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  • al cope
    Member Since: 02 Jan 2019
    Location: Oldbury
    Posts: 372
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    Well it’s gone

    Well after 30 years and 10 Discoveries the love affair with LR has come to an end. My D5 went today and I now own a Volvo XC90

    My Discovery list over the years:

    1992 200 Tdi 3 door Aegean Blue
    1993 300 Tdi S 5 door Biarritz Blue
    1995 300 Tdi ES 5 door Rioja Red
    2000 TD5 S Epsom Green
    2003 TD5 Landmark Epsom Green
    2005 D3 S Tonga Green
    2009 D3 XS Lugano Teal
    2012 D4 XS Ipanema Sand
    2015 D4 SE Tech Loire Blue
    2019 D5 HSE SD4 Corris Grey

    Was that a sign of madness Whistle

    Al


    Last edited by al cope on 7th Oct 2022 12:52 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    Now gone - D5 HSE 2Ltr in Corris with black roof, black & dynamic packs & 22" black alloys, a bit of a change after 2 D3's and 2 D4's Smile
    6th Oct 2022 5:53 pm
  • Craigp
    Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
    Location: Hull
    Posts: 690
    England 

    Have you decided what you are going to do with your free time now you won't be down to your dealer as often. Whistle
    6th Oct 2022 6:02 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    Well done, I am seriously going to have a look at the new EX90 as a replacement for my current RRS hybrid when it launches.
    2017 HSE now sold, if you own WF17AXN then you have a well sorted car!
    2022 Range Rover Sport P400e HSE Dynamic and 2023 Sport P440e Dynamic SE on order
    7th Oct 2022 8:23 am
  • gavsta
    Member Since: 25 Jan 2022
    Location: Hertfordshire
    Posts: 147
     

    Re: Well it’s gone

    al cope wrote:
    1992 200 Tdi 3 door Aegean Blue
    1993 300 Tdi S 5 door Biarritz Blue
    1995 300 Tdi ES 5 door Rioja Red
    2000 TD5 S Epsom Green
    2003 TD5 Landmark Epsom Green
    2005 D3 S Epsom Green
    2009 D3 XS Lugano Teal
    2012 D4 XS Ipanema Sand
    2015 D4 SE Tech Loire Blue
    2019 D5 HSE SD4 Corris Grey


    Which was your favourite Al?
    7th Oct 2022 9:57 am
  • al cope
    Member Since: 02 Jan 2019
    Location: Oldbury
    Posts: 372
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    I guess, for different reasons favourite would possibly be 2nd D3, but for shear spec and “presence” it would be the D5

    Least favourite was 1st D4

    Al
    Now gone - D5 HSE 2Ltr in Corris with black roof, black & dynamic packs & 22" black alloys, a bit of a change after 2 D3's and 2 D4's Smile
    7th Oct 2022 12:55 pm
  • terryall
    Member Since: 03 Apr 2019
    Location: Whitstable
    Posts: 70
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Indus Silver

    I agree with Al. I’ve had 7 LR’s since 1972 and have recently bought a 3L D5 which is by far the most luxurious with lots of bells and whistles. However, the 2009 HSE D3 was the best car I’ve ever had of any brand. Sold it to a friend who said I could borrow it any time so I may do a few dump runs in it Rolling with laughter
    8th Oct 2022 6:53 am
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 764
    United Kingdom 

    I’ve had a few D3/4/5’s, but never have I got attached to any. They are a tool to do a job.

    I just lack the inspiration to look elsewhere tbh and I’d rather not buy than suffer a second of the patter that spews forth from ingenious snake oil LR salesmen, whom have got to be a level lower than politicians on the evolutionary scale & that’s saying something.

    Plus I dislike test drives, the last one I went on was an Escort Mk3 in the 80’s.

    If I see what I want i phone up negotiate the price and buy it.
    8th Oct 2022 11:31 am
  • al cope
    Member Since: 02 Jan 2019
    Location: Oldbury
    Posts: 372
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    I must say the experience at the Volvo dealer, and the attitude of the sales guy was chalk and cheese from what I have had from any LR dealership. Much nicer experience 👍

    Al
    Now gone - D5 HSE 2Ltr in Corris with black roof, black & dynamic packs & 22" black alloys, a bit of a change after 2 D3's and 2 D4's Smile
    8th Oct 2022 3:09 pm
  • BigCol66
    Member Since: 06 Jul 2020
    Location: Mid Wales
    Posts: 292
    United Kingdom 

    Did you have to wait long for the Volvo?
    Discovery 5 D300 Metropolitan.
    8th Oct 2022 4:00 pm
  • Ronbo
    Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
    Location: Maine
    Posts: 50
    United States 
    2017 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    I’ve had 2 Volvos, an S70 and 2006 XC90. Both had transmission and alternator failures.
    My 2017 HSE Si6 had only the windshield leak and 2 exhaust sensors go bad, the last one repaired itself.

    Good luck with your 4 cylinder Volvo.
    8th Oct 2022 5:24 pm
  • al cope
    Member Since: 02 Jan 2019
    Location: Oldbury
    Posts: 372
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    I didn’t have to wait too long, about 5 weeks.

    And with regards to 4 cylinder motors, my D5 was the 2ltr 4 pot.

    Al
    Now gone - D5 HSE 2Ltr in Corris with black roof, black & dynamic packs & 22" black alloys, a bit of a change after 2 D3's and 2 D4's Smile
    8th Oct 2022 8:37 pm
  • Aldo
    Member Since: 23 Jul 2019
    Location: Cheshire
    Posts: 119
    United Kingdom 

    Hope the Volvo works out ok. I had a xc60 as a loaner, it was top of the range and it impressed.

    I reckon you’ll be back to the green oval brand in the not so distant Very Happy
    23rd Oct 2022 7:38 am
  • al cope
    Member Since: 02 Jan 2019
    Location: Oldbury
    Posts: 372
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    Not until they have a better engine I won’t., Seems to me that whilst other manufacturers also can have issues, they tend not to be catastrophic, in LR’s case requiring a new engine

    Al
    Now gone - D5 HSE 2Ltr in Corris with black roof, black & dynamic packs & 22" black alloys, a bit of a change after 2 D3's and 2 D4's Smile
    23rd Oct 2022 8:07 am
  • GreenLane
    Member Since: 20 Nov 2022
    Location: Chester
    Posts: 39
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    I keep telling myself I'll leave the brand... but never do! I've had a Disco Sport, Evoque, Disco 4, now a 5. Wife has a FFRR and her family are LR mad with classics etc. I can't seem to shake it.

    I sat in an XC90 and LOVED the seats. Volvo we're always very good at that.

    Regard, issues with cars... I hear horror stories related to every modern brand now. So much luck involved, and a warranty a must.
    17th Dec 2022 9:13 pm
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