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Ah ....another few examples of wisdom there
10th May 2018 9:40 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
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LT wrote:
It’s amazing how quickly one can get used to something and forget.
Not really. The things that aren't as good irritate and you grouch about them for quite some time. If you move on quickly then the differences aren't that great after all or, to put it another way, the good bits have been replaced by equally good bits.
An example: my facelift RRS1 is different in some areas to my previous "original" RRS1. A couple of the things still bug me because they are an annoyance every day. The rest have faded in to memory because they make no realistic difference. I really thought I'd miss the split tailgate but I haven't, at all. I do, however, find the design of the armrest cubby annoying because I can't now turn over the coin tray to accommodate taller bottles. Why? Because the music USB and ipod sockets are in the cubby lid and have a big lump associated with them which hits the overturned coin tray. Silly bit of design oversight that reduces the usability of the armrest cubby chiller immensely. One has been forgotten, the other continues to irritate and will for as long as I own the vehicle.
It appears that for most of those who moved on to the D5, the differences are so trivial as not to be an issue.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
10th May 2018 10:50 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23826
I wish that were the case for me. Sadly it’s not. Which is why a year ago, I spent 5 days on the internet and telephone to find the right used D4 Landmark, rather than buy a new D5. ☹️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)
11th May 2018 12:06 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
LT the whole point is once you have had a D5 for a couple of days you will not miss the D4/3MY17 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
11th May 2018 12:31 am
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Until you have to look at the D5 of course Andy
11th May 2018 5:08 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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Funnily enough, I had a D5 for 5 days (3 days over the “couple of days” threshold) over a year ago and I can’t say that I noticed the pain subside one bit.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!)
11th May 2018 5:32 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
And there is nowt wrong with that 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
11th May 2018 5:41 am
DG Site Moderator
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Quote:
I can’t say that I noticed the pain subside one bit.
It's only natural that there are going to be some with a permanent negative psychosis in respect of it ....yet strangely can't resist talking about it all the time
11th May 2018 7:00 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
RRSTDV8 wrote:
It appears that for most of those who moved on to the D5, the differences are so trivial as not to be an issue.
To them. I'm short so the driving position in an Evoque for instance is pretty crappy, the driving position in the D4 is great. I don't think I'll be buying a D5 as there is someone on the planet who is always right (even more than DG) and she says it's ugly and we're not buying one DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
11th May 2018 7:13 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23826
Russell wrote:
LT the whole point is once you have had a D5 for a couple of days you will not miss the D4/3
Sadly that wouldn’t be the case. In the D5 there’s no room between the left footrest and the brake pedal for me to stretch out my left leg, which there is in the D3/4. In the D5, if I raise the seat height up to where it’s most comfortable, I don’t have quite enough headroom.
I’ve already mentioned catching my head on the narrower door frames of the D5.
These problems are due to my height, more than poor design, but the D3/4 is far more comfortable for me.
I would also greatly miss the large lower tailgate of the D3/4, which gets a lot of use every week.
These are the main reasons why I’ve had a Discovery 3/4 for over 12 years.
The FFRR is more comfortable for me than the D5, but still requires the removal of a trim panel to free up more room for my left leg.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)
11th May 2018 7:21 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
DG wrote:
Quote:
I can’t say that I noticed the pain subside one bit.
It's only natural that there are going to be some with a permanent negative psychosis in respect of it ....yet strangely can't resist talking about it all the time
You may have a point there DG
It’s just that every time anyone with TDS (Taste Deficiency Syndrome) comes on here to remind D4 users how dated and inadequate their cars are and how perfect D5’s are, it just brings it out in me! 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!)
11th May 2018 3:09 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Well said Andy
11th May 2018 3:13 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Red Merle wrote:
comes on here to remind D4 users
Ah my apologies...I forget that the poor 'D4 users' have to rely on someone who isn't to defend them.
"Hi I'm RM, Oooooo D4 can't better it, blah blah I'm here all the time talking about the D4, D4 the best blah blah......... mind you ....I wouldn't be seen dead in one now"
11th May 2018 3:34 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
On the contrary, the D4’s a bl***y good car and I’d have very happily bought another new one in September 2017, if McGovern and his lackies hadn’t completely c****d up the replacement
As it is, the FF provides the closest thing to the view from the driver’s seat in a D4 that you’ll get from any of the current range, the glorious SDV8 helps make up for loses in other areas (yes, it’s not perfect, but I wouldn’t pretend otherwise!).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!)
11th May 2018 3:54 pm
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