Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
D4 disco 5.0 V8
Hi all
Looks like i have just sold my 4.2 v8 jag and looking to upgrade the daily from my leggy D3 to either a newer D4 (2016 landmark) or what is really appealing right now is to buy a 2012 jap import 5.0 v8. my man maths calculator says i can run the v8 for the same as the deasil as i don't have to pay £1500 a year to cover crank snapping warranty woes. Jap imports also have the bonus of being clean as a whistle underneath. plan would be to buy a good one and do the chain as a precaution etc. I have had both the 6 speed box and also the 8 speed but the 8 speed was in a L322 4.4 tdv8. Anybody s experience's of both in the disco 4 appreciated. I actually prefer the proper gear stick of the 6 speed.
question is on pricing. would i be over paying to buy one of the one s currently on auto trader, 2 with one dealer are 24-25k and another at 29k! looking at the tracker these has all sat not sold for ages so there is a worry there about ever being to resell if i had to. i know they are rare and a niche market but are these prices fair?
i did go and see one and it was very nice but still worried about paying £24k for a 12 year old car. are these prices about right or has the market dropped?
any advice from current owners much appreciated.
oh final thing do they have the same size brakes as the deasil versions? I think white but with those 18 inch compotive alloys and decent tyres would look great (i don't like big 20 inch wheels)
cheers PAul
15th Jul 2024 10:04 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14388
Curious. I’m looking at the same thing. 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
16th Jul 2024 7:15 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
Does anyone know when production of the RHD 5.0 D4 stopped?
Finding a good low mileage example, adding Car Play etc. and getting it rustproofed certainly has an appeal.
I’ve never actually seen one, but I think they run 19” standard D4 rims. So I am guessing that the brakes are standard D4, which are better than the older D3 V8 brake set up. Regardless, the Compomotive PD1881’s should fit, as no doubt will the other aftermarket 18” rims.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)
16th Jul 2024 8:29 am
paul n
Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
Moo wrote:
Curious. I’m looking at the same thing.
have you been to see any of the current ones for sale?
I saw the white one in bradford. seemed like a decent car but not sure on pricing. I think at 22k i would buy it but that would break my number one rule of car buying (never buy a car from a place beginning with B lol!)
dealer says it would have 3 month warrenty but i would have to take it back there which basically means no warrenty lol
16th Jul 2024 9:14 am
paul n
Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
LT wrote:
Does anyone know when production of the RHD 5.0 D4 stopped?
Finding a good low mileage example, adding Car Play etc. and getting it rustproofed certainly has an appeal.
I’ve never actually seen one, but I think they run 19” standard D4 rims. So I am guessing that the brakes are standard D4, which are better than the older D3 V8 brake set up. Regardless, the Compomotive PD1881’s should fit, as no doubt will the other aftermarket 18” rims.
stopped in 2013 i believe. I am keen to find out the difference between the 2010-2013 cars and the later 2016 cars other than the gearbox were there any improvements
yes the one i saw was like a new car underneath! that is worth it weight in gold for a 12 year old car! especially where i live
16th Jul 2024 9:17 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14388
Do you have any recommendations for importers?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
16th Jul 2024 9:43 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
Total Price includes shipping to Southampton on a RORO (container costs more) and insurance. No experience whatsoever with them, other than having occasionally looked at the site in the past:
The red one is on small rims, but of course the brakes may have been modified.
Click image to enlarge
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)
16th Jul 2024 10:25 am
paul n
Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
oh very interesting thanks for the link!
prices seem to vary quite alot! the 2013 plate at 18k usd dollars looks like a good deal! but i have never imported a car before! will have to look into it!
cheers Paul
16th Jul 2024 11:15 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
Go into the menu and you can change filters for the currency and shipping, insurance etc. 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)
16th Jul 2024 11:40 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
There’s lots of online guides and videos about importing cars from Japan and what needs to be done and when.
I’ve never done it, but I’ve been tempted a few times over the years.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)
16th Jul 2024 11:43 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14129
LT wrote:
Total Price includes shipping to Southampton on a RORO (container costs more) and insurance. No experience whatsoever with them, other than having occasionally looked at the site in the past:
Even with VAT, Duty and the cost of modifications it’s a lot of car for the money. Albeit one that’s 11/12 years old.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)
16th Jul 2024 11:53 am
defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1471
LT wrote:
There’s lots of online guides and videos about importing cars from Japan and what needs to be done and when.
I’ve never done it, but I’ve been tempted a few times over the years.
I have looked at importing a series 3 Daimler Double 6 in the past but felt a little overwhelmed at the procedure.
Some of the cars from Japan are in immaculate condition and low miles.
I may look again.
16th Jul 2024 12:14 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2813
Really, Really, wish I'd not seen this thread
.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
16th Jul 2024 2:10 pm
sasdiscos
Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Northants
Posts: 889
I have a 4.0 v8 petrol defender NAS RHD prototype. And have toyed with the idea of selling and buying a 5.0 disco.
However, I always stop myself as I believe the defender will sell better and hold more value.
Steve.You remind me of a younger me, not much younger mind...perhaps even a little older!
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