We pulled the trigger on a 17 D5 HSE Td5 for a relatively good deal. We had been kicking tires on LR4's for a while now but after our last experience with the 11 LR4 we had for 15min, we decided to stop f'ing around and get a D5. Finding one we wanted with the mileage we wanted was not easy, however we found one and purchased it this week.
We had both driven a gas and diesel D5 a few months ago and preferred the diesel over the gas, which is the reason we purchased a diesel. And because its a diesel.
The truck is great, drives very nicely, and is huge inside. The interior is way better than the LR3 or even the LR4 we had, and finally has some really nice technology in it. The diesel gives it lots of off the line quickness and is faster than you expect, that and the engine is almost dead quiet. Everything is motorized almost, even the 3rd row seats. This scares me a bit, but hopefully there wont be any issues. I didn't have any with my LR3 in regards to the seats and motors.
My only complaint is the outside of the truck. It is sorely lacking the boxy, manly, look of the older models. I worry that these vehicles will be see little off-roading due to their front end and its apparent lack of a robust bumper.
I think this one will only see family hauling, light camping, fire trails, boat pulling, and long distance trips. That's ok, i still have my D2.
We had both driven a gas and diesel D5 a few months ago and preferred the diesel over the gas, which is the reason we purchased a diesel. And because its a diesel.
The truck is great, drives very nicely, and is huge inside. The interior is way better than the LR3 or even the LR4 we had, and finally has some really nice technology in it. The diesel gives it lots of off the line quickness and is faster than you expect, that and the engine is almost dead quiet. Everything is motorized almost, even the 3rd row seats. This scares me a bit, but hopefully there wont be any issues. I didn't have any with my LR3 in regards to the seats and motors.
My only complaint is the outside of the truck. It is sorely lacking the boxy, manly, look of the older models. I worry that these vehicles will be see little off-roading due to their front end and its apparent lack of a robust bumper.
I think this one will only see family hauling, light camping, fire trails, boat pulling, and long distance trips. That's ok, i still have my D2.