xyplex
Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
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6605paull wrote:Fatal mistake visited a dealer over the weekend and went for a test drive in a D4. Currently own a 55 plate D3 SE with 120k on the clock, could not believe the difference between the two drives. More power, refinement, quiet, improved body roll, etc, I was really surprised. D3 is almost agricultural in comparison. Down side or up depends how you view it is I ended up part exchanging for an approved 61 plate XS (Landmark) in grey. Nothing like a casual visit to a dealer. 
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6605paull
Member Since: 04 Feb 2013
Location: South
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Members - re the 3.0 SVD6 engine what is the realistic average mpg?, just wondering if I need a further meet with the bank  Cant imagine the exclusive Landmark has exclusive mpg performance or maybe it does. Thanks in advance.
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| 20th Feb 2013 1:40 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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You'll find most Landmark owners don't need to bother themselves discussing grubby mpg figures. We're working on a more stylish, creative level where money isn't the main issue!
(and yes, I also think we should have our own area on the forum)
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| 20th Feb 2013 10:18 pm |
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RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
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I love my D3 - SWMBO offered to get me one of those landrover off road days for my 40th so I could try the D4. I declined - I haven't got 30 grand lying around to replace the D3! It would be like having 1 date with Kylie Minogue, everything afterwards would be spoilt! Hopefully will get a used D4 in 3 years time. 
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| 20th Feb 2013 10:53 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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The HSE might be like one date with Kylie, but I think a Landmark would be more Rachel Riley? 
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| 20th Feb 2013 11:02 pm |
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RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
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I'm just worried the D3 would be more Lisa Riley after the D4?! Unless I win the lottery hopefully won't find out for a few years?! 
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| 20th Feb 2013 11:30 pm |
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Paul White
Member Since: 27 Jan 2012
Location: Marshfield, Nr Bath
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6605paull
MPG? Depends where/how you drive it. Some people are getting a true 30mpg average and my Lieometer tells me I am getting 24.7, but 95% of my driving is short journeys on country lanes and off road. The true average mpg is 21.19 (or so my Android APP,Fuellog tells me!)
To be quite honest,if MPG was a concern I would probably have bought a X3, but then I would be still stuck in the mud at the bottom of the field & I would have had to pay someone in a D4 to pull me out!!
Paul
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| 21st Feb 2013 10:24 am |
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dangerdave
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| 21st Feb 2013 10:42 am |
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6605paull
Member Since: 04 Feb 2013
Location: South
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It was more curiosity than concern, it is what it is I guess. Will make sure I set up the petrol stations on the satnav POI. Picking it up this weekend so I will post some feedback after I've run it for a few miles, along with some other daft questions. Must say although I've had a D3 for a while I'm really looking forward to collecting the D4. Happy days.
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| 21st Feb 2013 11:19 am |
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Paul White
Member Since: 27 Jan 2012
Location: Marshfield, Nr Bath
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You'll love it, warts and all
Paul
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| 21st Feb 2013 12:00 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Paul my MPG figures tie in with the other Paul and it looks like we do similar sorts of driving but the rest of the car more than makes up for some lowly MPG figure Cheers Ian
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| 21st Feb 2013 2:14 pm |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
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Mpg... 
What's that Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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| 21st Feb 2013 2:17 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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6605paull wrote:Will make sure I set up the petrol stations on the satnav POI.
Satnav already does that for you when it registers you're low on fuel.
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| 21st Feb 2013 4:13 pm |
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6605paull
Member Since: 04 Feb 2013
Location: South
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Gents - a twist in my story dealer called me today and said I could collect I promptly dropped everything and an now have the 61 plate Landmark on my drive, looks bloody marvelous and very shiny, for now. First daft new owner question re the Landmark model, is the blue tooth telephone facility a standard fit, if so it is not obvious on mine and I get the feeling it should be. Second question the owners handbook I have (publication no: LRL 10 02 59 131) has little to do with the "touch screen home menu" I have on my vehicle. Is there only one owners handbook version, I hope being exclusive does not mean everything's at hybrid status Thanks in advance and once over the initial where is everything hurdle I will attempt to make a more meaningful contribution to this forum
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| 21st Feb 2013 5:44 pm |
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Paul White
Member Since: 27 Jan 2012
Location: Marshfield, Nr Bath
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Bet you've got a bloody great
Welcome to the world of Discovery 4...best car on the road
Paul
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| 21st Feb 2013 6:20 pm |
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