hangs his head in shame at his weakness.
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