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Thread: Thinking of trading up from a 2015 D4 to a D5

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    Thinking of trading up from a 2015 D4 to a D5

    I currently have a 2015 D4 TD6 which I love.

    Thinking of moving to a new D5. The D5 has been around for a few years now.

    What's the verdict? How does the D5 compared with the D4?

    I often tow a 6.7M boat, which the D4 does effortlessly.

    Don't think I can wait for LR to put a TD6 in the new Defender.

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    I will watch this thread carefully...I currently have a 2016 D4 SDV6 and absolutely love it.
    I’m currently thinking of holding it for a few more years to see how the D5 evolves and new Defender handles in the real world...
    Curious to hear from current D5 users as to their transition from the D4...
    Cheers

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    There is a really great Discovery 5 Facebook page. Worth joining the group.

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    There is a really great Discovery 5 Facebook page. Worth joining the group.

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    Give an unbiased owner a call - Ring Ben from APT....

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    IMHO...
    *As the V6 in the D5 is the same engine family as your current D4, as in a problematic Ford engine plus the D5 suffers oil dilution issues.
    *A D4 really is just about trouble free (cough, apart from engines) as in its the last generation of the D3 and really is a good vehicle in many ways.
    *Unfortunately Jaguar Land Rover continue to build vehicles that are plagued with poor build quality and poor reliability.
    *To me this is a case of the devil you know.
    Regards
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    Quote Originally Posted by DazzaTD5 View Post
    ... plus the D5 suffers oil dilution issues.
    There's not been any evidence of actual fuel in oil dilution (see various oil test results on this forum and others) , instead LR refer to them as early service warnings. Early models suffered from having to go for an oil change every 3 months (as did mine) but a software update has resolved those issues and my service intervals are now what they should be. These additional oil changes were done under warranty.

    I feel we can put this myth to rest.

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    The fuel dilution problem in the D5's is Not a "Myth" at all, It is a KNOWN problem and even JLR admits there is a problem.

    As far as "Trading UP" to a D5 goes I personally believe that trading a Good D4 in for a newer D5 is a retrogressive move.
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    *it's no myth, Land Rovers are still having engine failures, even the new ingenium engines have had failures.
    *I also remember seeing a JLR service bulletin with regards to oil dilution along the lines of it being more than just a software update.
    *More BS from Jaguar Land Rover, "no no its a software issue, it's all fixed" A bit like "no no we have updated crankshafts etc etc on the V6 diesel" and "it's only a X% percentage of engines that fail" yet engine failures continue to happen.
    *At this stage Jaguar Land Rover simply can't be trusted to get it right.
    Regards
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    Been there done that.

    Is the D5 better than the D4? The D5 rides better, has far more safety and tech features, is far cheaper to run and service. It's also bloody expensive, ugly as and ergonomically challenged (compared to the D4). I do think the SD6 SE would be a great vehicle to have (especially at the mo as LR are doing deals) and really it has no peer (large 4WD tourer) in the market at this time. "Maybe" when the next gen LC, Jeep GC or the diesel Patrol come along there'll be alternatives.

    For similar money you could go an MB GLE if there's no off road travel. If there is go a V6 Amarok and save yourself 30-50K.
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