Thread: d4 owners

Hi robngab,
For what it is worth, here are my suggestions:

• 3.0 Lt Diesel engine (towing)
• SE model
• Rear airconditioning (had the D3 without, now have it in the D4)
• E-diff (for the extra money, it is worth it)
• Auto high beam (bit of a **** factor, but for an extra $400.00 its worth it)
• Mudflaps.
• Bonnett protector

On top of these suggestions, I fitted the following after market bits:

• DVD players to headrests wired to second battery.
• Second battery.
• Fridge point in rear of wagon wired to second battery.
• Reversing camera (a must for hooking up van etc)

Everyones needs are different. Hope this helps.
Cheers, Craig

I went for the HSE after owning a SE D3.

Agree that rear air cond is necessary if you have kids.

Forget the LR Rear Screen Entertainment and go for a ROSEN one instead for half the price (LR dealer in Adelaide recommended this and its brilliant)

E-diff is a must if ordering new - its relatively cheap and when it comes to selling the car its the first thing serious 4wdrivers ask - I have no doubt an e-diff optioned car will sell quicker than one without! It should be a no brainer decision for anyone ordering any Disco 4.

I went with adaptive headlights with high beam assist and they are incredible headlights.

The rest, well, nice but REALLY necessary....no...just nice to have.

My 2 cents worth...


Minimum personal recommendation:

• Active Electronic Rear Locking Differential
• Bi-Xenon Headlamps
• 7 seat leather
• Rear view camera (not sure if you have to have the sat nav for this)
• Bonnet protector
• Window tint (after market)
• Boot Liner / Cargo Mat / Loadspace Mat (after market)
• Electric Trailer Brakes (after market)
• H7 driving light zenon upgrade (after market)

Worthy considerations:

• Auto High Beam Assist
• Weathershields (if you prefer the great outdoors & arm on the window sill instead of AC)
• Front & Rear Mudflaps (factory)

Worthy considerations if you go camping/offroading a few bit:

• 2.7TD (so I could fit 17" rims & LT A/T or M/T tyres)
• 17" alloy rims 1400kg capacity (after market - if you have an offroad bent or tow alot on dirt roads)
• Rubber mats (factory - if you have kids and/or intend to use it camping/4WDing)
• Front & Rear Mudflaps (home made appear to be the best way to go)
• Traxide underbonnet dual battery system (after market)
• Rhino roof rails & bars or full roof rack (after market)
• Winch bar
• Snorkel

Wouldn't do again (unless free supply by L/R):

• Premium Navigation

Personally, I find the 2.7TD more than ample as a tow vehicle (2.5 tonne c/van loaded)

I have a D4 3.0 SE...

I have and like:

• 3.0 engine
• Leather & 7 seats
• eDiff
• Window tinting - essential!

I find I don't need:

• reverse camera (because I don't have it) sensors seem sufficient for me
• SatNav (see below note on costs)

It would be nice to have:

• upgraded stereo system:
  
  • if only for the fact that when you attach a bluetooth phone, you don't need to scroll through all the entries to get to the part of the alphabet you want! I have 679 addressbook entries
  • for better audio connectivity options (like iPod & USB key)
  • But it MUST be bundled with SatNav, making this $5K extra!

I have aftermarket:

• Rhino Roof Rails - because they have a low profile because I don't always attach the...
• Rhino Roof Racks - on sometimes
• PET Recycled Plastic Pile Loadspace liner - still looks good, easy to clean (but harder to clean than rubber), prevents spills and crumbs falling between the cracks of the 3rd row
• Aluminium Door sill protectors - looks good, good protection for paint on door sill

Hello eddomak,
The door sills on both my D3 and RRS have lost paint on the doorsills. The dealer says that I must catch it them with my leg or shoe when I get in or out.
You mention in your list the availability of Aluminium Door sill protectors. I can't find these in either D3 or RRS accessory lists on the Landrover website. Any ideas?

Hi Discojools,

Mine aren't OEM, but they do the job, and I actually prefer them to the OEM ones.
I have a set that look similar to this item on eBay - mine seem less shiny.

DISCOVERY 3 & 4 > Door Sill Plates - Stainless Steel - eBay Door Customisation, Interior Styling, Car Tuning Styling, Vehicle Parts Accessories. (end time 10-Oct-10 22:47:29 AEDST)

And look around, because for the IDENTICAL set the total price can vary by quite a lot. I think mine (front and rear set as per above) were around $AUD120-$140 delivered.

The official OEM Discovery 4 set is:


And is known as the "Stainless Steel Sill Tread Plate" - look under Land Rover Official Homepage | Land Rover Australia and then Accessories, Discovery 4, then Interior Styling. You can do the same for RRS.

Another option you might consider is a clear protective film. I had a Freelander before, and the door sill was a lot wider, and I had sidebars, so people would keep stepping on the top of the bar and onto the sill. Lots of scratches.

Cheers,
Edwin.

Hi Roger,
I have:
D4 2.7,
7 Leather seats,
E-diff,
Rear A/C,
Bi-Xenons,
Sunroof.

Things i wish i opted for:
Keyless Entry (saves you grabbing your key to ONLY lock/unlock your vehicle every time you approach it)(Keyless entry works when you approach the vehicle with key in pocket/bag etc, you grab handle-key within proximatey-door unlocks. When walking away push button on handle & vehicle locks)

Cold Climate Pack (would be good for my bad back in winter)

After living with the vehicle for 6 months, These are the 2 options i would buy on my next vehicle.

After driving other vehicles every day, i kinda wish i could add them....but alas cant be done...

Cheers & good luck in your search.

Originally Posted by sniegy

Hi Roger,
I have:
D4 2.7,
7 Leather seats,
E-diff,
Rear A/C,
Bi-Xenons,
Sunroof.

Things i wish i opted for:
Keyless Entry (saves you grabbing your key to ONLY lock/unlock your vehicle every time you approach it)(Keyless entry works when you approach the vehicle with key in pocket/bag etc, you grab handle-key within proximatey-door unlocks. When walking away push button on handle & vehicle locks)

Cold Climate Pack (would be good for my bad back in winter)

After living with the vehicle for 6 months, These are the 2 options i would buy on my next vehicle.

After driving other vehicles every day, i kinda wish i could add them....but alas cant be done...

Cheers & good luck in your search.

Hey Pete, what's with the Cold Climate Pack.......you old bugger