Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
jimbg wrote:
I am for keeping them separate, I will never post anything on this forum about my D5 when it arrives this week.
There are too many people who just have to have a go, it is not banter.
Agree, anything positive is attacked or derided.Peter
13th Mar 2017 6:41 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
EVERY ONE has the right to have an opinion, but ....
NO ONE has the right to try and ram that opinion down someone else's throat.
Sadly all too prevelant with the anti D5 feeling IMO
I don't even bother to read the threads anymore, because it's all just bickering!...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
13th Mar 2017 6:45 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2607
Sorry not having a go at the D5 at all or anyone who got one or ordered one.
As a consumer the question I asked myself was why doesn't it appeal to me.
13th Mar 2017 6:53 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50979
I agree with Moo.
I'm still not decided whether I'll be getting a D5 ...I've not completely written it off but for now I'm keeping my options within the JLR range open.
One thing is for sure ....that no matter how much I remember the joy of my first D2 ..the sheer thrill of my first D3 and all the subsequent D's since, I'll never look back.
If those with swathing negative opinions on where JLR are going think that they are onto something valid then I'm sorry but you just need to look at the sales figures and look at the investment value to know that such opinions are irrelevant. Move on.
They are not in the business of providing niche vehicles anymore ...they had to de-polarize and boy have they done it right ...I see a brand that has grown immeasurably since 2008, has one of the most exciting range of motors in the industry and is building volume in order to keep investing and presenting us with innovation.
......onwards and upwards JLR....onwards and upwards 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
13th Mar 2017 7:11 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73121
Is this where I confess I quite like the RR Velar.
13th Mar 2017 7:16 pm
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 3428
I do, and I don't mind admitting that. Not the right time for a young man with three children though!
13th Mar 2017 7:21 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50979
DSL wrote:
Is this where I confess I quite like the RR Velar.
The button saying "Build your own" has worn away on my pc screen 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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13th Mar 2017 7:24 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Personally, I feel the anti D5 sentiment is made worse by the vehement support of it, and those fans/owners being unwilling to accept other views. .
Buy it don't buy it, I don't really care, I know my money will sadly go elsewhere, but please don't try to force me into liking it, even in this thread it speaks of ignorance for those that don't like it.
Having viewed one twice, I have made my own mind up, I couldn't get comfortable behind the wheel and ultimately the looks rule it out for me, so much so that I declined to test drive it.
If that is ignorance then so be it.Andy
13th Mar 2017 7:31 pm
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 3428
And, sir, that is fine with me.
What I cannot stomach is the embedded dislike based upon what others have said. The opposite of ignorance is experience.
13th Mar 2017 7:44 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18573
Right, time for my opinions..
I would obviously like to see D5 discussion predominantly on DISCO5.CO.UK, rather than here. However the section exists here for D5 discussion by DISCO3/4 members and I think it is OK that it remains here.
That said, I don't really appreciate the tone that many members have been taking with each other, at the end of the day it is only a car - is it really worth getting so upset or posting to upset others about? That might be acceptable on other forums or social media but you all know that's not how it works on here.
You might not like the D5 or you might not be in a position to move to one yet but that doesn't exempt you from being courteous, friendly and constructive. I don't want this forum to become one where some members troll others and exploit differences to cause friction.
It doesn't happen between members with D3 and D4s, or D4 owners pre/post facelift. So there is no valid reason at all for it to happen because of the D5. If you don't have anything constructive to say, don't say it. If the D5 is not for you, stay out of the D5 section - exclude it from your "New Posts" list in your Profile settings if you so wish.
It stops now. If you see it going on, report it and it will be dealt with by me, Gareth or DG.
Everyone taking part on this forum knows the expected standard of discussion.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
13th Mar 2017 7:45 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
Well said Martin
13th Mar 2017 8:07 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10442
In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
13th Mar 2017 8:19 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Moo wrote:
It seems a shame to seperate them. At the end of the day iit s a Discovery. Moving between different sites is a pain and it would be nice to see how people are getting on with them and letting them share their experiences.
It would be sad to think that seperation is based around the diverse views on the D5 as a replacement for the D3/4.
I would agree MooMY17 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
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13th Mar 2017 9:44 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
I like the idea of everyone being under the same roof rather than different websites for Discovery model changes. Indeed, in my ideal world all of Martin's LR sites would be hosted under one unified website.
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Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Posts: 1600
There have been many subjects on this forum that have polarised opinion, Scottish independence & Brexit for example. They became quite heated at times I seem to remember but It always dies down in the end and folk carry on chatting to each other and so this D5 subject will calm down.
D3 D4 & D5 'Better together' to coin a phrase for somewhere else!!Stu
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