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Got one on Courtesy Car...
Took one round Rockingham yesterday and now got one on courtesy car.
Definately a nice car but the cost
Ive had a good look from the drivers seat but cannot see the dodgy rear end LOL
Nice ride albeit the 2017 model seems to have more road noise than 2018.
Going to keep my eyes peeled for a 2018MY SE which a few extras towards the end of the year.
Cant decide on 2.0 or 3.0 - need to drive a 2.0 but would welcome thoughts from those who have driven a 2.0
Still love the D4 though MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
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9th Apr 2018 6:19 pm
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You know it's 2.0 at very low speed and if you plant your foot hard in terms of the sound....but it's not unpleasant ....it is nimble in town and cruises beautifully ...very well matched to the 8 speed....noticeably quicker and far more economical than the D4 V6.... Try one 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
9th Apr 2018 6:40 pm
J77
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I was all for the 3.0 but I had the 2.0 as a loaner whilst the Velar was in LR A&E. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Very nimble, quick and smooth, could only tell it was 4 pot at idle and when pushed.
I would consider one if I was to buy again.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
9th Apr 2018 6:54 pm
JackNorris
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Sounds like I need to get in a 2.0. Anyone towed with one?MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
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9th Apr 2018 8:01 pm
J77
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The Highways Agency are running them.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
9th Apr 2018 8:19 pm
LT
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It's amazing how engine technology has advanced, I was driving our Mini Cooper S today and it's torque from a small engine is incredible, it seems to pull strongly in any gear, regardless.
Given a choice, I'd still go for the bigger engine. The old saying "there's no replacement for displacement" is still true. I've got a hankering for a TDV8 though. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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9th Apr 2018 8:30 pm
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Quote:
I've got a hankering for a TDV8 though.
I still miss my 3.6TDV8 and regret selling it. The SDV6 is ok but it feels a bit lacking all across the rev range. I reckon the 4.4SDV8 would be perfect. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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9th Apr 2018 9:26 pm
LT
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Yes, it's the newer 4.4SDV8 I'd like.
Approved Used FFRR prices versus new D5 are swinging me towards the former. All hypothetical for another 11 months though and I may well do nothing and keep the D4 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
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9th Apr 2018 9:48 pm
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LT wrote:
The old saying "there's no replacement for displacement" is still true.
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Torque difference between 2.0 & 3.0?
Do you mean 60kg? Surely the 3.0L isn't 600kgs more than the 2.0L?2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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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)
9th Apr 2018 10:12 pm
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Don't think you'd be disappointed in the 2.0 D5 - I've driven one for a good few miles and got in it thinking it would be pants but it isn't. Consider D3 V6 was 190bhp (?) and the D5 2.0d is 240bhp and lighter says, on paper, it is going to be good/better.OK.
Can't say I noticed any 'smoothness' issues either, even at idle.
Would come down to cost to make the choice for me really if it was a private purchase as I'd still prefer the V6.
Can't comment on towing as biggest thing I tow is a motorbike trailer......
You need to test-drive one but guess this option opens up choice to more people, as it was intended to
10th Apr 2018 6:05 am
J77
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Defo feels lighter, that’s the one thing I did notice over my old 3.0, but I think it’s 420kg lighter than the 3.0.
I still think the 2.0 should be cheaper than £1500, perhaps double that, in the Velar it’s massive price increases as you go up the engine range.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Apr 2018 6:37 am
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