Member Since: 21 Oct 2017
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 408
Purchasing my first Discovery
Hi everyone.
I'm fairly new here but have been on Freel2 and Defender2 for a while.
Currently looking around to purchase a D4. Have been looking through the threads on what to look out for which is very useful.
My requirements are:
No more that 5 years old
Less than 50k on the clock
SE Tech or HSE Spec (ideally HSE as I want the FBH for toasty starts in cold weather!)
Green. Must be green!!!
Light coloured interior.
From a main stealer for warranty
Ideally 19" wheels but I think HSE only comes with 20"?
This is going to be a long term keeper for weekends & holidays. Would also like to get a second set of wheels for winter use and was wondering what the minimum rim size is? Do D3 wheels fit a D4?
Anyhow have to sell the Defender first and then get the Freelander ready for a PX.
Any thoughts comments welcome.
Cheers,
Jason
10th Jul 2018 2:48 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6570
Hi and welcome.
D3 wheels fit D4 if they’re 19”. If you need 18” I think the only ones that fit are compomotive PD1881s.
10th Jul 2018 3:12 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
welcome
All diesel D4's (UK spec) come with FBH as standard - doesnt have to be HSE to get that.
All D4's with the 3Ltr engine have 19" alloys as standard - some have 20's either as options or standard.
Any D3 wheel that's 19" will fit a D4 (the D3 17's and 18's wont fit a 3Ltr D4)
Al
Oh - and try and avoid stones in StourbridgeVolvo 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
10th Jul 2018 3:12 pm
Green Land Rover
Member Since: 21 Oct 2017
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 408
Thanks for the welcome and wheel info kajtzu.
Also thanks al cope for welcome, wheel and FBH info. That's interesting!!! Didn't realise that all had FBH fitted. I guess you can change the FBH feature to HSE spec by adding the remote and updating CCF with an IID tool or such like?
Thanks for warning on I know them of old. Bought my first Freelander from there and they offered me a laughable PX on it when I went back for my next one!
They also have a SE Tech which is nice but I'm also looking at a HSE which is unfortunately in Ascot. As it's Guy Salmon was thinking of asking them if they'd bring it up to their dealership in Stratford. I bought my current Freelander 2 from GS in Wakefieid and they were quite good to deal with.
10th Jul 2018 3:20 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
no problem
Yes you can add the timed climate feature via IID and/or add a remote.
Had my last D4 from GS Stockport, they were OK, but latest SE Tech was from Colliers (now Lancaster) Erdington.
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
10th Jul 2018 4:38 pm
Houghta
Member Since: 05 Nov 2016
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 128
I could be wrong but I think all D4’s have fbh but I think the HSE get park heating which I don’t think is available on the SE Tech
Like I said I could be wrong as I have only had my 2015 SE Tech 4 weeks
10th Jul 2018 5:29 pm
Famousfive
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Location: Southampton
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Member Since: 05 Nov 2016
Location: Northumberland
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What is the highline colour screen?
10th Jul 2018 10:07 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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“Green, must be green”! 👍2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
10th Jul 2018 10:28 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6570
Houghta wrote:
What is the highline colour screen?
The big center console screen in color as opposed to a small one that can be found on (at least) S and commercials.
Have a set of car shades for the Freelander and they are great for cutting out the sun on the dogs and for obscuring the view inside the vehicle. General only use them for about 4 weeks of the year because that's generally the length of a UK summer!
For the rest of the year, I prefer the clear glass look!
12th Jul 2018 8:51 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6570
Everyone’s taste is different, of course, but without darkened windows the vehicle will resemble a greenhouse or aquarium ...
12th Jul 2018 8:57 pm
Green Land Rover
Member Since: 21 Oct 2017
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 408
Yes everyone's taste is different
Some folk like driving around in panel vans
Seriously though, I'm not dead against privacy glass. In fact a friend of mine has said that he was never keen on it but after having it on one car, he'd never be without it now.
I think some colours suit privacy glass better. Not sure about green
Maybe I'll change my mind once I've test driven one.
12th Jul 2018 9:36 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
I had the privacy film on my boot and rear passenger doors, removed all of them apart from the side boot windows
think this is an awesome colour, apologises can’t remember who it belongs to
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12th Jul 2018 10:01 pm
Jubbly
Member Since: 20 Nov 2016
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 401
From inside you cant really tell its got privacy glass.Jaguar I-Pace HSE imminent.
Gone HSE with Flappy Paddles. IID BT tool. RLD Spare Protector, Altox GPS.
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and then get the Freelander ready for a PX.
stones in Stourbridge
I know them of old. Bought my first Freelander from there and they offered me a laughable PX on it when I went back for my next one!
