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hehey
Member Since: 18 Feb 2013
Location: North West
Posts: 6
 
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Hi All,
Having driven a V6 Tdi VW Touareg from new for the last 4 years, I've decided its time for change. The Touareg is a great car and I'd never say a word against it but its just so let down by shoddy customer service from VW.
Anyway, I've always been a fan of Land Rover and have owned many in the past, (I still have a 95 V8 Disco with no rot, no leaky sunroof and 70,000 genuine miles!)
I looked long and hard and finally bagged myself an ex demo D4 HSE which arrives this week.
Its going to work for a living towing an oversized German caravan, launching my boat & taking the horse to weekend shows.
So I'm looking forward to learning the little tips n tricks, the Tourareg had a few unwritten tricks up its sleeve whats the Disco4 got ?
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 18th Feb 2013 10:00 pm |
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MHP
Member Since: 31 Dec 2011
Location: lydd
Posts: 2776
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| Re: About To Be Converted (Well Not Really) |
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hehey wrote: whats the Disco4 got ?
more like 'what hasn't it got'   Welcome to the forum by the way 
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| 18th Feb 2013 10:08 pm |
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CDS
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Member Since: 12 Oct 2009
Location: Cornwall & most of the UK!
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Welcome!
Wait til you see some of the LR customer service that's on offer
Discovery 3/4 & RRS keys cut and programmed at your home or work
Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto retro fit - see it here
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blanking
Software updates/ enabling
Mobile Servicing & Repairs
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| 18th Feb 2013 10:11 pm |
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hehey
Member Since: 18 Feb 2013
Location: North West
Posts: 6
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CDS wrote:Welcome!
Wait til you see some of the LR customer service that's on offer
Thanks for the welcome !
I've read a few horror stories with regard to customer service, but they're nothing compared to my experiences with VW.
Whats the first hidden gem I need to look for when I get in ?
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| 18th Feb 2013 10:17 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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hehey wrote:Whats the first hidden gem I need to look for when I get in ?
It'll be on the front of your face..... you don't get one with any other motor .....
.... it's called a Permagrin and looks like this 
Enjoy the demo ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 18th Feb 2013 10:47 pm |
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amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
Posts: 1542
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| Re: About To Be Converted (Well Not Really) |
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hehey wrote:I still have a 95 V8 Disco with no rot,
your fairy tales wont wash here
yes my vw experience was. ...car poop ..dealer ok
best thing about D4 ...no backache
and welcome It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 19th Feb 2013 1:04 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910
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CDS wrote:Welcome!
Wait til you see some of the LR customer service that's on offer
I was just about to say that! Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 19th Feb 2013 6:55 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910
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hehey wrote:
I've read a few horror stories with regard to customer service, but they're nothing compared to my experiences with VW.
Want to bet Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 19th Feb 2013 6:56 am |
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hehey
Member Since: 18 Feb 2013
Location: North West
Posts: 6
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amazing wrote:hehey wrote:I still have a 95 V8 Disco with no rot,
your fairy tales wont wash here
and welcome
Gods honest truth, wheel arches all nice & intact, boot floor solid & sound, two working sunroofs - no leaks. Not a bit of clear silicone in sight !
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| 20th Feb 2013 1:03 am |
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hehey
Member Since: 18 Feb 2013
Location: North West
Posts: 6
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Well I've had the D4 a couple of weeks now and have to say that generally I'm pleased, but not extatic.
The seats are not as comfortable as the VW (Disco's are much more firm) but the multitude of adjustment does allow for a decent ride.
The MFD is a little lacking, kind of basic really. Maybe it just needs getting used to.
Vehicle set up options are limited compared with VW, things like convenience settings & lighting.
On the plus side:
Gearbox and engine are silky smooth and fuel consumption is much better.
Command shift is very handy.
Air suspension is pretty cool and makes up for the firmer seats.
More on road kudos.
Much more space in the back.
More seats (that I'll probably never use)
Mrs prefers it.
On the whole its a better car than the 09 Touareg I had from new.
Having trawled the forum for info the following mods seem in order:
1. Cool box in the cubby.
2. Remote parking heater.
3. LED Reverse lights (why are they filament lamps when the others are LED?).
4. Extra set of wheels & tyres (previously used Grabber UHP's on 18" rims for the odd off road foray, recommendations welcome).
Is there a diagnostic software available? I'm used to using VAGCOM/VCDS for the VW as many features can be enabled which the manufacturer hides. Do LR do the same, info seems a little sketchy, all I can find is faultmate, what exactly does it do?
Anyway, enough rambling.
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| 15th Mar 2013 8:22 pm |
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fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
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Should be what quirks did your VW have ? So we can compare then 
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| 15th Mar 2013 8:38 pm |
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hehey
Member Since: 18 Feb 2013
Location: North West
Posts: 6
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VW had no quirks that I can think of, its a thoroughly decent car that ticked all the boxes. Actually yes it did have a couple of niggles. Touaregs are really susceptible to transmission wind up from uneaven tyre wear. All 4 tyres must be within 2mm tread depth otherwise your asking for trouble. Therefore all 4 tyres must be replaced with the same type & tread pattern at the same time. Centre prop shaft bearings also fail around 60,000 or 6 years, (I believe its a similar issue with Freelanders).
I do miss not being able to preset the cruise speed and ambient lighting levels in the footwells and headlining, and where's the sunglasses holder?
The dash and window button illumination seems a bit 1980's on the D4 (bland green) and I expected a full colour display - but its no big deal, I should have done the test drive in the dark
Are there any "secret" button configurations on the D4 that allow access to hidden NAV/set up menu's?
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| 15th Mar 2013 9:42 pm |
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