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Chalkys HSE

Member Since: 04 Jun 2017

Location: Yorkshire

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Looking at a D5 Any advice

Hello all,

Just thought i'd log in and say hi, not really been on here since i departed company with my perfectly working never had an issue in 7 years D3 XS.

Swapped it for a DISCOVERY Sport in 2015 and havent really felt thr Permagrin since.

So, i'm looking at the D5, Used. Seen a few in Corris Grey. This particular one is the 2.0 SE with black black. There's on in Liverpool and one in Milton Keynes that fit my criteria.

So before i put any Veh Reg's up asking if this is or has been a problem vehicle or indeed a forum members Ex Veh or a rejected one i just thought i'd swing by and see if there is anything i need to be aware of or look out for. I've been lurking since Xmas, realise there were some issues on the early ones with infotainment but not sure on other issues. The rear end doesnt bother me, as the front and sides more than make up for what other people deem to be ugly.

So apart from the obvious, shoud i proceed.

P.S. i had a Border Terrier on my D3 Avatar.
Post #10539 5th Feb 2018 12:24 pm
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jimbg

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I would just make sure all the updates/fixes have been applied.

Have a look at Topix for the ones that apply for the reg.
Post #10540 5th Feb 2018 12:27 pm
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Craigp

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Location: Hull

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Hi Chalky I have the SE. It doesn't seem to have as many problems as HSE due to it having a different infortaiment system (low tech). My only bug bear is it takes an age to connect to the USB music stick. (Dam you've set me off again.) The 3rd row seats dont lay flat which is pretty rubbish. But other than that and need for services at low milage and drinking adblue its fine. If they offer you the service plan at a good price take it.
Post #10545 5th Feb 2018 2:27 pm
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Chalkys HSE

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Location: Yorkshire

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The SE i've seen is a 2.0, comes with a 5 year service plan ? The salesman made a point of this, do the 2.0 litre ones need regular service, how much asblu are these things consuming ?

I've seen a HSE as wel,l black pack, again 2.0 litre. the HSE seems to have a load of Extras on that the SE doesn't, Heated rear seats, blind spot, 10" screen, cubby storage under cup holders and behind dials. High beam assist etc,

Thought the 3.0 litres suffered oil contamination, burnt adblu, i take it 2.0 litre is the same.
Post #10552 5th Feb 2018 6:48 pm
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Craigp

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Mines the 3 litre. I dònt know if its me being thick but cant seem to work out whether there's a problem with the 2 litre or not. I seem to read conflicting reports. Im very happy with my SE but then i would be happy with the HSE it comes down to cost.
Post #10553 5th Feb 2018 7:00 pm
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DiscoStu

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Location: Greater London

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2.0L on full size Disco is fine

MY19 Silver HSE Lux SDV6
MY19 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux SDV6 - gone, MY18 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux TDV6 - gone
Post #10554 5th Feb 2018 7:50 pm
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DG

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Chalky's VW wrote:
do the 2.0 litre ones need regular service, .

2.0 is 21,000 miles or 24 months whichever comes first ...3.0 is 16,000 or 12 months whichever comes first.
Post #10555 5th Feb 2018 8:10 pm
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Chalkys HSE

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How come some are displaying the service interval at 4,900 miles ?
Post #10556 5th Feb 2018 8:15 pm
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simonh

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Compared to the DS the D5 is a world better. Both my DS’s were shoddily built and rattled all over the place. The 17MY was admittedly far better than the one I rejected (16MY) but still creaked from all the door seals and in the boot.

Never had a permagrin with either. Now do with D5.

It’s submime to drive compared to the DS. Not had any issues at all and it’s only been in for software updates and field action mods. Does have a slight rattle in the boot somewhere but it’s not that bothersome right now. Apart from that it’s built to a far higher standard than the DS. Then it does cost a lot more !

The 2L is amazing and doesn’t suffer the oil dilution issues the 2L Ingenium does in the DS.

After 4.5K miles I’m still looking forward to each time I drive it.

Velar HSE D240 - MY19
Served by the excellent Shukers Land Rover of Ludlow - 10 Land Rover’s and 20 years of amazing customer service.
Post #10557 5th Feb 2018 8:21 pm
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Chalkys HSE

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Thanks Simon, I drove a 3.0 Litre HSE this afternoon and had the permagrin straight away.......

Now stuck between a Corris grey and Waitamo grey one
Post #10562 5th Feb 2018 8:43 pm
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Chalkys HSE

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jimbg wrote:
I would just make sure all the updates/fixes have been applied.

Have a look at Topix for the ones that apply for the reg.

I can see from the pic of the interior that the update hasn't been done to the In Control as the 4X4 Logo is on screen not the Mountain Stmbol, Also the seats are 2 section not the 3.

I'm learning QUICK.....
Post #10563 5th Feb 2018 8:46 pm
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simonh

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Row 2 is three section. Middle seat can be manually folded. Using the boot buttons it’s a 60/40 split.

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Served by the excellent Shukers Land Rover of Ludlow - 10 Land Rover’s and 20 years of amazing customer service.
Post #10567 6th Feb 2018 12:01 am
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simonh

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Chalky's VW wrote:
Thanks Simon, I drove a 3.0 Litre HSE this afternoon and had the permagrin straight away.......

Now stuck between a Corris grey and Waitamo grey one

Try a 2L. It’s very very good. Not as creamy smooth as the 3L, but very good. Unless you need the low down torque of the 3L, the 2L is a good choice. Also fairly easy to get nearly 40MPG out of it.

Velar HSE D240 - MY19
Served by the excellent Shukers Land Rover of Ludlow - 10 Land Rover’s and 20 years of amazing customer service.
Post #10568 6th Feb 2018 12:03 am
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Russell

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Are you going to be doing any towing with it, if so go for the 3.0 if not the 2 seems to be OK

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Post #10597 6th Feb 2018 5:48 pm
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Road Runner 2017

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I agree with Russell. The 3 litre is superior for towing, due too the low down torque.
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Looking at a D5 Any advice

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