Thread: Replacing the D3.... A Hypothetical Question

Originally Posted by Tombie2

I just find it remarkable that a vehicle is considered to be 'getting on' in age after 4 1/2 years and sub 400,000kms in a modern society

It's a fact I'm afraid. **sigh**

And the new Defender probably won't be any different.

Originally Posted by Tombie2

I just find it remarkable that a vehicle is considered to be 'getting on' in age after 4 1/2 years and sub 400,000kms in a modern society

Sad but true in our current throw away society....... I wonder how many of today's vehicles will still be around in 40 years...... the series 1s amongst us will still be going strong, and not a D3 in sight I reckon......

Originally Posted by DiscoSaffa

N...Prado probably also goes out on that basis. Pajero is just not a nice vehicle, which left me answering Nissan Patrol.

DS you have posted some funny stuff but that is one of the most roflsome lines thus far!

Originally Posted by Ashes

I would actually struggle to tick any boxes with the Territory compared to the D3. Maybe initial purchase cost. Maybe servicing cost. Not much else.

Anonymity.

The average age of the Australian car fleet (all cars on the road) is over 9 years. The exact figure is 9 point something but I have forgotten.
So, a 5/6 year old car is NOT old by Aus standards.
Last year before buying the D3 I looked at a LC200 - not a lot for the money, A Jeep Commander - big outside small inside poor build odd seating, Prado - not much for the money doughy engine & a Patrol - old fashioned slug that drives like a truck. My Patrol ute drives better.
Has your BIL thought about a Pathfinder?
I didn't like mine but it might be worth a look. The V6 petrol has heaps of go, the new 3lt that is on the way might be OK, they are smaller than a D3 but OK if you don't use the rear seats, build quality is ordinary compared to a D3 but they are reliable. The auto goes well with the petrol, get the manual if you buy a diesel, the 4WD system is pretty good but the suspension lifts wheels all over the place.
I'm not recommending 1 as I didn't like mine but it may suit your BIL.
Jonesfam

Brand new pathfinder would fit the BIL, but saying that I was looking at a new TI Pathfinder and still went with the 06 V6SE D3 as it was much much nicer, better build, better drive, more comfortable. Pathfinders need a lift for 4WD they scrap their belly's.

I have gone the road of the extended warranty (4 years) and plan on keeping the D3 till it is finished in 2013 (7 years old) not that old for a modern car really, I think we all just get scared that they will cost to much to fix because they aren't 'basic' non electrical/computer controlled engines etc. But compare the costs of Dollars lost on resale and purchase of a new car, and it's dollars lost and the extended warranty and servicing costs might not even be a factor.

Eg. Buy a new D4 and in four years time you will have lost about $30-$40K in value. Do you think you will spend that on servicing the d3 in the next four years. I think not, (well I am really hoping not). Maybe my maths is not good?

Originally Posted by jtonline

Eg. Buy a new D4 and in four years time you will have lost about $30-$40K in value. Do you think you will spend that on servicing the d3 in the next four years. I think not, (well I am really hoping not). Maybe my maths is not good?

I have looked at the D4 for a while as i should be upgrading the D2.

It is difficult to work out depreciation costs in real terms,the D3 will also depreciate,& you will be further behind after 4 yrs.
But you have saved a heap of money you could use for something else....

I only need 5 seats,but don't want to spend 85K+ & get the 2.7.I want the 3l for that sort of money.I haven't had a real good look at prices,but i think a SE 3L will be around 90K.

I recon after 4 yrs,you would do well over 40K in depreciation.Sure,my business will offset some of the cost,but still it's a lot of money to lose.

I wish they had the V8 at a reasonable price,as we don't do many k's,would suit us.

Have looked at the other brands as well,but the D4 seems to tick all the boxes

Hi Scarry, Being the proud owner of a 3.0 D4 SE I highly recommend them. I have had 3 Landcruisers, last one being a 2005 Turbo Deisel which I bought new.
Keep in mind that the later model Disco's are holding their value alot better, especially the deisels. I did the exercise with the Landcruiser prior to buying the Disco.