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9th Aug 2019 6:15 pm
ronp
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To be fair though, it's not really just the fault of that misaligned number plate ....
..... it's that huge swathe of metal from the rear lights, waaaay down to the lower black plastic trim.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
9th Aug 2019 6:33 pm
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Three years on and you are all still whining like girls 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 Aug 2019 6:36 pm
Red Merle
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Do girls have better taste than boys then?2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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9th Aug 2019 6:39 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Again, to be fair .... if I'd bought one I'd be in denial too.
(Even though I'm a girl )
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
9th Aug 2019 7:02 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
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Have to laugh!! My Dad chopped his D4 for a new D5 a couple of months ago.
When we visited him and my kids saw his new Disco for the first time (from the rear as we pulled into his drive) they both chirped me "Why is the number plate not straight!!
Of course, being the loving grandchildren that they are, this was the first thing they say to their dear old Gramps!!
Over a beer later we both came to the conclusion that is pig ugly!!
From Disco 1 to 4 the back is a beauty, then this!!! 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
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9th Aug 2019 7:12 pm
Someone-Gone
Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
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Get used to it girls, it’s here to stay when all your D3/4s are at the Scrappys.
9th Aug 2019 7:50 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
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I thought it might grow on me but if anything, every time I see one, it just looks worse.
I do like the D5 however but that rear number plate is just a huge mistake and the comments here are totally valid.Mods:
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9th Aug 2019 7:55 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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I’d not be surprised if the D3 becomes a classic. I doubt the D5 will though.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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9th Aug 2019 7:55 pm
Someone-Gone
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And then you woke up.
9th Aug 2019 7:57 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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Will be interesting to see what they do when they facelift the D5
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The Dundonian wrote:
Get used to it girls, it’s here to stay when all your D3/4s are at the Scrappys.
Unlikely - personally I think it looks ok, one was parked close to where I was sat having a beer last night, with (I assume 22”) wheels in a deep grey - looked ok but it’s not a car that appeals to an enthusiast - it’s to much like so many other large 4x4’s - it lacks character and that’s why it’s appeal will never last as long as the 12 year tenure of the D3/4 - IMO.Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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9th Aug 2019 8:23 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
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DrLex wrote:
I thought most of the comments here are regarding an ar$elift, rather than a facelift?
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9th Aug 2019 8:49 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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The Dundonian wrote:
And then you woke up.
Do you really think the D5 is as revolutionary in both design and technology as the D3 was?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
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