Talk me out of buying this D4

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Originally Posted by TB

David – great pickup re the rear a/c, thanks. I have 3 kids, and the youngest is the most likely to complain about things like cold knees. Will have to ponder that one.

But I *want* center diff lock... Because otherwise how does anybody get any respect around here, especially from the Defender crew? [tonguewink]

Scott - I have read your rather inspirational build thread, so those tyre comments come as no surprise at all. I’m imagining something similar to what you’ve done but not quite to the same extent. Not keen on towing much, myself.

Thanks all!

Terry

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Terry, just to clarify, centre diff lock on all of them. e-diff option is the rear locking diff and although will certainly enhance off road capability, IMHO is probably not necessary unless you're getting really adventurous.

David

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Originally Posted by TB

An alternative:
2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Auto 4x4 MY13

This one does have rear a/c but seemingly not the e-diff. It is SDV6, has full length Rhino rack and the engine compartment looks suspiciously full... is that what a second battery and traxide system looks like?

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Yes, that is a Traxide dbs with the Optima 2nd battery. Excellent system.

Rear air a plus
SDV6 so a bit more grunt. Not really necessary but enjoyable [bigsmile1]
HSE so a few more goodies
Also still under warranty
More kms - whether that worries you probably depends I guess on you want to keep it and how many kms you'll do...

I can't even say how much I enjoy driving mine - around town and offroad it's a pleasure - such the permagrin. The kids (18, 15 , 11) all absolutely love it, the low sills and stadium seating, there's nothing else like it.

David

If you find one you're really hot for, ask for the VIN - you can then check what it does/doesn't have on the TOPIx site, or ask someone here if you're having trouble.

$70,000. Aren't they $78,000 brand new? I'd be looking to knock that down to at least $60 000. $55,000 would be good value. It does say negotiable...

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Originally Posted by Russrobe

$70,000. Aren't they $78,000 brand new? I'd be looking to knock that down to at least $60 000. $55,000 would be good value. It does say negotiable...

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Would have been 90k for that one new

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Originally Posted by Eevo

talk you out of it??
why would you want a buy a fridge?

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You could get a lot of beer in that fridge [bigsmile].

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

You could get a lot of beer in that fridge [bigsmile].

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You bottling that many?????:twobeers:

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

You could get a lot of beer in that fridge [bigsmile].

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but would it be cold? [bigwhistle]

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Originally Posted by Eevo

but would it be cold? [bigwhistle]

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Isn't that what the rear a/c is really for?

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Originally Posted by TB

Isn't that what the rear a/c is really for?

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yes and this one doesnt have it...