Thread: New to LR

Martyboy,

Jump in to one, you will love it.

Having a crack at answering your questions;

1. I have a 2.7 TDV6 D3 and so far regardless of it being fully loaded with kids/gear/bikes on the roof, or just running around 1 or two up I have never wanted for more power. The 3.0 is apparently quite a leap forward in power but is a reasonably $ jump as well.

2. Put it this way, when I bought the D3 my wife was driving a mini and noted that she thought the D3 was way to big for day to day school runs, shop runs etc. I now drive a mini !

3. As noted I have the 2.7, I also run A/T tyres which have impacted the fuel consumption. Running around town my wife manages to use around 11l/100. I can keep it closer to low 10s. Country miles around 8.5/100 but generally closer to 9l/100. Before the A/T tyres I recon these numbers were 0.5 -1lt/100 better. My first big trip was Sydney/Adelaide/Kangaroo Island/Great Ocean Road/Thredbo/ Sydney, all fully loaded and managed fuel consumption of 8.25l/100.

Overall this is a great vehicle car, just as happy doing the school run as carting you to wild locations all with a sense of easy and luxury.

As soon as you use it off road you will be hooked, it is awesome.

Good luck.

George

Welcome Marty.

I've had a D4 2.7 for 5 weeks after having a petrol D3 SE for 4 years so I hope I'm qualified to answer your questions

The D4 is my daily driver in and around Brisbane CBD and the suburbs. We also use Triton's as cars for our techs. The D4 is a breeze in the traffic, a gem to park due to the turning circle and access height button. The Triton is a truck in comparison but its also $35k cheaper than a D4.

The D3/4 can't be beaten as a tourer but it's a pleasure around town too, not to mention a fantastic 4WD.

After 2300km I'm showing 10.8 l/100km combined cycle.

Cheers.

I also have a 2.7 TDV6 - and it goes very well around town, stick it in "sport" mode and you can keep up with (and pass) most vehicles in normal traffic, plus it has tons of carrying capacity - my wife tries to leave me with her Honda and take the D3 to work...and she's a bit of a leadfoot - so that says something about it as an everyday drive !!!
As to "off-road" ... just point it and it'll take you there (within reason)... you have to learn how to use all the electronic settings etc, but once mastered you'd be hard pressed to find a better vehicle.
cheers

Do yourself a favour and drive the Nissans Toyotas etc and it will confirm how nice to drive the Discovery is. Get yourself the 2.7 and save yourself heaps of dough!
Good Luck

I get an indicated 12.5l/100km in my 3.0HSE in ALL city stop start driving (ie average speed is often a slow as a dismal 29kmhr). I've had it as low as 8.5l/100km at 100km/hr highway cruising. The torque of the 3.0l is the huge difference to the 2.7 (having owned both). The 3.0l will labour up a hill with extraordinary ease in top gear and wont change down nearly as early as the 2.7.

Towing (anything) is embarassingly easy.....

cheers

Hi Martyboy,

I have 3 young children and needed a vehicle as a daily drive, that could accommodate 7 adults for when the grandparents visit, that was capable offroad for flyfishing and hunting trips (and the flat folding interior is convenient for overnight sleeps), and that would fit in my garage with arched entrances. After reviewing the options there was only 1 that covered all bases.

After having the car for around 5 weeks it is an absolute delight to drive. I have the HSE variant with the 3.0L engine. I drove the 2.7 for comparison, and l agree with the other 2.7 L owners, it has plenty of get up and go. But drive a 3.0L, and if the extra money isn't a hurdle, you won't look back. Around town it handles easily with economy averaging 12.0 L/100kms (the LR info says 11.3, but l am slightly heavy footed). Sports mode is a lot of fun. Long distance economy l can answer in about 3 weeks after a trip to Vic. I haven't tested it's offroad capabilities as yet as l'm still getting the car set up with some extra bits.

It's not a perfect car (probably overpriced c/w overseas, expensive to run in the long run c/w Prado etc.) but l'm more than happy with the car. It's what Land Rovers are meant to be.

Regards Trif.

I tow a reasonably heavy camping trailer and get an indicated 11.2 - 11.5 lt/100km, even in hilly country, have not measured it accurately . Running into town indicates 9.5lt/100km. I reckon its the bes,t most comfortable, relatively economical vehicle I have ever owned (apologies to my previous LRs :-) ).

Welcome MartyBoy,

I have the TDV6 D3 and I do an 87Km round trip to and from work. A full tank will last me approx 6 days. I'm also getting a approx 11.5L/100Km result and that's driving as an easy 60-90km speed range.
Of course, once you hit the highway then the Deisel TDV6 almost runs on fumes. The thing just goes for ever.
Hope that helps.