Thread: Soon to be D4 owner, seeking reassurance.

Originally Posted by sniegy

Kev,
A lot of it was solved during the Q093 program, It was mostly programming issued & then reconfiguring components to new specs fixed this.

If you havent had the program done, then get it done, It is free.

Early vehicles had issues with picking up remotes "Key not found" on display.
3.0Ltr diesels Turbo solenoid issues on some vehicles.
Window bounce on a lot of vehicles.

These were the main issues, again didnt happen on all vehicles but given credit to LR to create a program to repair niggling issues & obvioulsy resolve issues with customer satisfaction.

Cheers

Thanks Pete.....and phew.

I've had the Q093 program carried out and all seems to be well. For a minute I thought you were going to tell me about serious mechanical/design issues.

Regards,

Kev.

Originally Posted by MartyJB

Thanks Watpub,
I'm a little stressed about my purchase too - D4 SE, being built next month and delivered in Dec. I've been a Toyota man too, but the LC200 just didn't stack up. The D3/D4 is just a much better design and drives on the road so much better, considereing 98+% of our use would be on road. My wife and I set the bar low so our expectations will hopefully be exceeded and joke about how good it'll be when it's actually working! We are just joking - everyone on this forum has been very reassuring that we're making a good decision.

I know how you feel MartyJB. I automatically went to buy the LC200 as a "natural" upgrade from my 100 series. But when I jumped in I just didn't see/feel/hear the value. So I looked around for alternatives and settled on the D4 - I haven't been disappointed. In fact the reason I'm responding 3 days after your post is because I've just got back from a 3 day trip away to the Murray River in it - and I still love it!

I must admit there are a few niggling things. For example, mud flaps are an add-on as are side steps. But then there are so many other features and technical advances that you just don't get in a Cruiser.

Regards,

Ron

Hi D4 owners. I am in the same boat as a few of you. I have been a Landcruiser owner for 25 year and the 200 was a no brainer when my 100 needed changing. That is until I got in one, and the ongoing oil consumption issue persuaded me to consider other options. I am now leaning towards keeping the 100 for a while and at the same time researching the D4 some more.

My question I have for those that tow (I have a CV with a ball wt of 230kg and generally stay on the tarmac) is how the ride is without levelling bars. My understanding of the air bag system is that the D4 will 'pump up' the rear bags to compensate and produce a level ride. Does this give a hard ride at the back?

Any way any experience owners have in this area would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by JohnLR

Hi D4 owners. I am in the same boat as a few of you. I have been a Landcruiser owner for 25 year and the 200 was a no brainer when my 100 needed changing. That is until I got in one, and the ongoing oil consumption issue persuaded me to consider other options. I am now leaning towards keeping the 100 for a while and at the same time researching the D4 some more.

My question I have for those that tow (I have a CV with a ball wt of 230kg and generally stay on the tarmac) is how the ride is without levelling bars. My understanding of the air bag system is that the D4 will 'pump up' the rear bags to compensate and produce a level ride. Does this give a hard ride at the back?

Any way any experience owners have in this area would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Hi JohnLR, I too was in the same situation as yourself (ex LC100 owner looking at LC200).
I must admit, the air bag system in the D4 is brilliant. Being a Builder and also having boats etc, the ride height remains the same no matter what I carry or tow.
The ride quality doesn't alter that much. If you put excess weight on the rear of any vehicle, you are going to notice some difference.
I had Poly air bags on the LC100 and used to pump them up quite a bit when I had a loaded boat or trailer on, and the ride was very harsh once the boat etc was unhooked.
You don't get the same experience with the D4.
Can't go wrong mate.
Cheers, Craig

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Hi JohnLR, I too was in the same situation as yourself (ex LC100 owner looking at LC200).
I must admit, the air bag system in the D4 is brilliant. Being a Builder and also having boats etc, the ride height remains the same no matter what I carry or tow.
The ride quality doesn't alter that much. If you put excess weight on the rear of any vehicle, you are going to notice some difference.
I had Poly air bags on the LC100 and used to pump them up quite a bit when I had a loaded boat or trailer on, and the ride was very harsh once the boat etc was unhooked.
You don't get the same experience with the D4.
Can't go wrong mate.
Cheers, Craig

I'll second what Craig said.

I've towed my 1900kg (loaded) offroad c/van on tar & dirt using GU Patrol and Pathfinder, both with polyair bags in rear, both without load levelers. Prior to that it was towed with a 90 series Prado but with load levelers & no poly airs.
All towed well and safely, but the load levelers were a b!tch to couple & uncouple & significantly reduced flexibility when trying to find that perfect camp site just off the road.
And similarly the poly airbags needed adjustment when the van was unhooked.

The D4, hands down, is a far better tow vehicle with it's air suspension. From a safety point of view, the D4 also has in it's favour the trailer towing stability assist.