Discovery 4 v Discovery Sport
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I’m thinking about getting a Land Rover, I now need 7 seats so started looking at the Discovery Sport but tbh although they look better in comparison to other SUVs on the market the engine choice is a bit limited and having run Mercedes for the last few years I am a touch concerned re reliability.
The Discovery 4 for the same money is quite a bit older but I can get a 3.0 which appeals and I also prefer the look.
Anyone have any thoughts?
The Discovery 4 for the same money is quite a bit older but I can get a 3.0 which appeals and I also prefer the look.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thank you for the replies. The prices on the D4 seem really strong, as they do on the D3 as well (some big mileage ones still commanding good money) and tbh I prefer the more rugged look (but the wife prefers the DS). Although 7 seat requirement is only infrequent it is a requirement so I think I need to have a look at both.
I didn’t really want to spend more than £25k, ideally less which leaves quite a few options.
I didn’t really want to spend more than £25k, ideally less which leaves quite a few options.
Thank you for all the feedback, I really appreciate it and I have made a decision having been out and about on test drives…...
I loved the Discovery 4, fabulous to drive, it felt top quality and and for me it ticked every box. But my wife didn’t like it, she felt it was too big so unfortunately it was a no go. We have instead bought a Discovery Sport. Nice car, very different, smaller with a 2.0 rather than the 3.0 in the D4 but it is lighter so felt nippy enough. Well equipped HSE model which is a nice place to be although personally not AS nice as the D4 but it is newer and had less miles for the same money. It is from a JLR dealer and I have taken a 3 year warranty on it too to put aside any concerns that I may have had re reliability. I pick it up at the end of the month.
I loved the Discovery 4, fabulous to drive, it felt top quality and and for me it ticked every box. But my wife didn’t like it, she felt it was too big so unfortunately it was a no go. We have instead bought a Discovery Sport. Nice car, very different, smaller with a 2.0 rather than the 3.0 in the D4 but it is lighter so felt nippy enough. Well equipped HSE model which is a nice place to be although personally not AS nice as the D4 but it is newer and had less miles for the same money. It is from a JLR dealer and I have taken a 3 year warranty on it too to put aside any concerns that I may have had re reliability. I pick it up at the end of the month.
wormus said:
D4 is definitely the better car and a proper Land Rover. Mine averages 30mpg. As for size, they are about the same length and width as a 5 series BMW.
The problem is probably more about perception than anything else as I agree re the size. The DS is like a normal car whereas you climb into the D4 and are far higher up. For people that haven’t driven a large 4x4, like my wife, the change can be difficult to adjust to. The new Range Rovers are enormous!Had the car a week now and really impressed, quality feel to it, all the toys and looks good. It is brisk, but having had more powerful cars in the past it would have been nice to have had a 3.0 but the flip side is that I got 42mpg on a longer run during the week to see family.
Edited by catcha on Sunday 2nd April 21:24
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