Member Since: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 139
D4 Prospect, time to get serious.
Hi all, tried to post previously that seemed to never appear, so here goes again.
Looking for D4, 20-23k to part with, no problem asking the usual questions of seller regarding vehicles but need to know the right, more technical questions to ask specific to D4's, I believe there are suspension issues to know about other than the hoary old compressor, which I think was largely resolved later, plus I think that after 62 plate onwards they are SD and 8 speed auto's, etc?
Any advice on how to avoid it all going wrong is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation.Its all in the grip of the Tyre Fitters hand!
19th Jun 2022 10:27 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14390
Have a look in the For Sale section on here. There are a few really nice, well looked after D4s. Its better to buy a known car than take a punt. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
19th Jun 2022 10:29 am
D3puty Dog
Member Since: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 139
Thank you I will, I find that regarding information, there is just so much on here it's easy to get lost in it, and unless you have all day to browse it's easier to ask.Its all in the grip of the Tyre Fitters hand!
19th Jun 2022 10:36 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
PM sent D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
19th Jun 2022 10:59 am
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
I was possibly looking at selling to get a ffrr…. Pm if you want details of mine it’s a 2014 commercial (cheaper tax) 5 seats and full Land Rover service history and still under full approved used warranty….it’s wanted for nothing……oh and and I’ve added a huge amount!A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
19th Jun 2022 12:10 pm
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1108
Loads of advice on here.
My summary for you would be this...
Have a look at what's for sale on here, usually the better looked after stock and maintenance is everything. Seek out a trusted Independent garage who'll look after it, again on here. Think about a Warranty maybe for the first few years of ownership, again, lost of advice on here about which warranties. 8 speed is the one you want and have some funds to sort any niggles.
Good luck with your hunt and welcome...Jim
2014 Discovery 4 XXV SDV6 Causeway Grey
2016 Discovery 4 HSE Lux SDV6 Loire Blue - now gone
19th Jun 2022 12:10 pm
Green Land Rover
Member Since: 21 Oct 2017
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 412
I bought mine from a top chap on here (@Stingray) 4 years ago.
Mileage is just over 40k now and it looks as good as when I first picked it up. I have a permagrin when driving!
My only advice is:
1. Be patient. I had to wait about 3 or 4 months before I found my ideal vehicle.
2. Get a HPi check. I bought a pack of 3 for a reduced price. Not sure if they still do that???
3. Get a warranty or put the amount away each month ready just in case.. I've had a warranty and thankfully not had to use it yet. (I hesitated writing the previous sentence as I don't want to tempt fate! )
4. Also try and get a fault reader to check for any serious issues. I took my Gap tool but something like the iCarSoft one will do just as well. For £99 you could be saving £1000s in repair bills.
Good luck with your search. You'll love it when you get it Discovery 4 HSE - Aintree Green
Freelander 2 TD4 SE Automatic - Tonga Green
Defender XS - Tonga Green - Gone Now
Freelander 1 Td4 ES Manual - Epsom Green - Gone Now
Freelander 1 Td4 Kalahari SE - Epsom Green - Gone Now
Freelander 1 XEi - Epsom Green - Gone Now
Member Since: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 139
Re: D4 Prospect, time to get serious.
D3puty Dog wrote:
Hi all, tried to post previously that seemed to never appear, so here goes again.
Looking for D4, 20-23k to part with, no problem asking the usual questions of seller regarding vehicles but need to know the right, more technical questions to ask specific to D4's, I believe there are suspension issues to know about other than the hoary old compressor, which I think was largely resolved later, plus I think that after 62 plate onwards they are SD and 8 speed auto's, etc?
Any advice on how to avoid it all going wrong is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation.
Thank you to everyone for the replies. I now have my D4, HSE Lux, happy boy.Its all in the grip of the Tyre Fitters hand!
10th Jul 2022 2:42 pm
Dondiddy
Member Since: 26 Dec 2019
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 309
Photos Man! Photos!
10th Jul 2022 4:24 pm
cyberswiss
Member Since: 14 Jul 2022
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4
s60r wrote:
I was possibly looking at selling to get a ffrr…. Pm if you want details of mine it’s a 2014 commercial (cheaper tax) 5 seats and full Land Rover service history and still under full approved used warranty….it’s wanted for nothing……oh and and I’ve added a huge amount!
Hi s60r, I may be interested in your D4 Commercial when you decide to sell, I can't PM as haven't made three posts! If you're thinking of selling in the next few months, PM me the details
14th Jul 2022 11:13 am
Moleshome
Member Since: 15 Oct 2020
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 412
How are things in Derbyshire Cyberswiss? Weather nice?
14th Jul 2022 11:22 am
cyberswiss
Member Since: 14 Jul 2022
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4
Recently moved here, and the weather's been awesome! Think we have our own microclimate! Looking to get a D4 ready for the 'proper' weather though
14th Jul 2022 11:35 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
You'll need to move to Scotland for some "proper weather"... raining and 12 degrees today... any change down south ?I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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