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I’m sure if they put a D4 against the D5, the D5 would be going backwards
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11th Apr 2020 7:20 pm
RRSTDV8
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Why? The D5 has a similar or better engine, the gearbox and transfer case much the same. D5 has latest TR system. On similar tyres, I'd expect the D5 to win.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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11th Apr 2020 7:33 pm
robpenrose
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I was joking
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11th Apr 2020 7:38 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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The additional weight of a D4 might work in its favour. I’d have thought tyres would make a difference in that “test” as well.
The D5 has by far the most superior TR system, so I’d have expected it to win that test, particularly as it was the newer 3.0L.
The improved numberplate position would have helped as well. 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 Apr 2020 7:45 pm
RRSTDV8
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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!"
11th Apr 2020 7:53 pm
RRSTDV8
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LT wrote:
The additional weight of a D4 might work in its favour. I’d have thought tyres would make a difference in that “test” as well.
The D5 has by far the most superior TR system, so I’d have expected it to win that test, particularly as it was the newer 3.0L.
The improved numberplate position would have helped as well.
It had the 250bhp motor, not the 300bhp one.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!"
11th Apr 2020 7:56 pm
kajtzu
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I’m warming to the D5. In 6-8 years time it might be a nice vehicle to have.
11th Apr 2020 7:56 pm
robpenrose
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RRSTDV8 wrote:
LT wrote:
The additional weight of a D4 might work in its favour. I’d have thought tyres would make a difference in that “test” as well.
The D5 has by far the most superior TR system, so I’d have expected it to win that test, particularly as it was the newer 3.0L.
The improved numberplate position would have helped as well.
It had the 250bhp motor, not the 300bhp one.
The single turbo motor? The D4 had the better engine then
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11th Apr 2020 8:12 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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RRSTDV8 wrote:
LT wrote:
The additional weight of a D4 might work in its favour. I’d have thought tyres would make a difference in that “test” as well.
The D5 has by far the most superior TR system, so I’d have expected it to win that test, particularly as it was the newer 3.0L.
The improved numberplate position would have helped as well.
It had the 250bhp motor, not the 300bhp one.
Just the superior TR system then. Oh and the number plate. 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 Apr 2020 8:22 pm
LT
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I should have paid more attention, I ffwd through it.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 Apr 2020 8:26 pm
LT
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The Dundonian wrote:
If it makes you feel better. 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 Apr 2020 8:28 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
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kajtzu wrote:
I’m warming to the D5. In 6-8 years time it might be a nice vehicle to have.
The D5 is a nice vehicle in its own right, but I will admit there are a few areas where it falls short against its predecessor.
I still rate the D3 as the best of the bunch. Mines was a base 7 seater which had air suspension and TR as standard, in the days when a new Disco could be had for sub £30k though I bought this at 2 years old for £23k, them were the days. Cairns Blue, the best colour. If she ain’t Blue she won’t do
Poor photo but the only one I have for some reason.
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12th Apr 2020 10:07 am
LT
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^Spot on. 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)
12th Apr 2020 10:31 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
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D3/D4 still more iconic than the D5. But I am gradually warming to the D5. From 0 Kelvin.
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