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Thank you for that positive and meaningful contribution Mr Landy, aulro is all about a sense of community and mutual respect.
I'm sure the Disco5 owners who understand the heritage of Land Rover will look upon your Defender admirably and offer you that same level of respect and courtesy.


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The rear doesn't do a huge amount for me but I'll reserve my opinion until some aftermarket gear comes out for them

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Thank you for that positive and meaningful contribution Mr Landy, aulro is all about a sense of community and mutual respect.
I'm sure the Disco5 owners who understand the heritage of Land Rover will look upon your Defender admirably and offer you that same level of respect and courtesy.


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The rear doesn't do a huge amount for me but I'll reserve my opinion until some aftermarket gear comes out for them

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It was a deliberately negative, yet meaningful comment IMO and entirely on topic. I think Land Rover designers have lost the plot and if a tailgate split is all that's left to celebrate from Disco 4 it's a sad day indeed. And if you need to reserve your opinion on the design of the rear of the vehicle until some aftermarket equipment comes out, I rest my case.

Many people roundly criticise Defender almost everyday on this forum. Their opinions are equally valid. Afterall if everyone just liked everything there wouldn't be much need for discussion. Critique and ribbing each other is an integral part of this forum, just as cameraderie and celebration are too.

Cheers,

I know, I was being passive aggressive
The world changes. It loses a little bit of romance, sure.
While the world keeps changing, those that stand still amongst the sands of time are doomed to be buried.
Sad, yes. True though.

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

I know, I was being passive aggressive
The world changes. It loses a little bit of romance, sure.
While the world keeps changing, those that stand still amongst the sands of time are doomed to be buried.
Sad, yes. True though.

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Indeed.

However, imitation, sameness and repetition are all examples of the world standing still, being swallowed by the sands of time.

(I can't tell if it's a D5, a Holden Captiva, a BMW, a VW Tiguan, or a Volvo from the rear).

And yet, the reed in the river that bends with the flow as the waters rush by, yet stands firm and is true to itself, is very long lived.

Land Rover used to be like the reed in the river. Alas no more.

Eventually even the strongest reeds break or end up underwater.
Things look the same for as long as that's the look that's 'above the water', so to speak.
With each year comes New rules about pedestrian safety, ADRs, etc etc. The D5 is no different to any other car, it needs to play by the rules if it wants to be on the road, and if it's not allowed on the road it won't sell, and if it won't sell, land rover don't make any money off it.

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Specsaver some may say?

No, you are correct,half the cars on the road are difficult to determine what brand they are,the similarities are ridiculous.

LR are no different,is it a D5,RRS,or RR,difficult to tell,particularly from a distance,and from some angles.

Bigger visual differences would be good,but the designers obviously don't think so.

In fact IMHO,similarities confuse the general public.

Many still associate LR with the defender shape,and nothing else,because it is so different to the latest crop of vehicles.

I don't know what all you guys are on about. I just want the split tailgate so that I can stand on the bloody thing to heave myself onto the roof rack when I'm off camping.

Didn't say the front or any other part of the car isn't important ... I just think the split tail is a bloody good idea.

The top hatch also keeps the rain off my Latte, whilst sitting admiring the view .... Or it would if I drank latte ..... LOL!!! ;-)

Originally Posted by Celtoid

I don't know what all you guys are on about. I just want the split tailgate so that I can stand on the bloody thing to heave myself onto the roof rack when I'm off camping.

Didn't say the front or any other part of the car isn't important ... I just think the split tail is a bloody good idea.

The top hatch also keeps the rain off my Latte, whilst sitting admiring the view .... Or it would if I drank latte ..... LOL!!! ;-)

I have had all types of tailgates in different branded 4wds and the Disco 3 is the best. Great place to stand as you said, change nappies, sit and drink coffee, sit and watch country footy matches or have a picnic. I wouldn't like a car without it now. With the D3 you can even select your height.