Thread: What is wrong with the D3/D4?

Have owned our D3 for 4 years now (purchased 2nd hand) and travelled the Kimberlys and western Qld, 2 crossings of the Simpson Desert,and a number of other outback trips in all conditions as well as trips to the Vic high country, have only had 2 flat tyres (nails), I am now totally at ease traveling in remote parts. The D3 is just as reliable as any other 4wd. In fact 2 of our friends who have come with us on the trips have just gone and upgraded to D4's from Pajeo and Patrol. There wives could not be happier, commenting on the comfort. Our D3 has now clocked up 164000 km's and is still like new, about 22000 km's has been on out back roads. Whilst you do not come across that many D3/4's, all the owners are very happy their Disco's.
One of the claimed advantages of choosing Japanese, the avalability of spare parts is greatly over stated as most times the part you need is either in Darwin or Adelaide (as my friends have found out).


Ivan

11 tyres fail and didn't think to maybe switch to something else after perhaps
the 2nd fail? Or 5th or 10th even???

My understanding from what the person said is that the importer replaced 10 under warranty but has now refused any more.
Regards Philip A

I find it interesting how many people winge about the tyres and fuel tank size. Both are easily addressed if you REALLY require it. Although I would rather pubs jerry can on the trailer, than lug around 100ltrs of extra fuel for 48 weeks a year in actually driving to work, less weight and better fuel economy.

Many of the D3 / D4 s here end up being sent to Perth on trucks to be repaired.
Probably a reason enough for the average non enthusiast

Originally Posted by djam1

Many of the D3 / D4 s here end up being sent to Perth on trucks to be repaired.
Probably a reason enough for the average non enthusiast

I'm sure there are also Toyota's & Nissans sent there as well.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

I'm sure there are also Toyota's & Nissans sent there as well.

See lots of Toyotas on trays passing through Coober Pedy

Originally Posted by TerryO

Anyway once I worked out that I had run out of fuel I stopped being angry at the vehicle and started getting angry at myself.

Hmmmm - didn't you also do that a couple of months ago . Haven't learnt your lesson - silly boy.



Garry

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

I'm sure there are also Toyota's & Nissans sent there as well.

Backloads from Newman almost always have them. Pat