Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: East Midlands
Posts: 346
Joining the D5 fold.
Well after much deliberation, I've decided to swap my D4 for a D5, principally since not liking the Defender options that are available at the moment.
I'm not sure why, but with no obvious alternative I thought I'd give one a go, and a pretty decent deal on the table helps.
I had thought of waiting another year but I can't see much coming on the horizon that suits my needs, I had a mad moment and just thought what the hell- it might actually be quite good... but I'm sure that I've got some compromises heading my way.
Anyway I'll keep you updated on my thoughts when I take delivery next week.
On the plus side my MY16 D4 will be for sale in a week or so.
In short:
SDV6 HSE Indus Silver c/w Black Pack
Reg: March 2016
51000 miles
Has LR Extended Warranty
Full LFSH
I'll be posting in the 'for sale' section when I've got time to get some more photos etc.
Wish me luck - thinking it could be a rocky road ahead.
Cheers.Still lurking, although moved to the dark side: disco5.co.uk
2019 D5 HSE
2019 Baby RR First Edition
31st Oct 2019 8:53 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Not something I could see myself doing with my MY16 HSE - even though nothing in the 2020 Defender range appeals (No PHEV - WTF?).... Disco 4 - classic looking - and copied by the New Defender to my eyes.....! Something I will keep (hopefully - ) for while yet.....2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
31st Oct 2019 9:47 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50978
Welcome to D5 ...it's not as ghoulish as many make out .........enjoy!21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
31st Oct 2019 10:08 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13541
I followed a well driven D5 t'other day. I was impressed by its composure and lack of roll. A D3 or 4 at the same speed would have been much less pleasant to be in, I'm sure. Quick, too.
I was impressed although the rear number plate still grates...Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
31st Oct 2019 10:39 pm
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2704
You will love itMike
31st Oct 2019 11:09 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Don’t worry You’ll be ok, it’s a nice car. It’s I not as practical but you can work around it, we replaced our d4 with a d5 and t6 to cover the practical side until the 130 arrives.
Make sure the dealer installs 19b software before you pick it up.MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
1st Nov 2019 9:14 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10352
as another who just didnt like the D5 when first released, I have had mine 10 months now, and I must say it has just grown on me and is a much nicer place to be sitting than either D3 or D4 ever was. Mines a 2 Ltr 240 Diesel and I have been very impressed with it, as its quicker than the D4 and very much more economical (I have seen 50MPG on the lie-o-meter ). OK the latest 3Ltr would be quicker but its more than OK for me
It tows very nicely (1800kg 'van on the back), and the only downside so far is what I can (or more to the point cant) get in the boot. It wouldnt take a fridge standing upright as the opening was about an inch too low so had to lay it on its side, and with the load area not being as square as the D4 we struggled a bit when trying to bring all my daughters stuff home from Uni. With the tailgate being more rounded, I actually found the trick to max capacity was load about half the stuff through the tailgate, then close it, then go inside via one of the rear doors and push everything up agianst the closed taligate then finishing filling via the rear doors - seemed to work well.
Just enjoy it, and give the dinosaurs with a D4 a smile and a wave and tell then not to fret too much about crank failures
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
1st Nov 2019 9:36 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
If it suits your needs and you like it, it’s an obvious choice. Hope you enjoy 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)
1st Nov 2019 9:46 am
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1376
I did a day at Skipton LRE in a new Discovery it ticked all the boxes, a fantastic day out. Slug I think you're going to like the new Disco. Mantec sump guard.
Prospeed tree slider/steps.
Flack duel battery system.
18"Compomotive/AT3 tyres
Brembo 4pot front brakes
1st Nov 2019 5:53 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
The D5 is a nice car, a pleasant place to be. I enjoyed mine up until it decided it needed its first service at 6 months old and then every month there after 10 months old and it had to go which was just as well as it’s new owners have just had a new engine fitted at less than 3 years old.
Would I take another? No but similarly I wouldn’t take another Velar either.
23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
1st Nov 2019 7:22 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Think you've hit the nail on the head J77 - "it's a nice car".
Enjoy your new "car" Slug, really hope you enjoy it, it certainly is a big step from the D4. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
1st Nov 2019 8:47 pm
Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1394
Only joking mate, enjoy your D5 Slug
1st Nov 2019 9:05 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50978
ronp wrote:
it certainly is a big step up from the D4.
corrected that for you ron 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
1st Nov 2019 9:10 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Thanks DG for your (D5 moderating) input .......but I didn't say that. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
1st Nov 2019 9:51 pm
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No moderating required ...anyone can correct a quote 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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Not something I could see myself doing with my MY16 HSE - even though nothing in the 2020 Defender range appeals (No PHEV - WTF?).... Disco 4 - classic looking - and copied by the New Defender to my eyes.....! Something I will keep (hopefully - 
) for while yet.....
). OK the latest 3Ltr would be quicker but its more than OK for me 
Slug I think you're going to like the new Disco. 
10 months old and it had to go which was just as well as it’s new owners have just had a new engine fitted at less than 3 years old.
Only joking mate, enjoy your D5 Slug 
