lmorris4975
Member Since: 19 Oct 2011
Location: Notts
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Hi all. i am thinking of swapping my FL2 for a D4, i have take a MY12 for a test drive and was very impressed. I have seen a few MY11 for around the £40k mark and was wondering if it is worth the extra £10k or so for the MY12 over the MY11.
Will there be much differance in MPG between the two with the new one have an 8 speed gear box ? i did like how the MY12 came with the Timed Climate as standard this would be quite useful for me.
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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IMHO
DO IT!  My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs 
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 20th Oct 2011 10:25 am |
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lmorris4975
Member Since: 19 Oct 2011
Location: Notts
Posts: 48
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Anyone else with and advice or ideas ?
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| 20th Oct 2011 4:45 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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yep, go for it  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 20th Oct 2011 4:47 pm |
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lmorris4975
Member Since: 19 Oct 2011
Location: Notts
Posts: 48
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Hi thanks for the replies but i was looking for abit more detail re advantages of 8 speed box over six speed etc etc
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| 20th Oct 2011 4:50 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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i cant comment on the 8 speed box - but the D4 with 6 speed is great.
the D4 is the only car/brand I want at the moment (other than the D3) - even if I could afford a FFRR, I would still opt for the D4 Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 20th Oct 2011 4:51 pm |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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lmorris4975 wrote:Hi thanks for the replies but i was looking for abit more detail re advantages of 8 speed box over six speed etc etc
Its got two more gears 
Seriously though :
Fuel consumption is better - I'm averaging about 30 around town, 31 over an 1800 epic and about 23 if its in sport and I'm caning it 
Timed climate is great, comfort is great. IMHO very nice to drive and still very practical.
Is that better?  My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 20th Oct 2011 6:08 pm |
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lmorris4975
Member Since: 19 Oct 2011
Location: Notts
Posts: 48
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Thanks
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| 20th Oct 2011 10:00 pm |
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Pottsy
Member Since: 09 Oct 2011
Location: United Kingdom
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I test drove a couple of D4's and commented on how the gearbox is not as smooth at low speeds as my Merc (new E class). Now, I didn't expect it to be as smooth, and so wasn't really fussed. The Merc is seamless, as you'd expect, but the D4 is not quite.
Now I have the 2012 D4. The engine is quieter than my Merc, it is smoother than my Merc and the gearbox is better than my Merc. It really is excellent.
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| 20th Oct 2011 10:08 pm |
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lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Sitting Down
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Agree with gearbox on merc E, Disco 4 my11 not as good but engine quieter and more than enough power.
Would think the 8 speed box would be the icing on the cake.
Don't think just do it either will be a fab experience D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
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| 20th Oct 2011 10:18 pm |
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lmorris4975
Member Since: 19 Oct 2011
Location: Notts
Posts: 48
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Thanks its just weighing up the cost difference is it worth it just for the 8 speed box, i guess i will have to see what deals can be done on a new one.
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| 20th Oct 2011 11:56 pm |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209
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My D3 is soooo smooth I have no idea how many gears it has......timed climate control??? are you boiling eggs 
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| 21st Oct 2011 12:08 am |
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lmorris4975
Member Since: 19 Oct 2011
Location: Notts
Posts: 48
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2DISCO3ORNOT wrote:My D3 is soooo smooth.....timed climate control??? are you boiling eggs
No but it would be nice to have when i am on nights and come out to the D4 all warm ready to go
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| 21st Oct 2011 12:21 am |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209
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Does it really do that I mean warm up the car without the motor running
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| 21st Oct 2011 12:47 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Yes it does. 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
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| 21st Oct 2011 12:49 am |
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