D3 MY09 SE - Thoughts?

[Byte]

I am in the market for a newish second hand Landy.

I have my sights on 2 MY09 D3 SE 4.0L petrol vehicles:

One is black exterior with light coloured interior (nice).
35k km ($54k), one lady owner from new, never taken offroad, dealer maintained, selling due to divorce

One is white exterior with greyish looking interior (a bit yaki).
63k km ($56k), Extras include armrest refrigerator unit, electric brakes, electronic antirust inhibitor unit, Navman GPS fully integrated into dashboard, additional rear air-conditioning unit for added strength, boot rubber protector mat, roof racks, carpet floor mats, drop down tv monitor from ceiling

Both Landys can be negotiated down and do not include the stamp duty costs.


The wife and I both like the white exterior but despise the interior on this car. We sort of like the black exterior on the other car, but love the lighter interior colour.

Both cars look like they are well maintained and cared for.

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What are your thoughts on both of these cars and the colours (perhaps by personal experience and/or opinons)?

What to look out for when buying these 2009 models second hand?

What am I missing out on by not getting the HSE version for 2009?


Byte

[33chinacars]

Hi . If that was my choice I'd go for the black one( not that I like either colour much) less Km's ( 1/2 the km's) & at this stage $2000 less. Can them fit some of the extras that you miss out on the white one. Just my thoughts.

Gary

[smcshack]

My opinion only - but at those prices I'd go for a car that was a year or 2 older still with low kms (60k) in a diesel model. You won't regret the choice of diesel over petrol. Yes you pay a bit more but resale value is also better so you probably win in the end.

Other than that great cars - love mine!!:D:D

[Byte]

Thanks People.

What is the rear air-con like as standard?

Does electic brakes make a big difference to towing or just normal driving around?

How much would it cost to install these items?

Would the black one be too hot in summer?

What is the standard warranty of these 2009 models from new?

What to look for when buying second hand on these units?

I would like to get the HSE variant, but beyond my budget. What am I missing out by not getting the HSE version?


Black one:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-discovery-3-2009-11285009'vertical=Car&cr=1&eapi=2&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294965541%201621% 204294954915%204294933329%20904&distance=25&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,80000|Year:2008, 2010|Seats:Min,Max|EngineSize:Min,Max&sort=~Price

White one:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-discovery-3-2009-11487640'vertical=Car&cr=2&eapi=2&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294965541%201621% 204294954915%204294933329%20904&distance=25&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,80000|Year:2008, 2010|Seats:Min,Max|EngineSize:Min,Max&sort=~Price




Byte

[Pedro_The_Swift]

towing anything over 750 kgs and its a legal requirement,,
and yes, they make a big difference when towing(nill difference when not--)
the colour makes no difference at all when you are inside:p
how can you even think about the petrol version?
just keep repeating-- 600nm's 600nm's:p

[Byte]

thanks pedro.

sure the diesel has more torque, but isnt diesel more expensive?

what do u mean towing anything over 750kg is a legal requirement ? (to have electric brakes?)

I know you like the torquey diesel, but out of these 2 choices I have listed - which one woudl you choose if it was you? (neither is not an option :D)



Byte

[~Rich~]

There is no way I'd buy a Black 4wd in Aus!
3 reasons:
1 - Yes they build up too much heat inside when parked, it takes the AC a while to overcome this built up heat. ( I had a dark burgandy 4wd and it was terrible in this respect)
2 - They show everything! As soon as you wash it the dust just settles back on it and starts to look dirty very quickly.
3 - If you buy a 4wd for what it's intended for then "Bush Pinstripes" will show oh so easy!

I'm with the others, buy the TDV6! You won't regret it.

But out of the two I'd go for the White one.
Where do you live?
I'd keep shopping around.
I live in Sydney and bought mine from a LR dealer in Perth and had it shipped over. I wanted a HSE TDV6 and it was a great buy.
Be Patient but look everywhere!

[Byte]

Thanks Rich.

i live in perth, and do not want to buy interstate, so my choice is very limited.

What is the standard warranty on these units from new (km or years)?

WHy is the TDV6 that much better even though the price of diesel fuel is that much more expensive?

What about this TDV6?

2008 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 SE Series 3 08MY Cars For Sale in WA - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-discovery-3-2008-11035663'vertical=Car&cr=3&eapi=2&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294965541%201621% 204294954915%204294933329%20904&distance=25&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,80000|Year:2008, 2010|Seats:Min,Max|EngineSize:Min,Max&sort=~Price)

Which LR dealer in Perth did you use to get your HSE?


Byte

[WhiteD3]

I had a 2007 V6 SE 4.0 for 4 years and it was a great car. Those prices you're quoting are way over the top IMHO. I would have thought very low 40's would be more realistic.

[Byte]

how does your 2011 2.7L V6 compare with the 4.0L V6?

Performance, fuel economy, etc?


Byte

[DiscoWeb]

Byte,


Comments and some answers to the questions you asked;

The pricing of those 4.0 petrol (as noted by White D3) seems pretty high, more like what you would pay for the 2.7TDV6. TDV6 gives much better range and resale than the petrol.

A/C in the vehicles is great and rear air was an option. It was included if you went with the glass roofs (alpine roof).

Whilst you miss out on a bit of bling in the SE V's the HSE in my opinion none of it is really important and the SE offered everything you want and need in luxury 4wd.

I think the colour would be irrelevant, put a good tint on the black one and it should be fine. Mine is silver so i have no real basis for this observation but any car will get hot in the sun.

Factory warranty is 3 years and many takeout an additional 2 yr warranty.

Before you buy check they have had all the known recall done, there were 2 I think and I know mine has a little plate on the drivers door sill noting they were completed.

Otherwise they are a great vehicle and should give you lots of enjoyment.

[Byte]

thanks.

Re: prices - living in the wild west, everything is so much more damn expensive than the east.

What were the 2 recalls that you know of?

Does that white petrol SE I noted have the alpine roof?

Can the extended warranty still be taken out during the 3 year warranty term?

Byte

[WhiteD3]

how does your 2011 2.7L V6 compare with the 4.0L V6?

Performance, fuel economy, etc?


Byte

The 2.7 is a lot slower off the mark and takes some time getting used to. BUT I'm gettng 10's around town and 8's on the hwy where the D3 4.0 was doing 15's around town (18 in heavy traffic) and 10's on the hwy.

[DiscoWeb]

thanks.

Re: prices - living in the wild west, everything is so much more damn expensive than the east.

What were the 2 recalls that you know of?

Does that white petrol SE I noted have the alpine roof?

Can the extended warranty still be taken out during the 3 year warranty term?

Byte

For the price differential you could afford a business class airfare over East and drive it back !

Not sure of the details, one fixed by an ECU car computer software patch or upgrade the other I think was to do with brake cylinder or high pressure fuel pump or the like (just know there were 2).

No idea, if the roof is glass and it has a sunroof in the front then it has the alpine roof.

Yes, pretty sure you need to do it prior to the expiry of the factory warranty.

George.

[~Rich~]

Funny that I live on the East coast and could not find a good example of what I wanted over here! The price from Southern Landrover in WA was good.

I ended up with the eDiff and the dealer had not listed it on the description. ( I don't think they even knew!)

I wasn't really keen on the Alpine roof before I bought it thinking that it too would make the car an oven, it doesn't! I love it for the more light it lets in. Yes only the front pane opens and all 3 have sunblinds which are perforated not solid.

Get that White TDV6 as it has plenty of options fitted including a long range tank (looks like maybe not),spare wheel carrier and snorkel.
Get a Remap and it will take off like a scalded cat from the lights!

My car was out of Factory warranty so it only had the 3 mth dealer warranty, I paid extra for the Allianz extended warranty which has paid for itself.
Yes make sure the car has the latest software for the gearbox etc.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

sure the diesel has more torque, but isnt diesel more expensive?

than Premium Unleaded?,,
only just--

what do u mean towing anything over 750kg is a legal requirement ?

must have brakes over 750kgs
not necessarily electric,, but electric are better

I know you like the torquey diesel, but out of these 2 choices I have listed - which one woudl you choose if it was you? (neither is not an option :D)

I'm sorry I just wouldnt buy either,,
Theres just no point spending that sort of cash on a petrol model,,



Byte
...

[oldsalt]

Get a diesel - you'll love it.
If you have to fly over "here" to buy a good one just think of all the fun you'll have driving it home - via the Vic high country and the Flinders Ranges area etc etc .... :D

[sniegy]

Thanks Rich.

i live in perth, and do not want to buy interstate, so my choice is very limited.

What is the standard warranty on these units from new (km or years)?

WHy is the TDV6 that much better even though the price of diesel fuel is that much more expensive?

What about this TDV6?

2008 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 SE Series 3 08MY Cars For Sale in WA - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-discovery-3-2008-11035663'vertical=Car&cr=3&eapi=2&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294965541%201621% 204294954915%204294933329%20904&distance=25&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,80000|Year:2008, 2010|Seats:Min,Max|EngineSize:Min,Max&sort=~Price)

Which LR dealer in Perth did you use to get your HSE?


Byte
Byte,
This vehicle IS an 09MY, it is the VIN that determines MY not registration time :)
Warranty on all Discovery 3's is 3 yrs or 100,000Km's.
The 10th digit on all LR's tells what MY it is.
Cheers

[Byte]

Thanks people.

You have all convinced me to get a 2.7L TDV6 Series 3.

The Power and torque values for each one (diesel and petrol) just cannot compare and it just seems the higher CC's in the petrol engine is just pure waste - nothing to be gained.

I have my eyes now tuned to that TDV6 in Albany that is advertised as 'MY08', but it seems it might be a 'MY09' according to one of the posts here.

I am tryign hard to convince the wife the virtues of the diesel over the 4.0L thirsty donk. Slowly getting there.

Here are her concerns -

she thinks the dealer would have wound back the clock for a landy that low on K's (especially diesel).

she is concerned about something breaking and cost a fortune (out of warranty period).

..... I told her it has full logged history and the owner was a shipmaster who did not spend much time on land....(or so the dealer says anyway)...


THoughts?


PS - i wonder why the dealer is advertising as an 'MY08'???

Who should I have check it out mechanically as a pre-purchase inspection?

Albany is 450km from the nearest Landy Specialist (in Perth)

BTW - this vehicle as a long range fuel tank (1900km range) - Do you know approx what size fuel tank that woudl be, and what is stock?

What would an OEM bumper cost to replace the bull bar?


Byte

[Graeme]

The odometers cannot be wound back.

MY09 started production about August 2008 so it would have a 2008 compliance plate if it was available for sale in 2008. The dealer has to quote the compliance date when selling it. My D4 is MY10 but is registered as a 2009 model because the date on the compliance plate is Dec 09.

[Disco4SE]

I am tryign hard to convince the wife the virtues of the diesel over the 4.0L thirsty donk. Slowly getting there.
Hi Byte,
I had the same problem when I bought the wifes BMW, but went against her and got the diesel.
She was still unsure until such time as she was given the same car in a petrol as a loan car while hers was being serviced.
Couldn't wait to get back into her diesel.
Try and get her into a petrol now
Cheers, Craig

[Ean Austral]

Thanks people.

You have all convinced me to get a 2.7L TDV6 Series 3.

The Power and torque values for each one (diesel and petrol) just cannot compare and it just seems the higher CC's in the petrol engine is just pure waste - nothing to be gained.

I have my eyes now tuned to that TDV6 in Albany that is advertised as 'MY08', but it seems it might be a 'MY09' according to one of the posts here.

I am tryign hard to convince the wife the virtues of the diesel over the 4.0L thirsty donk. Slowly getting there.

Here are her concerns -

she thinks the dealer would have wound back the clock for a landy that low on K's (especially diesel).

she is concerned about something breaking and cost a fortune (out of warranty period).

..... I told her it has full logged history and the owner was a shipmaster who did not spend much time on land....(or so the dealer says anyway)...


THoughts?


PS - i wonder why the dealer is advertising as an 'MY08'???

Who should I have check it out mechanically as a pre-purchase inspection?

Albany is 450km from the nearest Landy Specialist (in Perth)

BTW - this vehicle as a long range fuel tank (1900km range) - Do you know approx what size fuel tank that woudl be, and what is stock?

What would an OEM bumper cost to replace the bull bar?


Byte

From what I understand, the longrange tanks are a seperate tank and the original is still in place..mine has the longrange tank which is 100ltrs plus the original 90ltrs.
If you fit the extra tank you need to fit the rear wheel carrier or fit roofrails or carry the spare in the back.


Cheers Ean

[Byte]

the picture shows that the spare wheel is mounted on rear by carrier.

how reliable have these 2.7L TDV6 motors been?

Byte

[Byte]

Can the 4.0L be chipped?

If so, who does it and what is the gain in power and torque?

Byte

[chuck]

The car D3 on Car Point is mine.

Regards

Chuck

[~Rich~]

Why are you selling Chuck?
Looks good.

[chuck]

Looking at maybe getting a D4 SDV6SE & then looking for a D1 for harder stuff.
I know that the D3 is very capable but it is to good to damage.
My son & I are thinking of getting a D1 & building up with lockers etc.
I went up to Cobaw last week as a passenger with a group of older cars.
Would take the D4 to Sand & Snow trips where there is less likliehood of damage.
I am also lucky enough to have a work car allowance & with depreciation etc it works out well.

Cheers

Chuck

[Graeme]

Looking at maybe getting a D4 SDV6SE
Keep the Llams and use it on the D4.

[dominicbeirne]

I am in the market for a newish second hand Landy.

I have my sights on 2 MY09 D3 SE 4.0L petrol vehicles:

One is black exterior with light coloured interior (nice).
35k km ($54k), one lady owner from new, never taken offroad, dealer maintained, selling due to divorce

One is white exterior with greyish looking interior (a bit yaki).
63k km ($56k), Extras include armrest refrigerator unit, electric brakes, electronic antirust inhibitor unit, Navman GPS fully integrated into dashboard, additional rear air-conditioning unit for added strength, boot rubber protector mat, roof racks, carpet floor mats, drop down tv monitor from ceiling

Both Landys can be negotiated down and do not include the stamp duty costs.


The wife and I both like the white exterior but despise the interior on this car. We sort of like the black exterior on the other car, but love the lighter interior colour.

Both cars look like they are well maintained and cared for.

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What are your thoughts on both of these cars and the colours (perhaps by personal experience and/or opinons)?

What to look out for when buying these 2009 models second hand?

What am I missing out on by not getting the HSE version for 2009?


Byte

Hi Byte,

I have had an April 09 Black SE from new, now with 66,000 KM and I love it. The car came with Rear A/C, headrest DVDs, electronic rust protection and rubber mats - it is great. The kids love it and constantly complain about being cold from the Rear A/C, it must work well as we live in Brissie so get some warm days here. Of the choice you have there I would go the White version. Maybe get some seat covers to hide the interiors or change over some of the interior panels , some good how to's on disco3.co.uk for that.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

Dom

[Disco4SE]

The kids love it and constantly complain about being cold from the Rear A/C, it must work well as we live in Brissie so get some warm days here
Hi Byte,
Just letting you know that I wouldnt be without rear A/C, and, that you can control the rear air con from the front, or flick a switch and let the rear occupants control their own.
That way, if the people in the back are too cold, they can turn theirs down.
Cheers, Craig

[Byte]

Thansk Craig and DOm.

Dom - is your black 09 TDV6 or petrol?

How do u find the black colour in the hot sun up there?

All, no decisions have been made yet on which model to choose, as I have been having endless discussions with the wife on her concerns about buying second hand Landys with the horror stories she is always hearing from repair costs and that the modern Landys (D3, D4) are in Workshops alot of the time..

She wants to get a new vehicle with a warranty, and hence I have spent the last 2 weeks sussing out the new BT-50 and STX 550 utes.

We are restrained by budget and cannot afford a new D4, but always have a soft spot for the Landys, as we still drive our 95 V8 Petrol D1 around everywhere.....


Byte

[DiscoWeb]

All, no decisions have been made yet on which model to choose, as I have been having endless discussions with the wife on her concerns about buying second hand Landys with the horror stories she is always hearing from repair costs and that the modern Landys (D3, D4) are in Workshops alot of the time..

She wants to get a new vehicle with a warranty, and hence I have spent the last 2 weeks sussing out the new BT-50 and STX 550 utes.


Byte

Byte,

Get your lovely wife to spend some time searching through this forum as there is a lot of even handed discussion about the reliability and serviceability of the D3 & D4.

The reliability issues are generally tossed around by those who have not driven them or has a mates friends sister-in-laws cousin who owned one that had a few problems.

Sure there are issues and the odd one is a lemon that causes the owner some real issues but every model has that. The much loved and "bullet proof" Nissan Patrol 3.0lt turbo diesel has a well know issue with the engine blowing up and being unrepairable. The most recent Land Cruiser's have had major issues with excess oil use and even the good old Camry had a global recall.

I have had my D3 for over 3 yr now, done 60,000 km mostly city driving but been up to the Vic High Country, numerous day trips around Lithgow, Newnes up to Stockton blah blah and never had even a hint of a problem.

I get mine serviced by an independent mechanic and the cost of service is literally half that of a dealer and i think i get a better job.

Many on this site have vehicles with over 150,000 km and if well services and with the high Km vehicle the transmission fluids changed, most seem to report pretty reliable service from their vehicles.

Granted that parts are not cheap and you need to be aware of that but most can now be sourced over the net and delivered to you in a few days at big savings.

The BT50 & STX 550 are so different from a D3 or D4 that they are not in the same game. Probably great vehicles in their own right but honestly drive one then the other and there will be no comparison.

If you can get your hands on a sub 3 yr old vehicle and secure the extended warranty you will have a vehicle with a factory warranty.

Anyway your call but I get a little bit annoyed with people trotting out the unreliable tag for these when that is really not the case now days.

Good luck with your decision making either way.

George

[Byte]

Thansk George.

I'll ask the lovely wife to read that post, and get her opinion.

RE:extended warranty - what differences exist between this warranty and the standard new car waranty?

Byte

[jonesfam]

Byte
I don't know if it has changed as I bought the extended warranty with the car new a couple of years ago but at at that time it was exactly as per the 3 year LR warranty.
As for reliability, we have an 09 D3 TDV6, not a lot of K's (30,000) & so far not 1 reliability problem. Where we live most of those K's have been hard yards with 5 kids, a ton of trailer & lots of gravel, rocks & mud.
As for rear A/C, definitely get it if you can, cools the whole car in no time & can be controlled via the front climate control as it can use an average temp of the front sides for the back.
The DVD system is great if you have kids & the stereo rocks.
The D3 is a relaxed comfortable drive with great off road capability, put the boot in & it can even be a bit of fun.
I have always been a dual cab fan - until I bought a D3.
My Missus saw a D3 once at night in a motel car park when we were thinking about a new car, she said "I want one of those." So what choice did I have?
Jonesfam

[Byte]

Thanks Jonesfam :-)

Sounds like you hit a home run! Lucky Ba...tard!

Anyway, I had a chat to the local dealer today and he said that you can only obtain extended warranties with cars that are purchased from dealerships and not from private sale.

Can anyone confirm this?

Also, we test drove a D3 tonight, and the wife thought there was a bit more roll during turning compared to our V8 D1 1995 model. She wanted me to ask this question on this forum about this roll, and is it normal?

Byte

[ososlo]

I have a D1 and a D3...I use the D1 as my daily driver but there is no comparison between the two.

The D3 has the best steering lock of any vehicle I've driven (of that size anyway).

My neighbour is a diesel mechanic and he is complaining (well not really cause he has to fix them) about the Hiluxs burning through injectors after 100K.

We did 15000km thru your outback this winter and the D3 never missed beat.

Graeme
NZ

[Tombie]

What ever you do - give the STZ 550 a WIDE berth...

If you decide to go Dual Cab - VW Amarok

[chuck]

Byte

You can a car privately that already has the extended factory warranty.

Regards

Chuck

[Byte]

Osolo - why is a steering lock significant, and why do you use your D1 for daily driving instead of the newer D3?

Tombie - why give the stx550 a wide berth?

Chuck - Sorry, we are chasing a vehicle with less kms.

All, it looks like we are back in the market for a cheaper D3 4.0L petrol with minimal kms.

i know i have stated i wanted a tdv6 - but it won't happen.

the car will be used mainly by the wife for city driving, so i guess high torque requirements will not really needed. i will be using it to tow a 1.2t boat sometimes and a bike trailer.

And, i can always chip the 4.0L later for greater torque if needed..

i think this is the only way i get to 'land' a D3 in my driveway :-)


Byte

[sniegy]

Byte,
PM me with what you want, Name, Contact number etc & what you realistically want to spend.
I will pass on the details to one of the guys in sales & see what we have in stocks at both dealerships & see what we can shave off the prices.
HTH.

Cheers

[Tombie]

Tombie - why give the stx550 a wide berth?


the car will be used mainly by the wife for city driving, so i guess high torque requirements will not really needed. i will be using it to tow a 1.2t boat sometimes and a bike trailer.

And, i can always chip the 4.0L later for greater torque if needed..

i think this is the only way i get to 'land' a D3 in my driveway :-)


Byte

The STX550 rides like an old horse cart and for "such" a torque output is a really poor performer - feels very soggy and struggles on sand.

Notchy box, rough idling engine... Just not pleasant to drive...

As I said - If going dual cab - Go the Amarok by VW...

If determined to go D3... Hold out and go Diesel... The V6 Petrol will just such your wallet dry.....

But on your budget - for a brand spankers, fantastic riding, great towing vehicle - Got the Amarok... :) We would have one right now if it wasnt the size of our Boat dictating a larger vehicle.

[oldsalt]

Thanks Jonesfam :-)

Sounds like you hit a home run! Lucky Ba...tard!

Anyway, I had a chat to the local dealer today and he said that you can only obtain extended warranties with cars that are purchased from dealerships and not from private sale.

Can anyone confirm this?

Also, we test drove a D3 tonight, and the wife thought there was a bit more roll during turning compared to our V8 D1 1995 model. She wanted me to ask this question on this forum about this roll, and is it normal?

Byte

Bought mine from a private seller in Sydney - drove it home to Victoria - re-reg etc and then bought the extended warranty over the phone - no problems ... haven't had to use it yet (and never hope to) but it gives me peace of mind - after all they are pretty complex bits of machinery !!!! $$$
I think the "roll" you speak of is the air supension working ... very relaxing long distance vehicle - just buy it - you'll love it !!!!!

[Byte]

Thanks Gents. Great input.

Oldsalt - who did you contact to acquire the extended warranty over the phone? Is the warranty 'bumper to bumper' and not pro-rata based on kms apportioned to just how much they pay for the repair, etc, etc?

Tombie - I understand the Amrok only comes in manual - correct? The wife wants Auto. I have read some great things on the Amrok as well. Great input on the STX550 - obviously you have driven one to observe these specific deficiencies you refer to.

There is always be a hefty price premium on the diesel variants, no matter what year for the D3's. Add to this is the automatic $2k we need to pay (for transport back to WA, even if we do fly over and drive back) if we are buying on the Eastern seaboard..


Sneigy - PM sent.

Byte

[sniegy]

If the vehicle has factory LR extended warranty (say the customer purchased from the dealership & then a year or so later decided to sell the vehicle to upgrade) it can be transferred to the new owner for a cost of approx $75.00.
This warranty is like the normal warranty on the vehicle & also includes roadside assist, but does not cover things like paint, panel & trims.
Again as I have said always read the fine print for exclusions.
HTH.
Cheers.

[~Rich~]

Tombie - why give the stx550 a wide berth?

A fellow 4WD club member was on a club trip in his STX 550 to Cape York, did nothing extreme but bent the chassis. The car is a write off.

Happens to many dual cab utes especially if towing a trailer, they where not.

Silly bugger went out and bought another Nissan! ( At least it was a Patrol so it's stronger)

[dominicbeirne]

Thansk Craig and DOm.

Dom - is your black 09 TDV6 or petrol?

How do u find the black colour in the hot sun up there?


Byte

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you Byte. Black is no real issue for me. Sure, white would have been better but wasn't available from the stealer when buying. Rear A/C makes it all fine, car is cool in about 5 minutes flat. I do love an effective A/C.

Any other questions send an email. I'll send my address by PM to you.

Cheers

Dom

[kiwirich]

Hi Guys,
I've just enquired about an extended warranty for a Private sale Disco 3 that is out of factory warranty.(08/30kms)

Allianz was quite happy to offer it at a discount on the normal price.:D
Regards
Richard

[Byte]

great!

what limitations exist in this extended warranty?

How does it differ from the standard factory warranty?

Cost?

Byte

[~Rich~]

A man of many questions!
I'd ring Allianz myself and ask for details and a copy of their policy.
That way you can answer your own questions. ;)

[Byte]

All,

i have looked at many 2009 D3 discos over the last 3 months, and we have come to the conclusion that we can get better value elsewhere.

we have just purchased a $47k 2009 nissan patrol, 3.0l diesel with 33k kms on the clock, top of the range model, 1 year still to run on the new car warranty with option of extending same new car factory warranty for another 3 years.

as much as i love the landrovers (still have our 1995 D1), we just felt there was better value elsewhere, and the 3.0l diesel motor is fantastic!

thank you all for your input into this thread.


byte

[Stuart02]

All,

i have looked at many 2009 D3 discos over the last 3 months, and we have come to the conclusion that we can get better value elsewhere.

we have just purchased a $47k 2009 nissan patrol, 3.0l diesel with 33k kms on the clock, top of the range model, 1 year still to run on the new car warranty with option of extending same new car factory warranty for another 3 years.

as much as love the landrovers (still have our 1995 D1), we just felt there was better value elsewhere, and the 3.0l diesel motor is fantastic!

thank you all for your input into this thread.

byte

Just had a squiz on carsales - at the mo there's an 09 D3 SE TDV6 with 28 500 kms for $50k... Each to their own! Good luck with the Troll :)

[Byte]

thanks stuart.

your post certainly does smell of a troll.

everybody knows a tdv6 2009 se with 28,500km will be more than $50k.

byte

[Stuart02]

thanks stuart.

your post certainly does smell of a troll.

everybody knows a tdv6 2009 se with 28,500km will be more than $50k.

byte

*shrug* I bought a 6 year old D2 for $14k, put 30 000 incident-free kms on it and sold it for $16k... Still under 'market value' at the time. Ppl have their reasons :)

[Stuart02]

Don't get me wrong, BTW, I like Patrols, I think they're capable, honest and proven vehicles... I just lurve my Discos! :D

[Tombie]

thanks stuart.

your post certainly does smell of a troll.

everybody knows a tdv6 2009 se with 28,500km will be more than $50k.

byte

Bwahahahahaha

Everyone also knows that Nissan 3.0L motors are NOT "Fantastic" :angel:

Keep popping the bonnet to check the pin.....

[Disco4SE]

Everyone also knows that Nissan 3.0L motors are NOT "Fantastic" :angel:
What an understatement.
Two of my mates that we go away with both have the same boats weighing in at around 1800Kg each. They also have the same vehicles (Nissan 3.0L Patrols).
My boat weighs in at around 2200Kg.
When we hit any sort of hill, they drop back to about 90Kph with engines revving their clackers out trying to maintain momentum, whilst mine stays at a constant 115Kph in overdrive.
After our 4 hour journey, the Patrol owners are tired and worn out, wheras I get there fresh as a daisy.
You can have your underpowered noisy bone jarring slugs, I'll stick with the Disco.:wasntme:
Just my opinion!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, Craig