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  1. 7th January 2014, 02:16 AM #1
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    First Post: Buying Disco 3

    Hi,

    Long time reader, first time poster. I've been hovering around buying a D3 (would love a D4 but budget and sand covered 3 and 4 yo girls climbing into it put me off) for months now. I've read heaps of stuff (great info, keeps me up at night) and I'm almost at put money where mouth is stage. My question is: What's the etiquette regarding asking for help/opinions/advice regarding a specific (an actually listed) vehicle? I'm interested in one for sale currently, but not sure if it's kosher to ask about it specifically?
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  2. 7th January 2014, 09:06 AM #2
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    Just ask. What is the worst that can happen?
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  3. 7th January 2014, 09:10 AM #3
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    If you are lucky the previous owner may even be on here.

    The Mods will move or delete it if it's outside the rules.

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  4. 7th January 2014, 09:35 AM #4
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    Thanks Guys.

    And actually BigJon you might be best place to help as the car is in Adelaide and I'm 'guessing' you have an 'involvement' in a LR mechanical business there? I'm considering flying over to have a look and would like to get it inspected but not sure where to get it done.

    Here is the link to the car sales ad:

    2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE Sports Automatic

    Thoughts/comments/ETC?
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  5. 7th January 2014, 12:14 PM #5
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    I am a self employed mechanic. Not only LR stuff, but I do look after a few.

    At a glance that one seems OK, certainly has lots of toys.
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    Can't really provide any advice, but this reminds me of when I was looking for a D3.

    I posted a link to the carsales ad on here for people to look at and provide feedback on the vehicle.

    When I actually went to look at the car the guy was telling how much interest there had been, heaps of people from interstate and he was not really interested in negotiating on the price. He showed me the viewing stats on this car compared to others on his lot. It was about 5 times as many as all his other vehicles. I'm guessing the fellow AULRO forums members were checking it out and creating false interest in the car.

    Anyway, that one looks good. Lots of extras, good luck with your search!
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  7. 7th January 2014, 01:51 PM #7
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    Ask for the service history.

    Ring the company that has done the servicing according to the service history.
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    check if the AES compressor has been changed and if the auto transmission has been serviced.
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    Thanks Guys. I'm heading over on Friday to have a look. The 'toys' are appealing as I'd prefer to go to the Ministary of Finance for approval on one larger sum than go back regularly for the assessories.

    I have the name of the guy who has done the servicing so will call him tomorrow for a chat. Apparently the trany has been done with the new cover. And also the AES compressor.

    Pretty excited as I'm currently in a D40 Navara (with the usual stuff, suspension dual battery ETC) and my brother (locked and lifted 200) and mate (new dual cab Landcruiser whatever they are called) have been trying to convince me to go Toyota. Just not interested. Good cars but.……every time I start to look at them I end up back with LRs

    Will let you know how I go and if I've joined the club.
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  10. 8th January 2014, 12:47 AM #10
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    Hi Dagilmo,
    I would be interested to hear why the engine was replaced 18 months ago, prodigy brake controller, Anderson plug, mitch hitch all about towing. Has the transmission had a service, has the steel pan conversion been done to the gearbox? Correct me if I'm wrong here but unless you specify that the gearbox oil requires changing the LR stance is SFL, or at last the life of the warranty. Full service history, is that a full service history by LR or a non LR workshop.
    I've just been caught by this one, FSH meant done by a non OEM agent, both the wheel bearings and the timing belt replacement had been missed. This is what I'm driving and it isn't a LR another brand, still expensive to fix all the same.
    Just be wary of what is written, people are usually proud to announce that the FSH has been done by a LR dealer.
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