Comparing the D3 to the D4

[TerryO]

For those of us who never originally got a chance to read this comparison attached is a link to a well written article comparing a D3 to the then new D4 which was written by Robert (not Ricahrd)Pepper (RMP) who was the original Mod of the D3/4/RRS section and is an accomplished journalist.
It makes for interesting reading and provides a reasonable yard stick for those wondering how the D3 stacks up against a D4.

http://www.l2sfbc.com/sites/pacfar.drupalgardens.com/files/201308/Overlander-D3vD4.pdf

[Ean Austral]

Thanks Terry, haven't seen that before, an interesting read.




Cheers Ean

[WhiteD3]

Having had a D3 petrol, a D4 2.7 and now a D4 SDV6 I can attest to how good the 3.0 litre/8 speed box is. I still think the D4 centre console is a big step backwards in ergonomics.

I want my gear stick and forward-placed cup holders back!

[Nicky]

Can you post a link to this please, your's won't open

[discotwinturbo]

Can you post a link to this please, your's won't open

Nicky, try again as the link works fine.

http://www.l2sfbc.com/sites/pacfar.drupalgardens.com/files/201308/Overlander-D3vD4.pdf

Brett...

[scarry]

Can you post a link to this please, your's won't open

You may have to mouse over the top right corner and click on the box with the arrow pointing up.Then you should get it.

Don't know why but it seems to work for me.

Computers are not my go.

[sniegy]

Hm Hmm Ahh Robert Pepper.
He is a great Journo too. Even tho' he has gone to the Dark Side.
:p

[TerryO]

Yep your right Sniegy, its Robert not Richard, at least I got his forum name RMP right, though the first time I typed it I wrote RPM. ..l :angel:

Thanks for pointing out the mistake. ... ;)

[TerryO]

One thing that was meant to be improved from the D3 to the D4 was the stereo.

Our D3 and D4 both have the logic7 high end stereo's and both Gloria and I having compared the two stereo's back to back are both of the opinion that the D3's Logic7 stereo sounds much better in sharpness and quality of sound than the D4's supposedly more up spec and powerful newer unit.

It would be interesting to see if anyone else has compared the two units and hear what they have observed.

[WhiteD3]

Can't comment on the logic7 but the whole AV setup in my SDV6 is crap considering its an $86,000 car. Iphone connection for music is useless as is the BT phone connection (I accept this could be an Apple issue), satnav is average to say the least (I could be at the destination by the time it allows me to enter the address) and the location of the AUX and USB sockets is an afterthought.




One thing that was meant to be improved from the D3 to the D4 was the stereo.

Our D3 and D4 both have the logic7 high end stereo's and both Gloria and I having compared the two stereo's back to back are both of the opinion that the D3's Logic7 stereo sounds much better in sharpness and quality of sound than the D4's supposedly more up spec and powerful newer unit.

It would be interesting to see if anyone else has compared the two units and hear what they have observed.

[Epic pooh]

I haven't directly compared the two units Terry, but I'd suspect that the additional sound deadening in the D4 would affect the listening experience and possibly account for some of the difference.

From the D4's I've driven, the D4 seems more refined, handles a bit better and feels a bit more upmarket. I far prefer the centre stack of the D3 and my V8 motor to the TD ones I've driven. I've not driven a D4 V8, but I imagine it would be like mine ... but better ... and faster .... :cool:

[nat_89]

Can't comment on the logic7 but the whole AV setup in my SDV6 is crap considering its an $86,000 car. Iphone connection for music is useless as is the BT phone connection (I accept this could be an Apple issue), satnav is average to say the least (I could be at the destination by the time it allows me to enter the address) and the location of the AUX and USB sockets is an afterthought.

I love the AV system in my SDV6 HSE 2013 it's fhe 11spk Harmon system before they changed over to meridian admittedly I would have love the 17spk system but I find this on is great offers nice sound great bass and good volume. Also I love the Bluetooth the best I've seen so each to change between devices just 2 clicks change between my phone and my partners phone haven't seen any others that can do that. I don't bother with the sat nav or voice recognition dont waste my time but other than that love it.

Can't comment to much on the meridian as I've not heard it but when I picked my car up was waiting for it and took a base model new RRS L494 for a drive and the meridian system in that sounded pretty ordinary to me so not sure if they are the same or not but wasn't really impressed at all.