Member Since: 05 Jan 2010
Location: Surrey
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l am back :) Now an ex D5 owner
SO the FE left the drive way for the last time today, had it just under a year and 10000 miles, mixed feelings really, i have had 1 x D3 , 4 x D4's, the tech in the new car was great, but I could not ever get comfortable on long journeys, the ride was in my view also too hard, additional with a family of three kids i could just see the car getting trashed, its not as forgiving as the D4 for general wear and tear, added to the fact the cost was so much for not much extra benefit.
So its gone, managed to not take too much of a hit, replaced both the D5 and my old RR S/C with a XXV and RS3 so life is not all bad
26th Jan 2018 11:45 am
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Welcome back, out of interest what is an 'FE'??
26th Jan 2018 11:59 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Nice exhaust note on the RS3. One of few cars on the market with wider front tyres than rears.
PS Having looked at the D5 again last week the two things that most occurred to me were the really low middle seats (I have 6ft+ teenagers) and the lack of space for my left foot in the RHD Driver's footwell unlike the D3/4 where the space is huge.2014MY Discovery
26th Jan 2018 12:04 pm
Red Merle
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Location: Liskeard
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CFB wrote:
Welcome back, out of interest what is an 'FE'??
While we’re at it, what’s an “RS3”?! Ah, got it, it’s a Golf!
Well done on securing the XXV though, very nice too! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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26th Jan 2018 1:13 pm
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First Edition at a guess 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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26th Jan 2018 1:21 pm
forever
Member Since: 05 Jan 2010
Location: Surrey
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Yes First Edition, so much happier in a D4, in fact for our use as a family bus, fishing car, load moving, etc its the only car on the market.
I am not one of the D5 haters its a good car, a few issues, but in my mind its too expensive for what it is, i felt more precious over it than my 911 , the final nail in the head was when i looked into getting a towbar fitted, 2K!!! thats just crazy...
26th Jan 2018 1:46 pm
forever
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110CSW wrote:
Nice exhaust note on the RS3.
I still cannot believe its legal , mine has the RS sports option, the bang on full throttle upshifts is like the old group b rally quattros of my youth
26th Jan 2018 1:48 pm
forever
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ummm maybe i should take back that expensive part, the dealer has just sent me the original invoice for the XXV 69k!!! thats more than my FE..
26th Jan 2018 1:49 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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110CSW wrote:
and the lack of space for my left foot in the RHD Driver's footwell unlike the D3/4 where the space is huge.
^This is crucial for me. In the D3/4, there's space between the brake pedal and foot rest for my left foot. Meaning I can stretch my left leg, not all the way, but enough to make a difference on long journeys. The DS is the same (actually more room to stretch than the D3/4).
Unfortunately the D5 and L405 FFRR do not have this. If I was to get either in the future, I'd need to look into the possibility of altering the foot rest.
The XXV and RS3 is a great combination. 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)
26th Jan 2018 2:09 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
forever wrote:
110CSW wrote:
Nice exhaust note on the RS3.
I still cannot believe its legal , mine has the RS sports option, the bang on full throttle upshifts is like the old group b rally quattros of my youth
Well it is a 5 cylinder engine!2014MY Discovery
26th Jan 2018 2:50 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
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I bet that RS is fun
26th Jan 2018 3:07 pm
Dudleydisco
Member Since: 20 Jun 2014
Location: York
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Welcome to the XXV Club It isn't that very rare Causway Grey colour by any chance? D4 MY14 XXV - RLD/IID BT
D4 MY13 HSE Lux - RLD/IID BT
P38 RR - Sad parting
110 - Even sadder parting
S3 88" - Still going strong after 23 years of ownership
26th Jan 2018 3:14 pm
forever
Member Since: 05 Jan 2010
Location: Surrey
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Yup dealer told me it was the ultra rare colour
26th Jan 2018 3:19 pm
simonej
Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 103
LT wrote:
110CSW wrote:
and the lack of space for my left foot in the RHD Driver's footwell unlike the D3/4 where the space is huge.
^This is crucial for me. In the D3/4, there's space between the brake pedal and foot rest for my left foot. Meaning I can stretch my left leg, not all the way, but enough to make a difference on long journeys. The DS is the same (actually more room to stretch than the D3/4).
Unfortunately the D5 and L405 FFRR do not have this. If I was to get either in the future, I'd need to look into the possibility of altering the foot rest.
The XXV and RS3 is a great combination.
Not just me that noticed that with the D5 then. It must only be an inch or so but it’s very noticeable for someone who likes to sit with their legs spread wide!
I’m also not a D5 ‘hater’ as such - it’s just that the D4 suits us better. I also know what you mean about the D5 not taking the abuse quite as well as a D4. It feels a lot more delicate and while a well used (abused) D4 has ‘character’ I think a D5 would just look shabby.
Welcome to the XXV Club It isn't that very rare Causway Grey colour by any chance?
Yes... welcome to the club. I think there are about 10 of us now. 👍🏻As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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