Advice Needed

[tortoise]

Hi,

We are looking to purchase a 2007/2008 D3 (new to Land Rover ownership), and are wondering if there is anything we may need to look out for?

Thanks.

[discoscriber]

You need some advice -
look for a toyota -
seriously some issues I have faced are as follows
1. At least 5-6 sensors failing - eg front wheel sensor failed sent car into LIMP mode 15 hrs after taking car
2. Main flywheel sensor being replaced by taking out the gearbox
3. Check compressor case at front of passenger rear wheel hasn't been use to jack up car (done that) it ruins the compressor
4. Gearbox fault has recently appeared and service dept haven't got the fix yet
All in a car that hasn't required the first service (12,000km) yet and is 9 mths old and hasn't done any off road work
So I would suggest a full check of the vehicles service history would be the first place to start.:cool:

[seano87]

You need some advice -
look for a toyota -
seriously some issues I have faced are as follows
1. At least 5-6 sensors failing - eg front wheel sensor failed sent car into LIMP mode 15 hrs after taking car
2. Main flywheel sensor being replaced by taking out the gearbox
3. Check compressor case at front of passenger rear wheel hasn't been use to jack up car (done that) it ruins the compressor
4. Gearbox fault has recently appeared and service dept haven't got the fix yet
All in a car that hasn't required the first service (12,000km) yet and is 9 mths old and hasn't done any off road work
So I would suggest a full check of the vehicles service history would be the first place to start.:cool:

Wow Discoscriber! 5 posts and all 5 have been complaining about your car!

Some actual advice, check for service history, it is vital in any used car. The vast majority of people will agree a D3 is a very reliable vehicle, LR does seem to have started to shake its reputation of questionable quality in the latest models. The money you pay for a D3 will buy you a far more capable, functional and comfortable vehicle than pretty much any other in the same 'category' of a similar price.

Good luck with your searching, if you have any suspicions, there will always be other cars.

[roamer]

You need some advice -
look for a toyota -
seriously some issues I have faced are as follows
1. At least 5-6 sensors failing - eg front wheel sensor failed sent car into LIMP mode 15 hrs after taking car
2. Main flywheel sensor being replaced by taking out the gearbox
3. Check compressor case at front of passenger rear wheel hasn't been use to jack up car (done that) it ruins the compressor
4. Gearbox fault has recently appeared and service dept haven't got the fix yet
All in a car that hasn't required the first service (12,000km) yet and is 9 mths old and hasn't done any off road work
So I would suggest a full check of the vehicles service history would be the first place to start.:cool:

Hey Discoscriber,
I think you must go to same dealer as me at least you get your car in to the workshop, how do you get them to order parts four ya.
(see " I'm I unreasonable" thread)
cheers Ken

[discoscriber]

To Seano87 my apologies I am very new at this type of discussion. I will cease discussing my vehicle.
To roamer it appears that we do go to the same dealership, however i have had nothing but great assistance from the service crew. They have always been helpful and tried to fix any problems I have had.

[seano87]

To Seano87 my apologies I am very new at this type of discussion. I will cease discussing my vehicle.
To roamer it appears that we do go to the same dealership, however i have had nothing but great assistance from the service crew. They have always been helpful and tried to fix any problems I have had.

Oh no, please do discuss your car, my point was that you haven't really said anything about it that is good! Only the bad stuff. Surely it's not all bad?

[WhiteD3]

Hi,

We are looking to purchase a 2007/2008 D3 (new to Land Rover ownership), and are wondering if there is anything we may need to look out for?

Thanks.

Mate, what model? V8, TDV6 or V6? S, SE or HSE?

Just for the record, like the vast majority of D3ers on the forum, I love my D3:D

[TDV6]

Hi Tortise,

Have the car checked by someone who knows LR's and particular the D3. If the car is at a LR dealer get them to check the vin against the LR service database to see if any issues are outstanding, like :-

1) Oil in the vacume booster (issue may not relate to your car, but is a LR recall issue on some cars).

2) Does the car have a louder than usual thump when crossing carpark speedbumps? in older cars this may indicate that the lower front balljoints need replacing. Depending on age of car this may be covered by LR warranty, again check the LR service database.

As has been said the D3 has a few equals in the off road department, and the TDV6 motor has heaps of torque that is great for towing my 3 ton van. My wife and I get to our destination hundreds of kilometers away and can participate in whatever is going on without feeling washed out from the drive.

I have a 2005 TDV6 with 130k thats only had a few show stoppers, mainly my own stupidity, one was a flat car battery and forgetting the van has 3 deep cycle batteries, another was not thinking and jacking the car up using the suspension air compressor as a jacking point.

The real question is, would I get another one, You bet I would!!!!

Regards,

Ryall

[stewmair]

MY 09....81,000 km, one destroyed tyre, nearly 3 tonne van and high country trips. Some design probs only i.e. the tow hitch and the spare stowage but fixable. RRs an Discos since 86. Can't do better. But if you don't know what sort of chap has owned it get it well checked out, particularly the service history with a dealer. Super reliable. Dicsosciber must be praying to the wrong god. Stewart

[chuck]

2007/2008 models should still be under warrantee.

If buying privately get the car checked by a dealer.

Be careful I have heard of cars being submerged & then sold - no warantee.

I bought an 09 D3 TDV6SE demonstrator & saved a heap of money as the
D3's were also in runout.

Price a demonstrator or new one to compare as landrove are trying to clear 09 year build cars.

There are still a couple of new D3's out there - make them an audacious offer you may be surprised.

By the way I am very happy with mine - done 18,000km with not one issue.

Regards

Chuck

[RichardK]

On my second D3, first one did 168000 K's the new one is MY05 and now 40000 k's, no major issues with either, my MY05 did the Canning Stock Route in comfort!! will be going to the High Country (Vic) shortly, I have complete confidence in these vehicles.

Would I buy another?......yes if my retirement wasn't so close!

[CaverD3]

As said the vehicle should be under warranty.
Check the vacuum air line (TDV6 only) open the connection next to the booster and tap the end onto your finger. There are plenty with oil outside the VIN for the recall.
If buying privately an inspection will give a list of issues for you to get the price down.
I would suggest getting an Allianz extended warranty as repairs can get pricey later on (must be bought before factory warranty expires) it is good insurance.
Get a service done at a dealers and get them to check everything. Others from Victoria will have a good idea of who is good.
Enjoy the Permagrin.:D

[rmp]

Wow Discoscriber! 5 posts and all 5 have been complaining about your car!



DS can post as many complaints and negatives as he likes provided they do not turn into frothing, unreasonable rants.

Even then we might let it slide as those can be quite amusing, as long as there's no personal abuse. This forum should reflect the whole spectrum of ownerships and we don't want it turning into the sort of place where anyone with a negative opinion of the vehicle is shouted down. We'd all be the poorer for learning if that was the case.

[tortoise]

Thanks everyone for your advice - has been very helpful and will give us a few things to look out for.

Unfortunately there don't seem to be too many 2009 plated D3's in Melb area - would be great to be able to get one that is near new!

[gps-au]

Unfortunately there don't seem to be too many 2009 plated D3's in Melb area - would be great to be able to get one that is near new!

Gee the only way I would think to get one of those (2009 plated) would be to buy a demo/loaner from a dealer...

Trivett in Sydney I think are selling a few at the mo...

[tortoise]

Hey guys,

We've been looking at a couple of 2006 TDV6 D3s - the kms are usually getting up around 100K. We are worried about the potential cost hit if something significant goes wrong (especially with the suspension and/or electronics).

Has anyone out there done some serious kms in a D3? What should we expect?

Is there a good place in Melbourne that can do a detailed inspection on D3s?

thanks

[rmp]

MLR tell me some of their customers are up past 240,000km.

The D3 in general is reliable and relatively problem-free. However, it can be expensive if things go wrong, like all advanced vehicles.

I recommend asking Ritter Automotive to check the vehicle out for you. But before that one of the Melbourne members here may be able to run their eye over it and see if there is anything clearly amiss and save the trouble of a more detailed inspection.