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KTM Gordo
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2017
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A reluctant D4 Owner writes...

After driving a Freelander and a Freelander 2, I bought a brand new Discovery Sport which proved to be a bad decision. A really bad decision. After a replacement car (which was worse) and a refund, I was left wondering what to do. So I bought a D4.



It's a 2013 HSE SDV6 in Aintree Green with a cream interior. It had done 101k miles when I bought it, and with work it's now clocked up a few more.

The reason I didn't really want one is that they're bigger than I need, and if I want a vehicle that's more capable than a Freelander 2 off road I have a Defender 110 double-cab to play with.

That said, it's growing on me quite a lot.

I bought it from a friend who'd previously had a D3 commercial, and he included the full-length chequer plate load bed with the D4. A very useful addition for carrying stuff around - which I tend to do quite a lot of. Not to mention towing.



And I've since added a Mantec 'Load Lugger' shelf too for smaller, lighter bits and pieces.



At the recent Kelmarsh show I was eyeing up various bits and pieces for it, but so far I'm resisting. I've only had it a few weeks, but I'm enjoying the experience - although in terms of fuel economy it's only marginally better than my 2005 Td5 Defender Shocked
  
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NoDo$h
 


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Ukraine 

Won't be long before you're wondering why you need the Defender Whistle
  
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KTM Gordo
 


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Cream leather isn't ideal for when you're fresh from the field, soaking wet and covered in mud...

...but other than that, you're probably not far wrong Laughing
 Gordon

2016 D4 Landmark, Yulong White, SDV6, Ex-JLR Fleet
2013 D4 HSE (Gone! Sold within the forum) 
 
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Nikki
 


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Re: A reluctant D4 Owner writes...

[quote="KTM Gordo"]After driving a Freelander and a Freelander 2, I bought a brand new Discovery Sport which proved to be a bad decision. A really bad decision. After a replacement car (which was worse) and a refund, I was left wondering what to do. So I bought a D4.


It's a 2013 HSE SDV6 in Aintree Green with a cream interior. It had done 101k miles when I bought it, and with work it's now clocked up a few more.

The reason I didn't really want one is that they're bigger than I need, and if I want a vehicle that's more capable than a Freelander 2 off road I have a Defender 110 double-cab to play with.

That said, it's growing on me quite a lot.

.


What was wrong with the Discovery sport?
  
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Pelyma
  


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KTM Gordo wrote:
Cream leather isn't ideal for when you're fresh from the field, soaking wet and covered in mud...

...but other than that, you're probably not far wrong Laughing


That's the beauty of leather, mud, blood and crap wipes off, my light coloured cars have been far easier to get clean than black ones.
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
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Nikki
 


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Totally agree, easy to clean, keep up the leather conditioner. So much nicer in a light and bright interior.
  
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TigerRecovery
 


Member Since: 31 May 2017
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Welcome along Gordon, you'll be happy with your choice. I'm sure that installing a split charge system wont take long, then it's a steady downward spiral with modifications.
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2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - SCRAPPED
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KTM Gordo
 


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Re: A reluctant D4 Owner writes...

Nikki wrote:
What was wrong with the Discovery sport?

That's worthy of a whole thread of its own, and some of the assembled company have no doubt heard it before.

But suffice to say, if Land Rover could screw them together properly, and their dealers could look after customers, it would be a great car.
 Gordon

2016 D4 Landmark, Yulong White, SDV6, Ex-JLR Fleet
2013 D4 HSE (Gone! Sold within the forum) 
 
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Brian_DL13
 


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Pelyma wrote:
KTM Gordo wrote:
Cream leather isn't ideal for when you're fresh from the field, soaking wet and covered in mud...

...but other than that, you're probably not far wrong Laughing


That's the beauty of leather, mud, blood and crap wipes off, my light coloured cars have been far easier to get clean than black ones.


^ +1
  
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robpenrose
 


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KTM Gordo wrote:
Cream leather isn't ideal for when you're fresh from the field, soaking wet and covered in mud...

...but other than that, you're probably not far wrong Laughing


No, but setting the FBH so that you get into a warm car is! Thumbs Up
 

Current: D4 HSE
Previous: BMW Z4M Coupe
Previous: Land Rover Defender 90 CSW Td5
Previous: Land Rover Discovery Td5 ES 
 
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Northanys mike
 


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Welcome along to disco3.com from another N44 member.
I can confirm that Gordon's ol bus is a lovely example.
  
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KTM Gordo wrote:
Cream leather isn't ideal for when you're fresh from the field, soaking wet and covered in mud...

...but other than that, you're probably not far wrong Laughing


This is worryingly starting to sound like a DSL thread..That rear cover is looking rather excessive...next we are going to see a deer carcass dragged across the cream leather seats...

Since the demise of Del's car my medical bills have significantly reduced... it seems temporarily...... Smile
  
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kirkyworld
 


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Lovely motor Gordo
  
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Aerialmark
 


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Farmer Chalk wrote:
KTM Gordo wrote:
Cream leather isn't ideal for when you're fresh from the field, soaking wet and covered in mud...

...but other than that, you're probably not far wrong Laughing


This is worryingly starting to sound like a DSL thread..That rear cover is looking rather excessive...next we are going to see a deer carcass dragged across the cream leather seats...

Since the demise of Del's car my medical bills have significantly reduced... it seems temporarily...... Smile

Rolling with laughter Bow down
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They just make the best of everything they have. 
 
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Robse
 


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Re: A reluctant D4 Owner writes...

KTM Gordo wrote:
Nikki wrote:
What was wrong with the Discovery sport?

That's worthy of a whole thread of its own, and some of the assembled company have no doubt heard it before.

But suffice to say, if Land Rover could screw them together properly, and their dealers could look after customers, it would be a great car.


Marshalls Bedford by any chance ??
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