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My Partner was always cynical about large 4WD's until she had the experience of long distance touring in a "lounge room with exceptional views".:)
I also encouraged her to have a drive along a 4WD track and experience the no nonsense "growl" of a well tuned diesel. She is well pleased.:)
thanks all for the helpful tips.
so looks like we're getting there!!!!
now just having problems trying to source a car. Don't seem to be any in NSW for what we are looking for.
Decided as this is the first one to go for a Disco 3 2.7 to keep the cost down.
But to solve the toys problem probably going to retrofit a satnav/reverse camera/ipod/bluetooth connect in the cubby hole in the dash. So as that will probably be $4k need to find an SE or HSE with low km's. Ideally the later the year the better.
These cars seem to hold their value so well it's difficult to find one. May have to buy interstate i guess.
If you are going to go aftermarket with the sat nav etc you will be better with an SE as you can fit your own screen and system.
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Originally Posted by CaverD3
thanks - but i think i also saw some HSE's without the satnav - guessing it was an option even on the HSE?
not really sure what all the differences are aprt from the electric memory seats
I have a 2009 TDV6 SE and fitted a Hema Navigator 5 in the dash - it's easily removed (clips in/out) if you want to use it as hand held GPS or take it out for security. It's also got all offroad Hema maps + Memory Topo maps and for city driving Route 66 (the latter city mapping program isn't as good as Garmin equivalent). I got the optional reversing camera with it. It has bluetooth as well which I don't use as I already had a portable "Blueant Supertooth 3" unit which attaches to sunvisor and does great job. The Hema Navigator with camera was around $1400 including installation of rear camera. Cheers, David
simon
If you go to Freeway Car Radio's web site you will find that you can retro fit all you ask - from memory about 3 grand.
They are right next door to a prominent LR Dealer & have good knowledge of the product.
They fitted my grandaughter's drop down DVD (condition of which I could buy car!!!!) which is superior product to landrovers at a fraction of the LR price.
Regards
Chuck
I suggest the same way I did. List all the pro's of a Discovery 3 and all the con's of your old car. When this fails, cry, stamp your feet & sulk till you get your way. This method worked well for me.
:o PMSL Furrydog.
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Just buy a NEW Defender 90 instead. Then you have a smaller AND more capable 4x4 ;)
(ducking for cover now )