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- RB
- Member Since: 07 May 2018
- Location: Exeter
- Posts: 56
Ordered
Collecting a D5 HSE Lux in Corris Grey on Thursday! really questioning my decision after reading all the problems everybody seems to be having on here!
Really hope it is a peach and not a lemon! Guess time will tell
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- DiscoStu
- Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
- Location: Greater London
- Posts: 407
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There are around 45,400 owners who haven't commented at all - guess their cars are ok
Mine is too, btw
MY19 Silver HSE Lux SDV6
MY19 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux SDV6 - gone, MY18 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux TDV6 - gone -
- Russell
- Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
- Location: Lydd
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 2010
RB, our MY18 is running as sweet as a nut, compared too our MY17 which was riddled with faults. No rattles or leaks or squeaks or software issues that I know about, touch wood. Excellent smooth engine, really comfortable and excellent driving manners. Brilliant when towing as well. Screwed well together. A superb all-rounder
I think the majority of the earlier issues with the MY17 cars have been ironed out, for the MY18 cars, apart from the ad blue/servicing issues on the diesel engines which is still ongoing unfortunately. Incidentally we now have a petrol, so thankfully not affected with this now.
Only niggle is that the reverse parking sensors are not working, It's not a big issue unlike a knackered engine, but having too rely on the cameras is a bit of a pain. Hopefully getting sorted in a few weeks time.
You won't be disappointed, I can assure you. If running costs are not an issue then the petrol is the one too go for. Averaging 25 mpg on long runs but takes a bit of a hammering in town, 13 mpg odd. I hope this short summary helps -
- RB
- Member Since: 07 May 2018
- Location: Exeter
- Posts: 56
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- rogersmj
- Member Since: 30 Aug 2017
- Location: Hampshire
- Posts: 213
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- DG
- Member Since: 27 Apr 2016
- Location: Surrey
- Posts: 434
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Zero trouble on my 2018MY so far -
- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 2010
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rogersmj wrote:
Yeah I can completely agree with Road Runner on this, my MY17 D5 had a lot of problems, oil dilution issue, deployable tow-bar problems, electric seat issues and so on.... In all fairness most were sorted by my dealership, so it was still a really good car in the end.
My MY18 has been almost perfect since I got in at the beginning of March, the only issue i've had is with the alarm sensors, however I can live with that for the moment until it goes in to be fixed, and by the sounds of it, its not a common problem across D5's.
My MY17 D5 had me wondering if i'd made the right decision, but my MY18 made me realise I have!
I totally agree with you Rogersmj
We too were doubting getting another D5 after the MY17 nightmare, but glad we have stuck with the brand.
With regards too the deployable, 4 dealers were pushing for the deployable, but we refused.(Beginning too think they are getting commission for selling them, and asking us why not ??)
Went for the fixed, height adjustable which we have had on all the Discos and has never let us down once. Apart from the cosmetics of the deployable, we would rather functionality over aesthetics as the Mrs would say. Last thing i would want is too have an incident with the deployable or removable towbar failing. All the dealers had a surprised look when i mentioned this. (Am sure they are fully aware of this happening though in a few isolated incidents)
Had a deployable on the loan D5 until the FE was still delivered. Had issues with it not deploying and then sticking half way out. Never felt as good towing the car transporter complete with car, compared too the D4 with a fixed towbar, plus the swan neck was quite loose when shaken, hardly confidence inspiring !! -
- RB
- Member Since: 07 May 2018
- Location: Exeter
- Posts: 56
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Thanks all, now looking forward again to Thursday and beyond, really appreciate it -
- RB
- Member Since: 07 May 2018
- Location: Exeter
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- Chrismcnaz
- Member Since: 03 Oct 2017
- Location: Over Yonder.
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- Chrismcnaz
- Member Since: 03 Oct 2017
- Location: Over Yonder.
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OK in a word NO!
The iGuide states that on steep downhill gradients the speed may increase and driver intervention would be required. -
- J77
- Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
- Location: Fife
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- Craigp
- Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
- Location: Hull
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- DiscoStu
- Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
- Location: Greater London
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