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Well I have the SE V6 and we love it - Hindsight I would have got the V8 but such is life.
Car is 95% kid carrier for the wife.
I have taken it offroad and I mean real offroad and not had any issues.
Great on the sand and mud.
Have done numerous family trips with it loaded to the gunnels with gear longest being Perth to Karrajini and back via the coast.
Travelling with a camper trailer tows fine and still overtakes fine.
can be thirsty when towing.
7 seats, air suspension great to drive.
Hi everyone,
I got my D3 new in 2009. It was during the runout before the D4 hit the showrooms. It is an SE V6. I use 98 RON petrol mostly, unless unavailable. I find I get about 400 km per tank around town and between 650 and 750 on the highway. The car came out of warranty in 2012 and I am paying significantly less for services now than before. 84K km was $300 all done vs $600 to $800 at dealer.
I have had no real issues with the car. Used to live in Sydney and did trips to Longreach, Brisbane, Rockhampton and Thredbo. Now living in Brisbane and have done the reverse Thredbo, Perisher, Sydney and St George Qld.
Off road has been not as much as I would like. Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, paddock bashing etc. Always want to get away more just can't always find the time.
I think what everyone knows is that regardless of which engine or standard of fitout these are bloody good vehicles that, unless you are very unlucky, you will get home at the end of any trip be it road, beach or bush.
Get the car and have a great time with it.
Cheers
Dom
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Cheers,
Steve