Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
I'm back.................again
After 4 months with the Discovery sport, it's going in favour of a Discovery SE. The DS isn't a bad car and it's really nice to drive but it's no Discovery.
It got £37k for the DS, mats, mud flaps and plate transfer for gratis. I've also went with the 5 years servicing for £699. It's £3 more a month but £3 well spent.
It's a basic spec but has everything I need
SE
Loire Blue
Privacy glass
Service pack
Should take delivery in October
Looking forward to it.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
30th Jul 2015 7:40 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
30th Jul 2015 7:51 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73002
Welcome back.
30th Jul 2015 7:55 pm
John-in bsly
Member Since: 30 Nov 2009
Location: barnsley south yorkshire
Posts: 37
j77
interesting to read your post, I tracked the DS for 18 months in the media, went to a launch evening in Leeds and was really enthusiastic about it all. BUT when you look at the cold hard facts the D4 is a much more capable vehicle. We tow 1700 kg of caravan and that was a big factor for us.Don't worry about the SE spec, its all you will ever need in a car, the interior is well finished and a really nice place to be. My old D3 5 seat was a solid motor but this moves up to another level. You will not be disappointed.We had a minor glitch with an oil leak on turbo pipe but now sorted and I just love this piece of kit. Iconic style, nothing comes close for the money BMW, Audi drivers set of posers!!!I'm not arguing, I'm simply explaining why I'm right!
1994 300 tdi in Niagra grey
2006 D3 in Zambezi silver
2015 D4 in Corris grey
2024 defender 110 xs silicon silver has some big boots to fill
Planet X 29 Lurcher in black
Planet X Lynskey titanium Sportive in.... titanium
3rd Aug 2015 12:10 am
Allan_T
Member Since: 10 Sep 2012
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1034
Welcome back! GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
3rd Aug 2015 12:18 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
Cheers guys
I'm quite content with the spec, not too flash for putting the dogs in, it's just raw Land Rover.
I know it's the right car for me because I'm like a child waiting on Santa Claus, I didn't feel like that with the DS.
Just need to get that all important sticker bought 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
3rd Aug 2015 9:34 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
You will enjoy getting back to a car with a better ride. We test drove the DS for my wife and felt the ride gave a lot of feedback which was to be expected with the absence of air suspension and (in the UK) the lack of adaptive dampers.
Also I know that it is a small thing but we wanted a sunroof and the DS does not offer that. The big glass roof is nice but it does not open.2014MY Discovery
3rd Aug 2015 12:26 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
That's my build now locked, just managed to add Xenons. Now showing as late September delivery rather than mid October.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
19th Aug 2015 3:24 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23730
It's a tough act to follow, not surprised that you're back. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
19th Aug 2015 3:46 pm
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
J77 wrote:
That's my build now locked, just managed to add Xenons. Now showing as late September delivery rather than mid October.
Good choice. I really regret not adding xenons to mine. They're proper expensive as a mod !!Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
Discovery MY2015 3.0 SDV6 SE Corris - Gone
19th Aug 2015 3:48 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
The DS is the first LR I've had them on, but now I've had them I don't want to be without them.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
19th Aug 2015 10:39 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
30th September I've been told my Disco should be ready for delivery. Can't wait 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
26th Aug 2015 10:08 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
Exciting times! I'm still awaiting confirmation on mine, but should be at virtually the same time 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
26th Aug 2015 10:19 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6326
colour choice
mine should be at stealers this fri will see whether it is another BS they are selling apart from the car
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