buying used D3 - what to check for ?

[bajabus]

Hi all
firstly apologies if this is covered elsewhere but I've not been able to find it in the search.

I was wondering if there was anyone in forum who could give me a few pointers on buying a D3 (2008/09ish ). I don't currently own a LR but have spent some time in the bush in the government sponsored LR110 and I guess I grew attached to the brand back then. A new D4 is out of my budget for now so I thought a decent D3 could be an option. As most of these are hitting 100,000+km mark now I wanted to know what I need to be wary of when searching for a D3 (common problems) and what kind of costs I'd be up for wrt servicing in the coming years. Is there a link to the D3 service schedule? Any advice would be appreciated,
Regards, B

[morpheus]

Hello bajabus.

I just bought a D3. I spent hours combing this site - there is so much here! I recommend looking at some of the earlier posts on the topic of buying a D3. If the forum search function doesn't work for you just Google "buying D3 and Aulro". There should be heaps of posts. This is what I did.

But briefly: the timing belt needs replacing a the 160k mark for the petrol V6 and TDV6. Petrol V8 seems the cheapest motor to maintain (excluding fuel). The V8 also seems to be more economical than the petrol V6, but I guess that depends on your right foot.

Best advice I can give us do your research on the site, even down to trawling through page by page of posts. You will find so much info, and when you have a specific question that you can't find the answer to then post it.

Good luck

[V2Evo96]

I too just bought a D3 - 2009 V6 petrol SE with 67k on the clock. Never towed or gone offroad, in fact the tow hitch had never been out of the side storage panel.

Took me months to find it but worth the wait!

CHeck here first:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/93220-aulro-discovery-3-4-rrs-faq.html

in case you haven't read it as yet.

Heaps of info here as morpheus stated and if you can't find it just ask. Welcome aboard!

[bajabus]

thanks for the info,
I'll have another search and see what I can find.
Regards
B

[crawal]

We have just got our D3 (Big Red) after looking around for 6 months , got a 2008 SE Diesal 82km full history Dual air
ARB coloured bar
12000 lb winch (rope)
Uhf
Elec brakes
Long rang tank
Side steps
Kaymar rear bar with work light & high lift + 2 tyres
New coopers & brakes
roof rack
reverse camera & parrot blue tooth
Previous owner had it ready for the trip that never happened .
So if you look around you will find nearly what you want
:D:D

[rar110]

We have just got our D3 (Big Red) after looking around for 6 months , got a 2008 SE Diesal 82km full history Dual air ARB coloured bar 12000 lb winch (rope) Uhf Elec brakes Long rang tank Side steps Kaymar rear bar with work light & high lift + 2 tyres New coopers & brakes roof rack reverse camera & parrot blue tooth Previous owner had it ready for the trip that never happened . So if you look around you will find nearly what you want :D:D

That was a good buy. I was too late.

[crawal]

Was sight unseen got it checked out then freighted south .Best vehicle I have driven first night out into the bush here .Every thing was spot on well second battery wiring a bit rough not sure if to pull it out and fit a traxide unit or spend the money on some black rims and heavy tint ,,:D:D:D:D

[crawal]

Was sight unseen got it checked out then freighted south .Best vehicle I have driven first night out into the bush here .Every thing was spot on well second battery wiring a bit rough not sure if to pull it out and fit a traxide unit or spend the money on some black rims and heavy tint ,,:D:D:D:D