Thread: Thoughts on D3 TDV6

Look for a model with Terrain Response,it gives you the air suspension.
In the TDV6 watch the oil pump issue,fit the upgrade.
Pick an ordinary bitumen road to test the air suspension to see how good it is.I build roads for a living,my new D4 makes Albany Hwy between Williams and Armadale seem smooth.I gaurantee you it aint in any other vehicle I drive
Andrew

I look forward to testing that theory Andrew, I'm heading down that road this weekend in my new (to me) TDV6 SE. From what I've experienced so far coming from a Td5 Disco 2 air suspension is the best. Terrain Response I'm yet to learn.

In fact I'm new to everything in this D3!

Hi Baggy,
Just been through this selection process, I bought a V6 petrol in the end from Roleystone. There is a 4.4 petrol 2005 with fruit for about $25k. I thought I would give the petrol a go this time round, SE, I like the air suspension and the TR, personal thing. Originally I bought an S 2.7, ended up dong the suspension lift with upgraded coils, had to get a garage to change the springs they were tight, even with spring compressors, they are a small spring in length.
After having the air I wouldn't go back to the springs. The 4.0 petrol has a timing chain, not a belt........ My water outlet on my 2.7 also started to leak took me ages to find it, eventually became apparent after water filled the v in the middle of the engine and dripped down the back of the gearbox.
I think there was only the one 2.7 locally that I saw for that sort of money. Good luck with your quest.........
Cheers Marty

Thanks Everyone

Andrew ...been following your post on your new aqusition ...congradulations a D4 is a great vehicle ...out of my $$ range but simply great.

I'm still only in the early stages of looking so I'll add air suspention to list.

CaptAwsm / Nomad9 - I'll follow Andrews and your thoughts and add air suspension to my must have list.

Can anyone tell me from what year did air / terrain become std and was it on the S or SE models.

Nomad9 from your post am I correct in saying you had a 2.7TDV6 S and went to a petrol SE which is the opposite way to most general thought

One things for sure ....those of us who've owned Disco's before they are still the most capable and best value 4WD on the market barr none.

Cheers

Baggy

Hi Baggy,
My original D3 was a TDV6 S model, as far as I'm aware petrol have been available as long as diesel.

I did go from Diesel to petrol, personal circumstances dictated to me what I should be looking for at this time. Now I was looking for a daily commute, when I bought the diesel I was looking for a long distance touring vehicle.
I like to work on my own vehicles as well, the TDV6 I had heard of horror turbo stories and I had a horror tale with an EGR valve, I had a coolant leak on both my diesels from the same place, just a bit gun shy. Plus I was looking at another $8k to $10k more for a good one same year.

I find the petrol fine so far I'm managing about 11.8 kl/100 according to the gauge, same comfort and no timing belt, no EGR no coolant leak and no turbo. I'm good.

Originally Posted by Nomad9

Hi Baggy,
My original D3 was a TDV6 S model, as far as I'm aware petrol have been available as long as diesel.

I did go from Diesel to petrol, personal circumstances dictated to me what I should be looking for at this time. Now I was looking for a daily commute, when I bought the diesel I was looking for a long distance touring vehicle.
I like to work on my own vehicles as well, the TDV6 I had heard of horror turbo stories and I had a horror tale with an EGR valve, I had a coolant leak on both my diesels from the same place, just because a bit guy shy. Plus I was looking at another $8k to $10k more for a good one same year.

I find the petrol fine so far I'm managing about 11.8 kl/100 according to the gauge, same comfort and no timing belt, no EGR no coolant leak and no turbo. I'm good.

That's pretty impressive economy, less than 2 lt/100km difference to a TDV6 2.7.

Originally Posted by rar110

That's pretty impressive economy, less than 2 lt/100km difference to a TDV6 2.7.

In Perth... flat country and no traffic jams - compared to cities on the East coast.

4.4 V8 would be a good option

Cheers