Thread: What do you get after a D3?

Originally Posted by TerryO

If Puma's were more reliable and cheaper to keep on the road than D3's then Alliance would have stopped offering extended warranties on D3's and kept offering them on Puma's.

In reality they didn't, they just stopped offering extended warranty on Puma's because it cost them so much in diff rebuilds, new clutches, engine rebuilds etc etc. And often on Puma's that had never been taken off road.

Have a read of the Puma /Fender section the horror stories in there from Puma owners is not pretty. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy a Puma, I wouldn't mind one myself, but if your put off by ongoing and expensive repair bills on a D3 then chances are you will be horrified by what it can take to keep a Puma on the road.


cheers,
Terry

When I bought my D1 all I heard were horror stories,same for my Tdi defender and when the L322 came along I got stories of people stuck in the bush for weeks waiting on filters or belts or because no one would work on it.I'll let you in on a secret,I've seen none of it,ever,and I live in the Pilbara.If I had a D3 I would look at the last ones made or a D4,when my L322 comes up for sale it'll be changed for a newer one,I can't go backwards nore can I ever go back to a Hilux,cruiser or Patrol.My new Puma arrives in July also. Pat

A friend recently sold his 2005 TDV6 HSE D3, and is now very happy with an '03 D2a.

What it lacks in power compared to the D3, it makes up for in reduced weight, so performance hasn't been an issue for him.

Personally, I'd say a Defender.

Originally Posted by PAT303

When I bought my D1 all I heard were horror stories,same for my Tdi defender and when the L322 came along I got stories of people stuck in the bush for weeks waiting on filters or belts or because no one would work on it.I'll let you in on a secret,I've seen none of it,ever,and I live in the Pilbara.If I had a D3 I would look at the last ones made or a D4,when my L322 comes up for sale it'll be changed for a newer one,I can't go backwards nore can I ever go back to a Hilux,cruiser or Patrol.My new Puma arrives in July also. Pat

Ditto. With the exception of a somewhat 'playful' P38a my Land/Range Rovers have been brilliant. Likewise my various Jags over the years, and they have an even worse reputation (amongst non-owners) than Land Rovers.

Originally Posted by PAT303

When I bought my D1 all I heard were horror stories,same for my Tdi defender and when the L322 came along I got stories of people stuck in the bush for weeks waiting on filters or belts or because no one would work on it.I'll let you in on a secret,I've seen none of it,ever,and I live in the Pilbara.If I had a D3 I would look at the last ones made or a D4,when my L322 comes up for sale it'll be changed for a newer one,I can't go backwards nore can I ever go back to a Hilux,cruiser or Patrol.My new Puma arrives in July also. Pat

Sure there are lots of storys all over the place about LR's and the problems they have. I wasn't speaking about comments on the Toyo or Patrol sites that love putting down Landys I was talking about the common issues that many have had with Puma's on here. Sure take with a huge grain of salt what others say but if you can't rely on existing Puma owners and Aulro members comments then who can you rely on?

The gentleman was asking about what to replace his ageing D3 that was having what appear to be the normal D3 problems that are pretty much well known about and he was unhappy with. My way of looking at it was if he was struggling with the known issues of a D3 then he might end up slashing his wrists if he ends up with a Puma that has some of the problems they are known for.

I wasn't putting down Puma's, more a case of pointing out that often Puma's tend to be more of the enthusiasts LR than a Disco

...read into that last comment what you may.

cheers,
Terry

I recently upgraded from a D3 (ie 3 days ago). Revisited all the choices but couldn't go past the D4 (base 2.7 with Xenon's and eDiff) for reasons of comfort, ability and features.

They do look very very nice in White !!

George

Learnt to drive at 9 in a 1977 Rangie - got to love Dirranbandi and Straddie during the 70s.

So now with my own 09 D3 I would have to say you get disappointed unless you get an 09 D3 . Great car and no issues so far - 48 000 KM

Get diesel though as I was stuck with getting a petrol and have regretted it every time I fill the tank, at least 3 times a fortnight

An Audi TT Roadster. I needed a car for the city. With work committments I don't get many chances to use the D3 (or even the TT).
But I still have the D3 in the garage. I don't need the 3.0l TDV6 of the D4. No room for compressors and spare batteries under the bonnet.