Thread: D3 MY09 SE - Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Byte

All,

i have looked at many 2009 D3 discos over the last 3 months, and we have come to the conclusion that we can get better value elsewhere.

we have just purchased a $47k 2009 nissan patrol, 3.0l diesel with 33k kms on the clock, top of the range model, 1 year still to run on the new car warranty with option of extending same new car factory warranty for another 3 years.

as much as love the landrovers (still have our 1995 D1), we just felt there was better value elsewhere, and the 3.0l diesel motor is fantastic!

thank you all for your input into this thread.

byte

Just had a squiz on carsales - at the mo there's an 09 D3 SE TDV6 with 28 500 kms for $50k... Each to their own! Good luck with the Troll

Originally Posted by Tombie

Everyone also knows that Nissan 3.0L motors are NOT "Fantastic"

What an understatement.
Two of my mates that we go away with both have the same boats weighing in at around 1800Kg each. They also have the same vehicles (Nissan 3.0L Patrols).
My boat weighs in at around 2200Kg.
When we hit any sort of hill, they drop back to about 90Kph with engines revving their clackers out trying to maintain momentum, whilst mine stays at a constant 115Kph in overdrive.
After our 4 hour journey, the Patrol owners are tired and worn out, wheras I get there fresh as a daisy.
You can have your underpowered noisy bone jarring slugs, I'll stick with the Disco.
Just my opinion!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, Craig