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D5 - Comprehensive Review
With the roof rack and doing 80mph up and down 93N from BOS to my home in NH I see about 23-24mpg (all 4-6 lane highway + BOS traffic). When we took a no traffic, two lane highway, 50-60mph trip from our home in NH to ME I saw a tank hit 29mpg. If we are cruising around the sea coast area we...- nhskibm
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D5 - Comprehensive Review
Oh, and with 275/55/20 on my old LR 4 wheels - BFG KO2s. So far a couple hundred miles on them all highway and quieter than expected and no issues. Less than 3% taller than stock 22s.- nhskibm
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D5 - Comprehensive Review
At about 9k (picked up Xmas time). First diesel passenger vehicle (family has had diesel RV’s). Lots of friends have had diesel passenger and reviews are nothing but raving. So far two DEF fillups - about 3500mi between fills. I am planning on owning long term. Usually rotate through...- nhskibm
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There’s some LR4 there
275/55/20. Pulled specs from SVX pics. Also did math against the stock 22s That came on car. Total diameter is larger by less than 3%. When you put tires side by side its pretty close. -
There’s some LR4 there
And old set of Landmark wheels from my LR4 that have been powdercoated and wrapped in BFG KO2s in D5 SVX specs. Preparing for an NH-WV-CO-WY-SD-IL-NH roadtrip. -
New 2018 Disco 5
LR4 Wheels fit as an FYI. I'd suggest scouring Craigslist because you can probably grab a set cheap. I was lucky enough to have a set of 20" LR4 wheels with snows left over that I'm outfitting with 275/55/20 BFG KO2 A/T tires for a 6,000 mile trip towing our AS in June/July. 22" are my...- nhskibm
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D5 - Comprehensive Review
Brooke loved the GC. We had the v6 and it had plenty of juice. Towed our first AS with it even. My gripes were wood steering wheel on top and seats we “american sized” but not uncomfy. It definitely isn’t as big as D5 either but if you aren’t trying to put 2+ bikes in trunk then its still...- nhskibm
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D5 - Comprehensive Review
It is amazing when you compare the D5 to the other options in the marketplace it really shines as best bang for the buck. We want to compare it to the LR4 but the reality is this is what happens with all car companies - I think an important perspective to have. If we think the LR4 community is...- nhskibm
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Making a case for the D5
Having a Disco 2 I'd also argue the LR3/LR4 should be viewed the same way, the LR3/LR4 feel like a completely different vehicle as well (not that it's a bad thing). Similar things happen with other companies as well. E21/E30 to E36/E46 to E90/F30 in the BMW world is also a fair comparison to... -
D5 - Comprehensive Review
Cliff Notes (summary from end): So, I'm very lucky to have a few cars, and like any enthusiast (cough - addict) have been in many others, but I have to say that if I had to have one car this D5 is perfect. It goes plenty fast, is comfortable to commute in, can take all our gear (and still fit...- nhskibm
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Making a case for the D5
If you like the cubby behind the hvac you should try the one under the cup holders... For those interested in a comprehensive write up I’ve had my hse lux td6 since december (6k mi on it already) and was waiting until I towed my AS to render final judgment - which i did this past weekend... -
Sway control for a 16ft travel trailer 2012 LR4
I’d never use WD with the “wedge” - only the bolt to frame. I don’t think there’s a right answer since we’ve had a Jeep with load levelling suspension and WD was recommended. Yes Jeeps and Rovers are different but the technology is not dissimilar. To date we have not had an issue with WD on... -
Sway control for a 16ft travel trailer 2012 LR4
Sadly I don't have any pictures of my actual tow set-up. Used a 1200lb sway kit mated to the curt class III with LR rear wiring, ford plug, and tekonsha brake controller. Towing a 25fb International Serenity. Few pics I have with both rigs : -
Sway control for a 16ft travel trailer 2012 LR4
I towed a 25’ Airstream behind my LR4. I chose to add the curt hitch to the frame and use weight distribution after hours of research due to airstream’s tongue weight(s). Never an issue with the suspension. The ford plug with brake controller works great, and gas mileage wasnt so terrible... -
My LR4 next to a new Discovery...
Just slow acceleration at that point. When I test drive the Supercharged 6 and TD6 back to back the gas engine felt exactly like my lr4 and was pretty uninspiring to be in a new car that accelerated the same. When I hopped in the diesel it was a big difference. Off the line the 460lbs of... -
My LR4 next to a new Discovery...
Not sure where you're doing your math... Yes the diesel forces you into hse or hse lux - $10k more than base but I'd buy hse lux gas or diesel. Diesel always tows better. Yes you lose high speed HP (once you get to 70mph and floor it you go no where) but the torque at 460lbs destroys the 6... -
My LR4 next to a new Discovery...
Yes, it's stamped 770 on the hitch but read your manual - 550. There are exhaustive threads on this topic on about every Rover Forum. Cliffs notes: So, are you likely OK... yeah, probably. But, if you ever have an issue and DOT gets involved they'll point to your 550. I chose to do a curt... -
My LR4 next to a new Discovery...
While you can tow 7700 tongue weight on their stupid hitch in a hitch is 550. Most other domestic cars give you at least 10% of tow weight as tongue weight and most US trailers take advantage of that. Also weight distribution on the hitch within a hitch doesn't work because your pushing on a... -
My LR4 next to a new Discovery...
If LR didn't screw up the towing ability of the LR4 I wouldn't have given it back to the dealer a month ago when I ordered a D5. Agree that the stock one looks boring as all hell so we went as far overboard as we could go with our build: Black on Black on Black on Black with 2 speed transfer... -
How is your new D5?
2016 Landmark with 23k on it got $55k in trade. Stickered for $63k. When compared to a couple other newer vehicles we've parted with to consolidate recently that's a pretty good retention - especially since typically a new model/motor/etc. drives prices down. I believe they'll be selling it...- nhskibm
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How is your new D5?
The LR3/LR4 has a click in receiver in order to allow it to be removed for off roading. Great in theory until I want to pull my airstream. And because it clicks in place and isn't solidly mounted I've read stories of it failing and am not sure weight distribution would work either (I'm no...- nhskibm
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How is your new D5?
So, after hemming and hawing for a couple of weeks I'm in the process of ordering a D5 - and I'd consider myself an enthusiast. We recently finally parted with a beloved D2 - the time/cost of keeping it on the road finally got to the tipping point ($20k+ in three years after getting it for...- nhskibm
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Moving on from the LR4...
We actually traded our 2016 Colorado for our LR4 because we couldn't get the truck to carry boards, bags, the dog, etc. we had grabbed the Colorado as our tow/adventure rig and it failed at the adventure part where our LR4 has been awesome. For the towing piece we added the curt class 3 to our...
