Considering a D4 2.7L

Sport around town will give you a better pick-up, and in many instances, slightly better fuel economy (just remember to switch back to normal on open highways so that it can select 6th gear).

As others have said, the lag issue gets a little better with a few 1000 km on the clock (at least my 2009 D3 did). You can additionally hold the car on the brakes and rev to 1500 for those 'have to get in front' moments - it'll rocket off then ;)

The 2.7 can be remapped, but different remaps affect the lag to varying degrees. I've tried 3 or 4, and the best I've driven so far was one from BAS (UK).

Cheers,

Gordon

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Originally Posted by XLR8

When I drive an $80K+ car I just expect near perfection (call me demanding), that's all. :)

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I reckon the D3 is pretty close to perfection when you bear in mind what it is...... the D4 has to be better....... goes back to my original point..... we judge the current discos harshly (especially if coming from another brand) because we expect so much from them........ In reality they are miles ahead of any of the competition....... so much more for the money.......

Jamo,
I see you are moving up again, Subbie to D3 to Cayenne. Where to after the Cayenne?
DT

Hello DT! I haven't got a long term plan. Maybe to another Cayenne or back to a D4(5?). Possibly an RR (I considered one this time) but IIRC there's a plan to move them upscale into Bentley territory.

I loved the D3 and will see how I go with the Porsche. From now there's only RR or Cayenne unless something new enters the mix.

Before the Suby there was the XY Falcon.

I drove a SE in sand mode on the highway a few months ago
and it was quicker than mine when it was remapped.

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Originally Posted by norto

I drove a SE in sand mode on the highway a few months ago
and it was quicker than mine when it was remapped.

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I assume we are talking about the 3.0 TTDV6 model.

D3 2.7 TDV6

Easy solution, drive a D1 or 2 for a week, then get into the D4. You wont complain. Or better still, we can swap my D2 for your 4!!:D

I would stick with the 2.7 and get it mapped or chipped. I've heard of many cases of the new 3.0 going into limp mode or reduced engine performance mode repeatedly. On D4s, RRS and the Jag XF. I wish LR made the new petrol V8 cheaper.

Hopefully they find the reason and bring out a fix.

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Originally Posted by Leo

I would stick with the 2.7 and get it mapped or chipped. I've heard of many cases of the new 3.0 going into limp mode or reduced engine performance mode repeatedly. On D4s, RRS and the Jag XF. I wish LR made the new petrol V8 cheaper.

Hopefully they find the reason and bring out a fix.

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My only concern with chipping is warranty. We all know the costs if the warranty doesn't cover the "failure". :(