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15th Jan 2010 5:59 pm
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Poll added ...I wonder which will be the most popular ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
15th Jan 2010 6:08 pm
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2.7 and remap, at least the turbo lasts 3 years and a bit, not 3 months!!!
Cynic, moi???
Ducking for cover..........
15th Jan 2010 6:58 pm
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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Which one you choose depends on so many more factors than performance, quality and status.
Anyway where's the 'keep your 2.7 D3 option I don't like the D4!'
The 3.0 twin turbo version of the SAME engine is more powerful, has bags more torque and is smoother.
I have yet to be convinced of the better MPG claims but maybe that is because I have been enjoying the other benefits mentioned above a little too much!
Also the gearbox had been re-programmed and is more responsive and much better matched to the engine.
I'm pretty sure that I would not have bought the D4 if it was only available with the same 2.7 engine.
I think the reason that the 2.7 is still available is so that LR can still offer a lower cost version of the D4 and also the 2.7 is available with manual gearbox where the 3.0 isn't.
15th Jan 2010 7:42 pm
JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
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SWMBO and I were walking on the pavement and came up next to a D4 with a 3.0 engine idling at a light. As it pulled off, I remarked: "did you hear that?"
She said "no"
We couldn't believe how quiet it was. Made our D3 sound like a clapped out school bus in comparison.55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
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15th Jan 2010 7:47 pm
thriftwood
Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
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The bigger engine was the deciding factor for me in buying the D4. Loved the D3 but I always felt it needed much more power The 3.0 is great off the mark and I feel confident overtaking on back roads. Don't forget the bigger (albeit too big for 17/18" wheels) brakes on the 3.0 too
Fuel consumption is a bit scary though
15th Jan 2010 10:15 pm
Tom W
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: peterborough
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Fuel consumption is a bit scary though [/quote]
Youre telling me,had a sport while mine was in for service,did about 200 miles,got 22mpg
Wasnt pushing it,deliberately drove at normal speed.On the same run my car will do 30.
Liked the engine ,though,very smooth
16th Jan 2010 8:34 am
Supercharged
Member Since: 07 Oct 2006
Location: Northants
Posts: 171
The 3.0 engine and upgraded interior were the deciding factors for me in buying a Discovery. Without them I wouldn't have bought one at all.Paul
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16th Jan 2010 9:01 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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I would go for the 2.7, not because of the engine but because of smaller wheel options and spare battery options.
3.0 is still having issues; these should improve in later buids.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
16th Jan 2010 9:07 am
Tom W
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: peterborough
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Two dealers that I have spoken to recently,both said that they thought that LR would stop making the 2.7 model due to lack of demand.Hope theyre wrong,I need a manual.
Reckon mine will have done 350k before the new defender arrives
16th Jan 2010 9:20 am
mowog
Member Since: 12 Jan 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 90
caverD3 wrote:
I would go for the 2.7, not because of the engine but because of smaller wheel options and spare battery options.
3.0 is still having issues; these should improve in later buids.
What problems are they having with the 3.0 engine?Discovery 4 SE Long range fuel tank Kaymar Rear Bar.
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Turbo and elecronis/software issues are main ones. Nothing major and I am sure they'll get sorted.
First build always has issues, D3 did.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
16th Jan 2010 9:38 am
mowog
Member Since: 12 Jan 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 90
Fingers crossed....
I pick my D4 up on Monday afternoon. It would be nice to have a problem free car but reading the various forum that might be a little unrealistic.
My Ford Territory did have some issues early on and couple problems later but it mostly been a good car.Discovery 4 SE Long range fuel tank Kaymar Rear Bar.
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The 3.0 is great off the mark and I feel confident overtaking on back roads. Don't forget the bigger (albeit too big for 17/18" wheels) brakes on the 3.0 too 
