Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
Posts: 17
New to site and new Disco 4 on Fri.... can't wait!
Hi all
I'm new to the site and have spent the last month or two reading through your posts. The site is brilliant, very informative and humourous- really is excellent.
I am taking delivery of my new D4 on Friday and just can't wait- HSE, Ipanema Sand, ebony interior with adaptives (cheaper price thanks to this site and will donate to site when I've worked out how ) privacy glass, FBH, Locking rear diff, TV, Full size spare and towing equip.
When I get her I will post some photos......
16th Dec 2009 10:21 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Congrats ... And welcome to the site
Only 2 more sleeps to go G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
16th Dec 2009 10:39 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
Posts: 2758
Welcome to the site
not jealous at all
enjoy
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
club BSS
16th Dec 2009 11:07 pm
jm105845
Member Since: 21 Aug 2007
Location: dublin
Posts: 271
as they say over this side of the water#
when you get it you will like 'a dog with 2 mickies'
17th Dec 2009 10:52 am
Budweiser
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 193
Welcome - great choice. Don't forget the pics
17th Dec 2009 12:16 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18457
Just in time for the weather 8) 8)
Welcome to the site 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
17th Dec 2009 12:24 pm
The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
Posts: 17
Had the vehicle a few days now and here is an update...
This is by far the best Land Rover I have had..... !
Engine- although still very new, you can feel the potential and much better tuned for auto box than the D3. No hesitation, immediate response and very smooth. I can't really fault it at the moment and already getting average fuel consumption figures of 31mpg. I've seen other posts where the comments are that the 3.0 is noisier than the 2.7- I don't agree, the 3.0 is much quieter and far less obtrusive, you need to work it less also.
Electrics- lots of bells and whistles. Have managed to get some faults because starting procedure needs to be done in a systematic and leisurely way- you can't rush it otherwise (as others have said) the ECUs can't keep up so its easy to make the vehicle produce gearbox fault and other warnings if you keep poking at the start button. Easily sorted though, slow down. Everything else works fine (apart from FBH which sets off alarm- see other post) convenience features are good, such as high beam assist, but you could live without them. There are some of these features which I would like to disable myself- auto folding mirrors and auto activation of front and rear heated screens when cold, but I'm sure I'll get used to this. Had windows bouncing (cured by silicone spray). No real massive issues so far.
One thing to say is the headlights are superb- especially if you live in the sticks- high beam is much improved over D3
Interior Trim- fantastic, no other words for it
Exterior build- on the whole good... had to readjust LH bonnet catch as bonnet was slightly on the p and catch fitted slanted. Rear LH wheel arch trim not flush, changed a couple of clips to pull it in. The rest OK and paint finish nice without any patchy spray (better than my D3)
Chassis- On road its brilliant- not pushed it yet, but you can feel that it holds the road better, there is still some body roll compared with a car- compare to a Defender with suspension upgrade and its a world apart- compare it to a Jeep Grand Cherokee and its in a different league. It really is an improvement on D3 and really gives confidence. Offroad? -ain't tried anything yet (it will take me a long time to forget the £46k price tag before it sees brambles- but that will come as the 'shine' wears off)
Transmission- Had it out on sheet ice yesterday- trying to make it slide in the country lanes by us... even with terrain response in normal this was difficult. This is one serious bit of kit- I tried my best to push the driver aids but it copes easily.... its almost sublime and need to be careful that you don't get over confident. Its still new, but no transmission noises or whining- low range seems quieter than my D3 and nice smooth range change
So far no real faults or issues....
Have put a few images on my gallery... more to follow when I have time
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) privacy glass, FBH, Locking rear diff, TV, Full size spare and towing equip.
and catch fitted slanted. Rear LH wheel arch trim not flush, changed a couple of clips to pull it in. The rest OK and paint finish nice without any patchy spray (better than my D3)
