Member Since: 28 Oct 2020
Location: Worthing
Posts: 23
difference between a 64-66 plate
Hi all, iv been reading on here for a while now, im just about to buy my first disco, iv had defenders in the past, and being from a farming back ground have always had a discovery or defender in the family.
My question is im looking for a HSE Lux or Landmark spec, around 30k, is there any difference between a 64 plate and a 66 plate? - i know you cant get a landmark 64 plate
i Just have the opportunity to buy a lovely 64 plate, but is the same price as some 66 plates, and my brain says newer is better? but is it?
Thanks
Tom
28th Oct 2020 6:15 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13872
66 is Euro 6 New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
28th Oct 2020 6:25 pm
Tom2018
Member Since: 28 Oct 2020
Location: Worthing
Posts: 23
is that a good thing
other than being able to drive in london, does it do alot else, other than cost me add blue?
thanks
tom
28th Oct 2020 6:31 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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If you quibble tell buying ad blue then you’re buying the wrong car?
28th Oct 2020 6:40 pm
Tom2018
Member Since: 28 Oct 2020
Location: Worthing
Posts: 23
haha its more economical than my current car, not worried about that dont worry im not about to start asking if i can run it on £10 a month, i no the costs, just want to no the differences
28th Oct 2020 7:00 pm
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1061
Eu 6 engine is night an day better than the Eu 5.
Much better mapped gearbox. Goes like a rocket when pushed..
I'm in an Eu 5 now and was in an eu 6..
Get the 66 if you can..
Jim
2014 Discovery 4 XXV SDV6 Causeway Grey
2016 Discovery 4 HSE Lux SDV6 Loire Blue - now gone
28th Oct 2020 8:38 pm
RATA1
Member Since: 27 Feb 2020
Location: Somerset
Posts: 353
Can you not map a Eu5 to be like an Eu6?In today's world, if you contribute something, you don't contribute enough. If you contribute nothing, you receive everything.
2014 Discovery XXV
1961 Series 2
28th Oct 2020 9:45 pm
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1061
I have an EU 5 and have a Bodsy map. It brings the vehicle closer to EU 6 but isn't that. The gearbox map in the OEM EU 6 imho is outstanding.
Get an EU 6 if you want the best engine and gearbox performance is my experience.
I do love my new 2014 but the 2016 performance was better. No question..
Jim
2014 Discovery 4 XXV SDV6 Causeway Grey
2016 Discovery 4 HSE Lux SDV6 Loire Blue - now gone
28th Oct 2020 9:51 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23326
As above.
Having had both EU5 and EU6 D4’s, the EU6’s are noticeably sweeter. They feel more powerful throughout the rev range.
I’d not spend much money on any Diesel engined vehicle that wasn’t EU6 and I’d only lease or PCP a new diesel vehicle. Too many Council's will be out to milk the motorist as much as they can or simply ban diesels full stop. Which won’t be great for residual values.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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28th Oct 2020 10:52 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 15 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
As I've repeated many times ....
My MY16 - registered July 2015 (on a 15 reg plate) is EU6 with adblue etc...
Hope this helps.... :-}2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
28th Oct 2020 11:36 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
I remapped my D3, but find no need to remap my EU6 8 speed, Ad blue Landmark.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
29th Oct 2020 9:01 am
Neil5489
Member Since: 25 Sep 2020
Location: Chester
Posts: 5
Just extra expense and more to go wrong with a euro 6 engine
That's certainly one opinion. But IMHO the slight extra risk of something going wrong with an EU6 engine is offset by the fact that the whole car will be newer, & being closer to the end of production will have some of the problems experienced by earlier cars resolved.
Will you please complete your profile, so we know what you own?
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
1st Nov 2020 11:47 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13872
Neil5489 wrote:
Just extra expense and more to go wrong with a euro 6 engine
Based on what evidence?New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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dont worry im not about to start asking if i can run it on £10 a month, i no the costs, just want to no the differences 
