DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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SWMBO has just read this thread and is swaying.
When I explained that the manual D4 is really a D3 with a D4 skin on it did make us laughter 
(foreskin in case you don't get it!) SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
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RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
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I own a D4 manual with the 2.7 ...... it's a lovely car to drive. I also prefer the slightly softer dash/interior over the D3.
I have been told by a LR tech that most were destined for LR contract work, hence are pretty rare in the 'real' world. All are GS spec & therefore lack many toys, didn't bother me as most of the toys I wanted weren't on the LR options list in the first place 
The same tech told me that despite running the 2.7 engine they run different ECU's, closer to the 3.0 engine but I've never had this verified. I have to say I've only driven one manual D3 but it didn't feel as smooth & fast as mine but that is hardly a scientific comparison.
Some extras can be fitted ..... I've had CC enabled, works fine with the manual box. Especially on motorways you hardly ever drop out of 6th gear. You are restricted enabling some extras due to the lack of the satnav screen, unless you are lucky enough to find one that someone spec'ed with satnav.
Despite all of the above I'd have an auto by choice purely because I'm lazy, but back when I bought mine it was buy a manual D4 or an auto D3 & I wanted the newer vehicle. Mine had 15k miles, FLRSH, 1 owner & came from Stratstones for £25k, that was 18mths ago. Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
Member of Wessex4x4Response, (Bristol team)
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| 20th Jun 2013 3:03 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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The Auto is great, especially with the flappy paddle, don't miss the manual at all especially when in traffic. If still insistent on on a 2.7, then a remap would get you close to D4 power  Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
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| 20th Jun 2013 5:58 am |
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dangerdave
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| 20th Jun 2013 6:15 am |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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Nick - thanks very much for the comprehensive write up
Dave - thanks, actually looks a really nice colour combination. Are those standard GS wheels as look like the old XS wheels.
Very helpful forum as usual SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
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| 20th Jun 2013 7:04 am |
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| 20th Jun 2013 7:08 am |
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G_Cam
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Looks nice.. no heated seats etc... but the cup holders look to be in a better location in the D4 
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| 20th Jun 2013 9:34 am |
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Nick H
Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
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The steering wheel has cruise and phone controls so a bonus for the GS. Just hope they actually work 
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| 20th Jun 2013 10:05 am |
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RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
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Phone controls are standard on the GS but without the satnav screen you cannot activate full voice control.
Having CC switches fitted is very useful, the fact that they're there means I'd be surprised if they didn't work but enabling them is easy & various people here on the forum can do it. Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
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| 21st Jun 2013 1:35 am |
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dangerdave
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| 21st Jun 2013 6:22 am |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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dangerdave wrote:Saw a D4 2.7 on the forecourt of MacRae and Dicks, Inverness, yesterday. It was priced under 20k.
Rang up about this car today and its been sold but thanks for spot, the dealer really was very helpful. SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
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| 27th Jun 2013 11:36 am |
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dangerdave
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| 27th Jun 2013 1:38 pm |
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stenh02
Member Since: 01 Jul 2009
Location: Up North
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Oops. Sorry DJ  'twas me!
Saw it Wednesday and decided to take it on Thursday morning. Picked it up yesterday and dropped it back this morning due to clutch slip  and XY sensor fault.
Lets hope it gets a new clutch before I get it back.
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| 2nd Jul 2013 6:14 pm |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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Oh well at least another forum member purchased it
The other one I looked at with 38,000 miles on had already had a revised clutch installed so maybe a revised part will help. SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
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| 2nd Jul 2013 6:17 pm |
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