n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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| Discovery 4 XS - Looking and what should I be looking for ? |
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I have decided that rather than buy a late 09/59 D3 HSE I could (for a few extra beer tokens) go for a D4 XS, lower spec maybe but all the posts on here show the drive as a vast improvement...so if I go with an XS, what kind of spec can I expect...probably looking at a 10 plate, maybe slightly newer....not too much of a gadget person  but being realistic I'd like ipod, nav, reverse camera, phone connect and leather....
Owners of XS' welcome to feedback please  D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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Bodsy
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Xs should have nav
Reverse camera can be retrofitted and enabled (was STD on later models ISTR)
Phone kit can also be retrofitted and enabled
 Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 2nd Jul 2013 10:48 am |
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dazadd
Member Since: 12 Apr 2006
Location: North Lincolnshire
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On our 2nd D4 XS and you won't regret it, unless someone corrects me you will get everything on your list apart from the rear camera, although many have it added as an option on build, can be added afterwards by those in the know 2018 D5 3.0 HSE Lux
1x D3, 4 D4's - All gone
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| 2nd Jul 2013 10:48 am |
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outofyorkshire
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: Emigrated to Notts
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59 XS here (purchased last August) having had a 57 D3 SE previously.....no regrets
I have everything on list other than camera & never bothered fitting it 
Full voice activated & timed heating (via Wiggs )
Swapped over my cubby fridge and purchased some Philips extreme bulbs for headlights
Take one for test drive if you havn't already...you will certainly notice the difference over the D3 Cheers Ian
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MY10 D4 XS
MY07 D3 SE
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Citroen C3 Picasso for SWMBO so we can remember what fuel economy is!!
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| 2nd Jul 2013 11:12 am |
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1394
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I've had an XS since new for 3 years now and it's been fantastic. I would have ordered another one but by the time I add on the 'essential' options (for me) it gets too close to an HSE price. And the HSE should always be worth more come that time.
My options are:
Metallic paint
Xenons
Privacy
Rear camera (I do a lot of towing)
Sunroofs
Full size spare
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| 2nd Jul 2013 2:10 pm |
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n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
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So in a roundabout way I can think about a D4 XS and then drop Wiggs a pm to work some electro magic to sort me a rear camera (cant be worse than wifey at reversing me over a towball)....
And the obvious question.....is it worth a remap or is 245 and c600Nm sufficient 8)
I have plenty of time and am in no rush so just assessing the options.... D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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| 2nd Jul 2013 2:47 pm |
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jeffersj
Member Since: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Near Preston
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Had D3 for 6 years and have had D4 XS for 2 years, has most of the toys you want as standard. This is a very fast car without the re-map, try it on the motorway and you will see! Best car I have driven. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A 88"
Ex TD5 Defender 90
Ex 2004 D3 XS
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| 3rd Jul 2013 3:56 pm |
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Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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I have had 2 D3's, and now in a D4 SDV6 at it fooking flies compared to the 3. No remap needed.
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| 3rd Jul 2013 4:15 pm |
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n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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Gareth wrote:I have had 2 D3's, and now in a D4 SDV6 at it fooking flies compared to the 3. No remap needed.
You'll be due for a change when I am seriously looking  D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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| 3rd Jul 2013 5:46 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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if going for the XS try and get one with the optional seat arm rest pack.
the only thing I miss from my HSE is the dipping rear view mirrors which you can get on an XS - the rest I havnt missed at all, and with the money we saved in finance charges we bought a Freelander Duncan
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| 3rd Jul 2013 6:06 pm |
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petet
Member Since: 02 Dec 2007
Location: nottingham
Posts: 35
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Probably in the minority here, I went from an 06 HSE which I had very happily for a few years to an 11 plate XS. Was very disappointed with the comfort of the XS seats. So much so that with my wife in strong agreement we took a small hit and upgraded to a 2012 HSE after less than a year of ownership (never changed a car that quickly in my forty odd years of driving). Accept that seat comfort is a pretty subjective thing, but on long journeys it matters so make sure the XS really suits you. Not sure why they fit sunroofs in hse, never found the need to open it, but the brighter electric candles on the front can be a benefit. As already stated the D4 has got so much more go about it than the D3, even if the roadholding seems to be achieved by stiffening the suspension so its a bit harsher on rough roads.
Pete
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| 3rd Jul 2013 6:59 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I would agree with the seats - sort of !
I found the stiching down the back of the seat stuck into my skinny back bone and it became uncomfortable. However, I don't notice it any more. that may be because the leather has softened. Duncan
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FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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| 3rd Jul 2013 9:11 pm |
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petet
Member Since: 02 Dec 2007
Location: nottingham
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Glad your seats settled down Dunc, didn't seem as though ours were going to give in - not just stitching but driver's seat felt as though there was a board under the leather towards the back so became painful to sit on after a hundred miles or so. The hse seats are definitely very different and we find them far more comfortable - wife has had a couple of new hips and a knee in the last couple of years, so is even more sensitive than I am. The backs of the hse seats fit and support both of us very well, although I can imagine for different size folk that would not always be the case. Not really bothered about the electrickery, although it may help when the car goes in for service and the guy test drivng decides to adjust to suit his comfort rather than mine! Looking forward to a trip to Dresden (Germany) in a couple of weeks which should really test the comfort.
Pete
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| 3rd Jul 2013 10:53 pm |
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n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
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Some great comments and feedback here....so what does the HSE give me over the XS....
Hadn't thought of lighting but is HSE better ??
Sunroof - not bothered.
Seating.....sounds a problem maybe ?
Appreciate the feedback D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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