The Peoples D5

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Nice looking D5. They are growing on me.
Good comparison in the latest 4x 4 Australia. The D5 was superior in every important way, but the bogans keep buying Landcruisers.

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What model Cruiser were they comparing it to? I’m sure there are those that look at price when purchasing too. What’s the difference here between the 2 models tested?

The price levels were similar, from memory.

Apparently you can buy an accessory in the UK that goes on the back door to set the number plate in the middle - improves the look immensely but does not come cheap.

Garry

Hi Gary,

Yep I have seen it and its friggen expensive. Much better putting money into other accessories...

To be honest it grows on you. And I haven't been too fussed at this stage. Now if they had a split tailgate Or One piece with glass opening I would be interested.

But as the car is dog ugly from the rear it does make it hard to live with.

I thought the D5s had the lift up tail gate but had this fold down board thing at the back that you could sit on - the best of both worlds.

Garry

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

The price levels were similar, from memory.

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Thanks - Then they’re brain dead for choosing the Cruiser then, but if there was $20K plus difference I could understand that price may be a factor not everything else.

The drop down rear shelf which is supposed to compensate for the lack of the lower split rear doors is a purchased option and must be ticked on the accessories list or you don't get one. At the last 4x4 and camping show I went to the D5 SE's that were displayed didn't have one but the D5 HSE did. Maybe it comes standard on the HSE's?

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Thanks - Then they’re brain dead for choosing the Cruiser then, but if there was $20K plus difference I could understand that price may be a factor not everything else.

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It depends on which versions are compared and which options are chosen, of course. Main drawbacks of the D5 were the 20 inch wheels and 85 litre fuel tank, from memory (I'm in the bush).

Wish i was there with you mick :)

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