cold_n_wet
Member Since: 05 May 2009
Location: Bergen
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Just wondering if its worth trading the D3 2007 for a 2010 or 2011 D4 ???
Part of me says no.......
but shinny paint and bells & whistles....
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D4 gone, missed but replaced with a 110 Puma.
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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two turbos double trouble
would you let you old bus go???
i think of running my over 500K all over the planet and not even on 25% of the distance to be covered 
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:05 am |
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Jamieklb
Member Since: 15 Aug 2010
Location: KLB
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I've just done the same thing but mine's a 12my. I got a good price for my 2007 HSE and I found a 2012 HSE with the spec and colour that I wanted for a good price. I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing to start with but as soon as I was behind my new steering wheel the Discovery 3 felt so dated by comparison. My old HSE had plenty of bells and whistles but they don't compare to the new ones.
If you can do it - go for and you won't regret it.  2015 Discovery 4 HSE Corris with Blackpack
1965 100" Coil Spring Hybrid Offender.
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:10 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Defiantly Glen G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:12 am |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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I'd say yes, I did it and even though the D3 HSE is a brilliant car, the D4 HSE is better - engine, comfort, looks  I did not swap straight away as I didn't think there was a big change but I was wrong. Had to be careful at first with the twin turbo's though as it would have been very easy to exceed the speed limit  - soon got used to the different response though.
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:13 am |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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I think I'm right in saying they are both the same height SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:19 am |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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digitaljunior wrote:I think I'm right in saying they are both the same height
They're supposed to be, but strangely my D4 actually stands a little taller the the D3. 
I've put it down to the stiffer suspension, mainly because I can't think what else it could be?
...and yes, the engine alone makes the swap worth it for me
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:37 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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yes MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:42 am |
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ckra1000
Member Since: 16 Aug 2010
Location: Sheffield
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There was a similar debate on this tread ....http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic89103.html
Majority say go for the D4. I tried same year D3 alongside D4. Drove the D4 for a week and was not willing to pay the extra £10,000 for the D4 so bought the D3.
Each to their own ! Chris
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| 4th Feb 2013 12:44 am |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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| Re: Is step up to D4 worth it |
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cold_n_wet wrote:Just wondering if its worth trading the D3 2007 for a 2010 or 2011 D4 ???
Yep! My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs 
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 4th Feb 2013 9:17 am |
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MartinR
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Oxon
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Depends what you want from it. For me, the performance and handling in the D4 were streets ahead of the D3, plus I thought the interior vastly improved. If you just off road it, or just pootle along, you probably won't notice much difference, If you have to deal with a fast dual carriageway excessively sprinkled with roundabouts to get to the office, you'll notice a vast difference! I would say though I found the MY10 D4 to be quite a bit thirstier than the MY08 that preceded it on the drive; I think the MY12 is better, almost back up (down?!) to the D3 consumption
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| 4th Feb 2013 10:15 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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| Re: Is step up to D4 worth it |
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cold_n_wet wrote:Just wondering if its worth trading the D3 2007 for a 2010 or 2011 D4 ???
Part of me says no.......
but shinny paint and bells & whistles....
Have a HSE and looking at HSE
I was reluctant to change from the D3HSE as well - but you wont regret it - the D4 is much better , once you get over the added bling. there engine, gearbox and infotanment system etc is a huge improvement IMO Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 4th Feb 2013 10:44 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Me too. I've spent the past 3 years telling folk that I could not justify the huge cost to change up from a D3 to a new D4 with equivalent spec.
However, after considering all the options, I have well and truly eaten humble pie, and a new HSE Luxury is on its way.
I think the 2013 model could be the best yet...
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| 4th Feb 2013 11:10 am |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72791
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Will the last D3 from new/newish owner please turn out the lights on the way out. 
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| 4th Feb 2013 11:15 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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that'll be you then DSL Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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