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 More advice needed on new SD4 |
GeorgeG
 17th May 2011 1:09 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 53 · Views: 26794 · Subject: More advice needed on new SD4 |
| Thanks to everyone who responded to my recent requests for information. I am edging closer to ordering a new SD4 and am in discussion with a couple of local-ish dealers. no firm prices have been agree ... |
| SD4 Auto Gearbox - what make |
GeorgeG
14th May 2011 10:01 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 17651 · Subject: SD4 Auto Gearbox - what make |
So things are clear: the same Aisin autobox on SD4.
This could be said without seeing the box.
Why? Because the AWF21 box from Aisin is designed to be paired with engines mounted transversaly.
S ... |
| Service Costs |
GeorgeG
14th May 2011 9:56 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 4346 · Subject: Service Costs |
Ive not paid more than £200 yet for the main dealer services. Just negotiated my next one to £195, they start their bidding around £305, you can generally get £100 off the opening price
Thanks asht ... |
| Service Costs |
GeorgeG
12th May 2011 1:20 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 4346 · Subject: Service Costs |
I am in the market for a new SD4. What sort of service costs can I expect in first three years?
I am sure they can't be as bad as my Subaru - they don't break down, but servicing costs ar horrendou ... |
| SD4 Auto Gearbox - what make |
GeorgeG
12th May 2011 1:16 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 17651 · Subject: SD4 Auto Gearbox - what make |
After a test drive of a SD4 yesterday, I asked the salesman about the changes to the facelift model and if it still had an Aisin Warner auto box. He said they now had a ZF auto box.
I have had many ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
12th May 2011 12:43 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
| I came up the ranks via an Xtrail, TD4e and then the SD4. The TD4e was a MY10 model so I can't go back earlier on MPG but I did get it to show an average of 42.5mpg, the SD4 has managed 40.5mpg max bu ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
12th May 2011 11:28 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
Although I haven't even got my own Freelander yet, I have done nearly 250,000 miles in a series of 3 V70 D5's since 2003.
What I can say is that, much as I love the D5 engine, the turbo lag is noti ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
11th May 2011 10:50 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
| Thanks everyone for all your replies - most helpful. I should have mentioned in my original post that I am only interested in an auto as I was converted over 20 years ago. I reverted to manual for a y ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
10th May 2011 10:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
What budget are we talking of for the used HSE?
The SD is a great step forward, but not a leap. Go for an auto, although this uses more fuel. My avg. trip is showing 34.1MPG over the past 400 miles ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
10th May 2011 8:51 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
What budget are we talking of for the used HSE?
The SD is a great step forward, but not a leap. Go for an auto, although this uses more fuel. My avg. trip is showing 34.1MPG over the past 400 miles ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
10th May 2011 6:22 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
Although I haven't even got my own Freelander yet, I have done nearly 250,000 miles in a series of 3 V70 D5's since 2003.
What I can say is that, much as I love the D5 engine, the turbo lag is noti ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
10th May 2011 5:20 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
The FL2 Auto drives much better than many cars, you could not compare the ride quality and driveability between a GS with 65 profile tyres and BMW's with hard wall run flats. FL2 streets ahead.
I hav ... |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
10th May 2011 4:09 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
| Thanks Mac. Very useful feedback. |
| New GS v Secondhand HSE |
GeorgeG
10th May 2011 1:49 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 41 · Views: 18572 · Subject: New GS v Secondhand HSE |
Hi all
I've just joined the forum as a prospective purchaser. To be honest I've been considering a Freelander for a number of years and have ended up buying examples of a lot of the competition - H ... |
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