Member Since: 28 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 3
Picked up my new D4
Hi All,
I've been scanning through lots of the articles on this site for the best part of a year while I was thinking about buying a D4.
I wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who posts here as its really helped me out. Have to say I like the balanced opinions expressed by everyone and the wealth of information available.
I picked up my new D4 XS (Indus Silver) on Saturday and before I stepped inside I got my first case of Permagrin. I'd read about it before but this was the first time I'd experienced it. The Mrs is now threatening to buy me a teeth whitening kit its got so bad.
The dealership were outstanding (both service and price), the car is simply the best I've driven and no signs of any issues (but I've only covered a 100 miles or so). Its unbelievably quiet and the 8 speed transmission is super smooth. Have to say I have found myself driving with no radio on just so I can listen to the engine. Is that a bit sad?
All in all its been an outstanding experience so far. I'm glad I went with the side mouldings and the privacy glass. Only possible regret is not buying the reversing camera but I'm managing so far. Its always the way with cars. You can keep adding extras for ever and you have to stop at some point.
Thought I'd upload a picture of the car as I always like looking at owners cars when I browse the site.
Click image to enlarge
Thanks again to all those who post.
28th May 2012 12:55 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
GRM,if that's Pentland in Edinburgh I'm sure I saw your car awaiting prep when I was in there......looked nice enough to make me think twice about the colour of my next one...... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
28th May 2012 1:04 pm
mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2521
aint she pretty
one day i will be posting the same
enjoy MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
28th May 2012 1:06 pm
devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
Welcome
Great pic of your prie and joy, and enjoy your D4 ...they are awesome machines Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
28th May 2012 1:07 pm
GRM
Member Since: 28 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 3
Hi Euan, It is Pentland so you must have spotted our car. We went with the silver just for ease of maintenance. Dont think you can go wrong with any of the colours as they are all good.
Cheers.
28th May 2012 1:29 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1359
Looks lovely!
28th May 2012 2:51 pm
APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1130
Very nice indeed
You'll be surprised how quickly you will get used to reversing using the standard reversing sensors, though the reversing camera is useful for attaching trailers etc....2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
2019 Discovery 5 HSE
28th May 2012 3:00 pm
DerbyshireDisco
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1397
That looks real smart, love the Silver with privacy.Displaced Yorkshireman.
=^:^=
SDV6 Auto obviously, Loire blue/Ebony, ugly kid glass, RLD wheel protector, private plate and maybe side steps.
28th May 2012 3:10 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Lovely car, I'm sure you will enjoy it even more the more you drive it, I've had my new D4 for just over a week and have already had it off road in Kielder Cheers Ian
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28th May 2012 4:20 pm
ferrett
Member Since: 15 Jan 2006
Location: West
Posts: 298
Very nice must try driving with the radio off2012 D4 - SDV6 XS - Firenze Red
28th May 2012 5:18 pm
stardrinker
Member Since: 16 Feb 2012
Location: Working in Accra, Ghana. but living in West Yorkshire
Posts: 18
looks really nice, another two and half weeks before i pick mine up enjoy!
28th May 2012 6:19 pm
maxmax
Member Since: 02 Mar 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 181
all I can hear in mine with the radio off is children / babies screaming. I'm sure the car we had before children was much quieterD3 2.7 TDv6 HSE, 2005 in silver.
2009 nav disc (thanks Wiggs)
2007 software upgrade (thanks Wiggs and Geoff) with 3 flash indicators, follow me home reverse lights, fog with side lights & canadian driving lights
D4 bluetooth module (thanks Wiggs again)
28th May 2012 7:36 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
GRM welcome to the site and car looks good. 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
28th May 2012 7:38 pm
Peely
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Lancs
Posts: 283
Well done .................. Silver's where it's at !!!
28th May 2012 7:47 pm
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
Black is where it's at ........ it even rhymes so it must be true!
Lovely looking car.
I've had mine for 3wks now & love it, it's only a 2.7 GS so hasn't got many bells/whistles but it's so smooth, quiet & it eats miles for breakfast without blinking.
Mine was sold to it's first owner by Pentland and has been well looked after.
Enjoy.Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
Member of Wessex4x4Response, (Bristol team)
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