Just bought my first Land Rover!

**Russrobe** · 2nd March 2016, 07:38 PM

Hey all,

Just bought a used 2005 D3 HSE V8 and love every bit of it! Thanks for the advice, before buying from a few of you, much appreciated!

Picked it up last night and have already done 400kms! Great condition, this is Rick Ardon's old car so it has probably never been to a shopping centre, let alone offroad seeing as it has not one single dent or scratch!

Only thing it has that's out of the ordinary are probably the 22" Antera wheels which I will probably keep on for on road.

I've found a source for some affordable 18"x 9" wheels that apparently clear the v8 brakes with their + offset so can't wait to order those.

The condition of these vehicles, at this age is mind boggling.

Llams first I think, before I break my back lifting the dog out!

Cheers

Russ

P.S I already posted this in the Owners sections, but I for one never scroll down that low so delete if not allowed.

P.P.S The dog weighs 83kgs, usually the first thing people ask!

**LandyAndy** · 2nd March 2016, 07:41 PM

Nice.
Tell us about the rims.Us D4 owners are stuck with the 19" rims too.
As far as we know there are only the Green Oval Experience 18" rims that fit.
Andrew

**Russrobe** · 2nd March 2016, 07:48 PM

Can't stand looking at paint fade, and there was a little on the roof so when i had a spare 5 mins today i gave it a quick polish and wax test. Comes up great.
Autoglym Super Resin Polish then Meguiar's Carnauba Deep Chrystal Wax.

One question, does anyone know what i'm missing in the tools compartment?
There's some big gaps there and the only one I can identify is the tow hitch?

**Narangga** · 2nd March 2016, 07:54 PM

Congratulations and welcome to TEAM PERMAGRIN

**Russrobe** · 2nd March 2016, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Nice.
Tell us about the rims.Us D4 owners are stuck with the 19" rims too.
As far as we know there are only the Green Oval Experience 18" rims that fit.
Andrew

I'll let you know after a fitment check Andy, the Compomotive wheels(GOE) look worth every cent, just like the Antera's that are currently on the car and retail for around $1000 a wheel. But i don't have that kind of budget unfortunately.....

**Russrobe** · 2nd March 2016, 08:25 PM

Just a taster. All load rated.

**Russrobe** · 2nd March 2016, 08:29 PM

Black on black?

**Disco-tastic** · 2nd March 2016, 09:43 PM

And a HSE to boot! Niiice find!

I vote black on black, though something like this:

Or this:

Btw standard 18 LRrims should fit over your brakes too if you find a cheap set for play.

Cheers

Dan

**LandyAndy** · 2nd March 2016, 09:56 PM

Not on a V8 they wont,Has the same front brakes as a 3.0D4.
Andrew

**TerryO** · 3rd March 2016, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Not on a V8 they wont,Has the same front brakes as a 3.0D4.
Andrew

Same front brakes but slightly different sized (less bulges) callipers from memory. So unless I'm mistaken then yes D3 and D4 standard 18" rims fit a D3 V8.

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