Imminent D4 SE purchase - Nerves and still considering a Land cruiser

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Originally Posted by JamesAdelaide

Thanks for all the feedback guys, hugely helpful.
I think the key is to budget for the rims etc and then see how it stacks up.

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James,

As you say, lots of good feedback already and I can't add too much. But regarding cost comparison, when my father went through this same exercise late last year he was budgeting for some kind of suspension upgrade for the LC200 in order to tow his 2t caravan (loaded). I don't know the details but it seemed that the 200 sags without an upgrade and the D4 requires no changes to the suspension. He claimed it was going to cost him over $100k driveaway when this was included but I don't know the details. He was moving on from a LC100 and now owns a D4.

Note also the rims can be a delayed expense too. I chose to go for the 18's almost straight away but as mentioned already, there are a couple of reasonable 19" tyre options that would see you through most situations/places. What tyres come with the LC200? If they are highway spec then remove the tyre cost from your comparison as you have to spend that money either way.

But above all that, I think this is the key point from your original post:
"I like the Disco better, nicer to drive, doesn't feel so "huge" and better driving position. Love of course the air suspension. Interior seat design ****s all over LC200."
Life is too short.

Cheers,
Scott

Not that I buy the reliability questions about Discoveries over Landcruisers, but if you are turning it over every 3 years you won't have any issues. You will be way better off from a comfort perspective with the Disco.

One word - permagrin...
Work colleague has LC 200 VX - chalk & cheese to drive / ride in

Thanks again for all the feedback guys, HUGELY appreciated.

I'm popping over to see Rob's D4 tomorrow, be great to see one with the 18" rims and few aftermarket goodies.

James

Note that only 4 special rims are required as genuine LR 18" fit the rear although a flat on the front would require a wheel shuffle from the rear.

Ah good tip I just emailed the rim guys with this question.

So you are saying the spare is an 18" or are you saying buy 4 of the custom rims + 1 or 2 second hand LR 18" rims (D3 rims etc)?

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Originally Posted by JamesAdelaide

Ah good tip I just emailed the rim guys with this question.

So you are saying the spare is an 18" or are you saying buy 4 of the custom rims + 1 or 2 second hand LR 18" rims (D3 rims etc)?

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My understanding is that the 3.0L has larger brake calipers on the front which mean the D3/D4 18" factory rims will not fit. However they do, I believe, fit on the rear.

So 4 X replacement 18's for the 4 road wheels and 1 or 2 spares which can be original 18' rims but must be put on the rear when you use them.