don't drive the 8 speed whatever you do - then all will be lost
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don't drive the 8 speed whatever you do - then all will be lost
I think the main mistake is driving anything other than the D2, for all it's "charms" it was a little noisy and a bit cramped fora long legged fellow. One (very, very short) drive in my mate's D3 a while ago sowed the seed and it was only a matter of time after that, the D2 days were numbered....
I like the white one ! White has served me well over the years - does not show the damage as much as dark colours although the beaters over the years say that White is hard to match.
I can't help but comment that d4 cup holders look a retrograde step over d3. But I suppose they had to change something !!
Good luck and happy hunting !
Ps ... What about a v8 ?!? Take one of those for a spin and you'll smile for a year !
The only thing that scares me about a V8 is the fuel consumption.Our Ford Territory Turbo loves the stuff and from figures a member gave me his D3 HSE V8 returns similar figures,not bad considering the size difference.Just had the Territory up the city,22.2L/100km in the city,using 100RON PULP,moderate to gentle use of the throttle(EASY WHEN YOU START THINKING SPEEDING FINE;););)) The trip home on a top up of 98PULP a more likeable 12.2L/100km.
Andrew
My D3 v8 uses around 16-17 town cycle, 10-11 highway and 14.5 towing. My 10000km average is (measured) at 13.5. It's worth it just for the sound :)
Mines roughly in line with Epic's consumption, no towing for me though and a bit more urban driving than I'd like at the moment!
When you consider the price differential and the fact that the V8 is regarded as easier on the wallet from a servicing perspective you have to be doing a lot of KM's to justify the additional money for a diesel...
Both cars are very nice and would be lovely to own and drive BUT...
They both have stupid big BLING wheels with rubber band tyres !!!
Where can you go on that sort of stuff ?
Unless they now make suitable off road tyres ?
I personally would never consider anything that I couldn't take into the rough on a long trip.
I hate BLING.
Nice but.
PS: To the above.
Unless of course you can at least replace the BLING with at least 17" wheels ?
Nice but.
The one thing in my opinion that the D2 is superior to either the D3 or 4 in is the D2's front captain chairs.
Have you tried the D4 HSE captian chairs ?? :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by TerryO