DC144
Member Since: 23 Jan 2023
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
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Being a novice to LR, reading so many horror story about crank shaft, I wonder if I should get Discovery Sport SD4 rather than a Disco4 SDV6. But my wife and I love Disco4 so much; love its boxy and off-road look, also the practicality.
We did a lot of long trips with kids with E-Class Estate across the country. Love how it drives on highway, but cannot handle the city and country road very well, so would like a SUV. Some said LR4 last batch would be better. I puzzle…..
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 5th Feb 2023 12:19 pm |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
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All makes of cars have various issues, if you like the D4 and have driven one you won’t be happy with anything else 
If you buy get as late a model as you can (late 2015 onwards) as it will be Euro 6… and make sure it has a good/full service history and a good warranty… the rest is down to luck (or lack of it).. I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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| 5th Feb 2023 2:56 pm |
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riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
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Hi,
you mostly only regret the things you dont do (or dont buy)
if you want one, buy one, enjoy it, dont stress about things that "Might" happen
(there's lots of other things that can go wrong  )
as said ^ all cars have there problems and a DS is not a D4 you could get a FL2 instead of DS.
 Transit! 2019
Gone D3 HSE 2008
Another Porsche Cayenne 2022
Gone Porsche Cayenne 2020
Gone RRS HSE Dynamic 2016
Gone RRS HSE LUX 2011
Gone RRS HSE 2006
Gone D3 SE 2.7 2008
gone D2 Td5 1999
I plan on living forever and so far so good !
Club DG Mclaren stuff
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| 5th Feb 2023 9:01 pm |
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popsdosh
Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: cambs
Posts: 442
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From several friends experience the DS 2l will have as many if not more engine issues .One of them has had 3 engines fitted .
Speaking as somebody who has had a D4 crank go , JLR will look after you as long as all your ducks are in a row . If your somebody who will worry about it dont buy any JLR vehicle full stop they have a well deserved reputation ,sad thing is nothing does the same job!! Just be aware of the worst case scenario.
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| 5th Feb 2023 10:44 pm |
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DC144
Member Since: 23 Jan 2023
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
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Frankly, I did think of XC90, Rav4 and Land Cruiser. But I would think, let’s try my luck on D4 and see if I can get one without too many problems. If that’s not working, change to those
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| 6th Feb 2023 5:27 am |
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Robert SausageTrousers
Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 467
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I'm on my third D4, lost my first one to an £18k engine bill from crankshaft failure, it didn't put me off the model but taught me never to have one without full LR history and a LR warranty. I'd say buying at the cheaper end without both of those elements is a big risk unless you have a huge slush fund 'just in case'.
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| 6th Feb 2023 9:27 am |
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DC144
Member Since: 23 Jan 2023
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
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May I know what is cost for changing approx cambelt in decent indy?
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| 6th Feb 2023 7:13 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10799
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My Indy says:-
Quote:The cost of the cam belt and fuel belt service is £1090 inc vat, this also includes an oil and filter
change, pollen filter and the normal health check
I'm happy with that
NJSS
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| 6th Feb 2023 9:12 pm |
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Sylvester19
Member Since: 17 Jul 2020
Location: Central Scotland
Posts: 128
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Not that expensive when a 2016 polo 1.4tdi timing belt (inc waterpump) & minor service cost £712 at an indy using genuine parts!
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| 6th Feb 2023 11:22 pm |
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Johnny Oxford
Member Since: 14 Dec 2014
Location: Chinnor
Posts: 531
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I made the expensive mistake of trading in my old D3 for a Discovery Sport. 6 months later I traded that in for a D4.
The sport is not a 4x4 - it is a car, and a very plasticky cheaply built one from my experience.
And if you are worried about horror stories, then just google "Discovery Sport oil dilution and DPF" 2014 D4 HSE Facelift Corris Grey
Previous :
Discovery Sport SE (awful)
56 plate D3 HSE TDV6 Zermatt Silver
Defender 90 200tdi
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| 7th Feb 2023 12:25 pm |
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LaSource
Member Since: 22 Feb 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 49
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NJSS wrote:My Indy says:-
Quote:The cost of the cam belt and fuel belt service is £1090 inc vat, this also includes an oil and filter
change, pollen filter and the normal health check
I'm happy with that
NJSS
Anyone know how much it would be at a LR dealer? MY16 Discovery 4 Landmark - Yulong White
Plus road and track cars
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| 7th Feb 2023 2:27 pm |
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DC144
Member Since: 23 Jan 2023
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
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A LR dealer quoted £1100
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| 7th Feb 2023 4:11 pm |
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LaSource
Member Since: 22 Feb 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 49
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Thanks.
My 32k miler MY16 Landmark will need changing from this summer onwards MY16 Discovery 4 Landmark - Yulong White
Plus road and track cars
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| 7th Feb 2023 5:43 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23825
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I always consider my full size Land Rovers to be part car and part tractor. They are a proper 4X4, so there's a lot more to them than a regular two wheel or AWD drive car.
Plus they are heavy, so components wear out faster. Also, bear in mind that the youngest D4 will be 7 years old this year.
If you appreciate this and can afford it, you'll be rewarded with a "permagrin" every time you drive it. 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 (now semi-retired)
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| 7th Feb 2023 5:57 pm |
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DC144
Member Since: 23 Jan 2023
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
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Thanks for all advice. Placed deposit for a 2016 Landmark from a JLR dealer. Waiting for preparation and collection. Wish the car is strong and healthy!
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| 8th Feb 2023 7:23 am |
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