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  1. 7th November 2014, 08:50 PM #41
    Mossy
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    ""The most important part of a car is its seat... and how comfortable/ergonomic/accessable is the whole setup. If you are'nt comfortable drving it....... "


    Just my 2 bobs worth, I thoroughly agree with this statement.
    And for me, the car with the most comfortable seating position is our 1969 +8 Morgan, maybe not so good in the summer sun or winter rain, but seating position is spot on.


    Cheers Mossy
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  2. 8th November 2014, 07:01 AM #42
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    Thanks for the sage words Mossy.

    We are currently on our way to Adelaide to buy something. Added a couple of RRS to the list of things to see. Maybe the seating is slightly different.

    So by the end of today I will have a new second hand car under contract. Unless a dealer rubs me the wrong way and sets of a hissy fit. Then I'll just find a pub with Coopers on tap.

    Wish me luck and patience.
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  3. 8th November 2014, 03:02 PM #43
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    Well, we did it. Today we bought this

    2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE 09MY Sports Automatic

    Very happy now. We looked at a few models today and the electric seats in the HSE gave me a bit more room to move compared to the D4s in my price range.

    Got a great deal that included shipping the D3 to my door in Mildura.
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  4. 8th November 2014, 07:46 PM #44
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    Congratulations, hope you get a good run out of it and enjoy it as much as we enjoy ours.
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  5. 9th November 2014, 10:17 AM #45
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    The link tells me the car is no longer available (I guess because you bought it)
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  6. 9th November 2014, 01:26 PM #46
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    That's no good.

    We travelled back from Adelaide today, was hoping to download the images from CarSales when I got home.

    Alas, not to be.
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  7. 13th November 2014, 09:35 PM #47
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    We took delivery today!

    Car is bloody magnificent!

    I do have 1 teeny issue. Car was advertised with a reverse camera, yet there is none. I was stupid and trusted the advertisement.

    After test driving a few I just assumed they had what they advertised. As this was actually the last one I drove I just tested the drive rather than everything.

    I sent the dealer the link that is still on carsales as well as a screen shot. They were brilliant to deal with so I hope they help us out. Part of our deal was delivery from Adelaide to Mildura and we came and picked up the car. If they are hard to deal with from now I am hoping to use the money they have saved on the delivery to put a camera in. Originally I told them that I would like something for saving them the money but they were so good to deal with that I was happy to let them keep the cash as a goodwill gesture.

    Then I got the car and found the camera missing. I called car sales to make sure the original ad was safe. It is. Any changes made after the sale will be noted.

    The link is still up but only works on desktop and not mobile. If you request the desktop site it will show up.

    Anyway, I know I have probably signed away any rights but put this up as a warning that it doesn't matter how many cars you drive, test everything that is advertised.

    Still love the car.

    Cheers.

    http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...GC-AD-16704852
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  8. 14th November 2014, 05:45 AM #48
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    I don't think that would have come with a reversing camera (could be wrong - sure an my09 owner will come along and correct me if so).

    On my vehicle (similar spec but older), if you want a reversing camera on the nav screen, you need to install a GVIF (and then you can have a range of other things display including surround cameras) - not cheap. You can go the reverse camera in the mirror but then you loose homelink (if fitted) and the auto dip (if fitted).
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  9. 14th November 2014, 07:24 AM #49
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    Thanks Mick,

    that makes me feel a whole lot better this morning. Last night I felt slightly abused.
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  10. 14th November 2014, 09:10 AM #50
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    G'day Justin,


    I here you. I am 196 cm and own a D4 (TDV6 - manual leather seats). Although I initially found the position a little cramped, after a Defender it was still a significant improvement! It actually took a few weeks of experimentation to get the position right, and finally I'm there. I have the seat on the low setting with the back-rest inclined a little further than 'normal' in some other makes. After some trial by error, I'm now happy. I wouldn't advise changing seats though - warranty would probably be voided, but you never know what other electronic demons you may introduce!


    The dual battery solution is another one entirely. I toyed with a permanent fixture (you can buy tailor-made solutions from Greame Cooper automotive in Sydney or possibly Mulgo Expeditions). But wiring etc presented some further headaches. In the end, I went for an ArkPak with a hard wired plug in the rear cargo space for re-charging. It is a discreet unit with built-in inverter, cig ports and USB, but it can easily be lifted out to carry to campsite and/or transferred to boat / other car etc etc. Couldn't be happier. Best thing is that it can fit up to a 130 ah deep-cycle battery versus to smaller unit in the engine bay.


    Also with your D4, see if you can get one with 18 inch rims. I opted for the 18s when the dealer said he had some out the back, versus the 19 inch standard. As a result, vehicle looks the same in shiny alloys, but is shod in LT construction Mickey Thompson STZ (265/65/18). Huge improvement.


    Hope this helps


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