Thread: Disco 4 versus X5

Originally Posted by rmp

Also consider a VW Touraeg ..... Small in the back tho.

We looked at it and it failed the 'Dane' test.



He could stand up and turn round in the D3.

Test drive both and you soon be your own judge.

My money is on the Disco though, while at it, drive the Range sport too and you may never ever look back.

When we go away, my mates X5 diesel sports gets left at the gate and we head off road. It does not even cut the mustard up the track to the farm house, it has no traction and we all pile in back of the Disco.

Happy shopping.

I drove both this year before picking the D4. Impressions on road where both the same and very good. I like the buttons in the BMW and all the gadgets.

However the D4 3L, was just way better overall because I wanted to go offroad. If all you did was city driving then the X5 would be my choice.

If you want to offroad, which you will if you buy a D4 because its so easy, then go the D4 3L.

Dorko

Hey thanks to all for your responses,

I currently drive the petrol 3 litre x5 and would be moving to the 3ltr diesel.

Whilst my x5 has been rather flawless in running it did have one major drama I discovered a day after purchase. It wouldn't reverse up hill, the diff. ( I presume) kept slipping and they had to replace the complete gear box. No problems since then, a few small ditties but nothing unusual.

I'll be trading in 2 months or so and will test drive then. I have considered the RR sport too but the Disco 4 seems to have more space and it's cheaper too. Let you know how I go.

Thanks,

JMB

I find it interesting that people have said things like if you are an enthusiastic driver get the BMW. Or if you are doing all city driving get the BMW.

In my opinion, if you are an ethusiastic driver or doing all city driving them you would be much better off with a car, not a "truck".

Originally Posted by BigJon

I find it interesting that people have said things like if you are an enthusiastic driver get the BMW. Or if you are doing all city driving get the BMW.

In my opinion, if you are an ethusiastic driver or doing all city driving them you would be much better off with a car, not a "truck".

the problem is that a lot of us can't afford two cars...and I actually take great pleasure in cleaning up cars through roundabouts in the ACE-equipped Disco...

Two things:
1) D3s/D4s are not "trucks"
2) The diesels get better fuel economy than Commodores and Falcons - I reckon greenies should love them!

Talking of cars & trucks. My wife has a new BMW 3 series.
My D4 is quieter, smoother & more relaxed to drive. Those who refer to the Disco as a "Truck" need to drive them first.