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  1. 18th September 2012, 09:06 AM #31
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    Some very interesting comments there ... thanks.
    I'll be sticking with my D3 for a while yet, however a mate of mine is in the market for a "replacement" for his Toyota and he is looking very closely at the VW .... so I may get to go for a loooong test drive in his sometime soon.
    As I mentioned in my original post the two things that I liked were the "grab" handle on the inside of the a pillar and the real handbrake.
    My dad tends to grab the outside of the a pillar when he's getting into my car (or he did till I caught him) the plastic trim was taking all the strain !!!! - and I like the look (and feel) of a real handbrake not that I've had any trouble with the D3's electronic brake ... I just wonder what they were thinking when they put an electronic handbrake that is prone to failing after it gets wet & dirty on a 4WD in the first place - bit like an ashtray on a motorbike !!!!
    And - YES - I did find the VW seats very comfy...however it was only a short blast (sorry test drive) down the road.
    As to the longevity of the VW engine I'd like to think they have done their homework and it'll be O.K. in the long run.
    I once drove a '66 kombi all the way down the west coast of Africa from Tangier to Dakar and ever since then I've been a fan of VWs. It was a very long time ago and the world was a very different place - I wouldn't be brave enough to go to some of those places today but I digress ... I enjoyed testing the VW and I look forward to driving one for real out in the bush sometime soon.
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  2. 18th September 2012, 09:28 AM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart02 View Post
    You mean modifications affecting handling, or anything at all? And does that extend to tyre size, tread pattern and construction?
    Technically changing anything on your car relating to your tyres/brakes will not only effect your DSC but also your ABS.

    Depending on how far you go, the system will still work, it just won't work as effectively.

    In saying that, last time I saw a D4
    make an evasive manoeuvre it flipped and killed 4 people. WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS PEOPLE.
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  3. 18th September 2012, 11:11 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by LRTech23 View Post

    In saying that, last time I saw a D4
    make an evasive manoeuvre it flipped and killed 4 people. WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS PEOPLE.

    Not wanting to sound ghoulish LRtech but when and where did this accident occur?

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  4. 18th September 2012, 12:45 PM #34
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    Stability control cannot defy the laws of physics.

    Stability control does not always work:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaYFLb8WMGM]Jeep Grand Cherokee moose test -- the full story - YouTube[/ame]
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  5. 18th September 2012, 07:37 PM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redback View Post
    Not overall, but there are certain things it will do better.

    Some excamples

    1) It will climb a hill without using the throttle(1/1 gradient, the D4 won't

    2) Torque is more user friendly(pulls better from a lower rev range)

    3) I think the seats are more comforable, you don't move around as much.

    We have tested this using our D4 and the Daughters Rok, I think this is mainly because the Rok is manual though.

    The D4 overall is a better car though.


    Baz.
    Hi Baz,

    I think, as you said the manual helps, and it is a considerably lighter vehicle....which helps too.

    I'm not a big dude....85kgs and 5'9" but the D4 seats just aren't that comfortable for me. Find them way too too stiff, after an hour or so more obvious, 4hrs plus....seriously sore arse! Kids and wife complain too. Maybe if I were heavier they'd be better.......probably last for ever thou...

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  6. 19th September 2012, 08:43 AM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by TerryO View Post
    Not wanting to sound ghoulish LRtech but when and where did this accident occur?

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    Last year, in country Victoria.
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  7. 19th September 2012, 09:04 AM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by Celtoid View Post
    Hi Baz,

    I think, as you said the manual helps, and it is a considerably lighter vehicle....which helps too.

    I'm not a big dude....85kgs and 5'9" but the D4 seats just aren't that comfortable for me. Find them way too too stiff, after an hour or so more obvious, 4hrs plus....seriously sore arse! Kids and wife complain too. Maybe if I were heavier they'd be better.......probably last for ever thou...

    Cheers,

    Kev.
    It is built into the 4WD system, the claim by VW is it will climb a 1 in 1 (45deg) gradient with no throttle.

    Yes me too and I'm 97kg and 5'10 1/2, the Amarok seats rap around you and are a tad softer, very comfy.

    I still love the D4, would not get rid of it for anything.

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  8. 2nd October 2012, 11:21 AM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by TerryO View Post
    Not wanting to sound ghoulish LRtech but when and where did this accident occur?

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    Why can I find no record of this occurrence???
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Why can I find no record of this occurrence???
    If I can find the article ill gladly link it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Why can I find no record of this occurrence???
    That is why I was asking.

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