Thread: Disco 3 down in price

I was reading the specs on the V6 petrol DIII.

It looks like if you are happy with your TD5 DII you would be happier with the Petrol DIII. Similar power and economy without all the expense and noise of the diesel, and all wrapped up in a lovely modern body.


If only I had a spare $49000.

Originally posted by duff
I was reading the specs on the V6 petrol DIII.

It looks like if you are happy with your TD5 DII you would be happier with the Petrol DIII. Similar power and economy without all the expense and noise of the diesel, and all wrapped up in a lovely modern body.


If only I had a spare $49000.

?? Isn't the D3 v6 petrol about 160kw vs a TD5 100kw and the V6 petrol gets about the same as a old V8 Disco on the road - say 16-18l/100km and the TD5 about 10-12l/100km.

Doesn't seem to be similar power and economy

Gazz

Hi duff, only had the V6 D3 for a few days and only filled it once. The fuel consumption seem to be much higher than my Disco II diesel was but as the D3 is way heavier, the fuel consumption is to be expected.

With only 850kms on the clock so far, I have yet to put the foot down but it still definitely has much more power.

All other comparisons aside, the three most noticeable differences are the handling ( only on-road use so far ), incredible comfort of ride and the increase in interior room, both for the front and back seats. Haven’t used the two rear seats yet but the wife reckons there is heaps more rear luggage space ( and she would know after her and the daughter’s two days of shopping for after Christmas Specials ).

If you get the chance, take a D3 for a test drive. When we did a few months ago, we drove the diesel and we were pretty impressed with that but the V6 is noticeably more powerful.

Cheers