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  1. 7th August 2007, 07:23 PM #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by drivesafe View Post
    Hi ak, the Pajero will probably not give much trouble for a few good years of use but once it does, you can be sure just about everything will fail in a short period of time.

    I don’t mean these vehicles are no good, quite the reverse, they are good value for money but there not a vehicle one plans on keeping for a long period of time.

    The RR on the other hand has proven to be as unreliable as any LR can be, but if you can put up with fixing the odd problem, it will probably last forever.

    My wife’s D3 is proving to be one of the most reliable vehicles we have had while my 03 RR is with out any stretch of the imagination, the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned ( and I’ve had some bombs ) but I bet 10 years from now it will still be going strong.

    I still have every intention of buying a new TDV8 RR in the not too distant future but as my 03 is not likely to fetch much as a trade in, ( it’s done 170,000 kms ) I’ll keep it for most of my off roading and as a work horse.

    Cheers.
    I too in a few years after my D2 has just about had it, want to jump into a RRS-TDV8 as I could not live without at least one Landie in the garage.

    However as the original posts question, reliable 4wd under $70K as a daily drive ( not a rock hopper ) with some big trips once a year? The answer if I am fair would most likely not be a LR.

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  2. 7th August 2007, 07:44 PM #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quiggers View Post
    Last Saturdays Sydney Morning Herald:

    Discovery 3 V6 (with lotsa fruit) driveaway: $64k

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    $64K is for a Petrol V6 though. I understand that the petrol V6 engine is not all that well loved due to the fuel consumption being quite high.

    Having said that, nearly a $20K saving over the equivalent TDV6 engined SE spec buys quite a bit of fuel !! But then of course it's worth less when you come to sell it - swings and roundabouts I guess.

    I can't help but think that LR are selling the petrol D3 SE's at a very good price point at the moment. It really does seem to be a good deal - are they discontinuing the petrol V6 does any one know, I know they don't sell it in the UK market.

    By the way these are un-biased comments as my TDV6 D3 is no longer for sale. I must have been mad to even think of getting rid of it!
    Last edited by D3Jon; 8th August 2007 at 12:19 AM. Reason: Sounded a bit course, refined text.
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    Quote Originally Posted by D3Jon View Post
    By the way these are un-biased comments as my TDV6 D3 is no longer for sale. I must have been mad to even think of getting rid of it!
    So I can delete: http://www.aulro.com/apc/showproduct...duct=980&cat=9 ?

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  4. 7th August 2007, 08:14 PM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    So I can delete: http://www.aulro.com/apc/showproduct...duct=980&cat=9 ?

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    Already deleted. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D3Jon View Post
    By the way these are un-biased comments as my TDV6 D3 is no longer for sale. I must have been mad to even think of getting rid of it!
    What made you change your mind?
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    Quote Originally Posted by D3Jon View Post
    ... my TDV6 D3 is no longer for sale. I must have been mad to even think of getting rid of it!
    ... and I had just emailed the for sale link to my wife last night. Ah well. It was probably a futile act anyway.
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  7. 8th August 2007, 12:11 AM #57
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    Quote Originally Posted by spudboy View Post
    What made you change your mind?
    Good question, and I think after advertising it on here an answer is appropriate:

    I wanted to raise some capital for a business venture we've (me and the missus) undertaken in the commercial property sector. I could always have borrowed some money against our company, but I'm a bit old school and hate borrowing money if I don't have to. The D3 isn't really earning it's keep as I work mostly from home, so don't need the luxury of a mega-reliable "new car" (so to speak - to get me to work). So I figured I could let it go and release some money and maybee buy a 10 year old P38 as a road car, as these seem to be relatively good value at the moment.

    Anyway, I was out and about today and put in quite a few Km's visiting a few local businesses; and I just thought "your mad", "what a lovely car", and finally "don't do it!". So I've decided to keep the car, it really is great to own / drive, I can't recommend them enough. Sure they have a few problems now and then (suspension compressors in my case), but so do all new cars. In LR's defence I truly believe all the suspension compressor issues are behind them with the new USA made one.

    In addition, I also wanted to have a real "off-road" weekend car, but just couldn't bring myself to treat "Ralph" (our D3) that rough - he's just too new. Sure he's been off road a couple of times, but never anything near to extreme or damaging. I just couldn't bring myself to throw him into a deep mud hole and properly have fun! I know others have / do and I take my hat off to them. So we've just bought a 1990 Isuzu County 110, that's going to be prepared to be a true off-roader and the D3 remains as our day to day car and for touring in.

    To be completely truthful, I also think that as much as I love our new Isuzu County to bits and have great plans for it, I think it's relative un-refinement made me appreciate the D3 even more than ever!

    One life and all that, so... Business loan it is then... anyone know any good deals
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  8. 8th August 2007, 10:52 AM #58
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    As the owner of a Disco 3 TDV6 HSE, I can say that you should keep looking for your sub $70k TDV6 SE. I looked at the Prado, LandCruiser and even Lexus LX470 before choosing the Disco, and was won over by the superior engineering, technology, design and just sheer driveability. The Pajero diesel is outdated and slow compared to the up-to-the-minute TDV6. The Disco 3 will outperform your Rangie in every respect, and the quality issues with the early models have been ironed out. For me the only issues were software based and were fixed with a simple patch. Quality issues are now history, but are often quoted by Toyota/Nissan bigots to justify why they spend top dollar on such primitive machinery that drive like barges. If you don't need 7 seats, you might want to consider an RR Sport, or one of the early 5 seater D3's which seem to command lower resale.
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  9. 8th August 2007, 07:29 PM #59
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    So walker have you made you mind up yet?
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    Adam,
    if u get this message, ring me at work tomorrow.
    I may have tracked down a 04 with 80k & 5yr/180k warranty
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