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  1. 9th December 2017, 07:52 AM #801
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBD4 View Post
    It's a test mule. There's a whole thread on this in General Chat. It's current appearance has nothing to do with the final product.

    Don't you have a fully independant suspension Patrol to go and drive?
    Yeah mate i do and its a lot of fun. Ive also still got a real LR in my driveway thats had over $90k spent on it and is pretty much unstoppable Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~Rich~ View Post
    Hi all,
    Gotta say after having a good look over a D5 today I'm disappointed in it.
    Yes it may go much better than the D4 due to the loss of nearly 500kg but other factors leave me cold:

    The tailgate - not impressed, even with the inner dropdown section.

    The battery being moved to inside one of the rear panels - yes there is space for one up front for a 2nd battery though.

    The front bumper hangs way down and underbody bash panels way too thin for my liking.

    The fuel tank and exhaust are like the D3/D4 and will be too easily damaged / dented, I've had both replaced in my D3.

    The fitting of a spare wheel carrier will be an issue with that wide clamshell tailgate too.
    So fitting a long range tank will also be an issue.

    Sad

    I'm now going to hang out for what I hope is a more practical defender, I just hope they fir some specs with the air suspension.

    Cheers Rich
    I have to agree with you there Rich
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    Plus the other negative is that you can fit 270 degree awnings. Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender🤬
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~Rich~ View Post
    Plus the other negative is that you can't fit 270 degree awnings. Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender🤬
    Fixed for ya Rich!
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    Seems that others think the D5 is OK! Have a look at the latest Unsealed on line Mag. D5 was voted best SUV in a comparo with Toyota, Jeep, and Ford.
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    Not saying it's not a great 4wd, just too many negatives for my intended usage.
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    Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender

    Ouch- Just catching up on some newspaper reading and Clarkson did not hold back on the D5 in his recent review in The Australian.
    Obviously not a big Disco 3 or 2 fan either which is strange as they follow him around the countryside filming his journeys.

    A FFRR fan from way back but he nails the point on what’s the point of so many LR models if the intended market is those never intending to go off-road.
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    Yep Clarksons article was quite funny, then I saw a stock D5 yesterday - hideous looking from the rear!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PerthDisco View Post
    Ouch- Just catching up on some newspaper reading and Clarkson did not hold back on the D5 in his recent review in The Australian.
    Obviously not a big Disco 3 or 2 fan either which is strange as they follow him around the countryside filming his journeys.

    A FFRR fan from way back but he nails the point on what’s the point of so many LR models if the intended market is those never intending to go off-road.
    ...has he seen too much haha. Cheers
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  10. 28th January 2018, 03:52 PM #810
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    But the D5 is just plain dog ugly. Even the previous model - the fridge on 4 wheels looks better - and is more practical.
    I will stick with my MY11 D4 for a while, would even consider an upgrade to a MY16 D4 but not for a D5 anytime time soon.
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