Bought my Discovery 4 with 150kkm, did 100k in 3 years and still haven’t driven a better car :-) Greetings from a Lithuanian Land Rover fan!

@donaldhove6236

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm considering one

I just traded my 2006 Discovery 3 for a 2015 Discovery 4 both used as our second car. Having previously owned a Discovery 3 and two Discovery 4s from new, I knew what I was buying. However, I had forgotten the horrendous turbo lag in the D3, as well as the lack of reversing camera and not being able to link my phone to the car to play music except through the Aux input. I also like the fact that I can see when the auto-lights have turned on by an indication in the driver display, rather than having to put my hand up near the rear view mirror and take my eyes away from driving to see if that little light is on. The keyless entry is a boon when you have your hands full, and being able to double-lock the car at a door then open the tailgate, knowing that when you close it, it will re-lock the car and re-arm the security system with no further input is also a big help. However, there are a couple of things I do miss from the D3. The first is personal preference - I prefer the old grille, and don't like the newer 'family face' grille on the D4. I also think it's a shame that LR changed the bumpers and wheel arch extensions from grey hard plastic to body-coloured gloss finish. Getting a scratch on the corner of a bumper or on the wheel arch didn't use to matter. It's also taken away what I believed was an aesthetically pleasing contrast on light coloured cars, like silver or white. All in all, I don't regret trading my D3 for a D4.

I have both LR3 and LR4 (SCV6) and I feel more confidant in LR3 even though it is 10 years older than the LR4.

@greggsmith9785

2 жыл бұрын

Whats your thoughts on the supercharged petrol v6?

@davidhuett3579

2 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that. I have both a Discovery 2 TD5 (2001) and an SDV6 HSE spec Discovery 4 (2013) and, although I love the D4, I have much greater confidence in the D2. The D4 is a beautiful vehicle to drive and a very capable offroader ... however, I have in the back of my mind .. snapping a crankshaft .. blowing a turbo .. crack in the inlet manifold ... and a myriad of other possible 'expensive' problems. Not very reassuring if you spend most of you time, as I do, in the Australian outback. I service/repair my own vehicles (except for anything major) and even considered buying a Toyota Landcruiser before the D4 at one stage, but turned away from this because they have just as many issues and are also expensive to repair. The LC also has nowhere near the 'driveability' of a Discovery! Another thing I don't like about any of these later vehicles is .. I prefer a live axle to the independent suspension any day of the week.

I’ve had my disco 3 for 13 years now. I bought it new (only a basic model, no whistles and bells). I love it more everyday. I’ll never sell it. Yes I’ve spend a lot of money on it but it’s worth every penny. You guys are fantastic. Love you’re sense of humour. Love from 🇬🇧.

@Vera_and_Christian

Жыл бұрын

😃💪👍🙋‍♀️Vera

Congratulations Christian & Vera for new member in your family. Looking forward to seeing your next project with this. Be safe & healthy.

Another very informative and well researched video. I wish you many happy and safe kilometres travelling in your LR4👍

Brilliant rundown of the two vehicles and so funny. Love watching your programmes. :)

Love your videos, and your sense of humour too. Great content!!

One again a great video thanks. Really great information packed in your video. Every time I watch one of your videos It just makes me wanna go work on my Disco. All the best from Iceland

The old tractors were great, you will appreciate the LR4 more as time goes on depending on its reliability. I have found many Discoveries have not been looked after properly and this is a major factor with future failures. Reliability aside the LR4 is the best off this class. Great show.

@beaviccoon470

2 жыл бұрын

Ye this was kind of taking over from the defender as a work vehicle and all that which is probably one reason why the new defender is similar to the disco 4 in many ways.

Great sense of humour Christian. Best laugh I've had all day. Love the one about the "bings and bongs" and the anxiety that it arouses. So funny but very informative. Thanks. Pete UK.

I was actually searching for this info just last week and couldn't find much on youtube. I Currently own a LR2 (Freelander 2). Been watching your channel for a while. Thanks and Cheers from Montreal!

Christian and Vera congratulations on your new investment,))) great video and interesting presentation,,😄🇬🇧

Great show again. The Unimog was particularly impressive. Well wear with the D4. Luckily you are very capable for maintaining any vehicle.

Another excellent production - well done Vera & Christian. Encourage you to keep up the good work on the channel. The variety of content repairs, travels , LR time & humour really make the channel.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😊👍🙋‍♀️Vera

Sorry to see the Freelander go. The more I watch your channel though I get tempted to buy a Discovery 3 or 4.

@garystuart226

2 жыл бұрын

Also had a freelander and then bought a discovery 3 , difference in ride and comfort was like night and day , had landies some 30 x years and must say the D3 is my favourite so far, they do need more looking after but still bring a smile to me every time I drive it

@The-Observer

2 жыл бұрын

@@garystuart226 I may one day upgrade from the Freelander but enjoying it for the time being. Sometimes the ride is comfy (It has BFG's on it which may help?), other times it can be a bit harsh.

@garystuart226

2 жыл бұрын

@@The-Observer , hi, just wait until u drive a D3 and how different the suspension system is, ur be amazed how truly the ride comfort is on the D3 in comparison, seems to just smooth any bumps out , lol, maybe the weight of the disco flattens anything is goes over, lmao , see if u can test drive one and see what u think , must say replacing the rear upper wishbones are a right @&@*#*#* hell of a job and admit do need more looking after but after you’ve driven one down a motorway they just eat the miles up , hope that helps a little bit plus also check out the discovery 3 forum and landyzone as plenty there to also give u an insight

@reviewsandprojects

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t be tempted unless you have 30 years experience in the automotive industry like Cristian

Amazing! Finished at last, a very well done to you both 😉. I'll bet that you'll both sleep better now as well. That engine absolutely purrs, it sounds very good indeed 👍 Fabian is truly lucky to have such good friends as you, and now he has the best sounding L3 and also he knows that the job has been done properly. It has been awesome watching every episode as you tirelessly rebuilt it, checking everything at least twice. Vera also played her part very well, and the two of you are very lucky to have each other. Have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too 😃🎄🙋‍♀️Vera

Love how honest and spot on you are with everything Land Rover. Sadly the faults have beaten me and I’m selling mine.

That was a beautiful collection of Porsche tractors. I especially liked the side seats on the fenders to take the family to market. Very nice Unimog, too.

Thank you for you making my husband laugh at your wonderful dry humour. 😍

I had the very same silver LR3 and sold it one year ago to buy the very same color LR4 you have now! Love your channel! My grandfather came here to Kansas from Germany, so listening to you often reminds me of him. Love those Rovers - when they are running!

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

A mega informative video. You both sure did a lot of research. Time to buy a Porsche.....tractor. A fantastic collection. :-)

thank you for your great and pertinent analyze :)

Very interesting & enjoyable video thank you.

Great video guys!

Very good video really interesting as well Lovely shots of German roads Thank you

I have them both. 2005 LR3 (215K miles), 2011 LR4 (132K Miles). Love them both!

Great video as usual, Christian and Vera. "Watch my rims." "This was a close one", you could certainly trust Vera much more with her outstanding driving skills. Btw. I love my heated seats a lot, and I say that from Australia. An absolute must for our winters as well.

Lovely location and good analysis of the D4 over the D3

Congratulations on your New D4

Great video guys, GREAT VIDEO. I had Discovery 3, but due to low emission zones i had to sell it, for the year and a half that was with me i havent had any issues with it, it was one of the best car i have ever owned. Keep going with these informative videos. Subscribed.

@Vera_and_Christian

Жыл бұрын

Oh that is sad. We are waiting for German laws to prohibit driving our Disocoverys. That will be a sad day. 👍🙋‍♀️Vera

Yes this was a Nice video About disco 3and 4 Thank you,love your video’s Hans van leersum.

Hello Vera and Cris, congratulations on the acquisition of the D4 and the minimal differences between ub D3 and D4, following them faithful, I really like your comments and learned your repairs, solutions that you could do yourself (depends on the tool at hand). I live in Mexico City and my LAND ROVER is LR3 HSE (here it is named) is 2006 but gasoline, I have personally fixed my LR3 taking many examples of yours as a hobby and my beloved truck, I hope they continue with more updates of D3 and D4. Greetings.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

That is so great 💪👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

Good review - considering both models to add to the garage. Have a 96 Discovery that I will keep but want something newer and nicer. Love Vera's driving - and the scenic backroads of Germany. Haven't been able to visit since Covid - nice views! Thanks! (Phoenix Arizona)

Yah am first , lol, looking forward to this to see what the differences are , congrats on the new purchase , so will u be drawing straws of who gets which one, lol , hope ur keeping safe and well and thks again for the extremely informative videos 👍👍

Personally I think that a Discovery 4 is worth the extra money. But then again it depends on the budget that you have, if you can't afford a discovery 4 but can afford a discovery 3 then I think it's would be worth getting it. It really depends on what you want the car for aswell, if it's purley off roading the a discovery 3 may be a better option but a discovery 4 would be a better option for me, I woud get a HSE Luxury just because I like the features and you have the option of using it for more things, it is also slightly more refined in my opinion but it is a Land Rover so only slightly 😂.

Congrats on the new buy! Great video! Vera glad you have a better off-road vehicle. Also when will there be husband and wife off-road challenge video!?! Keep up the great content and good vibes!

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

Love the way you break everything down, good luck with your new one tho who better out there to fix it ( if it breaks ) than you 😂😂

Christian, thanks a lot to share your experiences with this car, that's have good stuff and issues. A good discussion is a galvanic corrossion that occurs with differents material, a problem that LR Discovery have some due difference between steel and aluminum. Best Regards.

Christian, you clearly have a wealth of industry knowledge, really enjoy hearing your observations. I own a D3, but have driven the D4, and you can clearly feel the engine power difference. Agree, the cost of maintaining D4 may be a little steeper. With modern smart phones, the lesser D3 in car technology is not really an issue.

you two are amazing, great video

Simply the best and most useful comparison I have seen on Discovery/lr 3/4. No dipstick and the electronic oil level monitoring can be temperamental... lovely. For North American viewers.. similar situation in that lr3 4.4 v8 very reliable and long lived vs the more powerful but problematic 5.0 in the lr4. The 5.0 has timing chain problems. I think later year lr3 probably the best of the air sprung vehicles. The Porsche/MB tractor museum was nice addition/ending to the video. I love unimog/pinz/gwagens.

I love u guys show 100% much love from jamaica 🇯🇲

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, have not have any commenting from Jamaica. 👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

I was looking to buy a Discovery 3 or 4 and came across your videos, I think the dipstick issue may have been the deciding factor and I'm going to concentrate on a late Disco 3 model. Thank you for being so helpful, and entertaining. 😀

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great choice, but make sure you take a OBDii diagnostic tool with you so you know what faults it has. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

I will keep my Discovery 2. Even though it has problems, it's simpler, so less to fail when I'm out in the desert. I just discovered your channel, thanks for the videos. I miss Germany, haven't been there since 1980, and I would love to go back. Please make more videos on the road.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

I would have taken a Discovery 2 any minute, but because of emission regulations here in our area, you just can't have a Disco 2 as a daily driver unfortunately. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

Looks like I'll be keeping my Disco 3 then. Great vid. Thanks

ahhh! if only you posted this a day earlier! :) i bought D3 anyway but that'd be yet again good reason to stick with a 3 and make it so much lighter on my heart ;-) thanks anyway! you're one of reasons I went for a disco!

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

Excellent review. I would love a D4 but think I will get a D3 as I am more confident in its engine and less worry about cranks snapping although the D3 has its own set of issues. We have a RR sport and a D2 at the moment and I love both. Enjoy your new toy and I look forward to the next phase of D4 videos and who knows watching your videos may give me the confidence to get a D4 in the future.

I have an LR3 (2007) and I have put money into upgrading and repairs that the PO did not keep up that to sell it to get an LR4 would be a huge financial mistake. It is modified for offroading and is now in very good condition. I have it repaired and checked periodically as items wear or the mechanic indicates needed items. A very enjoyable vehicle.

Dear Vera and Christian, thank you once again for the vid. I really appreciate all of the time and effort that you put in for us. What job do you do Christian, you mentioned a lecture that you had to do? Thank you both once again, I really look forward to your vids. Paul from Liverpool

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

He is the technical advisor in the balancing industry for driveshafts, propshafts and what not. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

Love ur upgrade disco 3 to 4, I did, from 3 2005 to 4 2014 and it was so nice. Also like the Porches tractors u shoved. My dad was a Porche tractor dealer in Denmark when I was a boy. He was the first to join two 4 cylinder into one. None of them had front wheels. Steering visa hydraulic rams. It's now in a tractor museum in Denmark. I'm living in W Australia and love all the 4x4 we do. Thanks for ur disco clips. 😃

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍 🙋‍♀️Vera

Thanks very much for this and the detailed analysis. I have just agreed a price to buy a Discovery 3 rather than a 4 and your video makes me feel much more confident about my decision.... Thank you!

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Cool😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

Informative video. Was considering LR4 to upgrade from Disco 3 HSE now having second thoughts.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Only reason would be for horse power. Everything else is more complex and more likely to fail and cause expensive repairs. For sure. It is a nice car however. Really nice. Christian

Beautiful Video.

Loving th Porsche Tractors! I have a vintage Ferguson TEF20. Great Video. I will stick to the D3. Good luck!!

Great vid once again! Not ignoring all the other things, I personally think that those sun roofs make a lot of difference 😉. Unfortunately the D4 is way too expensive in Portugal…I’ll keep my D3 for now

You really made me laugh at 19’19”. So true!!!

Really nice videos guys!!! Let me know if you ever come to Costa Rica, we can ride in my Disco 4... :)

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍 🙋‍♀️ Vera

Thanks for the comparison. I wish our D3 had the arm rests like your D4.

Corris Grey is named after the shade of slate from Corris in Wales, it's a particular colour unlike Llanberis or Ffestiniog slate. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braichgoch_slate_mine

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. That proves again that Land Rovers just have to coolest names for their colors. 😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

@wammdriver

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vera_and_Christian Corris is definitely a cool place, it became home to an alternative society in the 60's who built eco homes and it's been the home of 'The Centre for Alternative Technology' since the 70's. The mines in the area are a labyrinth, it's definitely a part of Wales that time forgot. Also very close to ''Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndŵr's Welsh Parliament in 1404,[4] and as such claims to be the "ancient capital of Wales". However, it has never held any official recognition as a capital. It applied for city status in 2000 and 2002, but was unsuccessful. It is twinned with Belleville, Michigan.'' If you ever feel brave enough to do a real off road trail there is a famous one, Strata Florida. You may need to search some videos on here Stay safe.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

@@wammdriver 😃👍 Now we have to go there for sure. we have been to Belleville, Michigan many times. Thanks again 🙋‍♀️Vera

Good initial review and comparison to the D3. I recently had my D3 written off due to a car accident (not my fault) and i was looking at getting a D4 as “an upgrade” i took a HSE for a test drive and it was “better” but i really needed to take it on a long run to see, but the reliability issues i thought should have been corrected from the experiences of the D3 into the D4 don’t appear to have happened which is sad really…but I still can’t get over how much i like the Discovery 3/4 and that is why i appreciate your channel because it prepares me for what i may expect to have happen…and how to fix it!

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍 We love both our cars, they are just the greatest. Hope you find a good one. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

Had our discovery 3 tdv6 manual for 3plus years now, non sun roof,, as our discovery 2 had leaking sun roof problems,, so oil changes at 8, 10 thousand miles, or 1 change per year,, really enjoyed the video,, as we were looking for a 4 but no oil dip stick be worrying,,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

You are correct on facelift and replacement models dropping quality, as a family we have had lots of BMW 5 series, e12 from the 70's was better trimmed than the e28, e28 was miles better built than the e34 , similar story with Mercedes. Too many accountants running car company's. I do like the disco 3 and 4, the 3 here in the UK tends to be very cheap, I think they are both so much nicer than the disco 5, my friend has bought a 5 and it's so small inside. Keep up the great vids 👍

Just bought a Discovery 4 a couple of days ago and I absolutely love it Above and beyond

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Of course you do, it's the best. 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

Really interesting video, I have a Freelander 2 which I’m looking to change at some point, although I don’t think I can part with it, a Discover is my preferred choice, so this helps a lot. Great tractors.

Beautiful porche tractor.

Great comparison. Also glad you were not affected by the floods. Love your channel! The D3 dash board can develop cracks and the head liner trim material can delaminate. This could be more prominent in warmer climates. I noted your D3 is not affected by this.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍 No, I don't think it gets hot enough here.🙋‍♀️ Vera

Welcome to Romania, there is a nice and active LR3 + 4 community there. I would be happy to show you around. There are beautiful mountains with perhaps more bears than tourists...

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

👍😃 We will be coming to Romania for sure at some point🙋‍♀️ Vera

@danielfrattini6001

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vera_and_Christian Super. A big part of Transylvania has a strong Saxon's influence. I am sure you and Christian will like it here, there is some good video content to make here for your channel. And in Maramures where I live, there are amazing places for Outlanding. Just beware of the bears...

Consider that magnet a lucky charm. With love from Cluj, Transylvania - RO ♥️

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think so too. 😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

Hi Robert here in NZ since 1974 an ex Brit with 75 on the clock. Just love watching your vids and I find myself laughing out loud thank you very much!. As an old mechanic I found that people often tried to wind me up by telling me how awful most British cars were compared to vehicles made in other country’s asking why that was. The answer was obviously that those vehicles were made by British workers who very thoughtfully gave me a living for my whole life as I climbed into my TOYOTA with their cash in my pocket smiled and waved .....CHEERIO 😂😂😂😂😂

Vera you are such a patient woman! I think Corries is derived from Greek meaning bold and confident although there seems to be a lot of other suggested meanings. Well I suppose now you've made every conceivable modification to the Disco 3, except a jacuzzi, we will be able to enjoy Vera's car being brought up to your level of excellence.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😅👍 🙋‍♀️ Vera

I never knew Porsche made tractors...wow! I'd love to hear one start up and running.

congratulations to both of you! I wish they would have brought the Diesel version to the US but gasoline is still affordable over here. I love my LR3 4,4 and just dropped it of at the shop to have the transmission overhauled. Was thinking of buying a BMW X5 35d but there is just something about the LR. Never had any repairs in the past two years and the truck has 190k mi on it now. Best to you guys

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

👍 That is so true. 🙋‍♀️Vera

Klasse Video wie immer. Also ich bin immer noch froh das ich vom Discovery 3 zum Discovery 4 gewechselt habe. Hatte meinen 3er damals mit 85 000 Km gekauft und 5 Jahre bis 145 000 Km gefahren und hatte nichts als Ärger. Meinen 4er hab ich jetzt seid 2,5 Jahren und hab ihn 25 000 Km gefahren nun stehen 85 000 Km auf der Uhr und er läuft und läuft und läuft :-D ohne auch nur einmal zu zicken. Zudem genieße ich die Klasse Fahrleistungen was meiner Ansicht nach den größten Unterschied macht vor allem das 8 Gang Getriebe ist ein Gedicht. Da traut man sich ohne groß nachzudenken den Blinker links zu setzen. Mein Vater hat sich zu Beginn seiner Rente auch einen 4 er gekauft hat jetzt 150 000 Km gelaufen ohne auch nur einmal zu zicken. Meiner Meinung einer der besten 4x4 der Reisekomfort und Offroad-Fähigkeiten verbindet. Bin gespannt wie es bei euch weiter geht :-D Gruss Daniel

Looking forward to see what you do to your D4. I brought a 2015 MY D4 last year to replace my 18 year old D2 My buying criteria was I wanted a low mileage (50,000 miles) one owner, full service history ( these are complex vehicles and I think a lot of reliability problems come from a lack of maintenance). I tow with mine so the engine was important (I could buy a new pick up with 3500kg towing capacity for not much more but all the new vehicles seem to only have a 1.9 - 2.0 litre engine) I think that towing the SDV6 will be less stressed. Looking at the values of D3s I don't think I will lose a lot per year in value off the D4 and I think it will hold its value better than the D5 as I don't know anyone who likes the look of the D5. I have spent quite a bit on modifications as mine has to work, these are discrete winch, safety devices roof rack. Pro speed light bar. Rock and tree sliders (wanted side steps and this was easier) tow bar, Loadlugga shelf in the roof, xanadoo boot basket shelf, safari snorkel with cyclone filter. EBC green stuff discs and pads. General grabber AT3 tyres. I've got to say so far it is a brilliant vehicle. If you want any help or advice please ask, although you seem more than capable. Good luck and have fun.

I agree about the stop/start button. Keyless entry is also a nuisance. I had just collected my Disco 4 from the dealers and stopped off at a supermarket on the way home. I thought it was an opportunity to test the central locking. I locked the car on the fob button then walked around the car and none of the doors were secure. Took me a day to work that one out!

Congratulations on the D4. It is a better car all round, it had to be as the D3 was, and still is an excellent car. Looking forward to your oncoming videos.

@JJ-mg1yx

2 жыл бұрын

And Vera, let's get one thing straight, you replaced the Freelander with the D4 so that makes it yours, so the rims are Çhristian's to repair

Congratulations on your Discovery 4, looking forward to your videos on this great motor, another reason in UK to buy one 2014-2017 is the Tax every year is 273 euros with older ones are 656 each year. 😉

@christianslater3068

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, 373 euros.

@tyronemessiah4479

2 жыл бұрын

The Euro 6 LR4 (AdBlue/DPF - 2015-17) is £330/€388 per year road tax (VED). If entering London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from 25th October 2021 you will be charged £12.50 (€14.70) per day if you have the older Euro 5 LR4. This has meant the value and asking price of the later LR4's has gone through the roof.

I love my Discovery 4. Bought it at 5 years old with 13k miles on it. Fantastic family car and great off road too. My first LR so I can't comment on the LR3.

Great video guys! I actually put off watching this one worried that it would make me want to sell our Discovery 3, but now I'm even happier to keep it :). One extra thing - because the Discovery 3/4 is a great car for rough conditions and off-roading, we're happier with our 3 because it doesn't matter so much if it gets damaged. A little scratch on a door from a branch or a scuff inside from carrying something doesn't really bother us, but if we spend 2-3x as much on a D4, it definitely would! It means we can use the car rather than treat it like a baby.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

That is also the benefit of our D4. It didn't cost an arm and a leg and has already scratches on it. So the most harm has already been done. I added at least one scratch to it during that tour 😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

@chrisoverson

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vera_and_Christian just battle scars! 😁

Great video , I see you bought an earlier d4, I bought one of the latest ones on 2016 plate it’s a landmark special edition, thus spec sits between HSE and HSE lux, the infotainment is the meridian surround sound system which is much better than the Harmon harden which is on your car, although I bought mine 2 years ago when it was only done 14250 miles , but the air suspension pump failed and just changed it . I also be very interested in the the dip stuck conversation. Regards mark

It does not matter what vehicle you buy you get problems. We have owned Toyota’s, Jeep’s (🤬), Mitsubishi, etc 4x4’s and they all have issues and give headaches. Thanks for all the info guys

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. 😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

As usual a brilliant video! We appreciate the German humour and we promise not to take you too seriously! The comment on the handbook was interesting, the reason that possibly the off road section has been removed is that all UK buyers get a free off road driving course! Maybe not in other countries ? Out of interest, the two worst and most unreliable vehicles, that, in nearly 50 years of driving, I have owned, have been a Mercedes and a Toyota ! Both companies had to refund my purchase money! Apart from that I agree that some Disco 3 to 4 were a retrograde step, more likely due to the result of marketing research carried out on the uses that owners put their cars to!

I never knew that Porsche, like Lambourghini, first built tractors. I have started looking for the right Discovery 4, this set of insights helped. Thanks. BTW, if I tried 'watch my rims" with my wife, there would be a sharp elbow in my ribcage in return.

It is very true everything you said about price depreciation, bought a £96,000 Discoo 5 and in 3 years it's down to £47,000 just crazy

Very useful comparisons thank you. I have Tuareg with all this new stuff like stop/start keyless button, lane departure steering etc The first thing I do is turn it off !Might look to change to a simpler car like a Discovery 3 so very helpful info. ( maybe not to simple though?) Lovely Porsche tractors btw We see quite a view of these here in the UK at vintage tractor rallies. Coveting that Unimog.

Wanted a D3 but ended up buying a local D4. really miss having a manual gearbox. but love it. I have a terrible deadzone in the steering wheel when driving straight, i noticed when Vera was steering the wheel needed adjusting left/right too. Be a great video topic! .... surely not a landrover fault!! :D 🤣👍👍

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

The steering of our D4 is softer than the LR3. Is has less play but I thing the lower front suspension bushes are a bit worn. We have the armored vehicle bushes in our D3 and they make the vehicle ride less smoothly. Christian

Hi. Christian is not only an excellent mechanic but also an expert in economics 😉 . Ahhh and I like Discovery 3 better. A hug from Portugal.

Great topic. I've had my LR3 for 3 years and will probably never sell it, but I have thought of buying a second one or an LR4. We can't get diesel versions in the U.S., but I like the fact that the 2013-2015 models had the supercharged V6 that was later used in the Discovery 5 (which my wife owns, great vehicle to drive, ugly to look at).

Had both - 2006 D3 4.4L V8 and then 2010 D4 5.0L V8. D4 was waaaayyy better (at least for me) - they sorted out most of the "flaws" D3 had - sluggish engine, tranny hesitation, shifting, electronics, brakes and totally refined interior with better controls, nicer look and materials. More refined seats. Fewer problems compared to my D3. D4 was the best vehicle LR made in the past 20 years, imo. I miss my Black Ed D4. And I am totally unbiased, LOL. BTW - I scrub all my used cars I got just like you did - even the "detailed" ones. Great choice, enjoy it! Congrats on your purchase.

I'm on my 2nd D4 and like the first... Can't find a better vehicle... The one I have atm (an XXV) has gone up by £5000 over last year or so. They are retaining their value over here in UK too.

I had considered buying a Disco 3, but due to increasing amount of cities across Europe implementing Low Emissions Zones, it really doesn't seem a viable option in the longer run. I have switched to searching for a D4 now with a Euro6 emissions rating. As you said trying to find one without crazy milage at a reasonable price is tricky. However I think it will be worth it in the longer run. I'm not sure there are too many other vehicles on the market that are as versatile as the Discovery. Looking forward to the videos on your D4.

I use magnetic phone holder (phone has metal plate (glued or just between phone and case)). The holder fixes to the vent port above the start button. Good place to use gps software.

Great comments about the manual, couldn’t agree with you more. Sadly JLR don’t seem to supply written manuals for their new cars and direct you to an app which is terribly light on detail and reliant on you having a charged and working smart phone….

Would be awesome if a dipstick could be adapted to fit the D4 , think there would be a lot of people interested if that could be done , plus did u ever see the full engine engineering report a guy had done on his when the shells spun, if not would u like me to send it to u , just watching the rest 👍

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

👍🙋‍♀️Vera

Wow. Those tractors. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great video. I prefer my LR3. 👍🏻👍🏻

Here in the uk we have the ULEZ emissions charges coming in soon. I think that will keep the later D4 at a high price! Just add pig wee. 😉

Tolles Auto, das sie gekauft haben. Ich höre hier in NL, dass die discovery 4 viel besser ist als die 3. Ich habe nicht erwartet, dass all die Dinge, die Sie erwähnen, und sicherlich nicht, dass die Disco 3 besser ist. Jetzt bleibe ich auf jeden Fall bei meiner Disco 3. Aber der 4.4 V8. Ich werde nie einen Diesel kaufen.

@Vera_and_Christian

2 жыл бұрын

😃👍 I think Christian would love to drive a V8, but that is just too expensive here in Germany. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

I personally think that the last go anywhere Land Rover was the discovery 2 any thing else or newer in the brand is very much a Chelsea tractor But as you say the cost of newer discovery’s is mad unless you have your skills to fix then Another great video Christian