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Goodbye D5
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick of the LR range, it was a lovely vehicle in my eyes and just like Frederick Treves, I chose to reject the negative views and give it a chance to shine. I wasn't disappointed.
I am downsizing for various reasons, no D5 Hybrid, new home, working in the city and fewer 4 legged friends. I have therefore ordered a Disco Sport HSE P300 Hybrid ...309BHP.... 540Nm ...0-60 in 6.2 ...143mpg ...all the bells and whistles. I'll let you know how I get on.
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11th Feb 2021 9:43 pm
Beno2
Member Since: 18 Apr 2009
Location: SE
Posts: 994
Good luck with your new purchase. It's the future especially working in the capitalD3 HSE
11th Feb 2021 9:50 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23823
I’ve always liked the DS and more legroom for me than the FFRR, D4 or D5. Specifically I can stretch out my left leg further. Headroom is good as well. I’ve driven loads of them, but not since 2019 and all them were 2.0 Ingenium, aside from one early 2.2. That P300 hybrid will fly, it will feel like a sports car after your D5.
If you’re not using the space of the D5 anymore it makes a lot of sense. 👍
PS A bit harsh on the Elephant Man. 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 Feb 2021 10:15 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2588
Enjoy the hybrid.
11th Feb 2021 10:21 pm
RRSTDV8
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Re: Goodbye D5
DG wrote:
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick
Joseph Merrick. 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 Feb 2021 10:23 pm
RRSTDV8
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LT wrote:
I’ve always liked the DS
Likewise. A cracking vehicle in many ways.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 Feb 2021 10:26 pm
JonM
Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1247
SWMBO got a P300 Evoque a few months ago. It certainly moves when you press the loud pedal but I still prefer driving the D5.MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price! - So good I bought another!
MY2012 D4 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - retired to a new home
11th Feb 2021 10:26 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Ever so slightly...
But best of luck with the new motor DG hope you enjoy it!
What's the timeline, is this an 'in-stock' one or a new order from Liverpool?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
11th Feb 2021 10:37 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Re: Goodbye D5
RRSTDV8 wrote:
DG wrote:
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50978
SN wrote:
Ever so slightly...
But best of luck with the new motor DG hope you enjoy it!
What's the timeline, is this an 'in-stock' one or a new order from Liverpool?
In stock is immediate ...but no comparable build to my desired spec ...order from Halewood is 8-12 weeks. I figured that I've done less than 1k in the last year and have access to other vehicles, so the build wait is easily manageble.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
11th Feb 2021 10:42 pm
DG Site Moderator
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LT wrote:
If you’re not using the space of the D5 anymore it makes a lot of sense. 👍
Hope so ...I had a few DS loaners during my D4 years ...the new model appears a vast improvement.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
11th Feb 2021 10:45 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
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Re: Goodbye D5
DG wrote:
RRSTDV8 wrote:
DG wrote:
The D5 is heading back to LR South West London next week after 3 years of impeccable service. Despite being treated by some as the John Merrick
Joseph Merrick.
Blame Treves
Oh, yeah, blame a dead guy. 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 Feb 2021 11:22 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Posts: 50978
He promoted 'John' and he knew him 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
11th Feb 2021 11:25 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26772
It’s notable that your D5 has done it’s time with you without fault. The Disco Sport should be as its name suggests, a bit sporty! Good luck with everything that’s happening in your life. Look forward to seeing the sport in the not so distant future. 👍
12th Feb 2021 7:25 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Cracking looking LR there DG. 8)
And I’m sure (unlike the D5) we’ll be happy enough to get brainwashed as to why we all should be driving one ...... it may just work this time.
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