Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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I'm with you, Moo, the XC90 is now far more distinctive than the D5. The D5 is now just another run of the mill SUV. Boring!
What are LR up to? First they take a Freelander and call is a Discovery Sport, and now the new Discovery is totally non distinctive...bland, even.
My personal opinion of course, but really!!!2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
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6th Jul 2016 9:56 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
In recent years I've had FL2s and RRSs and now have a DS - imho they were right to rename it as it's not a Freelander - it's inbetween a Freelander and a rrsport which is reflected in the price
I do think there are going to be too many models though which is fine if sales continue to rise but as MG Rover discovered can be a bad thing - if they'd stuck to R75 and MGTF I think they'd be still going strong Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
6th Jul 2016 10:14 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
Oh dear - looks like I might be right
Quote:
Profits tumble at Jaguar Land Rover despite record sales
A slowdown in the key Chinese market and a surge is sales of less profitable cars has hit performance
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbys...sales.htmlWanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
The XC90 or GL are starting to look like more attractive options to replace my old bus.
Geoff at Drym wrote:
I'm with you, Moo, the XC90 is now far more distinctive than the D5.
Exactly what I have done, had it since march and haven't looked back yet. It ticked all the boxes for me so took the plunge......'16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
6th Jul 2016 2:32 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Skep do you tow with it if so what do you tow and how does it tow.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
I do but not often and not much weight since I had it. Although this week or next I need to collect a 1450kg tractor weight from our dealer down the A1 so will report back when I have. Should give it a good test '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
6th Jul 2016 3:16 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Skep yes please. I tow a large TA caravan and think the XC90 may be under powered to tow that especially as they only do a 2.0l
Intresting to hear your viewsMY17 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
6th Jul 2016 5:32 pm
IanR
Member Since: 28 Apr 2007
Location: Daleys Point
Posts: 99
If this is the new Discovery it looks very much like a single piece tailgate
Have there been photos of new RR Sport? that looks like above?'S' TDV6, Air suspension, Terrain Response, Active rear diff, Safari Snorkel, Opposite Lock rear wheel carrier, OL drawer system, Cargo Barrier, Dual batteries with Rotronics isolator, GME 3440 UHF. Codan NGT HF, Asus UMPC running TrackRanger. Cooper LT245/70R17 STTs when off-road. Tow Ultimate off-road camper.
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I'm with you, Moo, the XC90 is now far more distinctive than the D5. The D5 is now just another run of the mill SUV. Boring!
What are LR up to? First they take a Freelander and call is a Discovery Sport, and now the new Discovery is totally non distinctive...bland, even.
My personal opinion of course, but really!!!
Hang on a moment...
The Disco 5 isn't here yet - all we have are or is spy shots....& concept vehiclesBREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
8th Jul 2016 6:34 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
That doesn't look like the D5 profile of Martins earlier pics Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
If this is the new Discovery it looks very much like a single piece tailgate
This is a RRS coupe.....look at Autocar if a few weeks agoBREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
8th Jul 2016 6:36 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
My thinking too Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
8th Jul 2016 6:40 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18540
That's not the D5, that's something else which has appeared out on the roads in recent weeks.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
8th Jul 2016 6:41 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
8th Jul 2016 6:41 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Im surprised a few on here have not seen the D5 yet I cant be the only one involved in setting RV's
Or your keeping stum because you know to the traditionalist its going to flop (Initially like the D3) however its going to open a new market up and be a raging success
Me I like it but then I embrace evolution (said he with 3 Defenders )
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