Thread: Almost ready to make a move into a D4..... Again

Ben,

I have a D4 with the eDiff but I didn't find the D3 I had (without) any less capable. I suppose I'm saying the advantage may be smaller than what people like to think and you shouldn't get caught up on the need for eDiff.

Get one for sure if you can, but its not a show stopper.

I think you will be very happy with a D4 after driving a hilux haha they are an awesome machine and the 8 speed auto is just beautiful to drive with the power and torque really makes it a dream. I've got a white MY13 HSE with and ediff and electric steering column also ebony interior, I could be interested in selling maybe and getting a sport haha.

Hi Ben, yes the white does hide the pin striping quite well, having owned 2x white D4"s now, I never had been lucky enough when I buy to jag a E Diff, saying that, like many others have said on AULRO, I don't think I have ever missed it either, I tend to buy new, as I like the extra security and peace of mind that gives, plus you can never get enough of that new car smell,

Jack

I live in Perth and managed to find a 50,000km D4 3l SE with ediff, ECB bull bar, Kaymar rear bar, long range tank, Mitch Hitch and rubber floor mats, which ticked all of my boxes, from Trivett in Paramatta, via CarSales. I think I was pretty lucky because there are not many like that which come up! That was back in late 2012.

Mine is Stornaway Grey and is extensively pin striped from the tight sand tracks in WA. After the first couple of times, I have given up worrying about it! It certainly shows up with the grey and even the black window surrounds and Safari snorkle are very badly scratched and show up the scratches worse than the body paint does.

Bob

There is a Blue MY13 in Victoria with an E Diff available now as I called and enquired about it.

Originally Posted by Scary

There is a Blue MY13 in Victoria with an E Diff available now as I called and enquired about it.

Was that through a dealer Scary? Any more info on which model etc?

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Get one for sure if you can, but its not a show stopper.

Thanks for the reply. Given the amount I go off road you are right it shouldn't be a show stopper. If I go second hand I will keep this in mind but for $700 or what ever the option is I will be sure to add it.

Originally Posted by nat_89

I think you will be very happy with a D4 after driving a hilux haha they are an awesome machine and the 8 speed auto is just beautiful to drive with the power and torque really makes it a dream.

From the Hilux it will be a huge change. Just to have lumber support will be a luxury.

Originally Posted by GP1200

Hi Ben, yes the white does hide the pin striping quite well, having owned 2x white D4"s now, I never had been lucky enough when I buy to jag a E Diff, saying that, like many others have said on AULRO, I don't think I have ever missed it either, I tend to buy new, as I like the extra security and peace of mind that gives, plus you can never get enough of that new car smell,

Jack

Thanks Jack, I am leaning towards a new car so there is little question as to the cars history and then I can have all the options I desire but the LCT is hard to swallow.

Originally Posted by BobD

I live in Perth and managed to find a 50,000km D4 3l SE with ediff, ECB bull bar, Kaymar rear bar, long range tank, Mitch Hitch and rubber floor mats, which ticked all of my boxes, from Trivett in Paramatta, via CarSales. I think I was pretty lucky because there are not many like that which come up! That was back in late 2012.

Mine is Stornaway Grey and is extensively pin striped from the tight sand tracks in WA. After the first couple of times, I have given up worrying about it! It certainly shows up with the grey and even the black window surrounds and Safari snorkle are very badly scratched and show up the scratches worse than the body paint does.

Bob

Thanks Bob. I went through the show us your car thread last night and I really like the grey cars. The one I ordered back in 2012 was Orkney Grey but since owning a Blue Hilux I am thinking white is the go.

Originally Posted by Scary

There is a Blue MY13 in Victoria with an E Diff available now as I called and enquired about it.

Some more info would be good Scary if you have it. I had a quick look through carsales and can't find one.

Thanks all for your replies thus far. I am finding it hard to sleep just thinking I will finally be able to order a D4. God help me a week out from delivery.

Cheers
Ben

Ben,

My son's white D1 is very badly scratched but it is harder to see them on his car that it is on the D4. You have to look closely to see them whereas they are very obvious on the grey and the black on mine. However, I think that the D4 white is a very brilliant colour and will not hide the scratches like the faded old white on a 20 year old D1!

Bob