PSC
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 255
  
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| D4 SE 5L V8 - Available again MY12 |
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As per the title - I see that the SE version of the V8 is available again for MY12, same price as the diesel SE
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 27th Nov 2011 6:58 am |
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Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 340
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The best option in my opinion! 
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| 16th Jan 2012 8:21 am |
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Brucehun
Member Since: 09 Oct 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 106
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My stealer just offered me a trade-in of R520k on my 2010 D4 V8HSE with 35k on the clock and R80k discount on a MY12 D4 V8 HSE!
Looks like they need to dump v8's again!
Now i'm undecided what to do???
I also looked at the SE option but discount only R30K.
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| 25th Jan 2012 8:44 am |
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robharvey
Member Since: 14 May 2007
Location: Durban
Posts: 138
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I've just bought the D4 SE V8.
Bruce, I got a R65k discount from LR Umhlanga, but they did say it was a cancelled order, although that could have also been salesman talk.
I must say the 2012 SE spec is great (maybe even better than my ex 06 HSE). Off the top of my head the only things you miss out on are cameras all round, plusher leather, more speakers for the sound system and voice command (probably some other nav stuff as well). It's got the rest.
I got R205k for my D3. After 6 great years I got about 40% of my purchase price back, which I thought was very good considering it was a trade-in.
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| 25th Jan 2012 9:17 am |
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Brucehun
Member Since: 09 Oct 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 106
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HSE also has :
adaptive headlights
Corner lights
rear aircon to 7 seats
privacy glass
TPMS(new...was not aware but saw it this morning)
different rim
So, not sure if HSE is worth it....but maybe for just R50K difference.....
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| 25th Jan 2012 11:00 am |
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Juergen
Member Since: 03 Feb 2012
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 5
 
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Hi Guys, exept for the extra power, what would be the advantage to the diesel? My dealer said it still needs a service every six month and 10.000 km.
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| 5th Feb 2012 8:57 am |
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Frans@yamorna
Member Since: 20 Jan 2010
Location: Tzaneen
Posts: 109
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Hi,
Depends on how long you want to keep the car.After MP things like no turbo's(2),expensive diesel filters,no DIESEL injectors and no cam- and other belts at 160000km's,start to matter  LOWDOWN grunt in the petrol is probly better in sand,and then the sound.....costly though :rolllaugh:No turbo lag  Range on the diesel much better with std tank  Big Country RR,NL Split Charge,FR Sump Guard,TP Monitor,BAS map
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| 5th Feb 2012 7:03 pm |
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Juergen
Member Since: 03 Feb 2012
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 5
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Yes, just for the V8-sound I want it. But my diesel D3 with 17inch wheels does very well in sand too. Anyone that can comment on the 19 inch wheels performance in sand?
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| 8th Feb 2012 7:09 am |
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D4JWW
Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1318
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Juergen wrote:Hi Guys, exept for the extra power, what would be the advantage to the diesel? My dealer said it still needs a service every six month and 10.000 km.
Is that on the Diesel? Is the service department not making enough money, surely motorplan dictates sevice intervals?
19" could work on sand but all pressure on driver I would stick to 17" maybe 265/60/18 but not 19"! But how much sand driving are you really going to do in the time you own the car??? A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS
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| 8th Feb 2012 6:15 pm |
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Tallmat
Member Since: 13 Aug 2008
Location: London
Posts: 56
 
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As the first to reply to this post from outside South Africa, and as driver of D3 V8 which I adore, you guys are so lucky to have D4 V8 options.
They roll out of the factory here,but we can't buy them...
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| 8th Feb 2012 6:52 pm |
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PSC
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 255
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When i moved from a D3 (TDV6) to a D4 V8, I was slightly hesitant.
However after owning the V8 for some time I must say even for the manageable fuel consumption penalty - the petrol vehicle is the better drive in every respect.
SE vs HSE - the biggest benifit I found is that the rear aircon makes a notable difference when travelling in hot weather - the front passengers do not need to freeze to keep the rear passengers cool, so everyone travels in comfort (especially when you use the third row seats).
Unfortunately the service intervals on the V8 are the same as the Diesel 12000Km/6 Months (while been "free" they are still a bit of a pain)
Ohh and the V8 sound is very well muffled
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| 8th Feb 2012 9:09 pm |
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Tallmat
Member Since: 13 Aug 2008
Location: London
Posts: 56
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[quote]Ohh and the V8 sound is very well muffled [/quote]
There's folk here in UK that'll do "acoustic tuning" which enhances the soundtrack no end. I'd guess they've reps in SA?
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| 8th Feb 2012 9:28 pm |
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D4JWW
Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1318
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Tallmat wrote:As the first to reply to this post from outside South Africa, and as driver of D3 V8 which I adore, you guys are so lucky to have D4 V8 options.
They roll out of the factory here,but we can't buy them...
Tallmat a friend of mine in SA wants to change from petrol V6 to V8 D3, any idea what real life fuel consumption on your V8 say in town and motorway? A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS
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| 8th Feb 2012 10:27 pm |
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Brucehun
Member Since: 09 Oct 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 106
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My 2010 D4 V8 HSE gave me 15.6l/100km combined driving, 11.8l/100km from JHB to DBN at 125, 12.8 DBN to JHB. Town only,no highway at all, 18.6l/100km.
new D4, done 300k's mixed driving, 17.7l/100km.
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| 9th Feb 2012 7:53 am |
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SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246
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I agree - my D3 4.4 HSE is averaging 18.2 around town but get on open road and she drops down to 11.5 / 12.2 l/100 Klm. I yearn for the open road !  Wouldn't change to diesel though Life always good with a Landy
2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8
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| 9th Feb 2012 10:59 am |
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