Turboman
Mab An Gov
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Would imagine you will want a deep wallet whichever. Maybe try a thread in the RR section? Not sure if there are many D4s on the forum yet.
welcome
don't know if this is any help to u, alas is for a D3
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/buyers-guide.312800/
Scotcruz
New Member
Turboman.. I am optimistic despite the stories I hear about RR or Disco. Do you have one?
Cheers gstuart that was a useful post about Disco 3s
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I used to have a Disco, but it was a Disco 2, with a V8 and autobox, used it for towing my cattle trailer. Sold it last month. Several of my friends have Range Rovers, mostly older ones.
I have no experience of late model RR or Disco, but have heard that parts and labour prices tend to be on the high side.
i know if my D3 had to go into a garage i wouldn't be able to afford it, think with these later ones u need to be able to be good spannering , unless u don't mind paying £100 an hour at the dealers , also having a decent diagnostic reader is invaluable
having owned it for 6 x months it's the electrical issues that can catch u out, but then diagnostics come into play , as u would be searching a very long time without one
the iid by gap seems to be the one everyone goes for, can even do reflashing of the ecus with it, which i've done and updated the entire ecus with it
great bit of kit
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Yes, if you get a late model well worth getting a diagnostic rig even before you get any issues. That way you can learn to use it before the expensive issues start.
couldn't agree more, as i've now moved into the later land rover models the diagnostics of them seem the norm
learning they are considerably more complicated than i first thought
the days of the simple road side fixes have gone in owning these more modern landies
thk god i only got the base model, the hse are considerably more complicated
see the newer models are now having things like an automatic tyre pressure system, which will inflate and deflate the tyres according to the terrain
will be an interesting thing to see how technology helps its off road ability , when i get chance will indeed put it through its paces , with the terrain response on and off and how they compare
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Just buying a nanocom for NBs Td5. Looking forward to having a play when it arrives, although it is running fine ATM.
The smart off road stuff is pretty good, I know peeps that use it, quite experienced operators. My axle lockered Ninety, with me at the wheel, would still eat you up in really tough conditions though!
Just buying a nanocom for NBs Td5. Looking forward to having a play when it arrives, although it is running fine ATM.
The smart off road stuff is pretty good, I know peeps that use it, quite experienced operators. My axle lockered Ninety, with me at the wheel, would still eat you up in really tough conditions though!
know with having the terrain system it is suppose to adjust the system accordingly, where it automatically locks and unlocks , works things out for itself , but always considered the defender the king of off roading in its capability
alas i don't know how the D3 compares but imagine it's the underdog
of course being in a cross axle situation can halt progress in a heartbeat
if i'm honest when i get chance to do a decent off road course if my disco will indeed be able to keep up with a fender , will only know once i'm able to see what it will and won't do
Turboman
Mab An Gov
D3 isnt bad, the chap I know leads off road expeditions in Europe and Africa. But it is a big bulky bus compared to a hard top or truck cab Ninety.
And, as you say, dont think they have mechanical diff lockers as stock, the biggest weakness of any standard landrover off road.
is indeed a big old lump, i would have gone for a fender but alas can't drive manuals any more, due to multiple back surgeries has destroyed the strength in my left ankle
my D3 only locks the centre diff and also has the terrain response system, with all its different setting , mud, snow, rocks , sand
theres an optional rear diff locker but to add it is silly money and in all honesty for what i'm going to use the disco for wouldn't be bothered adding one
in its current form is good to know though i won't loose traction if i get a cross axle situation
but seen how well a fender copes off road so always admired them in there capability , will be interesting to see how well my disco copes off road, alas previously owning a hippo i hope that this will be more capable
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Turboman
Mab An Gov
Disco isnt much less than a Defender, apart from heavier body and bit bigger. Same mechanicals. The driver is the biggest factor.
