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Ok guys this is all getting a bit silly. This is a D5 section created to discuss the D5, if people don't like the D5, which is understandable, don't come into the D5 section as all hell breaks loose and useful information for those that are thinking about buying is then lost amongst the silliness.
I would happily use the D5 site but it's not as user friendly as this site, which I'm sure through time Martin will work on.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
23rd Dec 2016 9:52 am
petersw
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This isn't an area where everybody must either like or dislike the D5 to be used solely for praise or criticism but somewhere to have discussions about it. It would be nice if we could actually do that, but it does seem that most criticism is met not with objective conversations but rather with "if you don't like it go elsewhere and get over it".
Please guys, if you like the D5, engage in a meaningful conversation with those of us who don't, or don't complain when we discuss amongst ourselves because you won't engage with the criticism.
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23rd Dec 2016 10:35 am
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J77 wrote:
This is a D5 section created to discuss the D5, if people don't like the D5, which is understandable, don't come into the D5 section...
So if we don't like the D5, where should we discuss it ??? It's sounds like you think any criticism of the D5 can't be useful to perspective buyers. Surely, all discussion about the car adds to the ability to make an informed decision.
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23rd Dec 2016 11:17 am
fat bloke
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AndrewS wrote:
fat bloke wrote:
D5 it's just for show.
Meet me on the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in Morocco June next year with your D4 and we will see how your D4 compares with a D5.
Or perhaps Rockingham LRE Or a place of your choice
You obviously didn't read the context of the quote, cherry picking what you want?
23rd Dec 2016 11:20 am
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Not cherry picking at all you said the D5 is 'just for show' my response was 'well lets find out'
I dont know if the D5 will be any good off road but I cant wait to find out. In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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23rd Dec 2016 11:42 am
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23rd Dec 2016 12:25 pm
J77
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crews control wrote:
J77 wrote:
This is a D5 section created to discuss the D5, if people don't like the D5, which is understandable, don't come into the D5 section...
So if we don't like the D5, where should we discuss it ??? It's sounds like you think any criticism of the D5 can't be useful to perspective buyers. Surely, all discussion about the car adds to the ability to make an informed decision.
Constructive criticism but at the moment it's just bickering, dimensions, loadspace, driver/passenger comfort, comparisons between the two, that's useful.
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23rd Dec 2016 12:37 pm
dubbs
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If someone thinks it is just for show then let them express their opinion, what harm does it do?
At the end of the day there is very little useful information to come out of an obviously obtuse thread title such as "D4 looks dated compared to what I've just ordered" or similar. There is no exclusive club here and if people wish to express such an opinion then expect a bit back
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23rd Dec 2016 12:50 pm
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Important things like not being Euro 6 compliant are not getting a mention.Peter
23rd Dec 2016 1:04 pm
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Yes they are, I read it somewhere.
Oh yeah that's right the previous post.
But please expand not sure what that means.
23rd Dec 2016 1:22 pm
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petersw wrote:
Important things like not being Euro 6 compliant are not getting a mention.
Now that's something I didn't know. Is it both engines? With the clamp don on 'dirty diesel' and the potential taxing of vehicles in towns and cities, this could be crucial. It's making the Volvo T8 twin engine look even more attractive.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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23rd Dec 2016 2:25 pm
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The new Disco should've really been introduced with the same twin engine set up as the Volvo, but then LR would probably charge a fortune.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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