Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Norfolk
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Should i or would you
Right Gentlemen and ladies,
Should I, or would you
Invest in the new D4. I have a D3 7seat base, 21,000mls, cost about £30,000 with the extras Oct 06. I reackon on a trade it would be worth maybe, hopefully £15K, 17K private......unless you know different.....?
Is it really worth the hit on depreciation etc as i feel i havn't appreciated the full potential of the vehicle, i use it mainly for Towing a horse trailer and tractors and paddock maintenance equipment about, so i know the power and towing capability along with general driving.
I guess a lot would say buy it, im not saying money is no option but i have had a good year....
My side is, I bought a base model but would appreciate few extras more, and if i dont spend my money SWIMBO will and they do look cool 8)
I can categorically say that I would NOT buy a D4 in favour of my current motor........ The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom
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9th Jul 2009 11:23 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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It sounds like you've almost convinced yourself anyway
Your current D3 is coming up to 3 years old, about to go out of warranty and you like the D4 (who wouldn't??)....
You've kept it for a reasonable amount of time so although in money terms, the depreciation is a lot (especially for the low mileage), it sounds like you have a cunning plan to be able to buy a new one without too much trouble.
The sensible side of me says that you should keep your current D3 a few more years as it still isn't really 'run in properly', but the foolish side (the one that usually determines everything I do) says "GO FOR IT!!"
Seriously, I don't think anyone could possibly regret buying a D4 - a bit 'posher' than the D3, but then again, the 4x4 purists complained about the same thing in the D3 when it was released - such thoughts were soon forgotten when people started buying them and it started winning awards - something I'm sure the D4 will continue to do.
JMC wrote:
I can categorically say that I would NOT buy a D4 in favour of my current motor........
I think you can, and do, categorically say that in almost every post you've made since you bought it
Only joking John - it's just the jealousy talking 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
I'm in a similar position. Good year etc, fancied someting faster, but faster usually means smaller, less practical.
Wouldnt, be able to exploit the full potential of a really fast car. But would be able to enjoy the luxury and off road ability of a D4, and it's other attributes, so would get more out of it.
If I don't spend the money then swmbo will !!! or my daughter will, or something else will come up.
So it's a D4 for me and the next 3-5 years.
The biggest question is "what colour?"
I'm in.
10th Jul 2009 8:09 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
Re: oh yes oh yes !!!!
boatienz wrote:
The biggest question is "what colour?"
Silck or Blaver would keep everyone happy I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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10th Jul 2009 8:11 am
Apny
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 198
Thanks for reply's chaps,
Had a day towing to Royal Show and back 340mls, i didnt see and stickers there and back, loads of D3 though, and remains of i pigeon on the front grill and radiator full of feathers. Sort that out today
Will reflect on decissions and speak to dealer next week.....On a black 3 litre price and trade in deal...
Andy
11th Jul 2009 6:26 am
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
you've taken the big money hit on yours
A new D4 will do 15k of list in the first year (even that may be optimistic !)
so get a cheap warranty - just in case of major faliure
remap or chip
Then see what a good deal a D4 is in a year from now when 'top dollar' is less justifiedIllegitimi Non Carborundum
11th Jul 2009 8:36 am
Apny
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 198
oh well new one (D4) on the way
i feel its like standing on the good old norfolk coast here and throwing cash into the north sea.
Who gives, you only live once,
Andy
7th Aug 2009 9:03 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Congratulations Andy.......
Despite doing what most did and saying "too much paint, too posh, not off-road enough", I'm slowly coming around to how amazing the D4 is going to be.......
The D4 and 2010 RRS have just arrived at our dealers - we're going to have a nosey tomorrow.....I'm tempted to book a test-drive, but scared of the consequences......
No....I'm keeping the D3 - I love it. I'll spend the extra money on a RIB instead
What spec did you get and when do they deliver it?
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7th Aug 2009 9:37 pm
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JMC wrote:
I can categorically say that I would NOT buy a D4 in favour of my current motor........
And very nice it is too, now youve taken it offroad!!!
7th Aug 2009 9:40 pm
Apny
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 198
I Didnt,
Pulled out of changing D3,
Decided i have more commitments at the moment. It was a good deal but i had too long to reflect and now its not happening. But i still have a good D3, low milage 24,000 and plenty of time next year, i know my car will drop in value now but i dont think it will drop as much depreciation on a new D4.
I need to concentrate on the horse box build this year, get that out of the way then see whats about
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oh well new one (D4) on the way 
