Thread: I'm in; No more dreamin!

Welcome to the world of the permagrin...when you look back at your car in the carpark, you can't help but smile and feel comfortable you made the right choice.😃

Yes, they have their quirks, but overall a wonderful piece of machinery that one minute is a luxury people carrier, the next a rough and tumble go anywhere tank.

I've never been a "car person" but this vehicle has blown my mind as to its versatility, and I love it.

Enjoy.

You'll be glad you ordered the E diff. I didn't realise how much difference it made until last September when we had the 20 or so D3/D4s at Newnes and I was able to see the differences in vehicles with and without.
I ordered my D3 with the Ediff and uprated sound and have found both to be well worth getting. The wait is worth it as well if you get exactly what you want in the colour you decide.

Regards,
Tote

Can I just put in a vaguely dissenting voice on the e-Diff. I say vaguely because if I had my time againr of I was buying a new car I would order it with one. But if you decided you couldn't wait unless you are into the super extreme you really won't miss it too much if you don't have it. I don't and I have done quite a lot of offroad in all kinds of conditions and have never been stuck even when people with lesser cars have been. I have a winch and have never had to use it for a recovery because these cars TR is just so good even without the e-diff. ( but as I said if I was ordering again I would get it just because it is such good value)

Also I assume you are talking proper rock slider bars and not the LR side steps which are nice looking and handy for getting old people in and out of the car, but are just a liability in the bush.

Originally Posted by Mungus

Thanks for the replies. Really appreciated! Decided e-diff is a definite. Also looking at changing from the surround camera system to the Vision Pack, as you get the cameras and also the adaptive headlights and high beam assist for an additional $600 outlay. Any comments on these?
Missed the last build apparently, so will be looking at around late July for delivery if I get onto it. Didn't drive one today, maybe tomorrow (work dependant), but it will be a TDV6. At least I'll get the handling/comfort feel from it. Now I need to get names of interstate dealers to price up. WA is first port of call as they do seem to be the cheapest online deals, then the other states. I'm a drummer so I do live for music, but I don't seem to turn my stereo up too loud in the VE and it's the ****ty stock system, so I think the 11 speaker 380W will do just fine. It's Meridian now I believe. Don't know much about them or HK but the impression I get is the 11spk, 380W is fairly decent. Is it actually 11 separate speakers or do they consider a two way as two and three way as three?

I would have loved to get the 17 speaker system in my car but it comes standard in the HSE with the 11 speaker and from what i hear the system is so bloody awesome very very clear and good clean sounding bass to and I love my music to. I could only imagine how the 17 speaker system is, I've got the Harmin Kardon one and its amazing I've not heard to much about Meridian before until Land Rover and Jaguar switched over to it but I'm assuming it would be pretty similar to the HK one. From what i can see there is 1 speaker in the centre dash 2 door tweeters one near each A pillar and then 2 individual speakers in each of the 4 doors behind the grill, i could be wrong but i believe they are individual speakers from the brief look i had.

Understand the guys that say they cannot do without the ediff, but it comes down to how serious you are going with 4wd. I do a bit in the bush and the car is more than capable without it, and still leaves other marks in its wake.

If you are going serious with tyres, bar etc and regular 4Wding then it's probbaly worth it.

In relation to the entertainment system, look at this way $4k for in built rear entertainment which ultimately can only be used in the car and is restrictive. Or for $1k go and buy two ipads and two sets of decent headphones, you'll save a lot more money and have alot more flexibility with the kids.... or you can use the savings to pay for your ediff.

Cheers
JB

We're talking about a new D4 here right? The eLocker doesn't make any real-world difference in most off-roading that you'll do, unless you're seriously into rock-hopping. The caveat is that you need to really know how to use the TR.

On a D3 (or pre 2012 D4), it makes more difference.

The eLocker does of course, give you a heavy-duty rear set-up (axles and diff), which might be of benefit if you do heavy towing etc.

Cheers,

Gordon

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

Also I assume you are talking proper rock slider bars and not the LR side steps which are nice looking and handy for getting old people in and out of the car, but are just a liability in the bush.

Yes, proper rock sliders Andrew. Not sure which ones yet, but there is a fair few discussions on here about different manufacturers.

Originally Posted by gghaggis

We're talking about a new D4 here right? The eLocker doesn't make any real-world difference in most off-roading that you'll do, unless you're seriously into rock-hopping. The caveat is that you need to really know how to use the TR.

On a D3 (or pre 2012 D4), it makes more difference.

The eLocker does of course, give you a heavy-duty rear set-up (axles and diff), which might be of benefit if you do heavy towing etc.

Cheers,

Gordon

Yes, New MY14D4. I'm hearing you Gordon! Have read many of your informative posts on topics such as this. Look forward to discussing a few of the extras over the next couple of years to build her up!